Fluid Engine by Squarespace: It’s a Game Changer
As people who are deeply invested in fantastic user experience and providing clients with the websites of their dreams, we couldn’t be more jazzed about Fluid Engine. Fluid Engine is the new drag-and-drop website editor for Squarespace version 7.1.
What makes it a game changer? While previous versions applied drag-and-drop functionality, the flexible grid that utilizes blocks is completely new. Each piece of content can be edited individually, so there’s no need to change the layout of a whole section, let alone an entire page. You can format the number of rows in the page section settings, or you can simply click and drag to alter the size of each section. You can also change the gap size between rows, which is a more customizable upgrade from the spacer blocks available in the classic editor. No more unnecessary content blocks!
Another beneficial feature of Fluid Engine is the independent mobile layout. While the mobile layout will of course contain the same content as your computer layout, you can edit it entirely separately. That means you can resize blocks and overlap content such as photos and text to ensure your users have the best experience when visiting your mobile site.
The increased flexibility and options provided by Fluid Engine means you’re free of the constraints of templates and can create a website that’s totally unique! If you can imagine it, you can create it. No compromising your vision and no coding necessary. People of all experience levels can create beautiful and effective websites. This is a huge plus for entrepreneurs and small businesses who typically wear many hats.
Fluid Engine is now the default editor for SquareSpace version 7.1, so it’s incredibly easy to access. If you’ve published a website using Squarespace’s classic editor, you can convert sections to use Fluid Engine by clicking the “upgrade” button that appears when hovering over a section. You will also be able to add new sections that automatically use Fluid Engine. Keep in mind that there are several section types that still use the classic editor, such as blog posts. For a full list of these sections and to learn more about Fluid Engine, check out the Fluid Engine guide that Squarespace has put together.
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