To set up an AdSense ads.txt file on Squarespace, you’ll need to download the file from Google AdSense, create a blank page on your Squarespace site, upload the ads.txt file to that page, and then use URL mappings to redirect the ads.txt file to the root of your domain.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- Download the ads.txt file from AdSense:
- Log into your AdSense account.
- Navigate to the “Sites” section and locate your Squarespace website.
- Download the ads.txt file associated with your site.
- Create a blank page on Squarespace:
- Go to “Pages” in your Squarespace dashboard.
- Create a new page under the “Not Linked” section.
- You can leave this page blank, as it will only be used for the file upload.
- Upload the ads.txt file:
- On the blank page, add a text block and write any text you want (e.g., “ads.txt”).
- Highlight the text and click the hyperlink icon.
- Click the settings icon (gear icon).
- Navigate to the “File” section.
- Upload the ads.txt file you downloaded from AdSense.
- Select the uploaded ads.txt file and click “Apply”.
- Save the page.
4. Use URL mappings:
Go to your page’s dashboard, Navigate to “Settings” > “Advanced” > “URL Mappings”, Add the following URL mapping: /ads.txt → /s/ads.txt 301, and Click “Save”.
5. Test the ads.txt file:
- You can access the file at https://your-domain.com/ads.txt.
- Google’s tools can also be used to check the file.
Important Notes:
- Ensure your ads.txt file is formatted correctly as specified by the IAB Tech Lab.
- You can delete the blank page you created earlier, as the file will still be saved on Squarespace.
- If you encounter any issues, consider contacting Squarespace Support or Google AdSense support for assistance.