How to automatically update the copyright year in Squarespace
Every year, in January, I see those reminders to update your copyright year on the footer of your website. Don’t get me wrong, I remind my clients, and I share that reminder on our socials too.
But this year I got thinking… “There’s got to be a way where the copyright year is automated!?”... And there is!
In this short and sweet video and article, I’m sharing a snippet of code that will automatically update the copyright year on your Squarespace website…
Heads up - I found this code from 3 different sources all within the same week, so I’m taking that as a sign to share the knowledge because let’s be honest, it’s not on everyone's radar to remember to update it!
The Video:
The code:
<center>
<p>
All Rights Reserved © <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear())</script> by Your Business Name
</p>
</center>
It’s important to mention you’ll need to use the Code Block to add the code and this is only available to subscribers on a business or commerce plan. Personal plans will need to upgrade.
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Every year, in January, I see those reminders to update your copyright year on the footer of your website. Don’t get me wrong, I remind my clients, and I share that reminder on our socials too.
But this year I got thinking… “There’s got to be a way where the copyright year is automated!?”... And there is!
In this short and sweet video and article, I’m sharing a snippet of code that will automatically update the copyright year on your Squarespace website…
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Wow! Wait! Whaaaaat!?.... That feeling you have when you notice an email in your inbox from THAT business you've admired for a while now. (You know the feeling right?)
The butterflies in your belly and disbelief all in one moment.
That's exactly how I felt when I saw the inquiry from Sue Keogh in my inbox about the redesign of the Sookio website...
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Hooray! I’m a member of Squarespace Circle.
I’m pretty sure you are thinking...What’s Squarespace Circle? And, so what?... How’s that going to help me?!
Well my friend, hang tight as I’m going to share the details of what that means to me and TO YOU!
Krishna Solanki
This article was written by Krishna Solanki, founder and creative director at Krishna Solanki Designs (KSD). KSD is an award-winning brand and Squarespace website design agency renowned for our experience, creativity, well-defined processes and confident approach.
Krishna is also an official Squarespace Expert, Squarespace panellist and speaker at Squarespace Circle Day.
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