Improve SEO with the Squarespace Summary/Excerpt Plugin

In the attention economy, every second counts. Visitors judge your blog content within milliseconds, not minutes. That’s why we built the Summary Excerpt Plugin, a smart enhancement to your Squarespace blog that automatically displays the default Excerpt right under the blog title, giving readers a fast, skimmable insight before they commit to reading.

As Henry Purpose from SEOSpace states after seeing this plugin:

“Search engines prioritize content with high ‘information gain’ early on. By using this tool to summarize an article or deliver value upfront, it increases the chances of being rewarded in rankings.”

– Henry Purchase, SEOSpace

Combine that with customizable design, optional expand/collapse toggles, and automatic styling, and you’ve got a tool that boosts engagement, time-on-page, and reader trust.

Perfect for content marketers, creators, and brands that prioritize conversion-driven content in a world where attention is scarce.

It’s clean. It’s contextual. It’s instant.
See all customizations below… and read why this will support a higher SEM ranking.

$40.00

  • Pick a line...

  • ... or a box.

  • Place a divider before the summary and define its color and thickness

  • Define how many lines to show before we truncate...

  • Pick your own "prefix"

  • Define your own text settings like font size, line height, color etc

  • Pick your own Read More/Close expand text, color, size etc

  • Define your own box design with rounded corners, font styles, colors etc.

Why Embedding Blog Excerpts Improves SEO Performance

  • 1. Improved Keyword Density and Contextual Relevance

    Placing the excerpt within the post body increases the likelihood that important keywords and phrases are indexed. Since excerpts often summarize the core topic, they naturally include high-value search terms—reinforcing topical relevance for search engines.

    Result: Better alignment with the page’s semantic structure = higher chance of ranking.

  • 2. Reduced Bounce Rates & Increased Dwell Time

    Visitors who see a quick, well-written excerpt at the top of a post are more likely to stay and read. This increases dwell time and reduces bounce rate—two behavioral signals that search engines may interpret as content quality indicators.

    Result: Stronger user engagement = positive ranking signals.

  • 3. Featured Snippets & Passage Ranking Potential

    Excerpts that summarize key points at the top of a page can be prime candidates for Google’s Featured Snippets or passage-based indexing, especially when written clearly and concisely.

    Result: Higher likelihood of zero-position rankings in SERPs.

  • 4. Structured and Scannable Content

    Adding a clear, skimmable summary improves content hierarchy and makes the post easier for users (and crawlers) to digest. It supports best practices for accessibility and readability, both of which contribute to better SEO.

    Result: Better UX = better crawlability and indexation.

FAQ’s

Am I allowed to use the plugin on multiple sites?
If you pinky swear not to share it with others and only use it for your development, that is okay with us.

Compatibility/Notes:

  • The plugin works on 7.1 and is compatible with Fluid Engine

  • All Excerpt styling settings will be disabled to enhance the user experience. In return, we offer ample styling replacements

  • You will need a Business Plan or Higher

Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available.