How to use Shopify App Block with PageFly section and page

About Shopify App Block Element

The Shopify App Block Element allows you to add app blocks from the apps you’re using directly to your PageFly pages or sections. This element provides a user-friendly, efficient, and customizable way to leverage the benefits of third-party apps without the complexities of traditional integration methods. This means you can incorporate additional content from the apps you already have into your PageFly pages and sections much more efficiently.

How To Access The App Block Element

• Step 1: Access Page editor.
• Step 2: Click on the 3rd icon in the Element Catalog, which is the “Third-party element” function.
• Step 3: Click on the “App blocks” element.
• Step 4: Drag and drop the element into the section editor and then start using it.

App Block element comes with 1 variation which is “App blocks”.

How To Configure The App Block Element

The main settings for the App Block element are configured within the app you want to use, but PageFly still provides some additional options.

In the General tab, you can adjust the Visibility, Attributes, and Animation of the element. For more details on these settings, refer to the General article.

How To Select An App To Show On The App Block Element

To select the app to show on the App Block Element, you will need to:

1. Save all changes and then publish the PageFly page.
2. Access the Theme Editor for the page.

Once you’ve added a saved section to the Theme Editor, follow these steps to complete the setup for the App Block Element:

Step 1: Click On The “Add Block” Button

Step 2: Search For The App You Want To Add

In the Apps tab, you can easily search for the app or element you want to add using the search bar, or scroll down to find it.

Step 3: Select The App You Want To Add

In this example, we’ll add the Star Rating from Stamped Product Review & UGC app. Please note that only apps supported by “App blocks” element are displayed in the “Apps” list

Step 4: Click Save

Here’s how the element will appear after it’s been added:

Use Cases

You can use the App block element to display 3rd party app content which apps that PageFly hasn’t integrated with.

Version Updates

4.12.0

The App Block element can be used on both the PageFly Saved section and PageFly pages. (Updates released on May 28th, 2024)

Before Version 4.12.0

The App Block element only can be used on the PageFly Saved section.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I add multiple App Block Elements on the same page?

No, the App Block Element can only be used once per page. If you need to add multiple app blocks, you’ll need to create separate saved sections for each one or use them on another page.

2. Can I customize the appearance of the App Block Element?

The main settings for the App Block Element are configured within the app itself.

3. Can I add multiple apps in the App block element in the theme editor?

Yes, you can add multiple apps within the App block element in the theme editor. However, please note that the position of these apps cannot be changed outside of the App block position, but you can reorder them within the App block.