Third-party ads can be added to your Squarespace site, with Google AdSense being the most popular option. Here's how to properly implement ads while following best practices.

Adding Google AdSense to Your Site

You can add AdSense in two ways:

1. Automatic Ad Placement:

• Copy the activation code from your AdSense homepage
• Paste it into your site's Header field in general code injection
• Google's AI will automatically place ads across your site

2. Manual Ad Placement:

• Disable automatic ads in your AdSense account
• Create specific ad units
• Copy the provided code
• Use Code Blocks to paste ads in exact locations
• Recommended starting points: sidebars and footers

Important Considerations

• Ensure all content complies with Terms of Service
• Ads.txt file implementation isn't currently supported
• Ad display may vary on different devices and templates
• Custom code might need updates with platform changes

Best Practices

• Start with minimal ad placement
• Monitor user experience
• Test ads across different devices
• Keep content-to-ad ratio balanced
• Regular performance tracking

Support Resources

• Google AdSense documentation
• Code customization guides
• Squarespace Forum
• Squarespace Experts for custom implementation

Remember that while Squarespace doesn't provide direct support for third-party ads, various external resources can help optimize your advertising strategy.

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