REFX: 10 point Squarespace website pre-launch checklist

Note to self: use this as a reference. And make sure to credit the original author.

Related: How to build a website with Squarespace: 7 steps to prepare for your site design

1. Secure site with HTTPS

2. Add a Google description

To add your Google description click settings > SEO > search engine description

3. AMP (Accellerated mobile pages)

To enable AMP click settings > blogging & click 'AMP enabled'

4. Take out dates in blog URLs

To change the default link structure settings click settings > blogging > post URL format

In that field type %t, (this stands for the blog post title).

5. ADD FAVICON

To add your Favicon click design > logo & title > favicon > upload

6. TURN ON PIN-IT BUTTON

To turn on the Pin-It button visit settings > marketing > pin it buttons > enable

7. SELECT SHARE OPTIONS

To do so click settings > marketing > share buttons

To set up Google Analytics, visit this article.

Then, go back to your Squarespace site, click settings > advanced > external services > Google Analytics account number (UA - #’s)

First, pick the photo you’d like then click design > Logo & title > social sharing logo (optional) & upload your photo

10. Disable Squarespace badge

Find this option under design > squarespace badge > select ‘disable Squarespace badge’

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