Community Connect: January 24’ Recap

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We’re thrilled to let you know that Shopify Edition Winter 24’ is coming by the end of January. For the past six months, our development teams have been hard at work on the foundational platform updates that we can’t wait to share with all of you. Read on to find out more detail!

 

Product release and updates

Shopify Edition Winter 24

Shopify Editions Winter 24’

The easiest way to start a digital native business? Check. The ideal solution for selling globally across all channels? Check. The best developer and platform ecosystem? Check! Brands choose Shopify because these qualities are deeply embedded in our innovative DNA. 

At Shopify, we take pride in being the go-to platform for brands. They come to Shopify not only for our exceptional products but also for our commitment to constant innovation. Every six months, we update our features to make business experience better for our merchants! 

Packed with more than 100 platform updates, Shopify Editions Winter 24’ is arriving later this month.

Join us at 11:00 am EST on January 31 for the launch of the Winter ’24 Edition. Drop your mail here to make sure you won’t miss any updates. See you there!

 

Contributor Leaderboard

Join us in giving a big round of applause to the following members. Throughout the past month, they have generously dedicated their time to provide helpful answers to member questions. The Community greatly appreciates their get-to-the-bottom approach from the get-go!

• Most Solutions Provided:
• @Made4uo-Ribe
• @Dan-From-Ryviu
• @Moeed
• @PageFly-Richard
• @ThePrimeWeb

• Top LIKEs Champions:
• @Made4uo-Ribe 
• @Moeed
• @Dan-From-Ryviu 
• @Abdosamer 
• @StephensWorld 

 

Discussion Highlight

It takes a community to grow each other’s business together. We want to shine a spotlight on the exceptional assistance provided by our active members, who consistently offer prompt and accurate assistance to their fellow members.

• Background Image Behind Rich Text Box: @Made4uo-Ribe worked with the member to troubleshoot the root causes. Their keeping-at-it approach directed the member on to the right path for resolving the issue.

• Need To Invert The Background On Motion Theme Section: @Moeed addressed the coding request, both on the frontend and backend. With the agreed collaborator permissions, they skillfully spotted the key components and brought a smile to the original requester with a working code snippet.

• Refresh Theme Separate Slideshow On Mobile And Desktop: @Dan-From-Ryviu resolved the theme question within hours. However, they didn't stop there and continued to assist the member's questions coming their way with customized code solutions. Best of all, their screenshots showed where and how to insert the snippets to make it work like a charm!

• Contact Form Returning Invalid Email: Sometimes, it can be challenging to locate the correct code to edit. @Abdosamer compared the original and updated code which made the task 10 times easier!

• Removing Pages Word From URL: The conversation @StephensWorld engaged with in investigating the URL led to the insights of the diverse and versatile application of Shopify features. 

• Too Wide To The Left And Space To The Right.. How Do I Make Same As Cainte? @PageFly-Richard provided the accurate theme code and addressed multiple questions with actionable steps. Their screenshots illustrated the coding steps clearly. 

• Hide Out Of Stock Variants On Canopy Theme: @ThePrimeWeb not only resolved the issues right from the beginning, but also further improved the customization for mobile viewing.

 

Featured Blogs

Are you building your very first Shopify store at the moment? No sweat! We’re always here for you every step of the way. Grab a seat and check out our onboarding blog articles. They are designed to navigate you through the platform and any potential challenges you may face at some point.

English blogs:

• How To View Your 'Online Store Speed' Report, And How To Improve It! (English)
• How To Troubleshoot: Products Aren't Displaying In Your Collection (English)
• Shopify Payments Payouts, Issues, Holds And How To Resolve Them (English) (Dutch) 

Global blogs: 

• The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide to Recover Missing Products! (Japanese)
• How To Use CSV Files In Your Store (Spanish)
• How To Unfreeze (Reactivate) Your Store (French)
• Themes: How To Choose Them, Customize Them And Request Support (Spanish)
• Unlock Success: Pro Tips for Launching Your First Online Store (Simplified Chinese)
• 11 Free Shopify Apps, And How They Can Take Your Store To A New Level (Dutch)
• A general guide for externally developed apps (Japanese)

In Community, we got asked all the time, “How can I promote my store for free?”

Driving traffic to your store and turning visitors into customers can use some strategic planning. 

To help you get started, we have curated a selection of free apps that can contribute to that endeavor.  

English blog:

• 11 Tips To Increase Visits And Sales Of Your Store Through The Blog (English) (Italian)

Global blogs:

• Ready, Set, 2024: Preparing Your Brand For The Big Event (Simplified Chinese)
• 5 Free Shopify Apps To Win Over Your Customers And Improve Conversion (Italian)
• How to Promote Your Store for Free (Japanese)

 

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