Adding Disqus to your site requires creating a shortname and configuring your blog settings correctly. Here's the complete process:

Before Starting

• Disqus comments are URL-specific - they only show for the exact URL configured
• Use the secure (https) version of your primary domain
• Add your domain as trusted in Disqus settings

Create Your Disqus Shortname:

1. Log in to Disqus
2. Click "Add Disqus to Website"
3. Select "I want to install Disqus on my website"
4. Enter your website name (this becomes your shortname)
5. Choose a category
6. Click "Create Website"
7. Select a subscription plan
8. Choose "Squarespace" as your platform
9. Copy your Disqus shortname

Configure Squarespace:

1. Go to Blog Settings
2. Paste your Disqus shortname in the designated field
3. Save changes
4. Enable comments globally in Comment Settings
5. Ensure comments are enabled on individual posts

Important Notes:

• Visitors must log in via Disqus, Facebook, Twitter, or Google to comment
• Previous Squarespace comments won't transfer to Disqus
• Comments only appear under the exact URL configured in Disqus
• Templates with Ajax loading may affect comment display

Troubleshooting:

If Disqus fails to load:

• Verify you created a Website account (not User account)
• Confirm your shortname is correctly entered in Squarespace
• Check that your domain is properly configured in Disqus

For display issues:

• Ensure you're using the same URL configured in Disqus
• Verify comments are enabled both globally and on individual posts
• Review Ajax loading settings if comments aren't appearing

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