Comprehensive Shopify Theme Customization Guide#
This manual details how to customize every major part of your Shopify store using the Theme Editor. No coding is required for these steps.
1. Getting Started#
1.
Go to Shopify Admin > Online Store > Themes.
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Click Edit Theme next to the active theme.
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Use the Top Dropdown in the editor to switch between pages (Home, Product, Collection, Pages, etc.).
2. Global Settings#
Click the Gear Icon on the left sidebar to access global styles:Colors: Set your Primary, Secondary, and Accent colors.
Typography: Choose fonts for Headings and Body text.
Layout: Adjust page width and grid spacing.
Buttons: Define the shape (radius) and style of your buttons.
3. Homepage Customization#
(Select "Home page" in the top dropdown)Hero Image (Slideshow)#
Top Banner: Look for the Slideshow or Hero Image section.
Edit Slides: Click the "Slide" blocks inside the section.Image: Upload separate images for Desktop and Mobile.
Text: Edit the Heading, Subheading, and Button Labels.
Link: Connect buttons to specific Products or Collections.
Collections Slider ("Collections Simple")#
Displays a carousel of collection images.Select Collections: Click on the section > Collection List. Add or remove collections here.
Edit Text: Change the "Section Title" (e.g., "Trending Now").
Layout: Toggle "Show product count" or "Shop This Look" button.
Featured Products (New Arrivals)#
Displays a grid of products from a specific collection.Source: In section settings, click Change Collection to pick which products to show (e.g., "New Arrivals").
Layout: Set "Products count" (total) and "Columns" (products per row).
4. Product Page Customization#
(Select "Products" > "Default product" in the top dropdown)
The Product Page is composed of the Main Product section and various blocks.Main Product Blocks#
You can drag and drop these blocks to reorder elements on the page:Title & Price: Core product info.
Variant Picker: Swatches for Color/Size.
Buy Buttons: The "Add to Cart" and "Buy Now" buttons.
Description: Can be a block or an accordion.
Accordion / Tabs: Great for "Shipping Info" or "Size Guide". Click the block to edit the text or choose a page content source.
Trust Badge: Upload payment icons (Visa, MC, PayPal) to increase trust.
Recommendations: This section automatically shows recommended products.
Settings: Adjust the number of products to show and the image aspect ratio.
5. Collection Page Customization#
(Select "Collections" > "Default collection")Controls the look of /collections/all and specific collection pages.Grid: Choose products per row (Desktop: 3 or 4, Mobile: 1 or 2).
Pagination: Choose "Load More" button or "Page Numbers".
Enable Filtering in the section settings.
Edit Filters: Go to Online Store > Navigation > Filters in Admin to manage which filters (Price, Size, Color) appear.
6. Blog & Article Pages#
(Select "Blogs" > "Default blog" or "Blog posts" > "Default blog post")Blog Page#
Blog Slider: Highlight featured posts at the top.
Main Blog Grid: Controls how posts are listed.
Sidebar: Add blocks like "Categories", "Recent Posts", or "Social Follow".
Article Page#
Content: Displays the blog post content.
Related Articles: Automatically suggests other posts from the same blog.
Sharing: Toggle social sharing buttons (Facebook, X, Pinterest).
7. Static Pages (Contact & About Us)#
(Select "Pages" > "contact-us" or "about-us")Map: Look for the "Custom Liquid" section (or Map header). It often contains an iframe code for Google Maps. Replace the src URL with your own Google Maps embed link.
Contact Form: Edit the fields or add text blocks above/below it.
Info Blocks: Edit "Address", "Phone", and "Email" in the text columns.
About Us#
Hero Image: Change the banner image and story title.
Image with Text: Perfect for "Our Story" or "Our Mission" sections. Upload an image on one side and write text on the other.
Gallery: Upload a grid of team photos or behind-the-scenes shots.
Modified at 2026-01-19 14:42:51
