About Collection View Details
Summary: The Collection View Details element is designed to display details of your collection on the corresponding collection page to increase conversion rates.
You can use the Collection View Details element to promote your collections on any non-Collection page or enhance the attractiveness of Collection pages.
Before getting into the specifics, you can watch this step-by-step video guide:
How To Access Collection View Details
You can simply follow these steps to access Collection View Details:
- Step 1: Click on the Plus icon which is the Add Shopify element function
- Step 2: Click on the Collection View Details element in the dropdown menu
- Step 3: Drag and drop the element you want into the page editor and then start using it.
The Collection View Details element comes with three common variations but we will continue to add more variations to help you save time.
How To Configure (Setting) For Collection View Details
Collection View Details element comes with plenty of parameters allowing you to fine-tune content appearance for the best possible conversion rate.
Select the element in the layout to see its parameters.
When you drag and drop the Collection View Details element into the editor page, there are 2 choices for the Collection Source for you to choose from such as:
- Auto
- Custom Collection
Note that if you are in the Collection Page and use the Collection View Details element, then you can choose the Collection Source option. However, if you are in a Regular Page and use this element, the Collection Source option is disabled and the Custom Collection chosen by default.
By selecting Auto, the Collection assigned to the page during creation will appear in the editor, which is the default option for the Collection View Details element.
General Settings
| Button Type: There are 3 types of button “View Details” |  |
| Button text: Input the text as you please for the View Details button. |  |
| Icon Position: Only show when you choose “Text with Icon” on Button Type. To set the position of the icon to left or right the text |  |
| Enable Full Width: Make the button to fit with the width of its container (example: column) |  |
You can get further information about ATTRIBUTES, VISIBILITY, ANIMATION parameters here.
Styling Settings
For further details on the Styling tab, please refer to this link.
Tips & Best Practices
- Write compelling product descriptions that highlight key features, benefits, and unique selling points. Use persuasive language to entice customers to make a purchase.
- Optimize your collection page titles, meta descriptions, and URLs for relevant keywords to improve your search engine rankings and attract organic traffic.
- Selecting a lightweight theme is crucial for optimizing loading speed on your website. Opt for a theme with minimal design elements and clean code to ensure faster page rendering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Edit The Collection View Details From A Regular Page?
No, you can’t. The editing option ‘Collection Source’ would be disabled, and the custom collection should be chosen by default.
Can I Track The Performance Of The Collection View Details Element?
Shopify provides analytics tools that allow you to monitor the performance of elements like Collection View Details. You can track metrics such as views, clicks, and conversion rates to assess the effectiveness of the element in driving sales and engagement.
Does The Collection View Details Element Support Multimedia Content Such As Videos And Interactive Elements?
Yes! You can enrich the presentation of your collections by incorporating multimedia content like videos, interactive images, and dynamic product displays within the Collection View Details element.
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