SquareKicker. What is it and why do I use it?
Why I choose to use SquareKicker when building Squarespace websites for my clients
As a web designer who specialises in building Squarespace websites, I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients—from small startups to established businesses. If you’re unfamiliar with it, SquareKicker is a powerful plugin that allows you to unlock advanced design features within Squarespace—without needing to write complex code.
But why do I choose SquareKicker for my clients' websites? Let me explain the key reasons why it’s often my go-to tool for Squarespace design and development.
1. Design Flexibility Without the Code
While Squarespace provides brilliant and tools and a wonderful user interface for a designer to get creative, there are times when I need more control over the design like spacing, typography, and layout.
That’s where SquareKicker comes in. It gives me the ability to:
Adjust margins, padding, and layouts far more precisely than the native Squarespace controls allow.
Fine-tune typography (including fonts, sizes, letter spacing, and line heights) to match my client’s brand identity.
Customise colours, backgrounds, and add gradient effects with ease.
These advanced design options mean I can create truly unique, tailored websites that stand out from the crowd. And I can do all this without needing to write a single line of code. For clients who want a distinct, professional-looking site, SquareKicker enables me to achieve that level of customisation quickly and easily.
2. Speed and Efficiency: Delivering Results Faster
In the web design world, time is of the essence. Clients want great websites, but they also want them up and running quickly. Squarespace is already known for making website creation faster than many other platforms, but with SquareKicker, I can speed up the process even more.
SquareKicker offers a range of pre-built design elements that I can use in my projects. From buttons and image galleries to fully designed section layouts, these pre-built elements save me considerable time. This means I can:
Work faster and deliver websites on time, even with tight deadlines.
Focus on the bigger picture—like perfecting the overall look and user experience—rather than getting bogged down in tedious design details.
Implement client revisions quickly, without needing to rework the entire site.
Clients love seeing their websites come together quickly, and SquareKicker helps me do just that, without sacrificing quality.
3. Mobile Optimisation Made Simple
It’s no secret that mobile-friendly websites are absolutely essential in today’s digital landscape. In fact, more than half of web traffic comes from mobile devices, which makes it critical for every website I build to perform well on smartphones and tablets.
While Squarespace offers responsive templates by default, SquareKicker gives me even greater control over how a site looks and functions on mobile. With SquareKicker, I can:
Adjust fonts, spacing, and layout specifically for mobile devices.
Hide or display certain elements depending on the device being used.
Optimise images so they load quickly and display correctly across all screen sizes.
This level of mobile customisation is incredibly important to ensure my clients’ websites deliver an exceptional user experience on all devices.
4. No Need for Advanced Coding Skills
As a website designer, I’m passionate about web design, but I’m not a full-time developer. While I know enough HTML and CSS to get by, I don’t want to spend hours writing custom code for every project. SquareKicker allows me to achieve professional-grade designs without needing to rely on coding.
With its intuitive interface, SquareKicker makes it easy to make detailed design adjustments, even for those who aren’t fluent in code. However, if a project requires more advanced customisation, SquareKicker lets me inject custom CSS or JavaScript where needed—without the risk of breaking the site.
This flexibility is ideal for web designers like me who want to offer custom designs, without the complexity of full-on development work.
5. Future-Proofing My Clients' Websites
A website is never truly "finished." As my clients’ businesses evolve, their website needs often change as well. Whether it’s adding new sections, refining the design, or optimising the site for new devices, SquareKicker makes it easy to adapt the website as my clients' requirements grow.
By using SquareKicker alongside Squarespace, I can make updates and tweaks without having to rebuild the site from scratch. This makes it a fantastic tool for future-proofing the websites I create. I know I can continue to enhance the design as the business expands, and my clients appreciate knowing that their site will evolve along with their brand.
6. Client Empowerment
Once a website is launched, my clients often want the ability to make minor updates and edits themselves. However, many clients find it daunting to work with complex website builders or code. SquareKicker allows me to design websites that are easy for clients to update on their own.
For example, I can create editable content areas that clients can change without altering the overall design. Whether they need to update text, swap out images, or add new product listings, SquareKicker makes it simple for them to manage their own site—without needing me to make every small change.
This makes the website maintenance process much smoother for my clients and means they don’t need to wait for me to implement small updates.
7. Ideal for a Range of Projects
One of the reasons I love SquareKicker is its versatility and how well it links with Squarespace. Whether I’m building a simple portfolio for a freelancer or a complex e-commerce store for a growing business, SquareKicker adapts to the needs of the project.
Its customisation tools allows me to deliver exactly what my clients need, whether it’s a sleek, minimalist design or a more intricate, feature-rich website. SquareKicker works equally well for small projects with quick deadlines and larger, more complex builds that require ongoing updates.
8. Staying Ahead of the Curve
The world of web design is constantly evolving, and it’s important to stay ahead of trends and technological changes. SquareKicker regularly releases updates to introduce new features and refine existing ones. As design standards evolve and new tools become available, SquareKicker ensures that I’m always offering my clients the latest and most effective design options.
This commitment to staying current helps me keep my designs fresh, innovative, and ahead of the competition.
Conclusion
When I build Squarespace websites for my clients, I need tools that help me create custom, professional designs efficiently and effectively. SquareKicker has become a brilliant part of my toolkit because it gives me the flexibility to tailor every aspect of a website’s design—without the need for complex coding.
Whether it’s fine-tuning layouts, optimising for mobile, or allowing my clients to make simple updates on their own, SquareKicker helps me deliver the high-quality, personalised websites that my clients love. It’s a tool I highly recommend to any web designer looking to push Squarespace to its full potential.
