Set up SEO on a Squarespace website
A discovery and content checklist with clear verification steps.
By Long Drive Group. Reviewed October 13, 2026. Published March 27, 2026.
Prepare useful landing pages
Give each intended page a distinct purpose, a readable title and description, a main heading, and accurate business information. Add descriptive image text and relevant internal links. Keep sample business claims out of the public site.
Check technical discovery
Confirm the site is public, important pages can be indexed, HTTPS works, and the sitemap reflects the intended pages. Set redirects when you change a URL. Use current Squarespace guidance for the controls available in your version.
Verify and measure
Use Search Console to inspect representative URLs and submit the sitemap. Record submission, crawl, indexing, impressions, and clicks as separate observations. Compare search visits with actual customer inquiries over complete reporting periods. SEO setup does not guarantee rankings.
Before you choose a design
Open the product page to check its exact scope, version, delivery status, and setup requirements. Previews use sample content. Replace business claims, images, reviews, and contact details with approved content before launch.
Official platform references
Platform controls and subscriptions can change. Verify requirements in your own account before commissioning changes or buying a plan.