kateatkins Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hey! I've had a terrible time trying to get data tables of prices to work without using markup blocks. I don't want to use markup because I want the data to be in my SEO and searchable on the site. I also need the client's staff to be able to edit the tables easily and all that markup frightens them. I didn't want to use any third party thing such as embedded google sheets etc. I needed it to be beautiful. Obviously. I'm frustrated by the lack of help from the once amazing squarespace support as all I get is canned answers and links to help articles I have already read. SO! After much thrashing and raging I FINALLY worked out a solution where I use the menu block to layout the data price list in an intuitive, searchable, responsive way. Have a look below: https://kate-burns-9zlf.squarespace.com/squarespace-table-issue Yes, it does require rejigging your data, yes, it does require you thinking in a different way about presenting a lot of information, no it is not good for all data tables. BUT! I think it's pretty good and keeps inside the world of squarespace. I thought it might help some people so I'm posting here. Thanks! Link to comment
paul2009 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I agree. The menu block is very flexible and until Squarespace brings us a Table Block, it's one of the best options available. I do think that the "tab" labels along the top aren't very intuitive but that can be improved with CSS and doesn't adversely affect the site editor's experience. About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, diversity and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links. Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only]. There's a public version here too!If I helped, you can thank me by clicking one of the emojis below. If you prefer, you can buy me a coffee.Improve your online store with our extensions. Link to comment
kateatkins Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 OH! I really like how you did that!! How did you do that?? I am not a coder, I'm a designer who tries to code and usually ends up crying over her keyboard instead. Link to comment
paul2009 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 LOL. I play around with the menu for different uses as it's quite a versatile little block. For the labels, I just added some CSS (Design > Custom CSS) that removed the underline and added a dark background to the active label. I then added a lighter background to the other labels: .menu-block .menu-selector label.menu-select-labels--active { text-decoration: none; background: black; color: white; } .menu-block .menu-selector label { background: #efefef; } I hope that helps.Paul About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, diversity and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links. Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only]. There's a public version here too!If I helped, you can thank me by clicking one of the emojis below. If you prefer, you can buy me a coffee.Improve your online store with our extensions. Link to comment
kateatkins Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 OMG. You, are a Prince! Thank you so much!! I love it. Link to comment
Guest Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hi @Paul2009 ! I was just checking the example you posted and I was wondering how you managed to put only the name of the product and the price, because every time I try to delete the description, the price is automatically placed below the name of the product. I hope you can help me. Thanks! Link to comment
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