iTWire Square opens APIs
Payments provider Square has announced three new developer tools: Web Payments API, Loyalty API, and early access to the Snippets API for Square Online.
Snippets API is the first Square Online API. lt enables developers to create plugins that help sellers create engaging online experiences.
Social proof marketing platform Fomo used Snippets API to integrate with Square Online. We help our users build trust and urgency with prospective shoppers by showing that other customers are engaging with the online store in real-time - just like the online equivalent to a busy store, said Fomo CEO Hideko Tachibana.
Square Announces Three Powerful New Developer Tools at Unboxed 2021 Conference
Square Announces Three Powerful New Developer Tools at Unboxed 2021 Conference
May 13, 2021
Developers can now build on top of Square Online for the first time
Today, at Square s fifth annual partner and developer conference, Square Unboxed, the company announced three new developer tools, including early access of the long-awaited Snippets API for Square Online.
Snippets API, the first API built on top of Square Online, enables developers to create plugins that help sellers create engaging online experiences. The ability to build extensions for Square Online was one of the most requested developer features over the past year due to the rapid growth of online selling. By combining Snippets API with other Square APIs, developers can create new, interactive ways for sellers to engage their customers online - helping to secure initial sales, build long term loyalty, and increase conversion rates.