A Step-by-Step Guide : Add Shopify Responsive Multicolumn to Your Theme - OptiXpert

Introduction

Shopify is one of the leading platforms for eCommerce store owners due to its flexibility and user-friendliness. But when it comes to customizing the design, store owners often seek ways to improve the overall layout and presentation of their products. One of the best ways to do this is by adding a responsive multicolumn to your theme. A responsive multicolumn layout enhances product display, improves user experience, and makes your store mobile-friendly.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to add a Shopify responsive multicolumn to your theme and ensure it works smoothly across all devices.

Why Add a Responsive Multicolumn to Shopify?

• Improved User Experience: Customers can easily browse through products in an organized manner.
• Mobile-Friendly Layout: A responsive multicolumn ensures the design adapts to different screen sizes.
• Enhanced Visual Appeal: Multicolumn layouts are visually appealing and allow for a cleaner design.
• Better Conversion Rates: A well-structured and aesthetically pleasing layout can lead to higher sales and customer engagement.

Step-by-Step Guide: Adding a Responsive Multicolumn Section

Step 1: Duplicate Your Dawn Theme

Before making any changes, it’s always a good idea to duplicate your current theme. This ensures you have a backup in case anything goes wrong.

1. Go to Online Store > Themes.
2. Find your active theme (Dawn) and click on the Actions dropdown.
3. Select Duplicate.
   
   
   

Step 2: Create a New Section for Responsive Multicolumn

Next, we’ll create a custom section for the responsive multicolumn.

1. In the Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
2. Click Actions > Edit code for your active theme.
   
   
   
3. In the left sidebar, click on the Sections folder and then click Add a new section.
   
   
   
4. Name the new section responsive-multicoumn.liquid
5. Copy the all code from multicolumn.liquid file and paste it in the responsive-multicoumn.liquid.
6. Search the following code in the responsive-multicoumn.liquid.
   Code Snippet 1

       
         {%- if block.settings.link_label != blank -%}
                     <a
                       class="link animate-arrow"
                       {% if block.settings.link == blank %}
                         role="link" aria-disabled="true"
                       {% else %}
                         href="{{ block.settings.link }}"
                       {% endif %}
                     >
                       {{- block.settings.link_label | escape -}}
                       <span class="svg-wrapper"
                         ><span class="icon-wrap"> {{ 'icon-arrow.svg' | inline_asset_content }}</span></span
                       >
                     </a>
                   {%- endif -%}
       
     

7. Replace the above searched code with the the below code in the responsive-multicoumn.liquid.
   Code Snippet 2

       
        <div class="center{% if show_mobile_slider %} small-hide medium-hide{% endif %}">
         {%- if block.settings.button_label != blank -%}
           <a
             class="button button--secondary"
             {% if block.settings.button_link == blank %}
               role="link" aria-disabled="true"
             {% else %}
               href="{{ block.settings.button_link }}"
             {% endif %}
           >
             {{ block.settings.button_label | escape }}
           </a>
         {%- endif -%}
       </div>
       
     

8. Remove the following code from the Section settings
   Code Snippet 3

       
          {
         "type": "text",
         "id": "button_label",
         "default": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_label.default",
         "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_label.label"
       },
       {
         "type": "url",
         "id": "button_link",
         "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_link.label"
       },
       
     

9. Paste the following code in the block settings.
   Code Snippet 4

       
          {
         "type": "text",
         "id": "button_label",
         "default": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_label.default",
         "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_label.label"
       },
       {
         "type": "url",
         "id": "button_link",
         "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_link.label"
       }
       
     

10. Remove the following code from the block settings
    Code Snippet 5

        
           {
              "type": "text",
              "id": "link_label",
              "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.link_label.label"
            },
            {
              "type": "url",
              "id": "link",
              "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.link.label"
            }
        
      

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Will this multicolumn layout work on all Shopify themes?
A: Yes, the basic structure should work across all Shopify themes. However, some themes may require additional adjustments for styling consistency.

Q2: How can I add more columns to the layout?
A: You can add more columns by duplicating the <div class="column"> section for each new column you wish to include.

Q3: Do I need to know coding to implement this?
A: While basic HTML and CSS knowledge is helpful, following this guide step-by-step should allow you to implement the multicolumn layout without any advanced coding skills.

Q4: Will the multicolumn layout slow down my website?
A: No, if implemented correctly with optimized images, the multicolumn layout will not significantly impact your store’s loading time.

Q5: Can I customize the layout for specific product pages?
A: Yes, by modifying the product.liquid or collection.liquid files, you can customize the multicolumn layout for specific product or collection pages.

Conclusion

Adding a responsive multicolumn layout to your Shopify theme is a fantastic way to enhance user experience, improve visual appeal, and boost conversion rates. By following this step-by-step guide, you can implement this feature with ease. Remember to always preview your changes on different devices to ensure the layout is responsive and functions correctly across all platforms. Happy customizing!