Squarespace Tips Archive
Here’s a lot of old hints, tips and opinions that may not be relevant any more.
A lot of it was written for Squarespace 7 or earlier.
A Google Analytics filter that improves on the "Search Term Not Provided" message
When Google started moving all of its tools over to https access they also took the step of not reporting referring search terms for users who searched on an https connection.
The upshot was that the specific search terms that bring in visitors via Google search are all reported as (not provided).
Adding a filter to Google Analytics replaces any "(not provided)" data with "np - [landing page title]" - this at least lets you know which pages on your site are receiving search traffic.
Google Webmaster Tools Data not updating for your Squarespace site? Don’t worry.. ..it will get better
Are you worried because Google Webmaster Tools daily impression and click data hasn’t refreshed since the 7th or 8th of February 2015?
Well don't fret.. ..the problem applies to everyone and Google is working on a fix.
Dynamic translation of Squarespace form error messages
A useful script that dynamically translates Squarespace form errors into the language of your choice.
Understanding your Audience #1 - Geographical Distribution
Knowing where your site visitors come from can make a huge difference to your online strategy. If your site has a specific catchment area you want to ensure you maximise visits from that area. If you have a more global reach you want to see how much of the planet your audience comes from.
The Squarespace File Renaming Bug
There's a bug in the Squarespace file upload process that renames some files so they can't be found. This post tells you how to find your lost files.
Making YouTube, Vimeo and Instagram IFRAMES responsive in Squarespace
This jQuery script makes embedded YouTube, Vimeo and Instagram videos display correctly in responsive layouts.
Squarespace Image Galleries not showing up in Google Images? - Here's a fix
The Squarespace gallery image fix utility version makes it possible for Squarespace site owners to easily generate <NOSCRIPT>..</NOSCRIPT> code for inclusion in their Squarespace websites. This is a fix for code omissions that prevent gallery images from being indexed by Google.
Tracking Squarespace form submissions in Google Analytics using JQuery
This article tells you how to easily track Squarespace form submissions in Google Analytics by adding a few lines of Javascript/JQuery to relevant pages.