RSS feeds automatically collect and distribute your latest content to subscribers, making it easy for them to stay updated with your blog posts, podcasts, or other content.

Squarespace's Built-in RSS Feeds:

• Available for Blog, Events, Store, Gallery, and Album pages
• Updates automatically when new content is published
• Shows 20 most recent posts (or 300 most recent podcasts)
• Creates content in .xml file format

Finding Your RSS Feed URL:

• Add ?format=rss to the end of your page URL
• Example: yoursite.com/blog?format=rss
• Each collection page has its own unique RSS feed URL

Setting Up Email Subscriptions:

1. Create a mailing list in Mailchimp
2. Add Newsletter or Form block to your site
3. Connect block to Mailchimp list
4. Create RSS campaign using your feed URL
5. Link campaign to your mailing list

Common Uses:

• Blog subscriptions via feed readers
• Podcast distribution to platforms like Apple Podcasts
• Automated email notifications
• Content syndication

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Ensure site is public and paid
• Remove any page passwords
• Verify correct URL format
• Check domain connection
• Use feed validator if needed
• Keep content properly formatted

Feed Limitations:

• 20 most recent blog posts
• Calendar view events show current month only
• Gallery feeds may exclude metadata
• RSS only works on Collection pages
• Custom domains may need updated URLs

Monitor your RSS performance through Squarespace Analytics to track subscriber count and referring sources.

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