Introduction
Managing your store's appearance and content is key to keeping your customers engaged. The Manage Store section in the Website Builder is your command center for layouts, widgets, and page configurations. Follow this 4-step workflow to master your store management.
Step 1: Select Page Context
Before making any changes, you need to decide where those changes will appear.
- Navigate to the Manage Store tab in the sidebar.
- You will see a set of tabs representing different page types: Store Home, Collection, Product, Cart, and Checkout.
- Click on the tab corresponding to the page you want to customize. For example, if you want to update the homepage banner, select Store Home.
Step 2: Manage Layouts
Layouts define the structure of your page. You can have multiple layouts for different occasions (e.g., "Standard," "Sale Season," "Holiday Special"), but only one can be active at a time.
- Create a Layout: Click the "Create Layout" button to start fresh.
- Select a Layout: Choose from the list of existing layouts to edit.
- Set Active Status: Ideally, work on an inactive layout and then switch it to "Active" when you are ready to go live. This allows you to build safely without affecting live customers.
Step 3: Configure Widgets
Widgets are the building blocks of your content. They range from simple text headers to complex interactive elements.
- Add Widgets: Use the "Add Widget" button to insert new content blocks into your layout.
- Edit Content: Click on any widget card to open its detailed configuration panel.
- Common Settings: Most widgets allow you to set a Title, Subtitle, and Background Color.
For complex widgets like Carousels and Reels, see the Deep Dive section below.
Step 4: Arrange & Publish
Finalize the look and feel before pushing the changes to your customers.
- Reorder: Use the drag-and-drop handles on the widget cards to rearrange their order on the page.
- Preview: Take a moment to review the arrangement of widgets.
- Publish: Once satisfied, toggle the layout status to Active. This will immediately update your live store with the new design and content.
Deep Dive: Configuring Complex Widgets
Some widgets offer powerful features that require a bit more setup. Here is how to handle the most common ones.
1. Configuring Carousels (Main & Categories)
Carousels are dynamic slides that grab attention.
- Carousel Type: Ensure you select the correct type.
- Main Carousel: Uses large, full-width banners. Best for the top of your homepage.
- Category Carousel: Displays circular or square icons linking to specific product categories.
- Managing Slides:
- Click "Add Slide" to create a new frame.
- Image: Upload high-quality images. Recommended aspect ratio is 16:9 for Main and 1:1 for Categories.
- Action Link: deeply link each slide to a specific Product, Collection, or External URL.
- Settings:
- Slide Interval: Set how many seconds each slide stays visible (e.g., 5000ms = 5 seconds).
- Auto-Play: Toggle this to keep contents moving automatically.
2. Configuring Reels Collections
Short-form video content is great for engagement.
- Adding Content:
- Upload vertical videos (9:16 ratio recommended).
- Thumbnail: Always upload a cover image so the video looks good before it loads.
- Product Tagging:
- You can tag specific products in your reels. When a user watches the video, they can click "View Product" to buy immediately.
- Play Settings:
- Choose if videos should Mute by Default or Loop.
3. Quick Links
These are simple navigation shortcuts often found below the main banner.
- Use them for things like "New Arrivals", "Track Order", or "Contact Us".
- Ensure icons are consistent in style and color.
Conclusion
By following these four steps, you can keep your store fresh, updated, and optimized for sales without needing any coding knowledge. Regular updates to your store's layout and content keep customers coming back for more.
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