How to Connect Pinterest to Your Squarespace Site: Complete Integration Guide

How to Connect Pinterest to Your Squarespace Site: Complete Integration Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 22, 2025 at 02:53 PM

Pinterest makes it easy to share your Squarespace content with a wider audience. Here's how to set it up and make the most of this integration:

Link Your Pinterest Account

  1. Go to "Linked Accounts" panel
  2. Click "Connect Account"
  3. Select Pinterest
  4. Log in with your Pinterest credentials
  5. Click "Allow" to authorize the connection
  6. Optional: Enable auto-posting by checking "Show submission" and selecting a board
  7. Save your settings

Add Pinterest Icon to Your Site

  1. Navigate to "Social Media Links"
  2. Enter your Pinterest profile URL
  3. Check "Show social media icon"
  4. Save changes

Note: The icon appears automatically on most templates. Alternatively, use the Social Links Block.

Enable Pinterest Sharing

Add Pinterest Share buttons to:

  • Album Pages
  • Blog Posts
  • Gallery Images
  • Products

Add Save Buttons

Pinterest Save buttons can appear on:

  • Image Blocks
  • Gallery Blocks (slideshow, grid, and stacked)
  • Store pages
  • Product pages
  • Blog posts

Track Performance

  • Connect a Pinterest Business Account to access detailed analytics
  • Use Pinterest Tag to track visitor actions after viewing Promoted Pins (requires business and ads accounts)

Troubleshooting

If experiencing issues:

  1. Open "Linked Accounts"
  2. Disconnect Pinterest
  3. Go to Pinterest account settings
  4. Revoke Squarespace access in Apps
  5. Reconnect following the initial setup steps

Important Notes:

  • Rich Pins are not supported on custom domain Squarespace sites
  • Test mode orders don't appear in analytics
  • Contact Pinterest support for persistent issues

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