Add Custom CSS to Squarespace Easily with Selector Helper extension

Styling your Squarespace website just got faster and easier with the Squarespace Selector Helper, a brand-new Chrome extension.

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Styling your Squarespace website just got faster and easier with the Squarestylist Selector Helper, a brand-new Chrome extension. This tool is designed to save you time and effort by instantly suggesting the CSS selectors you need to style your Squarespace site to your heart’s content.

Why This Tool is a Game-Changer

Squarespace already offers powerful design options that allow us to tweak colors, layouts, and styles, but sometimes they just don’t cut it for achieving a specific look. That’s when a little touch of code magic becomes invaluable. And here’s the best part: you don’t need to be a coding wizard to use this tool. The Squarestylist Selector Helper makes coding in Squarespace surprisingly simple, even if you’re brand new to it.

What’s a Selector Anyway?

Before we dive in, let’s cover the basics. A CSS rule has two parts:

1. Selectors: These identify the elements you want to style.

2. Declarations: These are the styling rules inside curly braces (e.g., color, size, rotation).

The tricky part? Finding the right selector. It often involves opening Chrome's Inspector tool and hunting through the code — a process that it is worth learning but can be time-consuming. That’s exactly why I developed this extension. With it, you can simply click an element, and it will suggest selectors for you.

Getting Started: How to Use the Selector Helper

1. Install the Extension:

   • Head to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Square Stylist Selector Helper."

   • Click "Add to Chrome" and follow any prompts.

2. Pin It for Easy Access:

   • After installation, pin the extension to your toolbar so it’s always handy.

3. Exit Edit Mode in Squarespace:

   • Copy your site’s URL, paste it into a new tab, and add /?noredirect at the end. This will let you preview your site without the editing interface.

4. Click to Get Selectors:

   • Open the extension, click on any element, and voilà—it suggests the selectors you need.

Some Use Cases

This tool opens a world of customization possibilities. Here are just a few examples:

1. Rotate Elements:

   • Squarespace doesn’t have a built-in way to rotate an image block, but with this extension, it’s simple. Select the image, copy the block ID selector, and add a CSS rule like transform: rotate(15deg);.

2. Style Specific Sections:

   • Want changes to apply only to one section? Wrap your CSS rule in a section-specific selector provided by the tool. For instance, this is handy for tweaking the aspect ratio of portrait videos or customizing the appearance of text blocks.

3. Control Granular Details:

   • Adjust the color of an accordion title or add a background to a carousel description. Just click the element, grab the selector, and make your changes.

What makes this tool unique is how it suggests selectors for every type of element—blocks, sections, and even smaller, harder-to-reach elements like container wrappers. It previews the elements affected by each selector, so you can confidently pick the right one. It’s smart, intuitive, and incredibly time-saving.

Advanced Tips and Tricks

• Use Block IDs for Precision: These unique identifiers ensure your styles don’t accidentally affect other elements on the site.

• Class Selectors for Multiple Elements: When you need to apply the same style to several elements, this is a more efficient option.

• Section Selectors for Localized Customization: Restrict changes to a specific section to keep everything else intact.

Why You’ll Love It

This tool isn’t just for quick fixes. It’s designed to help you create smarter, more sustainable customizations. If you save sections to your Squarespace catalog or create templates to sell, these selector-based customizations will carry over seamlessly. It’s a total game-changer for anyone looking to work smarter, not harder.

Ready to Learn More?

If you’re interested in diving deeper into Squarespace customizations, check out my Standout Squarespace course. I teach all about using smart selectors to streamline your workflow and create reusable, beautifully coded designs.

With the Squarestylist Selector Helper, the possibilities are endless. Download it today and start transforming your Squarespace website like a pro.