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Best Chrome extensions for Squarespace website designers
As website designers, we're always looking for new tools to speed up our workflow and improve our design process, so this week we're sharing our top five Google Chrome extensions that make designing in Squarespace just so much easier.
How to embed course videos in Squarespace from YouTube (free!)
Get around Squarespace's limited video hosting by learning how to embed private course videos from Youtube directly into your Squarespace site, for free!
How to add a chatbox to your Squarespace site for FREE (2022 Facebook Messenger update!)
Learn how to add a live chat box to your Squarespace site. Live chat boxes allow your website visitors to ask questions and connect with you in real-time, making their purchase decisions faster and easier.
How to use Squarespace's NEW shape block (Fluid Engine update)
Keep up with all of Squarespace's latest releases which make customizing your website easier and quicker without any custom code. Learn all about the new Shape Block and how to use it for a more dynamic and customized website design.
How to monetize your Squarespace site with Google AdSense
Follow our step by step tutorial to monetize your Squarespace site with Google AdSense and generate additional passive income!
How to create a ‘featured post’ slider in Squarespace 7.1 & 7.0
Make your featured blog posts stand out with our step by step guide to creating a "browse our popular blog posts" slider in Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1.
How to Edit your Button Design in Squarespace 7.1
Elevate your Squarespace 7.1 website by learning how to customize your button designs. Check out our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide!
How to resize and crop images in Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine
Follow our easy step by step tutorial to learn how to resize and crop your image blocks in Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine. Also learn how to move your images around the page, change focal point, and crop your images into different shapes.
What is Squarespace Bio Site? Pros and cons of using this feature
Learn all about Squarespace's new Bio Site feature, allowing you to create simple, beautiful, and personalized landing pages to share your links and streamline your online presence.
How to create a transparent header navigation in Squarespace (7.1 and Brine)
Elevate your Squarespace website by learning how to create a transparent header navigation menu. Just follow our step by step guide and add your copy and paste custom code to draw your visitors in!
How to Customize Your Mobile Design in Squarespace 7.1 With the New Fluid Engine Editor
Learn our best practices and tips to editing your Mobile design in Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine. Finally, you can independently edit your mobile site without affecting your desktop site! Check out our quick how-to guide!
How to edit in Squarespace 7.1 with Fluid Engine - Best practices & tips
Learn our best tips and tricks for editing your Squarespace 7.1 website in Fluid Engine while keeping to best design practices. We tell you all about which sections are affected by Fluid Engine, how to edit all sections and blocks, how to use the new grid layout and updated features, including new image and button settings, alignment, and overlapping settings.
Why URL redirects are so important and how to create them in Squarespace
Learn all about using URL redirects to avoid broken links and 404 error pages, while optimizing your SEO ranking. Follow our step by step instructions to create 301 URL redirects and 302 URL redirects on your Squarespace site.
Creating an "as featured in" logo bar on Squarespace
"As featured in" logo bars, proof bars, or social proof, are an essential part of any business strategy to showcase your business' impact and the clients you have worked with. Learn how to create a logo bar on your Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 website in two easy steps to build trust and credibility for your biz.
The Main Differences Between Squarespace’s New Fluid Engine and the Classic Editor
The main differences between Squarespace’s new Fluid Engine and the Classic Editor. New block and section settings, mobile editing and a fluid grid layout editor.
What is the new Fluid Engine Editor in Squarespace, and should I use it?
Learn what the new Squarespace Fluid Engine Editor is, how it will affect your Squarespace Website, and if you should use it or not!
How to create a full width Instagram feed in Squarespace 7.1
Elevate your Squarespace 7.1 website by learning how to create a full-width Instagram feed. Just follow our step by step guide and add your copy and paste custom code!
How to create a vertical line in Squarespace (7.0 & 7.1)
Vertical lines are great as dividers or as decorations to draw the eye down the page in website design. Learn how to add a vertical line block to your Squarespace site in two short steps.