Setting Up Microsoft Clarity with Squarespace

Bhavik
GrowWithSqsp
Published in
2 min readFeb 14, 2024

Microsoft Clarity is a powerful analytics tool that provides insights into user behavior on your website. Follow these steps to integrate Microsoft Clarity with your Squarespace website and make the most out of its features.

Setting Up Microsoft Clarity with Squarespace
Setting Up Microsoft Clarity with Squarespace — LoftyDevs

Step 1: Sign Up for Microsoft Clarity

  1. Visit the Microsoft Clarity website.
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new one.

Step 2: Create a New Project

  1. After signing in, click on "New Project."
  2. Enter the details for your project, such as the project name and website URL.
  3. Click on "Create Project."

Step 3: Obtain the Clarity Tracking Code

  1. In your Clarity project dashboard, click on "Installation" in the left menu.
  2. Copy the Clarity tracking code provided.

Step 4: Access Squarespace Dashboard

  1. Log in to your Squarespace account and go to your website's dashboard.

Step 5: Navigate to Settings

  1. In the Squarespace dashboard, click on "Settings."

Step 6: Add Code Injection

  1. Under Settings, select "Advanced" and then choose "Code Injection."
  2. Paste the Clarity tracking code into the "Header" section.
  3. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Code Snippet

<!-- Squarespace Header Code Injection for Microsoft Clarity -->

<script>
(function(c,l,a,r,i,t,y){
c[a]=c[a]||function(){(c[a].q=c[a].q||[]).push(arguments)};
t=l.createElement(r);t.async=1;t.src="https://clarity.microsoft.com/js/clarity.js";
y=l.getElementsByTagName(r)[0];y.parentNode.insertBefore(t,y);
})(window, document, "clarity", "script");
clarity("init", "YOUR_CLARITY_PROJECT_ID");
</script>

<!-- End of Squarespace Header Code Injection for Microsoft Clarity -->

Replace YOUR_CLARITY_PROJECT_ID with the actual project ID from Microsoft Clarity.

Step 7: Explore Microsoft Clarity Features

Microsoft Clarity provides various features:

  • Heatmaps: Visualize user interaction with your website.
  • Session Recordings: Watch recordings of user sessions for deeper insights.
  • Insights: Get detailed analytics about user behavior.
  • Google Analytics Integration: Combine Clarity with Google Analytics for comprehensive analytics.
  • Clarity for Mobile Apps: Extend Clarity's insights to mobile applications.
  • Integrations: Explore third-party integrations to enhance functionality.
  • Clarity Extension: Use browser extensions for quick access to Clarity data.
  • Copilot: Leverage AI-driven insights to enhance user experience.

Explore these features within the Microsoft Clarity dashboard to gain a better understanding of user engagement on your Squarespace site.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully integrated Microsoft Clarity with your Squarespace website, unlocking powerful insights into user behavior. Utilize features like heatmaps, session recordings, and insights to optimize your site’s performance and enhance the overall user experience.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, remember that LoftyDevs, Squarespace experts, are here to help you. Their expertise can guide you in maximizing the benefits of Microsoft Clarity and implementing strategies to achieve your website goals. Feel free to reach out to LoftyDevs for personalized support.

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Bhavik
GrowWithSqsp

On a personal level, I consider myself a young dynamic open-minded person with a particular interest in entrepreneurship and new technologies.