Behind the Blog
While Simply Put Psych serves up psychological insights as the main course, the web design, code, and SEO that hold it all together are the knife, fork, and condiments all served on the table that is the Squarespace platform.
Behind the Blog is where we document the practical side of building and maintaining this site, one frustration or limitation at a time. From adding tables and custom formatting to improving SEO and making the site work the way it should, this section shares the real tools and hacks we’ve used to make the blog not just readable, but reliable.
Here you’ll find:
Step-by-step guides to common Squarespace problems
Code snippets and custom tools we’ve built to solve them
Free tools you can use yourself on your own personal site (corporate licence available for purchase)
Whether you're a blogger, a Squarespace user, or just curious how things work behind the scenes, this is where the psychology of content meets the logic of code.
Automatically Add an Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer to Your Blog Posts
Automatically add Amazon affiliate disclaimers to Squarespace blog posts. Insert once per article under a chosen heading—only when affiliate links are detected.
Insert AdSense Ads Into Squarespace Blog Posts (Automatically)
Automatically insert AdSense ads into Squarespace blog posts above or below headings. Target specific pages using slugs and avoid layout shifts with clean, responsive ad blocks.
Customize Author Links on Your Squarespace Blog Posts
Customize author links in your Squarespace blog posts with a simple script. Link each author to a custom URL and optionally remove underline styles for a clean, on-brand design.
Format Your Blog Post Dates to Include the Year (Automatically)
Fix missing blog post years in Squarespace by automatically formatting publish dates with a small code snippet. Ensure accurate, citation-ready timestamps across all your posts.
Add a Sliding Summary Drawer to Your Squarespace Blog Post
Add a sliding summary drawer to your Squarespace blog posts using a simple code snippet. Improve navigation, highlight related posts, and keep your layout clean with this lightweight, toggleable drawer.
Reading Time & Progress Bar Generator
Learn how to add a reading time estimate and progress bar to your Squarespace blog posts. Improve user experience, reduce bounce rate, and guide readers through long-form content with this easy code snippet and step-by-step guide.
How to Add a Table of Contents to Your Squarespace Blog (That Works on Mobile)
Add a dynamic, easy-to-navigate table of contents to your Squarespace blog posts. Improve user experience, boost SEO, and help readers jump to key sections with step-by-step instructions.
Loading Third-Party Scripts Without Slowing Your Site
Learn how to embed third-party scripts in Squarespace 7.1 without slowing down your site. Discover script deferral techniques, performance tips, and best practices for tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Calendly.
How to Add Custom Code in Squarespace Safely
Learn how to safely add HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to your Squarespace 7.1 site. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to use Code Blocks, Code Injection, and Custom CSS without breaking your layout.
Squarespace Literacy Guide
Learn how to effectively build and customize your website with Squarespace 7.1. This in-depth guide covers structure, content blocks, code use, mobile design, SEO tips, and common pitfalls to avoid.