Universal Elements

Overview

Universal Elements allows conversion between PageFly elements (static data) and Shopify elements (dynamic data), like turning a Heading into a Product Title with just a few clicks.

Here are the key Benefits of Universal Elements:

  • Fewer elements to memorize

  • Switch between static/dynamic content (e.g., Heading ↔ Product Title)

  • Enhances MagicFly to convert PageFly elements generated from AI images into Shopify elements

  • Enables future smart features

  • Improves editing for all users

Below are the Universal Elements that can be converted from PageFly elements to Shopify elements and vice versa.

Requirements

● Gen 2 Editor: Your store must be using the Gen 2 Editor to access Universal Elements. This feature is not available in legacy editor versions.

● PAYG Pricing Plan: Your store must be subscribed to the Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pricing plan to access Universal Elements.

How to Use Universal Elements

Follow these steps to set up and run an effective A/B test:

Step 1: Start with any convertible element

  • Drag and drop an Element onto your canvas

  • You can use any of the available elements that support conversion

Step 2: Access the conversion options

  • From the sidebar, navigate to the General tab

  • Find the Type Dropdown menu

Step 3: Select your target element

  • Click on the dropdown menu to see available conversion options

  • Select the target element type you want to convert to (e.g., from Heading to Product Title)

Step 4: Edit your converted element

  • Your element will now function as the new type you selected

  • Continue editing the newly converted element as you normally would

  • All the appropriate settings for that specific element type will be available

Use Cases

  • Element Cleanup & Efficiency: Instantly convert wrongly added elements (e.g., Heading → Product Title) without needing to delete and re-add, streamlining the design process.

  • Dynamic Content Personalization: Switch static text (like a Heading) to dynamic Shopify data (like Collection Title) to display real-time store info and improve content relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do the settings in the General and Styling tabs behave differently for Universal Elements?

No. When you convert to another element type, its settings will automatically match those of that specific element as they currently do. You'll have access to all the typical settings and options for whatever element type you convert to.

2. Is Universal Element an AI feature?

No, Universal Element is not an AI feature. However, it works perfectly with MagicFly - the AI feature that converts an image into an editable design on PageFly. You can use Universal Elements to further enhance designs created with MagicFly by converting static elements to dynamic Shopify elements.

3. Which elements can be converted into others?

Universal Elements supports conversion between various element types. For example, you can try converting between element types such as Headings, Product Titles, Collection Titles, and other compatible elements. The conversion options will be visible in the Type Dropdown menu for each compatible element.

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