Overview
In this article, you’ll learn how to hide Shopify’s Default product details in the PageFly page. By following this guide, you will be able to customize your product pages more effectively, allowing for a cleaner and more tailored shopping experience for your customers.
This customization can enhance your store’s appearance and improve user engagement. This guide is particularly useful for store owners and developers using either vintage Shopify themes (OS 1.0) or the newer Shopify OS 2.0 themes.
How To Hide Shopify’s Default Product Details
With Theme OS 1.0
If you are using a vintage theme of Shopify, you can easily hide the Default product details in the editor page of PageFly.
- Step 1: Click on the Page Settings icon on the left menu
- Step 2: In Page Settings, scroll down to Theme’s Sections, disable Show default product details and click Save
For a better visual demonstration, you can watch the video tutorial below.
With Theme OS 2.0
If you are using a Shopify OS 2.0 theme like Dawn, you will need to make the change in the Shopify Admin dashboard.
Step 1: Access The Page In Shopify Admin
There are two ways to find the page in Shopify admin:
1. Access from editor page
For Shopify OS 2.0 themes, you can quickly access the Theme editor of the page right inside the PageFly editor!
With these two simple steps you can access the Theme editor:
- Step 1: Click on the Page Setting icon on the left menu
- Step 2: Scroll down and choose Go to theme editor
2. Search Page ID
Let’s go to the Shopify Admin dashboard then access the Online store. In the Themes page, hit the Customize button here.
You can find the page in the search bar with the Page ID.
To get the page ID, go back to your editor page, you will see it in the page URL like this.
Step 2: Hide The Default Product Details
Click the eye icon to hide or show the sections from the theme.
After finishing, hit the Save button and check the page on Liveview.
You can find more details in the video tutorial below:
Tips and Best Practices for Hiding the Product Detail Section in Shopify
Backup Your Theme
Before making any changes, always create a backup of your theme. This ensures you can revert back to the original settings if something goes wrong.
Test Across Devices
After making changes, test your product pages on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) to ensure the layout remains user-friendly and functional across all platforms.
Utilize PageFly Features
Leverage PageFly’s customization options to add alternative elements or sections that can replace the default product details. This can include custom product descriptions, unique selling points, or customer reviews.
Communicate Changes
If your customers are used to seeing certain information in the product details section, consider communicating the changes through a site announcement or FAQ update to avoid confusion.
Stay Updated
Keep abreast of any updates from Shopify or PageFly that might affect how product details can be managed. New features or updates might provide better ways to achieve the desired customization.
By following these tips and best practices, you can ensure that hiding the product detail section in Shopify enhances your store’s appearance and functionality without negatively impacting the customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Shopify’s Default Product Details?
By default, each product page in any Shopify-supported theme includes product images, pricing and availability information, a product description, and an Add to cart button.
The details that you provide for a product affect how the product appears to customers, and help customers find the product. For more information, refer to this Shopify help center article.
2. What can I do if there are theme compatibility issues with PageFly?
Ensure your theme is up to date and compatible with PageFly. If issues persist, reach out to the theme developer or PageFly support for assistance.
