The Apple News Squarespace Publishing Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Apple News is a mobile app for iPad and iPhone that aggregates content from blogs, news sites, and magazines. By integrating Squarespace with Apple News, you can publish your blog as a branded channel alongside major news publications.
Requirements:
- iOS 9 or later
- Available in US, Australia, and UK
- Active iCloud account
- Apple News account
Setup Process:
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Create an iCloud Account Visit www.icloud.com to set up a free account if you don't have one.
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Connect Your API Key
- Go to Apple News Publisher
- Sign in through iCloud
- Click "CMS Connect"
- Click "API Keys"
- Save the three codes shown (especially the Secret Code)
Artikeleinstellungen in Squarespace
- Link to Squarespace
- Log into your Squarespace site
- Open Pages menu
- Select your blog page
- Go to Feeds tab
- Click "Connect Account" in Apple News section
- Enter the three API codes
- Save to send your 20 most recent posts
Apple News Kanal-Einrichtungsformular
- Preview and Submit Content
- Open Apple News Publisher
- Go to Articles > Drafts
- Click "Preview your articles"
- Submit content for Apple's approval
Blauer Button "Senden"
- Publish Content Once approved:
- Go to Articles in Apple News Publisher
- Click "Publish All" in Drafts tab
- New blog posts will automatically publish to Apple News
Supported Content:
- Text blocks
- Image blocks
- Video blocks (YouTube/Vimeo via URL)
- Audio blocks
- Quote blocks
- Gallery blocks
- Markdown blocks
- Select embed codes (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
Screenshot einer Squarespace Kartenansicht
Troubleshooting:
- Publication delays are normal
- Content updates may take time to appear
- Contact Apple News support for persistent issues
- Draft in Squarespace, not Apple News Publisher
To disconnect:
- Log into Squarespace
- Open Pages menu
- Select blog settings
- Go to Feeds tab
- Click "Disconnect" in Apple News section
Content display limitations:
- Limited text formatting
- Vertical column stacking
- Specific block restrictions
- Featured images become channel tiles
- Automatic parallax scrolling on text over images
Multiple blogs can connect to one Apple News channel using the same API codes. Create additional channels by logging into Apple News Publisher and selecting "Create New Channel."
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