Development Tools Guide: Essential Settings and Features for Squarespace

Development Tools Guide: Essential Settings and Features for Squarespace

By Michael Chen

January 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM

External API Keys allow you to connect Google Analytics, Amazon Affiliate Program, and Google reCAPTCHA keys to your site. Google Analytics integration helps track visitor data, while Amazon integration enables product linking, and reCAPTCHA protects your forms from spam.

Developer API Keys enable software integrations through:

  • Squarespace API (premium)
  • Forms API (Business and Commerce plans)
  • Order API (Advanced Commerce plan)

URL Mappings redirect visitors from old pages to new ones, ensuring a smooth user experience when your site structure changes.

Website Protection includes clickjacking protection to prevent user interface spoofing attacks that could trick visitors into clicking malicious links.

Default Text Editor settings let you choose between standard text blocks or Markdown blocks for new pages.

SSL certificates are provided free for all custom domains, securing your site's connections.

Metadata Import, when enabled, automatically imports EXIF/IPTC data from uploaded images, adding:

  • Titles
  • Descriptions
  • Captions
  • Tags

Developer Mode (version 7.0 only) lets you create custom templates with your own code. This premium feature gives you complete control over your site's appearance and functionality.

These development tools help customize your site's functionality, improve security, and enhance the user experience through various integrations and settings.

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