Can I Use Kit With Squarespace?
Yes, you can use Kit (formerly known as ConvertKit) with Squarespace to manage your email marketing campaigns. Integrating ConvertKit with Squarespace allows you to combine the benefits of Squarespace's website creation capabilities with ConvertKit's robust email marketing tools. Here's how to achieve this integration and the key details you should consider:
How to Integrate ConvertKit with Squarespace
Create a ConvertKit Account:
If you haven't already, sign up for a ConvertKit account. You'll need this account to create forms, manage subscribers, and send emails.
Design Your Form in ConvertKit:
In ConvertKit, navigate to the "Forms" section and create an opt-in form. Customize the form to match your website’s design and branding.
Save the form, and make sure it's active.
Get the Embed Code:
After saving your form, ConvertKit will provide you with an embed code.
This code is a piece of HTML that you'll add to your Squarespace website to include the ConvertKit form.
Access Your Squarespace Website:
Log in to your Squarespace account and navigate to the page where you want to add the ConvertKit form.
Embed the Code in Squarespace:
Use the following steps depending on where you're placing the form:
To Add the Form to a Page or Post:
In the Squarespace website editor, click on the page where you want to add the form.
Add a new content block by clicking on the "+" button.
Choose the "Code" block from the list of available blocks.
Paste the ConvertKit embed code into the Code block.
Click "Apply" to save the changes.
To Add the Form to a Blog Post:
Within the post editor, click the "+" icon and choose "Code."
Paste the ConvertKit embed code.
Save your changes.
Additional Customization:
Depending on your Squarespace template, you might need to do some additional customization (like adjusting CSS) to ensure that the form looks perfect.
Testing:
Before you publish, preview your website to ensure the integration looks and functions as expected. Sign up using the form yourself to confirm that the data is correctly sent to your ConvertKit account.
Considerations and Limitations
Styling and Design:
While ConvertKit allows customization of forms, you might need to adjust the CSS to fully match the look and feel of your Squarespace site. Basic HTML and CSS knowledge can be beneficial here.
Subscription Management:
Ensure that you comply with GDPR and other data protection regulations when collecting subscriber information. Both Squarespace and ConvertKit provide tools to help with compliance, but you must configure settings appropriately.
Automation and Segmenting:
Use ConvertKit’s automation features to segment subscribers based on their behavior on your Squarespace site. For example, you can trigger different email sequences when users sign up through different forms.
Analytics:
Regularly review the analytics in ConvertKit to monitor the performance of your forms and email campaigns. This data can help you optimize your strategies and achieve better engagement.
Practical Steps for Beginners
Start Simple:
If web development isn’t your strong suit, start with simple forms and use the built-in customization options before venturing into custom CSS.
Use Tutorials:
Check out tutorials and resources provided by ConvertKit and Squarespace. They often have step-by-step guides to help you through the process.
Seek Help:
If you run into trouble, consider reaching out to support teams or communities for both ConvertKit and Squarespace. They can be valuable resources for troubleshooting issues.
By following these steps and considerations, you can effectively integrate ConvertKit with your Squarespace website, thus leveraging powerful email marketing tools to grow and engage your audience.