5 No-Code ways to make your static dull Squarespace website more dynamic + fun!

Breathe new life into your static website — no coding required!

Whether you’re running a café, creative studio, or boutique Airbnb, a dull website can leave your visitors bouncing before they’ve even had a chance to browse your menu or book a room. Good news? If you’re using Squarespace, there are plenty of no-code tricks to make your site feel more alive, interactive, and stylish — and most of them are just a few clicks away.

In this guide, we’ll show you 5 easy no-code ways to make your Squarespace website more dynamic — perfect for small businesses who want to stand oot online without hiring a developer.

1 — Site Wide Animations

A simple animation effect can instantly give your site a more dynamic, modern feel. It’s subtle, but creates that all-important “this feels polished” vibe.

How to add animations:

1. Open the Style Editor (click the wee paintbrush in the top-left panel).

2. Scroll to the bottom until you see “Miscellaneous” → Animations.

3. Choose from a range of animation styles (Fade, Slide-Up, Zoom, etc.).

4. Hit save — and ta-da! Now your content will animate smoothly as users scroll.

📌 Why this works: Adds subtle movement to static elements, increasing visual engagement.

2 — Background Image Effects

A classic and stylish way to make your site pop — especially on hero sections or featured content.

How to add background effects:

1. Click Edit Section and upload a background image.

2. Below that, select “Image Effects”.

3. Choose from visual effects like Parallax, Liquid, Grain, or even Lines & Circles.

4. Adjust effect settings for motion, intensity, or transparency.

🎯 Try Parallax for that pro “depth-on-scroll” effect.

3 — Hover Portfolio Images

Add a wow-factor interaction without writing a single line of code. Great for portfolios, menus, or product previews.

How to do it:

1. Create a new Portfolio Page from the Pages panel.

2. Enter Edit Section, and change the layout to one of the “Hover” options.

3. We love “Hover: Follow Cursor” — it lets your image follow the visitor’s mouse!

4. Customise the image size, animation speed, and hover behaviour.

5. To keep users from accessing the portfolio pages directly, add a code snippet (you can grab one from our site!) into the Code Injection box of each portfolio item.

⚡ Pro tip: Use this to show off food dishes, artwork, or product shots.

4 — Fixed/Pinned Blocks

Pinned blocks are a fantastic way to highlight content — think buttons, logos, or important announcements.

How to pin a block:

1. Click any content block, then select the Pin icon.

2. Choose alignment (top, middle, or bottom), and tweak offset settings.

3. The pinned block will stay in place while users scroll through the rest of the section.

💡 Use Case: Pin a booking CTA, opening hours, or your logo for extra emphasis.

5 — Art Backgrounds

Squarespace’s Art Backgrounds feature lets you add customisable visuals without slowing down your site. These are bold, playful, and seriously fun.

How to add Art Backgrounds:

1. Click Edit Section → Background → Art Tab

2. Choose from animated patterns, textures, gradients or shapes.

3. Customise motion, scale, colour, and even upload your own images.

🎨 Our fave? “Image” — it lets you combine a custom shape + your own image for a fully bespoke look.

💬 Final Thoughts: No Code, No Problem

Making your Squarespace site more dynamic doesn’t require a developer — just a few clever tweaks and some creative courage. These simple tricks are perfect for small business owners who want a site that feels alive, on-brand, and fun to use.

✨ Want help customising your Squarespace site or bringing your brand to life?
Get in touch with Och & Aye — we specialise in creative websites for cafés, food trucks, B&Bs and wee but mighty Scottish brands.