Squarespace Plugins an eCommerce Pro Uses
Squarespace does so much right out of the box that you could definitely get by without needing to add a thing. But if you’re looking to take things up a notch, there are so many great plugins out there to turn to. The trick is knowing which ones to trust and then using them judiciously. I think of too much code just like having too much clutter lying around the house; it makes it hard to find what you’re looking for and is just downright uncomfy.
Because of this I always take the stance on sites that I’m working on that I want to do as much as possible without adding any extra code and then only come in at the end to pepper in a few choice items that I know will really make the site stand out to customers, make admin way easier, or both. Here are some of my faves!
Squarespace Split Footer
Paid ($30)
You know I love a great website footer and this plugin offers a cool way to incorporate a sign up box or other CTA so that it doesn’t get lost in the crowd. The mockup shows the section sticking out as a way to highlight it but you can also keep it level with the rest of the content for a more streamlined look and use different color backgrounds to differentiate.
Product Color Swatch Variant Plugin
Paid ($59)
This is a great plugin if you want to be able to visually represent the color options for your products versus just having them in a drop-down list. It can be as simple or as advanced as you like; you can use either basic color names or hex codes for simple things but also upload your own images to use as swatches which works great for things like patterns and textures.
Peach’s Affiliate Plugin
This is really more of a whole software/program than just a basic old plugin but if you’re wanting to add affiliate marketing to your Squarespace website, this is the best out there. No other tool integrates as seamlessly with Squarespace and users always give it rave reviews.
Squarespace Mini Cart
Paid ($50)
Hello, cute little cart! This plugin changes the cart into a sleek, minimal pop-up in the corner of your screen but I also really like that you can customize the text that shows up at the top of the mini cart. This is the perfect place to highlight free shipping offers to encourage higher cart values.
Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1
Paid ($10)
As much as I sometimes favor keeping things simple up top, there are other times when you just need a mega menu. This one is one of my go-to options because it’s easy to use and it works really well. Mega menus are perfect for larger shops that have a lot of categories so that you don’t have to have huge drop-down menus but they also work to just make your navigation more visually appealing.
Notifications Plugin
Paid ($60)
You know those chat bots that automatically popup little messages to you? This is kind of like that except you don’t have to actually chat! 😂 This plugin allows you to publish up to 6 different notification messages and even add images & links to each notification. This could be useful if you want to make sure customers don’t miss new features, services, or products.
Custom Squarespace Cart Icon
Free!
If the traditional shopping cart look doesn’t really match your brand, this plugin is the answer! You can use any custom graphic and even customize the text. So if you want to refer to your shopping cart as a backpack or a tote or a bag - you can just go right on ahead!
Looking for more great eCommerce plugins for Squarespace?
Check out my other list of faves here: My Favorite Squarespace Plugins for eCommerce Sites
