How to Add Disqus Comments to Your Squarespace Site: Step-by-Step Guide
Disqus offers enhanced commenting functionality for Squarespace blogs, including threaded conversations and image comments. Here's how to set it up properly.
Before Starting
- Comments are URL-specific - they only appear when visitors use the same URL
- Add your secure (https) domain to Disqus as trusted to ensure consistency
- Comments won't transfer from Squarespace's default system
Create Your Disqus Shortname
- Log into Disqus and click "Add Disqus to Site"
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- Select "Get Started" and "I want to install Disqus on my site"
- Enter your Website Name (this becomes your shortname)
- Choose a category and click "Create Site"
- Select Squarespace as your platform
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- Copy your Disqus shortname
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Add Disqus to Squarespace
- Open Blog preferences in Squarespace
- Enter your Disqus Shortname and save
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- Enable comments globally in Comments Settings
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Using Disqus Comments
- Visitors must log in via Disqus, Facebook, Twitter, or Google
- Comments only appear on the URL registered with Disqus
- Customize appearance through Disqus settings
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Troubleshooting
If comments aren't appearing:
- Verify you have a Disqus Website account (not User account)
- Confirm your shortname is correctly entered
- Check if comments are enabled on individual posts
- Ensure you're using the correct URL
- Note that Ajax-enabled templates may have display issues
Remember: Old Squarespace comments won't transfer to Disqus. For technical support with Disqus features, contact their support team directly.
