How to Add RSS Blocks and Set Up FeedBurner on Squarespace

How to Add RSS Blocks and Set Up FeedBurner on Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Adding an RSS Block for Blog Content

RSS blocks allow visitors to follow your blog content through a simple icon linking to your RSS feed.

To add an RSS block to your page:

  1. Edit your page or post
  2. Click "Add Block" or use an insert point
  3. Select "RSS" from the block options
  4. Click the pencil icon to open the block editor
  5. Select your target blog page
  6. Click "Apply" to save (for version 7.0)

Enhance Your RSS Feed with FeedBurner

To create a cleaner RSS experience using FeedBurner:

  1. Go to feedburner.google.com and sign in
  2. Enter your blog's RSS URL
  3. Click "Next"

Feedburner RSS feed settings page

Feedburner RSS feed settings page

  1. Set your feed title and URL
  2. Click "Next" and copy your FeedBurner URL

FeedBurner feed settings page

FeedBurner feed settings page

Adding FeedBurner URL to Your Site:

  1. Hover over your blog page title
  2. Click the settings icon (gear)
  3. Select the "Feeds" tab
  4. Paste your FeedBurner URL in the "RSS Feed Replacement URL" field
  5. Click "Save"

When visitors click the RSS icon, they'll be directed to your FeedBurner page instead of a raw XML file, making it easier to subscribe to your content through their preferred RSS reader.

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