What You Can Configure
1. Storefront Template
Your template determines the overall look and structure of your storefront. Available options include:
• Default Storefront — general-purpose multi-product layout.
• Single Product — focused landing page for one hero product.
• Niche templates — Fashion, Beauty, Electronics, Food, and more.
• Author templates — Single Book or Multiple Books layouts.
Templates are filtered by your business type so you see the most relevant options first. Changes save immediately when you select a new template.
2. Product Page Layout
Controls the feel of individual product detail pages:
• Classic — clean and balanced.
• Specs Focus — ideal for technical or data-heavy products.
• Editorial — story-led, visually rich presentation.
3. Product Listing Layout
Controls how products appear on your /products browse page:
• Classic Grid — standard equal-card layout.
• Masonry Editorial — variable-height editorial feel.
• Showcase Grid — larger featured-product emphasis.
• Filter-Forward — leads with filtering controls.
4. Maintenance Mode
Toggle Enable storefront maintenance mode to temporarily take the public storefront offline. Add a custom message for visitors. Admin access and your /connect page remain live during maintenance.
⚠️ Watch out: Maintenance mode is for short operational pauses — not a long-term draft state.
Step-by-Step: Configuring Your Storefront
1. Go to Settings → Storefront.
2. Select a Template that fits your business model.
3. Choose a Product page layout (Classic, Specs Focus, or Editorial).
4. Choose a Product listing layout that matches your catalog depth.
5. Click Save.
6. If you need to go offline temporarily, enable Maintenance mode and write a clear visitor message.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Using maintenance mode as a permanent draft state — it blocks all public visitors.
• Choosing an author or single-product template for a broad multi-product catalog.
• Forgetting to save after experimenting with layout options.