HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR SQUARESPACE TEMPLATE
Ever wonder if a template is the best option for you when it comes to building the pages of your website? Or maybe you already think it’s a good option for you, but you still have reservations about truly being able to get a fully custom look? Let’s dive into some cool ways to customize your website template on Squarespace so you never have to worry about it looking boring or not standing out from the billions of other websites out there!
Below, we have a great example of how different you can make a template look from when you purchase it. Using the La Jolla template as an example, there are many subtle enhancements you can see from start to finish that make both versions look super unique.
Our La Jolla template gets a custom look!
Some changes can be minor but end up making a big impact. The following are some subtle but amazing ways to make some custom looks:
Changing a full height image to inset. This puts more focus on the background, if that is what you are going for. If you look at our original La Jolla template above, you will see the hero image is full height, but in the new version, showcases the background more by emphasizing the frame around the image.
Using dividers to create a different aesthetic between sections. The newer version of this template even takes it a step further, adding a different divider to the top and bottom of a section to create an almost box-like effect.
Changing the order of sections. In the above example, the second and third sections are flipped. Subtle but cool, huh?
Using a different shape for images. A unique feature of Squarespace is being able to easily make an image a different shape. In the original La Jolla template, we used an arch shape for the images in the lower section. The new version uses a wavy edge bubble shape.
Now let’s move on to ways that you can customize your Squarespace template in bigger ways.
Fonts. You can choose from hundreds of Squarespace fonts. They have beautiful serifs, sans serifs, scripts, and beyond. Just changing the typography of your website will make a HUGE difference to the overall voice and tone of your pages.
Images. Every image that comes with your template is able to be swapped out for your photos and images that align with your unique brand. And as we saw above, you can make shapes out of them, or even add cool effects, like a scrolling parallax!
Color Palette. Changing out the colors in your template will give your website a completely new look. Squarespace has preset palettes to choose from, but for a even more custom look, we suggest choosing your own. And even better? Your template purchase comes with a color guide for helping you with putting a palette together in a variety of ways!
Layout. While we love our template layouts, we totally don’t blame you if you want to move “this” over to “there”. This will only add to the unique custom feel of your website. Squarespace makes it super easy with the 7.1 fluid engine, to drag and drop different blocks wherever you’d like them.
Ready to try your hand at customizing one of our templates? Head on over to our template shop, HERE.
