Squarespace AI offers powerful content generation tools to help create and refine your website content. Here's how to use it effectively:

Basic Overview and Best Practices

Squarespace AI uses machine learning to generate website content based on your inputs. Always:

• Review and edit all AI-generated content
• Make prompts specific and detailed
• Add your unique voice to generated content
• Take responsibility for published content

Supported Text Areas

• Text Blocks
• Blog Posts (including mobile app)
• Course Excerpts
• Email Campaign Text
• Image Captions
• Alternative Text
• Product Descriptions
• Video Descriptions
• Proposals and Contracts

Creating Brand Identity

1. Click the three circular icons in any supported text area
2. Select the "i" icon to open Brand Identity
3. Enter your business description and select a tone
4. Review sample text and save

Generating New Content

1. Click the three circular icons in a text area
2. Enter your prompt or use a starter template
3. Click Write
4. Review and edit the generated content

Rewriting Existing Content

1. Highlight text you want to modify
2. Click the three circular icons
3. Choose Shorten, Condense, or Lengthen
4. Click Write
5. Review and edit the result

SEO and Alternative Text Generation

1. Set up brand identity first
2. Open SEO Display Format panel
3. Click "Improve with AI" in SEO Report
4. Review and implement suggestions

Creating New Sites with AI

1. Use Squarespace Blueprint AI
2. Enter site description
3. Select writing style
4. Review generated text and images

Adding AI-Generated Backgrounds

1. Click Edit Section > Background
2. Click the + icon > Browse Backgrounds
3. Choose from Images, Patterns, or Gradients
4. Select and add desired background

Troubleshooting Tips

• If AI is unavailable, wait a few minutes and try again
• Generation times vary based on request complexity
• Contact support for technical issues, not content advice

Note: Squarespace partners with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for AI features. Review their terms of service before use.

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