Squarespace AI helps create initial content drafts for your website through AI-powered text generation. Here's everything you need to know about using it effectively:

Best Practices for Using Squarespace AI:

• Always review AI-generated content carefully before publishing
• Edit generated text to match your unique voice and brand
• Use specific, detailed prompts for better results
• Remember you're responsible for all published content
• Don't publish AI content you wouldn't write yourself

Supported Text Areas:

• Text blocks
• Blog posts (including mobile app)
• Course excerpts
• Email marketing sections
• Image captions
• Alt text (v7.1)
• Product descriptions
• Video descriptions
• Project proposals and contracts

Creating a Brand Identity:

1. Click the three-circle icon in any text area
2. Open "Brand Identity" window
3. Enter business description
4. Select personality/tone
5. Review example text
6. Save settings

Generating New Text:

1. Click three-circle icon in text area
2. Enter prompt or use template
3. Click Write
4. Review and edit generated content
5. Repeat if needed

Rewriting Existing Text:

1. Highlight text
2. Click lightning bolt icon
3. Choose Simplify, Shorten, or Extend
4. Click Write
5. Review and edit results

SEO and Alt Text Generation:

1. Set up brand identity first
2. Open SEO Settings
3. Click "Improve with AI"
4. Review suggestions
5. Edit and save optimized content

Website Creation Features:

• Generate homepage content from prompts
• Choose writing style
• Access AI-generated images and patterns
• Add archive image backgrounds

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If service unavailable, wait and retry
• Generation time varies by request complexity
• Contact support for technical issues only

Note: Squarespace partners with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for AI features. Review their terms of service before use.

Remember: AI-generated content serves as a starting point - always customize it to reflect your unique brand and voice.

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