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How to modify the theme code in Shopify

Last updated: September 01, 2024
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By Sam Nguyen

CEO Avada Commerce

Modifying the theme code in Shopify is a crucial step to tailoring your online store’s functionality and appearance. It allows you to create a seamless shopping experience, satisfy your customers’ needs, and ultimately increase your profits. In this guide, you’ll learn how to efficiently modify your Shopify theme code, making the most of Shopify’s flexibility to enhance your store’s performance.

Below are some easy steps for you to follow.

To modify the theme code:

Step 1: Tap on Themes

Go to the admin page by logging in your account firstly. Then, click Online Store in the menu which is on the left-hand side of the screen. Next, tap on Themes.

Step 2: Go to Edit code

Many theme you have will be displayed. Choose the one you like and click the Actions button next to the theme name. Go to Edit code in the drop-down list.

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Step 3: Click the theme.liquid file

Press on the theme.liquid in the Layout folder.

modify theme on the cart pages in shopify

Step 4: Paste the code

In this step, make sure to find a closing tag which is </body>. To be easier, you can press Ctrl + F at the same time and type the word body in the searching box.

Afterward, paste the following code above the closing tag you have found.

{% include 'ajaxify-cart' %}

Step 5: Save

After you’ve completing edit the code, remember to click Save.

Step 6: Choose the Add a new snippet button

In this step, make sure to choose the Add a new snippet button in the Snippets folder.

Step 7: Click Create snippet

A new dialog will be shown. Name the new snippet ajaxify-cart in the textbox. Then, click Create snippet.

modify theme on the cart pages in shopify

Step 8: Paste the code

Press on this link and copy the whole code. Afterward, paste it in the new file named ajaxify-cart.liquid you’ve created.

Step 9: Choose Save

Finally, choose Save to finish.

Summary

In conclusion, modifying the theme code in Shopify can significantly enhance your store’s shopping experience by keeping customers on the product page after adding items to their cart. This simple adjustment helps create a smoother, more convenient shopping process, which can lead to increased customer satisfaction and higher sales.


Sam Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Avada Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider headquartered in Singapore. He is an expert on the Shopify e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Sam loves talking about e-commerce and he aims to help over a million online businesses grow and thrive.