How to update the product form to support dynamic checkout buttons in Shopify

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Having trouble figuring out how to update your product form to support dynamic checkout buttons in Shopify? This is a common issue for store owners who want to enhance the checkout experience and increase conversions. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you integrate dynamic checkout buttons into your product form, making it easier for your customers to complete their purchases

Update the product form to support dynamic checkout buttons

Step 1:

Go to Online Store > Themes from your Shopify Admin panel.

Step 2:

Choose the theme you want to edit and click Actions > Edit code.

Step 3:

Open one of those files below in the Sections directory:

- Update the product page template by clicking product-template.liquid. Maybe in some themes, the product could have a different filename. Some cases would be the product form is contained in a file in the Snippets directory, and does have a name such as product-form.liquid.

- Update the home page featured product section by clicking featured-product.liquid.

Step 4:

Search for <form action="/cart/add" by looking for the product form. Please take note of any attributes that the form may have, like an id or a class. You are allowed to include these attributes in the product form, which is updated, that you will generate in the following step. In case you so not include the attribute, then the behavior or the styling of the form could be affected.

Step 5:

Remove the whole opening <form> tag and replace it with the Liquid below:

{% form 'product', product %}

Please add the attributes to your updated form by using the syntax below to include them from the old form:

{% form 'product', product, id: "oldID", class: "old-class" %}

Step 6:

Search for </form> to look for the closing </form>.

Step 7:

Replace the closing </form> tag with the Liquid below:

{% endform %}

Step 8:

Search for a button or an input tag that has the attribute type="submit" to look for the Add to cart button.

Step 9:

Insert the Liquid below into a new line right below the Add to cart button:

{{ form | payment_button }}

Step 10:

Tap Save. The product form, which is modified, should look similar to this:

{% form 'product', product %}
  ...
  <button type="submit">Add to cart</button>
  {{ form | payment_button }}
  ...
{% endform %}

Conclusion

Updating your Shopify product form to support dynamic checkout buttons can significantly enhance your customers’ shopping experience. By following these steps, you’ve learned how to seamlessly integrate this feature into your store. Take action now: implement these changes on your product pages and featured product sections to offer your customers a faster, more convenient checkout process. Remember, streamlining the purchase journey can lead to increased conversions and customer satisfaction, giving your Shopify store a competitive edge in the e-commerce landscape.