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Squarespace has zero built-in chat. Visitors land on your beautiful Squarespace site, have a question about your services, and leave. Boei fixes that. Paste one script into Squarespace Code Injection, and your site gets AI-powered live chat that works on every page, portfolio, and product listing. No Squarespace plan upgrade needed.

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Squarespace's Missing Feature: Live Chat

Squarespace is one of the most popular website builders for creatives, photographers, consultants, and small agencies. It has beautiful templates, solid SEO tools, and built-in scheduling. But it has no live chat. None. Not even a basic one.

That means every visitor who has a question about your pricing, your availability, or your process has exactly two options: fill out a static contact form (which converts at 2-3%), or leave your Squarespace site and find someone who answers faster.

What Squarespace users actually deal with:

  • No native messaging. Squarespace offers scheduling, e-commerce, and forms, but no way to chat with visitors in real time
  • Contact forms feel impersonal. A photographer's portfolio visitor won't fill out a form. They want to ask "are you available for a June wedding?" and get an answer now
  • Squarespace's app marketplace is limited. Unlike WordPress with thousands of plugins, Squarespace Extensions focus mostly on e-commerce and marketing. Chat options are few
  • Code Injection is the only way in. Adding third-party tools to Squarespace requires pasting code into Settings, Advanced, Code Injection. That scares off non-technical users

Boei was built for exactly this situation. One small script in your Squarespace footer, and you get live chat with AI that learns your site content automatically. It works on Squarespace 7.0, 7.1, Business plans, and Commerce plans. Here's the full Squarespace setup guide.

Boei live chat on Squarespace portfolio

Turn Squarespace Portfolio Views into Client Inquiries

Most Squarespace users are creatives: photographers, designers, architects, illustrators. Your portfolio pages get traffic, but visitors browse silently and leave. Boei's live chat appears on every Squarespace portfolio page. When someone views your work, the AI can answer questions about your rates, availability, and process based on your own content.

  • Chat appears on every Squarespace portfolio page and gallery
  • AI learns your services, pricing, and availability from your site pages
  • Visitors ask about project scope, timelines, and rates in real time
  • Collects name, email, and project details during the conversation
  • Leads arrive in your inbox with the exact portfolio page they viewed

Works with Squarespace Commerce Too

Selling products on Squarespace Commerce? Boei's AI learns your product catalog and answers shopper questions about sizing, materials, shipping, and returns. Unlike Squarespace's basic product FAQ blocks, live chat gives real-time answers that keep shoppers on the page instead of bouncing to a competitor.

  • AI trains on your Squarespace product pages automatically
  • Answers questions about shipping costs, delivery times, and returns
  • Helps shoppers compare products and find the right variant
  • Captures contact details from browsers who are not ready to buy yet
  • Works on Squarespace Commerce Basic and Advanced plans
Boei live chat on Squarespace Commerce store

Why Squarespace Users Pick Boei

Built for How Squarespace Actually Works

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Matches Your Squarespace Design

Boei adapts to your Squarespace template's colors and style. Three widget themes, dark mode, and custom CSS let you match any Squarespace design. Your chat looks like it belongs on your site.

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Replaces Squarespace Forms

Squarespace contact forms convert at 2-3%. Boei's AI chat converts 3-5x higher because visitors get instant answers. Collected leads include the full conversation, not just a name and email.

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Pairs with Squarespace Scheduling

Many Squarespace users rely on Acuity Scheduling. Boei qualifies visitors first, answers questions about your services, then guides them to book. Better qualified appointments, fewer no-shows.

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95+ Languages, Auto-Detected

Squarespace itself only supports a handful of languages. Boei auto-detects each visitor's language and responds in it. Reach international clients without creating separate Squarespace pages for each language.

Squarespace Setup

How to Add Live Chat to Squarespace

Uses Squarespace's built-in Code Injection. No theme editing needed

1

Copy installation code

In your Boei dashboard, open your widget and click the Install tab. Select Squarespace and copy the installation code.

Tip: The Install tab also offers a landing page link, QR code, and iframe embed.

Copy installation code
2

Click Edit Site

In your Squarespace dashboard, click "Edit Site" in the top right corner.

Click Edit Site
3

Open Code Injection

Click "Pages" in the left menu, then click "Custom Code" and select "Code Injection".

Note: Code Injection is available on Core, Plus, Advanced, Business, Commerce Basic, and Commerce Advanced plans. Personal plans don't have this feature.

Open Code Injection
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Paste Code & Save

Enter your Boei code in the Footer section and press "Save" at the top left.

The Boei widget will now appear on all pages of your Squarespace site. Congrats, you are done!

Paste Code & Save

Squarespace Features

Everything Your Squarespace Site Needs

Features built around how Squarespace sites are used

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AI That Learns Your Squarespace Pages

Enter your URL. Boei crawls every Squarespace page, blog post, and product listing. The AI answers visitor questions using your content. No manual training.

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AI-to-Human Handoff

AI handles the first response. When a visitor is ready to book or needs a custom quote, it passes the conversation to you on WhatsApp, email, or Messenger with full context.

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WhatsApp After They Leave

Squarespace visitors close the tab and the conversation dies. With Boei, visitors can continue chatting on WhatsApp. Same AI, same inbox.

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GDPR Without Cookie Banners

Boei runs cookieless by default. EU servers in Amsterdam. No extra consent popups cluttering your clean Squarespace design.

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See Which Squarespace Pages Convert

Track which pages generate the most chat conversations and leads. Find out if your portfolio, pricing page, or blog drives the most inquiries.

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Quick Prompts for Common Questions

Show suggested questions like 'What are your rates?' or 'Are you available in June?' so Squarespace visitors start chatting with one click.

Compare

Squarespace Live Chat Options Compared

The honest breakdown for Squarespace site owners

Boei Tidio LiveChat Crisp
Starting price from $11/mo EUR 39/mo EUR 76/mo EUR 25/mo
AI chatbot included Yes (2,000 msgs) No (paid add-on) No (paid add-on)
Learns Squarespace content Yes, auto-crawl Manual setup Manual setup Manual setup
WhatsApp + 50 channels Included Extra cost Extra cost ✗ Limited
Squarespace 7.0 + 7.1 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Squarespace Commerce ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Team seats Unlimited 3 1 4
EU servers (GDPR) Yes (Amsterdam) ✓ Yes
Branding removal Included EUR 39+/mo EUR 76+/mo EUR 95/mo

Bottom line: Most Squarespace chat tools charge per agent and sell AI as an expensive add-on. Boei includes AI, unlimited seats, and 50+ channels from $11/mo.

How Different Squarespace Users Use Live Chat

Photographers and Videographers

Your Squarespace portfolio gets views. But visitors don't always click the contact page. With Boei, they ask about availability and pricing right from the gallery. AI answers based on your services page and collects their event details. You wake up to qualified leads instead of empty analytics.

Coaches and Consultants

You run your business on Squarespace with Acuity Scheduling. Boei qualifies prospects before they book. AI answers questions about your programs, asks about their goals and budget, and only then points them to schedule a call. Better leads, fewer tire-kicker appointments.

Small Agencies and Freelancers

Clients browse your Squarespace case studies at 11pm. They have questions about your process and pricing. AI handles the first conversation, collects project details, and delivers a brief to your inbox. You respond the next morning with context instead of starting from scratch.

Squarespace Commerce Stores

Shoppers on your Squarespace store want to know about sizing, materials, or shipping before they buy. AI answers from your product pages instantly. Less hesitation, more completed orders.

What Squarespace Users Say About Boei

Squarespace Tips

Get the Most Out of Chat on Squarespace

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Use Footer Code Injection, Not Header

Paste the Boei script in Footer Code Injection so it loads after your Squarespace page content. This keeps your site fast and your Core Web Vitals clean.

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Train AI on Your Scheduling Page

If you use Acuity Scheduling on Squarespace, make sure the AI knows your available services and booking link. It can guide visitors to schedule after answering their questions.

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Add Quick Prompts for Your Industry

Photographers: 'Are you available for weddings?' Consultants: 'What are your rates?' Agencies: 'Can I see case studies?' Match prompts to what your Squarespace visitors actually ask.

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Connect WhatsApp for After-Hours Leads

Squarespace visitors browse evenings and weekends. Let them continue the conversation on WhatsApp so you don't lose leads when they close the browser tab.

FAQ

Squarespace Live Chat Questions

Does Boei live chat work with Squarespace's template system?

Yes. Boei works with every Squarespace template, both 7.0 and 7.1 versions. It installs via Code Injection, which is a built-in Squarespace feature. No template files get changed, and the chat widget adapts to your design.

Why doesn't Squarespace have built-in live chat?

Squarespace focuses on design, content, and e-commerce. Live chat and messaging have never been part of their platform. Their recommendation is to use third-party tools via Code Injection or Extensions. Boei is one of those tools.

How do I install Boei on Squarespace?

Go to your Squarespace dashboard. Open Settings, then Advanced, then Code Injection. Paste the Boei script in the Footer field. Save. The chat widget appears on every page of your Squarespace site. Takes about 3 minutes. Full Squarespace installation guide.

Do I need a Squarespace Business or Commerce plan?

Code Injection is available on Squarespace Business, Commerce Basic, and Commerce Advanced plans. It is not available on Squarespace Personal plans. If you are on Personal, you would need to upgrade to Business to add live chat.

Will live chat slow down my Squarespace site?

No. Boei loads asynchronously after your Squarespace page content renders. The script is tiny (under 50KB) and delivered via CDN. It does not affect your Squarespace site's loading speed or Core Web Vitals scores.

Does the AI learn from my Squarespace blog posts too?

Yes. Boei's AI crawls your entire Squarespace site, including blog posts, portfolio pages, product listings, and info pages. If it is published on your Squarespace site, the AI can answer questions about it.

Can I show chat only on certain Squarespace pages?

Yes. Boei supports display rules so you can show or hide the chat widget on specific pages. For example, show it on your services and portfolio pages but hide it on your blog.

Does it work with Squarespace Scheduling (Acuity)?

Boei and Acuity Scheduling work great together. AI answers visitor questions about your services and availability, qualifies them, and then directs them to your Acuity booking page. Better qualified appointments.

How much does live chat for Squarespace cost?

Boei starts at $11/mo (annual) for the Lite plan. That includes AI chatbot with 50 messages, live chat, and the full widget. The Starter plan at $19/mo gives you 2,000 AI messages, lead collectors, and WhatsApp AI replies. No per-agent fees.

Is it GDPR compliant for European Squarespace users?

Yes. Boei is built by a Dutch company. All servers are in Amsterdam. The widget runs without cookies by default, so no consent banner is needed for the chat itself. We provide a DPA on request.

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Your Squarespace Site Deserves Live Chat

5-minute setup via Code Injection. AI included. No Squarespace plan upgrade needed.

7-day free trial • No credit card required • Works on Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 • AI chatbot included
Andrew Lee David S. Vance W. Grant Nitesh Manav
from 159 reviews