How do I add custom sections or blocks to a Shopify theme?
Step 1 – Open your theme editor
Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes. Click Customize next to your active theme.
Step 2 – Choose the page you want to edit
At the top, click the page selector dropdown → choose Home, Product, Collection, Page, or Blog where you want to add a section.
Step 3 – Add a new section
In the left panel, click + Add section → Select a section type like Banner, Image, Slideshow, FAQ, Testimonials, or Custom content → The section instantly appears on your page.
Step 4 – Customize your section
Click the section name → Edit headings, text, buttons, colors, images, and layout → Changes show live on your screen.
Step 5 – Add blocks inside a section
Open the section → Click + Add block → Choose block type (Text, Button, Image, Video, Link, etc.) → Drag blocks up or down to arrange your content.
Step 6 – Rearrange, duplicate, or remove
Use drag-and-drop to move sections and blocks → Right-click to duplicate → Click the eye icon to hide → Click delete if not needed.
Step 7 – Save your changes
Click Save to make your new section and blocks live on your store.
✅ Result: You have now added custom sections and blocks to design your store pages without using any code.
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