All SpreadSimple’s updates this year

News Dec 25, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the exciting updates and features we’ve introduced at SpreadSimple. From game-changing tools to highly requested design tweaks, this year has been all about making website creation faster, easier, and more powerful for everyone. Let’s dive into the highlights.

AI creator: your website’s genie in a bottle

Ever feel stuck when starting a website? The AI creator, our new tool, will help you out. Just write a short prompt, and voila — a fully functional website is almost ready to publish. Need a logo? Done. Want a cohesive color scheme? Handled. Placeholder content? Already there.

After the AI is done generating the website per your request, you can take over and add your personal touches. Swap out the sample text, upload your logo, and fine-tune the design. Read our how-to on using the AI creator or just watch this video:

Image uploader extension: a no-fuss solution

No more manually uploading images and linking them in your Google Sheet. With our renewed image uploader extension, you can:

drag and drop images from your desktop;
automatically copy the image links to your clipboard;
paste those links directly into your Google Sheet.

And here’s the kicker — it’s free for everyone.

Design updates: the glow-up your website deserves

Google Fonts support: choose fonts directly in the Design tab. Mix and match to find the perfect vibe for your site.

Clickable badges: badges got smarter. They can now double as filters when mapped to the appropriate columns.

Filter and sorting sidebar: let visitors see all options at a glance with a new sidebar feature. On mobile, the sidebar conveniently appears with a floating filter button.

Mobile navigation menu: customize a bottom menu for essential actions like filters, scroll-to-top, and more. It’s all about keeping your site user-friendly.

Social media icons in the footer: drive traffic to your socials by adding buttons to your pages to the bottom of the website.

Compact view and Table view: new layout styles are here! Display specifications in a sleek, single line with a compact view or showcase items in a scrollable table layout.

New settings: add more features to your websites

Related items feature: boost sales by recommending related products on details pages.

Access rules: control who sees your exclusive content with user groups, magic links, or unique codes.

Fresh add-ons: integrations for a truly versatile website

Calendly: map your Calendly links to buttons and let visitors schedule appointments seamlessly without leaving your site.

Mapbox: add interactive maps to your website and display listings in style.

SureTriggers: automate order data transfers to third-party services using webhooks.

Video tutorials to make things even easier

Our goal is make website creation easy and accessible to anyone. That's why this year we focused on creating short tutorials on how to use SpreadSimple's features — some of them you already saw in this article. Find an answer to your question in our YouTube playlist.

We also added video tips in the website editor. If you’re not sure how to use a specific feature, click the small video icon next to it to get access to a short video that explains the setup step-by-step.

10 new templates: creativity at your service

Our template library has grown to include:

These templates are ready to roll, saving you even more time and effort.

TEMPLATE LIBRARY

Subscription plans: more choices for every need

We've added more subscription plans to make sure everyone finds a convenient option for their project or business.

Starter plan: ideal for simple websites without payment features or add-ons. Includes all essential SEO options.

Connect plan: tailored for advanced use cases like access rules and (soon) user accounts.

Business plan: twin-brother of the now inactive Pro plan, perfect for small businesses.

Bulk offer: great for agencies needing multiple websites at a discount, with extra editors included.

Free plan: still available — with some extra features. Also, all users can try the paid features for free in a 14-day trial.

We added more features to the Free plan: enjoy Details pages, Checkout options, and Sandbox payment methods at no cost.

NEW SUBSCRIPTION PLANS

Final thoughts

2024 was aimed at making website creation accessible, enjoyable, and efficient. Whether you’re building your first site or expanding your digital empire, SpreadSimple has something new to offer. Here’s to another year of growth and exciting updates. Cheers to 2025 🥂