Disqus is a third-party commenting platform that enhances your Squarespace blog's commenting functionality with features like conversation threads and image comments. Here's how to set it up properly.

Important: Disqus comments are URL-specific, meaning comments only appear under the exact URL used during setup. To ensure consistency, use your secure (https) custom domain as the trusted domain in Disqus.

Creating Your Disqus Shortname:

1. Log in to Disqus
2. Click "Add Disqus to Website"
3. Select "I want to install Disqus on my website"
4. Enter your website name (this becomes your shortname)
5. Choose a category
6. Select a subscription plan
7. Choose Squarespace as your platform
8. Copy your Disqus shortname

Setting Up Disqus on Squarespace:

1. Open your website's blog settings
2. Paste your Disqus shortname in the designated field
3. Save changes
4. Enable Comments globally under Comment Settings
5. Ensure comments are enabled for individual posts

Using Disqus Comments:

• Visitors must log in via Disqus, Facebook, Twitter, or Google
• Comments appear only under the URL specified during setup
• Previous Squarespace comments won't transfer to Disqus

Troubleshooting:

If Disqus isn't loading, verify:

• You created a Website account (not a User account)
• Your shortname is correctly added to blog settings
• Your URL matches the one in your Disqus account
• Ajax loading is disabled in your template

Remember: Contact Disqus support for platform-specific issues, as Squarespace can only assist with integration setup.

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