My youngest child recently learned where money comes from.
Apparently, he was under the impression that I printed it from a machine. 😂
I said, “No, son. I have to exchange something for it. Like a trade. I give somebody something of value, and they give me money in return.”
So he looked around at what he had and asked if he could trade some of his old toys for money to get new toys.
I said, “Sure! Let’s do it.”
We took some photos and videos, posted the toys on Facebook Marketplace, and almost immediately he asked:
“Where’s the money?”
“Well, first somebody who wants the toys has to see our listing. Then they have to click it.”
The next day he came back.
“Daddy, did they click?”
“Huh?”
“The click.”
“What click?”
“Did anyone click the toys?”
“Ohhhh. No, I’m sorry son. Nobody clicked yet.”
Welcome to my world. 😂
Anyway, here are a few things worth clicking on.
There's a lot happening across the Squarespace ecosystem right now. AI is finding its way into design tools, developers are making more functionality available inside the editor, and independent businesses are continuing to build on top of the platform.
I've had a chance to see some of these tools firsthand. Others have been on my radar as their creators continue releasing new features.
Here are 11 worth knowing about.
1. SQPlugins is the new home for our former Squarespace plugins
First, a little housekeeping.
The Squarespace plugins we used to sell on SQSPThemes now live at SQPlugins.com.
Dmytro is continuing to develop and support the collection, including Lightbox Anything, AccoTabs, Mega Menu, and more.
So if you've been looking for one of our older plugins, that's where you'll find it.
Browse the plugins at SQPlugins
2. SquareHero Studio expands what's possible inside the Squarespace editor
SquareHero has been expanding what’s possible inside the Squarespace editor with Studio.
It adds custom cards, buttons, badges, icons, content collections, custom fields, filtering, and more.
You can build some pretty sophisticated layouts while keeping everything editable for your clients.
I had a chance to get a demo recently, and I'm excited about what the team is building.
3. SquareKicker brought AI directly into the design process
SquareKicker introduced Compose, an AI-powered design tool that works directly inside Squarespace.
You describe what you want to create, and Compose helps build it right there on your site.
I've spent some time experimenting with this one, and it solves some real problems that previously required you to get lucky in the forums.
I have a more detailed review coming. For now, it's worth exploring what Compose can do.
Use code OMARI20 to save 20%.
Check out SquareKicker Compose
4. Kleemt AI is live with custom sections for Squarespace
Kleemt is a growing library of custom sections and blocks you can add to Squarespace.
Carousels, timelines, pricing tables, and plenty more.
I haven't tried the AI piece yet, but it looks clean.
And if you've got subscription fatigue, their one-time pricing option is particularly appealing.
5. SQSMods puts Claude inside Squarespace
Rowan recently gave me a demo of what he's been working on at SQSMods, and it's pretty cool.
I mentioned the first version of the Code Block Editor a while back. Now, with version 4, you can connect Claude and get busy building inside Squarespace.
It's another example of how much the workflow around custom Squarespace development is changing.
See the SQSMods Code Block Editor
6. Eventually makes event ticketing feel native to Squarespace
Kelsey and Zack have been building Eventually, a ticketing platform for people running events, classes, workshops, and other gatherings.
It integrates with Squarespace Commerce, so customers can register and pay right on your own website.
You get branded calendars, recurring events, ticket options, automated emails, and attendee check-in.
They've also added Evie, an AI assistant that lets you describe an event and have the details prepared for you.
And there's no additional per-ticket fee from Eventually.
7. SiteViewer brings client feedback directly into Squarespace
If you've ever tried to manage website revisions through some combination of emails, screenshots, and text messages, you'll appreciate this one.
Dave Hawkins has been building SiteViewer, which lets clients leave feedback directly on a website.
Now there's a Chrome extension that brings those comments into the Squarespace editor itself.
Click the comment, see exactly what needs changing, make the edit, and mark it resolved.
Explore SiteViewer for Squarespace
8. SEOSpace is putting AI agents to work on SEO
SEOSpace introduced Orbit AI, which brings AI agents into its Squarespace SEO platform.
They can help with things like keyword optimization, content ideas, blog drafts, local SEO, and review management.
What caught my attention is the shift from simply telling you what needs fixing to actually helping prepare the work.
Take a look at SEOSpace Orbit AI
9. Spark keeps expanding what you can customize
Spark Plugin continues to build out its collection of Squarespace customization tools.
Animations, menus, sliders, hover effects, and all kinds of design controls without having to write everything yourself.
If you haven't looked at Spark in a while, it's worth seeing what they've added.
Use code OMARI to get 10% off.
10. The Square Genius keeps building
Toni Hill has been building out a growing collection of Squarespace plugins covering everything from navigation and filtering to directories, fundraising tools, and interactive design.
There's a considerable range of functionality available for people looking to do more with their Squarespace sites.
11. SquareLocator helps you discover more of the ecosystem
Miles has been building SquareLocator into a resource for discovering Squarespace templates, plugins, tools, courses, and other resources.
There's always something to discover.
There's a lot happening around Squarespace
I've been working with Squarespace since 2012, and publishing SQSPThemes since 2015.
One of the things I've always appreciated about this ecosystem is the number of independent people building businesses around the platform.
Some of them are creating entirely new products. Others are expanding tools they've been developing for years. And increasingly, we're seeing AI incorporated into workflows that previously required considerably more manual work.
There are more people and products worth covering than I could fit into one roundup.
That's part of why I'm continuing to document what's happening around the Square Web.
Anyway, now I've gotta get back to my kid and report on these clicks.
Peace!
