Unique & Premium Squarespace Websites That Truly Stand Out
(Without Losing the Easy Editing Experience)
Open a random Squarespace site and you can usually tell:
same template, similar sections, familiar layout.
That’s not a Squarespace problem.
It’s what happens when you never go beyond the default blocks and style panel.
The truth is:
Squarespace can power unique, premium websites that look custom-built – while still feeling simple to edit – if you have someone who really knows how to code on top of the platform.
That’s exactly where Marian Sorca and abZ Global specialize.
Squarespace is more powerful than most people use it
Squarespace is known for beautiful templates and an intuitive drag-and-drop editor (Fluid Engine), which is why it’s a favorite for creatives, brands and small businesses.
But beyond the visual editor, Squarespace also offers:
Custom CSS via the built-in CSS editor
Custom HTML & JavaScript via Code Blocks and Code Injection
A Developer Platform that lets experienced developers access and extend template files for completely unique layouts and interactions(Squarespace Help)
In other words: Squarespace isn’t “just templates”.
Used properly, it’s a solid foundation for fully bespoke, code-enhanced websites.
Most sites don’t get there because the person building them:
Only uses the visual editor
Avoids custom code
Doesn’t know the frontend side deeply enough to push the platform
What makes a Squarespace site feel truly “premium”?
A premium Squarespace build isn’t about “more animations” or “fancier fonts.”
It’s about a combination of:
Unique visual identity
Custom layouts that aren’t obviously based on a stock template
Brand-specific typography, spacing, and visual rhythm
Thoughtful interactions
Subtle motion, hover states, and micro-interactions
Sections that guide the eye and tell a clear story
Perfect fit for your content
Custom sections tuned to your services, products, or portfolio
Clean structure for SEO and conversions
Long-term maintainability
You can still update text, images, blogs and products from the Squarespace editor
No one-off hacks that break as soon as you change a heading
To get all four, you need someone who’s comfortable both with Squarespace as a platform and with modern frontend development.
Extending Squarespace instead of fighting it
A common fear with custom-coded Squarespace sites is:
“If a developer customizes everything, will I lose the ability to edit my site?”
That’s where Marian’s approach is different.
Instead of building against Squarespace, he builds on top of it:
Uses regular Squarespace sections and blocks for content
Adds CSS to refine layout, spacing, and visual details
Injects HTML/JS only where needed for unique components or interactions
Keeps everything wired into the same Fluid Engine editor, so you can still drag, drop, and edit like any normal Squarespace site(Squarespace)
The result:
You get a site that looks and behaves like a custom build — but still edits like Squarespace.
Clients love this because they don’t feel locked into a developer for every tiny text change.
Why Marian Sorca is uniquely qualified for this kind of work
A lot of people “do Squarespace.”
Very few combine deep Squarespace experience with serious frontend engineering.
Marian Sorca:
Has been building custom-coded Squarespace sites since 2015
Has delivered 300+ Squarespace projects across industries, from simple sites to complex, logic-heavy builds
Holds a 4.9 / 5.0 rating from 240+ verified clients, many of them long-term collaborations
Is a senior full-stack engineer and founder of both abZ Global and the productivity SaaS Self-Manager.net
When Squarespace projects get truly complex, other designers and agencies often send those clients to Marian because they know he can push the platform further without breaking it.
How Marian creates a unique, premium Squarespace site (that you can still edit)
Here’s the typical flow for a custom project with abZ Global:
1. Discovery & strategy
Clarify your brand, goals, and positioning
Identify what needs to stand out: the hero story, services, portfolio, booking flow, etc.
Decide which parts can use standard Squarespace patterns and where you need custom components.
2. Design & structure
Create or refine a visual system: typography, colors, spacing, grids
Map out page sections as Squarespace-friendly blocks, so they’ll be easy to manage later
Plan responsive behavior across desktop, tablet, and mobile
3. Building on Squarespace
Start from a modern 7.1 / Fluid Engine setup for maximum flexibility
Implement the layout using Squarespace sections and blocks
Layer in custom CSS, HTML and JS to achieve unique layouts, effects, and interactions
Use Squarespace’s Developer Platform when needed to extend templates more deeply
4. Keeping the editor experience clean
This is critical:
Content still lives in regular blocks (text, images, galleries, summaries, etc.)
The custom code primarily handles presentation and behavior, not content
You can change copy, swap images, edit blog posts, add sections — without touching code
So your site can evolve with your business, even if you never write a single line of CSS yourself.
5. Launch, testing & handoff
Cross-browser and multi-device testing for a smooth, premium feel
Performance and SEO checks
A short handoff session or Loom walkthrough, showing you exactly how to update everything in the Squarespace interface
What kinds of “stand-out” Squarespace sites does this enable?
With this approach, Marian has built sites that:
Look nothing like the default template gallery
Use high-end layouts: overlapping elements, layered imagery, split-scroll sections, custom grids
Include subtle animations and micro-interactions that make the brand feel premium
Integrate custom logic (conditional content, pricing logic, special layouts) without sacrificing editor usability
All while remaining fully manageable by non-technical teams.
Should your Squarespace site be this customized?
This style of build is ideal if:
Your brand needs to look more premium than competitors
You’ve outgrown a standard template and want something truly unique
You still want the convenience of editing your own site without calling a developer for every change
You care about both design quality and technical robustness
If you’re happy with a simple template and tiny tweaks, you don’t need this level of work.
But if you’re aiming for a Squarespace site that feels like a custom-built experience — with the same friendly editor you already know — then working with someone like Marian Sorca is exactly the difference.
Ready for a Squarespace site that actually stands out?
If you’d like a unique, premium Squarespace website that:
Looks custom
Feels on-brand
Loads fast and works beautifully
And is still easy for you and your team to edit…
…then this is precisely what abZ Global and Marian Sorca do every day.
You can explore the dedicated Squarespace services page and recent custom-coded projects on abZ Global, then reach out with your current site or brand brief to start the conversation.(abZ Global)
Your platform doesn’t have to limit your creativity.
With the right developer, Squarespace becomes the canvas for a website that truly stands out from the crowd.