Apple News integration with Squarespace lets you share your blog content alongside major publications. Here's how to set it up and manage your channel effectively.

Prerequisites:

• iOS 9 or later
• Available in US, Australia, and UK
• Active iCloud account
• Apple News account

Setup Process:

1. Connect Your Account

• Log into Apple News Publisher
• Get your API key
• Copy the three provided codes (including Secret Code)
• In Squarespace, go to Pages > Blog > Settings > Feeds
• Connect account and paste the API codes

2. Submit and Publish Content

• Preview posts in Apple News Publisher
• Submit initial content for Apple's approval
• After approval, publish content from Drafts tab
• New blog posts will automatically sync

Content Display Features:

• Featured images become tiles and banners
• Parallax scrolling on text over images
• Automatic formatting for mobile viewing
• "Discover on web" link at post bottom

Supported Content Types:

• Text blocks
• Images
• Videos (YouTube/Vimeo URLs)
• Audio
• Line blocks
• Quote blocks
• Gallery blocks
• Markdown
• Select embed codes (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

Management Tips:

• Update channel name via Channel Info
• Customize featured images in Cover tab
• Connect multiple blogs to one channel
• Create multiple channels with same iCloud account

Troubleshooting:

• Allow time for content sync
• Post updates may have slight delays
• Contact Apple News support for persistent issues
• Draft directly in Squarespace for best results

To disconnect, go to Pages > Blog Settings > Feeds and click "Disconnect" in the Apple News section.

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