Tired of Squarespace search letting you down? If you've ever searched your own site and come up empty, even when you know the content is there, you're not alone. Squarespace's default search often misses key pages, delivers irrelevant results, and gives you no control over the experience.

Monocle fixes that. With powerful updates, better indexing, and full customization, it finally makes Squarespace search work the way it should.

Why Monocle?

1. Finds What You’re Looking For (Finally)

When I tested Monocle against Squarespace's default search, the difference was immediate.

Squarespace’s search indexing can be hit or miss. Pages aren’t always indexed correctly, and visitors often don’t find what they need. Monocle solves this by crawling your site daily and keeping search results up-to-date—meaning your content is more easily discoverable and accessible.

I ran a simple test: I searched for content I knew was on my site, and Monocle instantly found it, while Squarespace’s native search completely missed it.

2. Smarter Search for Your Products

If you’re running an eCommerce store, Monocle is a game-changer.

Monocle now includes advanced search filters, allowing users to search by filters, tags, pricing, and images. This is especially useful for sites with large product catalogs.

For example, a site like somuchstoff.com.au can now let customers filter by price, tags, and categories—saving them time and making it easier to find exactly what they need.

3. Search for Member-Only Content

Running a membership site or paywalled content? Monocle lets visitors preview member-only content while still keeping it behind access restrictions.

This is a huge win for member-based sites. Visitors get a glimpse of your exclusive content, enticing them to sign up, while existing members can easily find and access premium content.

4. Customization That Fits Your Brand

Squarespace’s default search is basic—Monocle takes it to the next level with full customization options.

You can adjust:

• Colors

• Search results layout

• Text and button styles

• Images in search results

I spent a few minutes tweaking everything: the background blur, the search box placement, the button style—it was incredibly easy. If you want your search to match your brand, Monocle gives you full control.

5. Smooth, Instant Search with Overlay Mode

Squarespace’s native search opens a new page for results, which can be clunky. Monocle fixes this by offering overlay mode, which displays search results on the same page without interrupting the browsing experience.

I added a simple search link to my navigation, and Monocle automatically turned it into an interactive search feature. Instant search, clean design—it felt polished right out of the gate.

How to Get Started with Monocle

1. Visit Monocle Search: Head to monocle-search.com to learn more and sign up.

2. Install the Plugin: Follow the step-by-step guide to integrate Monocle with your Squarespace site.

3. Customize Your Search: Use the design and functionality settings to tailor Monocle Search to your exact needs.

4. Reach Out for Support: The Monocle team is always ready to help. Contact them at hello@monocle-search.com if you have questions or need assistance.

Final Thoughts

Squarespace’s native search may have let us down, but Monocle Search has stepped in as the ultimate upgrade. Whether you’re running an eCommerce store, a membership site, or a content-heavy blog, Monocle ensures your visitors can find what they need - quickly, beautifully, and reliably.

Ready to take your site search to the next level?