Squarespace CSS tricks
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Easily create a multilingual site in Squarespace (7.0 & 7.1)
Want to add a free translation widget to your Squarespace site? Then take a look at how you can easily set that up and style it with this simple CSS trick.
One-way sliding underline on hover for button blocks (7.0 & 7.1)
We haven’t really covered a lot of button customizations on the blog, so I thought I’d share one with you today! The final effect makes it seem like the underline loops around the button, so it’s a pretty cool effect. The code isn’t too complicated AND is flexible enough to allow you to target one particular button size or all at the same time. So, let’s get started!
5 tips to troubleshoot your Squarespace code
In today’s video, I want to share with you 5 different things you can look for when the code you added to your client’s Squarespace site isn’t working. These troubleshooting tips cover a vast majority of the issues you’ll encounter when using code in Squarespace or any other platform, so let’s jump right in!
2 simple ways to create a sticky content navigation (7.0 & 7.1)
Let’s create that sticky content navigation you’ve been wanting to add to your client’s site, in 2 different ways!
4 tips to improve your Squarespace customization workflow
This week we’ll look at 4 ways we can improve our customization workflow in Squarespace to save time, and make our code a lot easier to tweak when rounds of revisions come along!
How to create a simple timeline in Squarespace (7.0 & 7.1)
In today’s tutorial, we’ll be going through how to build a simple timeline in Squarespace, that’ll be incredibly easy for you and your clients to update.
Creating cool text effects in Squarespace with CSS (7.0 & 7.1)
This is a fun one! Today we’ll be looking at how we can create 3 awesome text effects in Squarespace, with just a little bit of CSS.
Fixing uneven spacing inside a narrow Squarespace section with one block (7.0 & 7.1)
In today’s post, we’ll be tackling a quick fix to help you even out the misalignment on those thinner index/page sections, where there’s only one block involved.
Why is there extra spacing around headings on my live site? (7.0 & 7.1)
Want to find out how to remove that odd spacing that shows up on some Squarespace headings, only on live mode? Then take a look at today’s CSS trick!
Changing the placeholder text color of form and newsletter blocks (7.0 & 7.1)
A few members inside the Club recently asked about how the placeholder text color of form and newsletter blocks could be altered via CSS so, in case you’ve been wondering the same thing, today I wanted to share with you how to achieve that for your own client projects!
Labeling products on a shop page (7.0 & 7.1)
Have you ever wanted to highlight products on a shop page to visually indicate which are new, vegan, on-demand, or up for pre-order, etc? If so, then today’s tutorial is for you!
How to easily create an alternated column blog layout (7.0 & 7.1)
In today’s post, we’ll be going from the regular grid layout we always see on the main blog pages in Squarespace, to an alternated column layout that makes things more visually interesting!
Creating an extended logo illusion in Squarespace (7.0 & 7.1)
With just a little bit of CSS, we can create the illusion that that background extends all the way out to the edge of the browser window, without having to move things from their place!
Adding a fun twist to poster blocks (7.0 & 7.1)
Recently, I was testing a couple of customizations in 7.1 and ended up with a pretty cool one that I’d like to share with you today!
How to adjust your page/index section height on mobile
If you like creating really immersive designs for your clients, chances are you love setting your index sections (7.0) or page sections (7.1) to the full height of your screen. The effect looks amazing on desktop but, on smaller screens, that extra space can be a little bit too much…
Create quick jumps or anchor links in Squarespace
Today's code trick is all about how to create quick jumps (aka anchor links or anchor points) in Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1, using index pages or regular pages. AND how to stop your fixed navigation from getting in the way…
How to make any block full width in Squarespace (7.0 & 7.1)
So, your client’s design includes some blocks that should be displayed in full width, while others stick to the boundaries of the site. And you’ve been trying to make that happen for the past couple of hours (days?) without luck? If so, then today’s tutorial is for you!
How to create responsive equal height columns in Squarespace (7.0 & 7.1)
Spacers, image blocks, fixed height, and min-height values. Those are just a couple of workarounds that help a little bit when trying to create 3 equal-height columns inside a client’s site. However, there’s a better way…
Why your Google Font isn't showing up on your Squarespace site on mobile
Today we’re taking a closer look at the reasons why your Google Font may not be showing up on your Squarespace site on mobile, and what you can do to fix it!
Adding an icon to the poster blocks' content area (7.0 & 7.1CE)
A few weeks ago, I got a question regarding customizing an image block in a way that a little logo or icon could be displayed alongside the title + subtitle + button content area, and so that’s precisely what we’ll be tackling today!