Discover the top 6 differences between SquareKicker and other Squarespace plugins
As a Squarespace users you may be familiar with ‘traditional’ code plugins, with most of these, you’ll find a developer who has created a code snippet, which you would download and copy n' paste into your site. For those of you wanting to take it a step further, you might interject your own customizations to the code changing the color or some other small tweak.
If you have ever tried to use code plugins or writing custom code into Squarespace, you will already know that Squarespace can change code on their platform weekly and without warning which may break a specific design or function. This is because Squarespace uses a strategy called “Continuous Development”. Most large companies like Netflix, Facebook, and Amazon use this strategy for making continual improvements to their software products. The downside to this is, for those using plugins and custom code these could stop working without any warning, and the only method of fixing this is jumping into every site code editor and making a fix manually.
SquareKicker is a Squarespace Extension that has been built with these limitations in mind, and like any new groundbreaking idea, the vision was to challenge the status quo and push back on existing ways of doing things, creating an easier, more reliable and scalable way to customize your Squarespace Website.
Once SquareKicker is installed you will find SquareKicker tools right alongside Squarespace’s Tools. These tools consist of site-wide tools, specific page tools, and unique Sections and Blocks tools. And the best part is, there is no code involved. All the tools are controlled by simple sliders, toggles, and buttons allowing you to fully customize your site. SquareKicker’s direct manipulation gives you real-time feedback on what your design will look like without having to refresh your page, giving you the freedom to experiment and discover new design options that are unique to your site.
We could go on forever about the differences between Code Plugins and SquareKicker but we know you want to get on with making an amazing site so here are the top 6.
Customizable Design - SquareKicker allows you to fully customize the designs as you make them. Use the tools to quickly tweak and change your design. (No more hunting through lines of code when your client wants ‘that red button a shade lighter on hover)
Advanced Functionality - SquareKicker offers advanced functionality so you can create unique features to your design that would previously have required advanced coding. Think horizontal scrolling, scrolling effects, split screen, sticky blocks, sticky sections, custom mouse cursors, hover effects and more, all of which can be added with a couple of clicks.
Visual Builder - SquareKicker is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. It has a simple, intuitive interface that makes it easy for you to navigate and customize your website. Traditional plugins can often be complex and difficult to use. If you chose Squarespace because it is easy for your clients to manage, you don't want to be adding code that might cause issues down the road. SquareKicker ensures code isn’t a barrier for you or your clients.
Updates - If you have ever received an email letting you know your favorite plugin requires an update, or your client has told you something has broken on their site, you will understand why fixing this issue was a huge priority when we developed SquareKicker. Traditional plugins may not receive regular updates, which can lead to compatibility issues and a lack of support. With SquareKicker, any changes required for your site can be automatically updated so you never need to worry about needing to fix your code if Squarespace makes an update. But don’t take it from us… "I gotta say....very much appreciate the customer service. The one thing that made me a little nervous as there is no LIVE chat and I had to kinda give up on some services. But I am very happy here. AMAZING. APPRECIATED"
Faster Loading - Your custom SquareKicker code runs super fast as the code is stored in your Squarespace code injection area, rather than an external server. In fact, in most cases, your SquareKicker code might even load faster than the Squarespace CSS stylesheets. The SquareKicker extension only runs while in Squarespace admin mode which means it is super lightweight in terms of loading time to your site. That is all to say that your site is optimized for speed and performance and is continually being cleaned taking out unused or deleted code.
Cost - SquareKicker has been designed to ensure you don’t have ongoing costs to your site once you have finished your design. Subscribe while you design the site, then turn off auto-renew and all your customizations will stay with your site. You get 1000s of customizations for the price of one or two plugins, and don’t even get us started on how much of your valuable time you will save!
“Squarekicker gives me absolutely EVERYTHING. For any website I make I don't have to worry about CSS anymore or even more complex coding that possibly includes JScript & HTML. All I have to do is subscribe for a month, and create a masterpiece.” Oleg, I Simply Design
SquareKicker is the ultimate tool for web designers looking to take their Squarespace designs to the next level. Test the difference SquareKicker can make in your business with a 14-day free trial (no credit card required).
