Square Review

PROS: Being a small business owner can be very challenging. You need to do whatever it takes to thrive and survive the competition. I am grateful to Square for providing us everything that we need to build a fantastic website that would help our business grow. I didn't feel intimidated while using the app because everything is so easy to handle and comprehend. It's my first time using Square, and now I can say that I'm pretty knowledgeable and confident when it comes to building various websites for the company.

CONS: The templates found in Square are quite impressive, but sadly there isn't much that I can do with it except to drag and drop stuff, which is pretty kind of boring. I want to share and practice some of my graphic skills to improve the overall design and format of the site, but the thing is they have limited options only. I tried asking for assistance, but the support team is equally challenged as well.

PROS: What attracted me to use square is its affordable pricing, even for its higher plans. I like the fact that we can create a shopping tool that accepts several modes of payments that give us something to look forward to in terms of sales.

CONS: There are times that I travel, and I do my job out of the office. I would like to see how the site is doing now and then. The problem is that Square doesn't have any offline availability feature, which is a bit disappointing. Also, creating invoices for clients is quite challenging to work on. A little more help from Square is much appreciated.

PROS: I have to admit that my computer skills are very limited. I can use the basic application in my daily tasks, but anything more than that, then I am bound to struggle. When I was tasked to create and develop our website, I was scared. But thanks to Square because I was able to figure out things in just a short time. The support team guided me to complete the project successfully.

CONS: I would like to see the Square team develop a more advanced approach to promote their product. Some of its features don't stand out as compared to other site builders out there. They should work more on this aspect to remain competitive in today's industry.

PROS: We all know that building a website is one of the most effective strategies to market your business. With the help of Square E-commerce app, you can create your very own website like a pro. It is easy to learn even if you do not have any knowledge of programming. You can check out the available templates or pre-made sites that you can use and develop further. The good news is that this platform is proven to produce positive results in terms of SEO ranking and brand awareness.

CONS: I first used the free version, but I wasn't satisfied with the results because it has limited features and templates. I was advised to get a paid version to fully utilize all the templates that I needed to enhance my website.

PROS: I chose to use Square because I got enticed with its affordability. I went for the free trial to see how it works, and I am happy with the output. If you are an SMB owner like me, you should think about developing your online platform to help boost your products and services. You can create your unique website using their built-in templates without the need to spend a fortune or hire a web designer to do things for you. From the free trial, I decided to get a subscription so I can enjoy its features and use it to boost my online shopping portals.

CONS: One of the major problems I've had with Square is its shipping and handling policies. I've got complaints from clients about hight rates and long wait times for their packages which are not good for the business. Account glitches happen every once in a while, maybe because of excessive online traffic. Been trying to address these issues to their CS team, but I do not see any improvements. Also, clients do not get to explore all the available features unless they decide to subscribe under a premium plan, which I find as unfair.

PROS: We are looking for various ways to sell and promote our company in an effective and cost-efficient manner. We were told that e-commerce is the best solution to increase our sales figures and get more exposure to the public. We are thankful to Square because our website is working fast. There is no reported downtime, plus it only takes seconds to load a specific page. I can say that this is one of the best platforms that I've ever worked with.

CONS: Working with different backgrounds and templates sounds fun and exciting. But if you have limited options, then building a website can be quite dull. I want to make specific changes, but Square has very limited options, thus leaving me with no choice but to use other platforms to make our company site more attractive.

PROS: Websites are an essential tool to improve any business. I used Square to create several sites, not just for me but also for family and friends. I love their designs, layouts, and final product, especially when people started complimenting me for a job well done. No need to hire an expert because anyone can create a website that looks like its professionally done.

CONS: There are limited theme options for lower packages. It means if I want to enhance my site, I will be forced to upgrade or pay extra. I'm having second thoughts about upgrading because of the added cost.

PROS: Part of being an entrepreneur means that you need to create your very own website. This was made possible through the help of the Square platform. Since I am into e-commerce and online selling, it is a must to create an income-generating website. Paid plans from Square allows you to do a lot of innovations on your website at such an affordable price point. With Square, you no longer have to worry anymore because they can provide you everything that you need to have a successful and high ranking domain.

CONS: The non-paying version of Square is okay for those who want to explore the app. It is not recommended for long term use because the platform has the tends to slow you down because of non-stop advertisements popping up now and then. If you would like to build a robust website, its always best to invest on a paid subscription unless you are willing to settle for non-stop ads appearing in your site, which can be very distracting to your visitors.

PROS: I chose to subscribe to Square because this platform is known for being user friendly, unlike others. There is no need for me to hire people to create websites because I can do it by myself. Thanks to the endless template options, logos, and designs that I can choose from. I can also link other 3rd party platforms into my site so visitors can have the best surfing experience.

CONS: I am looking forward that they could tweak some of their existing features for a more satisfactory user experience. From a client standpoint, I can say that there is an area of improvement in terms of website customization. Also, it can't restore pages, which is somehow disappointing. Automation would be a great idea, so users would no longer have to do certain tasks manually, which creates bigger margins of error.

PROS: Countless platforms specialize in building websites, and all of them have their attributes. One of the reasons why Square stands out from its competitors is its straightforward features that cater to everyone. Keep in mind that not everyone is knowledgeable when it comes to coding and building websites. To some, its a form of jargon that they could not overcome. With Square, you can create a website on your own or with minimal supervision. It is so user-friendly that it allows you to drag and drop certain things into your webpage. Square is capable of customizing your website to make it look more presentable and professional in the eyes of your customers. Before building my website, I took some time to play around and explore Square, and I discovered that it comes with a handful of templates that I can choose from. I can change the templates whenever I feel like updating my website, which I do every 2-3 months to give my customers a more improved shopping experience. I haven't heard of any platform that can do this, so I decided to stick to Square for good. If you lack or have no experience in building a website, I strongly suggest that you should try using the free version for at least a week or two. However, since the app is free, you should manage your expectations as it comes with limited features and templates. Use it for the meantime to jumpstart your website and familiarize yourself with the platform. Once you start getting more traffic, then shift into a paid subscription so you can incorporate more ideas and make the most out of your business investment. Paid plans are worth the price, so do not be scared to shell out some money because, at the end of the day, it will all be worth it.

CONS: One of the selling points of the Square app is its drag and drop functionality. Although this feature is quite useful, I still wish that I can add, delete, or modify certain things that are found on the website. I sent my suggestion to Square, and they told me that they would look into that. Default background themes are essential in building a site, but it would be better if they can come up with a feature that allows us, users, to change background page colors to suit the products that we are selling online.

PROS: It has given me the convenience to accept payment without the need for cash or even a credit card terminal. All I need now is an app and I’m ready to do business with today’s tech-savvy consumers.

CONS: There was this one day when all scanner systems seem to have lagged. A day, in the world of a business transaction, is already quite long. However, things have since gone back to normal and I’ve been doing my transactions smoothly and conveniently.

PROS: Now I can say that I offer my customers, not just the best items in the market but also peace of mind. They no longer have to carry around wads of cash to do their shopping. All they have to do is to transfer money from their phone to our system and that’s it, they go home with their items on hand and we have just successfully done our business. And that is what Square offers: convenience and peace of mind, not just to the business owners but also to their clients. I can even send invoices through Square. It really is a tool built for convenience!

CONS: Square takes home quite the cut from my sales though. The transfer and processing rates can be quite steep.

PROS: Back in the old days creating a website entails a lot of processes. But with the help of Square, I can design and update as many websites as I want to. I can make a living out of it and earn good money on a per-project basis. Launching a website can be done in less than an hour, especially if you are familiar with the platform.

CONS: So far, I am happy with the results that I am getting with Square. I haven't been using the program for too long to notice anything that I don't like.

PROS: Thanks to this tool, I'm capable of running a full-time travelling company. The mobile app isn't just great for catering to credit card payment, but I'm also capable of issuing e-receipts for both checks and cash. I'm able to log all of my sales in one medium.

CONS: I had a hard time minimizing fees when charging directly to a card. It would be better to have transparency with customers and showing them the kind of fees I'll be charging. At the same time, I have no intention of including a convenience fee as an "item" within the shop I run.

PROS: We have been using Square for quite some time already. It helped us improve the physical aspect as well as the overall functionality of our business site. You can easily edit or make real-time changes on your website, like adding services or uploading new products on its respective shopping carts. It wasn't that difficult to promote our brand and remain competitive at the same time.

CONS: We haven't encountered any major issues that we should be worried about. Square is a stable platform to work when building websites; however, its design options and built-in templates are quite lacking. I wanted to take my website to a whole new level, but with limited options, I can only do so much.

PROS: Square is great solution for small size businesses. I’m using it for e-commerce. Once you learned it you’ll love the back end. It is great because it allows you to make changes constantly to the products. If you are not web developer or you don’t have developing skill I highly recommend Square for your small business because you can easily manage your site without using any codes. The tool is affordable and you can easily manage the inventory, employees, income and many other things within your business.

CONS: I don’t really like the cash sale availabilities into the back end, I constantly have cash sales and I’d like to use single system for this purpose only.

PROS: Paying in cash is starting to be a thing of the past now, and Square has helped me keep up with this new trend. Not only has it allowed me to conduct transactions online—whether via phone or my PC—but it has also helped me track my business’ growth through reports. Maintaining payroll and managing inventory is now so much easier with it in use too!

CONS: Square has done a great deal for my business. Although you’d have to pay a rate for its more premium features, I’d say that it's worth the investment.

PROS: Square is easy to use and it makes the processing credit card simple and quick. I’m fascinated of the speed of the chip reader because it is super fast. It provides me with daily reports and they make the whole accounting process easier. Also, its support team is highly helpful and responsive, they helped us through every step.

CONS: They could make the system compatible with other tablets or they could make the online interface to process cards.

PROS: I do not have any idea how to build a website, but I was advised that building my webpage will help boost my practice. So I took the advice by heart and created one through the help of Square. I thought that I couldn't do it, but I was able to finish the entire site in a few hours. I feel proud of my small achievement, and I am looking forward to building more websites using this app.

CONS: I don't know if its only me who experiences issues when it comes to dragging and dropping objects on the webpage. I do not see the reason why I still need to create frames to put objects in places where I want them to be. The process is so tedious, and I'm hoping that they can find a way to simplify this so more people can enjoy using the app.

PROS: This is great tool for your retail store, show events, or if you are contractor or freelancer. It doesn’t require monthly fees, the customer support team is great, and it has low transaction fees and hundreds of updates on the app.

CONS: They could add PayPal add-on feature because lot of customers don’tn want to provide their credit card information and for this reason PayPal is great solution.

PROS: I like the fact that I can always opt to selling my own goods. The app can even be operate offline. This makes it convenient when travelling to certain places that lack adequate cell reception. At times, I do impromptu events. So, if it happens I can't have cash on hand, Square can make things happen so I won't have to lose out on ym current customers.

CONS: I was hoping there was some way to showcase to customers the fee charged for making use of the tool. I'm constantly explaining that the additional charges is in the form of a convenience fee. It would've been great to see such instance to itemized similar to taxes.

PROS: This is easy to use tool and it is extremely simple to set up. It has free website with designing functions. It offers free reader, linking across multiple devices and inventory capability. It allows you to do coupons on the ship and to set shippong costs.

CONS: There is no swipe option and I had to input few cards manually.

PROS: I like that I can use Squad mobile app on my device and have credit/debit card right away. It allows me to customize receipts and to send them to my clients via email in real time. The checkout process is convinient and eco-friendly.

CONS: What I don’t like is the percentage that takes out, but other than that the system does the job perfectly.

PROS: I love how convenient this tool can be! Square lets me take in any payment whenever I'm in the field. This is essential to the small business I'm running. I'm a photographer and clients pay right on the spot. I'm not dealing with monthly fees ---- a deal breaker for folks like me.

CONS: I don't like the fact that I have to key in my credit card numbers the manual way. This is worse as oppposed to just swiping the card since credit cards won't be read right when the wrong numbers are entered.

PROS: I love the fact that I can connect it to multiple devices. It makes everything so much convenient. I like how it lets me scale an entirely different market since I'm not limited to handling things in cash. I like the simplicity in dealing with credit cards as well as my business!

CONS: I don't like the charging aspect. But I'm standard to understand how it's essential for today's e-commerce. I hate the fact that it can get difficult to get used to swiping a card and keeping a steady hand of my iPad just to maintain contact with the card I'm holding. Obviously, it takes practice to get the hang of things.

PROS: Square offers everything we need for our small business. And what I mean by everything are features like: Inventory management, Invoicing, POS, Cash management, Payroll and Time clocks, and online purchasing. It has lot of bells and whistles for even minimal entry cost.

CONS: Most things are covered but there are few things that aren’t covered by the product’s functionality. The process of getting support for upgrading functions is slow and some what frustrating. Also, if you want to get every function so you can run your business successfully you have to pay huge amount of money.

PROS: Square is simple, intuitive and straight forward retail sales solution. With this tool we can easily upload and manage products. It provides options for charging, monitoring and reporting salers which is highly effective solution.

CONS: I started using Square as mobile retail tool for external sales purposes, it is great for this one but the problem is that desktop app can be updated and you can add some features on that app but you cannot have those features on mobile app.

PROS: There are lot of things that I like about Square, first of all I like the free basic credit card reader, electronic receipts that are texted, the automatic withdrawals, customizable receipts. Also, it offers free online store front among other offerings, and chip card reader.

CONS: There are some advanced services that this tool offers like online scheduling, email marketing and other tools but all these things are bit pricy.

PROS: As far as I’m concerned, Square is by far one of the best, user-friendly, efficient merchant service provider I’ve ever workded with. The truth is that their rates are high than its competitors but the whole process of creti card processing is simple, accurate and fast. Everything about this system is clear, understandable and well organized. I like that I can track sales and transactions, it is easily accessible through every device and we can accept payments easily.

CONS: It lacks phone support, and this is the only thing that I can “dislike” about this system.