Why Marian Sorca Is the Best Choice for Complex, Custom-Coded Squarespace Websites (Part 2)
If you’ve already read Part 1 of this series, you know the short version: when a Squarespace project gets really complex, people call Marian Sorca.
In this follow-up, we’ll go deeper into why Marian – and the abZ Global team – are such a good fit for demanding Squarespace builds that mix design, custom code, and long-term maintainability.
From Classic Web Dev to Squarespace Power User
Marian started working in web development in 2010, long before Fluid Engine and modern page builders became mainstream.
By 2015, he was already pushing Squarespace beyond its templates with custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Since then, he has:
Delivered hundreds of Squarespace projects, including very large and complex builds
Earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating from over 200+ clients across platforms
Maintained Top Rated / Top Rated Plus status for years and is now among the top 1% talent on Upwork and the highest earner in Squarespace work
Clients consistently highlight the same patterns in their reviews: strong technical expertise, fast communication, and a high level of personal involvement from start to finish.
When Other Developers Get Stuck, Marian Gets Called In
A recurring story inside abZ Global goes like this:
“We tried working with another designer/developer, but they couldn’t make it work… can you fix this?”
Many of Marian’s Squarespace projects start as rescues. A client has already invested time and money, only to discover that the person they hired doesn’t really understand the limits (and possibilities) of Squarespace – or can’t write the custom code required.
Typical problems Marian is asked to solve:
“This design is in Figma – can we actually build it in Squarespace?”
“We need custom filtering, dynamic layouts, or advanced UI interactions.”
“We want the site to look highly bespoke, but still be manageable by a non-technical team.”
Because Marian is both:
Deeply familiar with Squarespace’s system, blocks, and quirks
A senior full-stack software engineer who writes clean HTML/CSS/JS(JavaScript)
…he can step in, untangle the mess, and ship a working solution without forcing the client to abandon Squarespace.
Mastering the Full Stack of “Custom Squarespace”
Custom Squarespace work is not just about dropping some code into a Code Block. Marian’s strength is that he understands the full stack around your site:
Front-end: Pixel-perfect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to extend Squarespace’s UI, including Fluid Engine layouts, custom animations, responsive logic, and interactive components.
Design systems: Converting Figma and other design files into fully responsive, production-grade Squarespace pages that look exactly like the designer intended.
Integrations & logic: Connecting Squarespace with external tools, tracking, and scripts while keeping things stable and performant.
Editor experience: Building everything in a way that your team can still edit content, images, and layouts without needing to touch code.
This combination is why brands with higher expectations end up at abZ Global.
Real-World Projects That Push Squarespace to Its Limits
Over the years, Marian has worked on large, complex Squarespace sites for brands like:
SafeOpt.com
AddShoppers.com
FlyJetBlak.com
3DPeople.uk
Oppobrothers.com
AdrenalineIP.com
Charitability.ca
On these projects, he wasn’t just tweaking colors or fonts. He was:
Building custom UI components that don’t exist in native Squarespace
Turning detailed design files into pixel-perfect layouts
Implementing logic and interactions you’d usually expect from a headless or fully custom-coded site
Keeping the Squarespace editor as usable as possible for internal marketing teams
In other words: agency-level builds, but on top of Squarespace.
Extending Squarespace Without Breaking It
A big mistake inexperienced developers make is to “fight” Squarespace. They paste random scripts, override core CSS everywhere, and create something that works once… until the next platform update or content change.
Marian’s approach is different:
He extends Squarespace instead of replacing it
He builds reusable components that your team can manage from the Squarespace interface
He avoids “clever hacks” that will break in six months
He documents complex areas so future updates aren’t scary
The result: you get custom capabilities without losing the reliability and ease-of-use that made you choose Squarespace in the first place. (abZ Global)
Beyond Squarespace: A Founder and Senior Engineer, Not Just a “Site Builder”
Marian is not only a Squarespace expert. He is also the Founder, CEO, and lead developer of the AI-powered task & project manager Self-Manager.net, an app he built single-handedly over multiple years.
That matters for your project because it means:
He understands product thinking, not just page layouts
He has real experience architecting complex systems, not just “adding some CSS”
He knows how to balance performance, UX, maintainability, and business goals
When you bring Marian into a Squarespace build, you’re not just hiring someone to “make your site prettier.” You’re working with someone who thinks like a CTO and a UX architect – and then implements the solution himself.
Official Squarespace Expert, Circle Member, and Community Contributor
On top of his client work, Marian is:
An official Squarespace Marketplace Expert
A Squarespace Circle member
An active contributor on the Squarespace public forum, answering questions and helping other users and developers.
This means he’s not operating on the fringes of the ecosystem – he’s embedded in it, follows platform changes closely, and often helps others solve tricky implementation problems.
Why Marian (and abZ Global) Might Be the Perfect Fit for Your Project
You should consider working with Marian and abZ Global if:
You have a complex Squarespace project that other developers said “can’t be done”
You need custom-coded features but still want your team to manage content easily
You’re working with Figma or detailed design systems and want them translated 1:1 into Squarespace
You care about long-term stability, not quick hacks
You want direct access to a senior engineer who actually writes the code and understands the business impact
If that sounds like your situation, you’re exactly the type of client Marian built abZ Global for.
Work With Marian and abZ Global
If you’d like to discuss a Squarespace project – whether it’s a rescue mission, a redesign, or a new custom build – you can reach Marian here:
Contact page: https://www.abzglobal.net/contact
Email: marian@abzglobal.net
Share a bit about your project, your current site (if you have one), and what you’re trying to achieve. Marian and the team will review it and let you know honestly whether Squarespace is the right platform – and if so, how far they can push it for you.