How to Add Facebook Like Buttons to Your Squarespace Site: Step by Step Guide
Instructions for adding Facebook Like buttons to your website:
Basic Setup
- Disable existing Facebook share buttons if using Version 7.0
- Generate custom code using Facebook's Like Button Configurator
- Copy the Javascript SDK code
- Add code to your site's header through Code Injection
- Copy and paste the Like button code where desired
Step-by-Step Implementation
- Visit Facebook's Like Button Configurator
- Generate your custom code
- Copy Javascript SDK code
- Navigate to Code Injection in your site settings
- Paste SDK code in Header field
- Save changes
- Return to configurator and copy Like button code
- Add code block where you want the button
- Paste Like button code
Adding Post-Specific Buttons
- Open blog page settings
- Navigate to Advanced tab
- Paste Like button code in Code Injection field
- Replace site URL with {permalink}
- Save changes
Important Notes
- Button will appear after blog post content
- Code may be temporarily disabled while logged in
- View in private/incognito mode to verify functionality
- Functionality may vary across templates and devices
- Regular platform updates may affect custom code
Best Practices
- Test buttons across different devices
- Monitor button functionality after platform updates
- Keep backup of original code
- Consider mobile responsiveness
- Follow Facebook's developer guidelines
For advanced customization or troubleshooting, consider consulting a developer or Squarespace Expert.