Square powers millions of transactions. It’s great for swiping credit cards at a farmers’ market or running a local café. But here’s the truth: Square was built for payments — not for  indie community sellers to build their buyer base online.

Square gives you infrastructure — POS systems, payments, and a basic online store. But it doesn’t build your buyer community. You’re still stuck making your own marketing, chasing your own traffic, and grinding for visibility.

Because payments don’t grow your business. Your own buyer community grows your business.

That’s why we built Clued.

• AI-powered Scenes that turn your goods into scroll-stopping drops.
  
• Subscribers + messaging built in so your buyers stay yours.
  
• Mobile-first, fun, and modern — built for indie community sellers who live on social.
  

👉 Square gives you payments. Clued gives you buyers.

Square: Where it falls short for indie community sellers

POS, not promotion — Square was designed for in-person checkout — it’s a payment system first, not a growth engine.

Basic online store — Square’s online shops work, but they’re limited and not designed for discovery or drops.

No built-in visibility — Square won’t make your goods scroll-stopping. You’re still on your own for marketing.

Infra mindset — Great for managing transactions. But it doesn’t help create demand in the first place.

Time sink — You still need to grind out posts, build audiences, and run ads yourself.
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“Square worked fine for swiping cards, but my online shop felt invisible. Clued made my products look amazing and actually helped me build my own buyer community.”

— Seller review

Clued: Built for online community sellers

Clued is built for indie community sellers who need to be seen. Not just process payments — but actually grow.

Why sellers are moving from Square to Clued

• Marketing included → Not just payments. Scenes make your goods visible.
  
• Subscribers included → Build your own buyer list, reach them directly.
  
• Mobile-first → Drop, share, and sell from your phone.
  
• Time back → AI-powered content saves hours every week.
  
• Indie-first → Built for online sellers, not cafés or restaurants.
  
  

“With Square I felt like a cashier, not a seller. I spent 6+ hours a week making posts and still had no buyers. With Clued, my first drop took minutes — and 120 people subscribed to my list in the first month.”

— Seller feedback

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Which path do you want?

• If you want to process payments but handle all your own growth: stick with Square.
  
• If you want visibility, subscribers, and actual buyers: choose Clued.
  

Ready to make the switch?

Square makes it easy to swipe a card. But it doesn’t make it easy to grow.

Every week you rely on Square alone is another week lost — hours wasted on marketing grind, buyers slipping away you’ll never get back.

Clued puts growth first. AI Scenes market your goods, subscribers are yours forever, and it all works from your phone.

👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing growth over infrastructure.

Because the truth is simple: Square gives you payments. Clued gives you buyers — and your time back.

Frequently asked questions

Does Clued bring me buyers?

Yes. AI Scenes are built to stop the scroll and get shared. Every drop builds your subscriber list so you own your buyers.

Can Clued replace Square completely?

If you’re selling goods online, yes. If you’re a café or restaurant that mainly needs POS checkout, Square is great. But for indie sellers trying to grow, Clued gives you visibility, buyers, and sales.

Who should use Clued?

Indie sellers, collectors, and small community brands who need visibility and direct reach — not just infrastructure.

Why is Clued better than Square?

Because Square gives you payments. Clued gives you buyers.