Enhance your Squarespace site's search functionality by integrating Swiftype, a powerful third-party search engine solution. Here's how to set it up:

Prerequisites:

• Your site must be public
• Limited to one Swiftype search field per page

Setting Up Swiftype:

1. Log into Swiftype and select "Create a new engine"
2. Enter your website URL and verify
3. Wait for site crawling to complete
4. Name your search engine and click "Create Engine"
5. Select "Complete Setup"
6. Click "Install Search"
7. Customize your search field
8. Click "Activate site search"
9. Copy both the install code and search field code

Adding Swiftype to Squarespace:

Install Code Implementation:

1. Navigate to Code Injection in Squarespace settings
2. Paste the install code into the Header field
3. Save changes

Search Field Implementation:

1. Choose the page for your search field
2. Add a Code Block
3. Paste the search field code
4. Save and publish

Important Notes:

• Custom code implementations are not supported by Squarespace technical support
• Functionality may vary across templates and devices
• Future platform updates might affect custom code performance

For Additional Support:

• Contact Swiftype: [email protected]
• Consult Swiftype documentation
• Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert for custom implementation

Best Practices:

• Test search functionality across different devices
• Regularly monitor search performance
• Keep Swiftype credentials secure
• Back up your code before making changes

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