Enhance your Site search with Monocle for Squarespace

If you're looking for a better search option for your Squarespace site, you'll want to check out Monocle for Squarespace, a powerful full-text search plugin designed specifically for Squarespace users. As someone who's been using it since the early days, I can honestly say Monocle has completely changed how visitors find content on my site. It’s fast, accurate, and offers features that Squarespace's native search just can't match.

Why Monocle stands out

Monocle is a powerful tool for anyone serious about improving their site's user experience. It has recently rolled out some significant updates, making it even more robust. Here are some of my favorite features:

• Real-Time Speed: It’s seriously lightning quick. Visitors get instant results across all your pages as they type.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Monocle indexes every page on your site, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. It even searches through PDF files and Member Site content—something Squarespace's built-in search can't do.

• Powerful Product Search: If you run an online shop, this is a game-changer. Monocle can index your product catalogs and display search results with images, and even add features for filtering and faceting.

• Customizable Design: You can easily customize the look of your search results to perfectly match your site’s design.

• Control Your Results: You have full control over what appears in search results. You can hide landing pages, SEO-focused content, or any other pages you want to exclude.

• Simple Setup: You don't need any technical expertise to get Monocle up and running on your site.

How it works

Monocle automatically scans your sitemap.xml and performs daily scans to keep up with your latest content. If you need to make changes to your sitemap, it's a breeze to update.

Setting up Monocle on your Squarespace site is simple:

1. Sign up and add your site.

2. Copy and paste a simple code snippet into your Squarespace site header.

3. Link it to any button or text link to activate the search function.

For a full walkthrough, you can find a step-by-step installation guide in the Monocle guide. You can also explore real-world examples of websites using Monocle to see what's possible.

Monocle Search Pricing

The Monocle team recently updated its pricing to offer more flexibility, including a new free tier. The plans are designed to grow with you and your site's needs.

Feature	Free	Starter	Core	Professional
Price (Monthly)	€0	€9/mo + taxes	€19/mo + taxes	€49/mo + taxes
Price (Yearly)	N/A	€90/yr + taxes	€190/yr + taxes	€490/yr + taxes
Free 15-day trial		✓	✓	✓
Real-time search	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic re-indexing	once/week	daily	on demand	on demand
Indexing limit	up to 30 pages	unlimited	unlimited	unlimited
Search results with images			✓	✓
Design editor			✓	✓
Exclude pages			✓	✓
Search through PDFs			✓	✓
Search content on Member Sites				✓
Advanced Product Search				✓

The Monocle founders are genuinely interested in hearing feedback from their users. Don't hesitate to reach out to them for a product demo or to share your thoughts. They're very responsive and eager to help.

Final Thoughts

Monocle is more than just a search plugin—it's a significant upgrade for any Squarespace site. It solves a real problem by offering a search experience that is both powerful and user-friendly, going far beyond what the native platform provides. From its ability to search through PDFs and member content to its advanced e-commerce features, Monocle gives your visitors a smoother, more effective way to find what they're looking for.

With flexible pricing, including a new free tier, it's easier than ever to give it a try. The team behind it is actively engaged with their users, ensuring the product will continue to evolve and improve. If you’ve ever found Squarespace's built-in search to be lacking, Monocle is the solution you’ve been waiting for. It's a tool that can genuinely enhance the value of your site and improve the experience for every single visitor.