Adding Instagram to your Squarespace site helps expand your reach and enhance social media integration. Here's how to set it up properly:

Prerequisites

• Log out of Instagram (both website and mobile app)
• Have your Instagram login credentials ready

Connect Instagram Account

1. Navigate to "Connected Accounts" menu
2. Click "Connect Account"
3. Choose Instagram from social media options
4. Enter Instagram credentials when prompted

Add Instagram Icon to Your Site

1. Access Social Media Links menu
2. Insert your Instagram profile URL
3. Enable social media icon display
4. Save changes

Display Instagram Feed

1. Add Instagram Block to desired page
2. Enable "Download Data" in Connected Accounts
3. Wait for feed to sync (updates hourly)
4. To refresh: Reset Data in Connected Accounts

Instagram Shopping Integration

• Tag Squarespace products in Instagram posts
• Enable direct shopping through Instagram app
• Followers can purchase without leaving Instagram

Appointment Booking Feature

1. Connect Acuity Scheduling
2. Add Book button to Instagram profile
3. Customers can schedule directly through Instagram

Instagram Direct Sharing

1. Share correct website URL version
2. Add social sharing logo to your site
3. Use Facebook's Debugger tool if wrong image displays
4. Check Instagram's Help Center for troubleshooting

Tips for Optimal Performance

• Feed updates automatically every hour
• Reset data connection if feed isn't updating
• Ensure proper URL format for sharing
• Verify social sharing images are configured correctly

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