To add a Facebook Like button to your Squarespace site:

1. Disable Existing Share Button (Version 7.0 only)

• Open sharing buttons panel
• Uncheck Facebook option

2. Generate Custom Code

• Visit Facebook's Like Button Configurator
• Configure button settings as desired
• Copy both the JavaScript SDK code and Like button code

3. Add JavaScript SDK

• Go to Squarespace's Code Injection panel
• Paste SDK code into Header field
• Save changes

4. Place Like Button

• Navigate to desired page/post
• Add Code Block at insertion point
• Paste Like button code into Code Block

For Blog-Specific Like Buttons:

1. Open Blog Page Settings

• Go to Pages panel
• Select blog's Advanced tab
• Paste Like button code in Blog Post Code Injection
• Replace site URL with {permalink}
• Save changes

Important Notes:

• Button may not display while logged in
• View in incognito mode to test
• Functionality varies by template
• Mobile display may differ
• Code updates may affect performance

Best Practices:

• Test across different devices
• Monitor button performance
• Update code as needed
• Consider template compatibility
• Regular maintenance recommended

This code-based solution requires basic programming knowledge. For implementation assistance, consider consulting Facebook's developer documentation or hiring a Squarespace Expert.

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