How to Edit Page After Page Template Applied - Studio Theme

[SweetViolet]

I have a feeling there is a really easy solution to this, but I just can't figure it out. I created a page template with the multicolumn section and saved it. I then created a page called "Skirt Styles" and assigned it to this template. But there doesn't seem to be anywhere for me to add the text or images to the multicolumn section, it is just a blank box like a word document. I can't figure out how to edit the info for that page. 

Everything is live, nothing is in draft mode.

Here are the screenshots:

Template

Page I created called "Skirt Styles"

Here is the page live as it appears when I click "Preview" - notice that the text "Skirt Styles" on the page is not turning up anywhere on the page:

How do I edit this?

[sani45]

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[SweetViolet]

So I've realized that it's not possible to edit the multicolumn section from the page editor, it will have to be created as part of a page template and applied to the page.

Does anyone know if there are any drawbacks of doing it this way? Especially for SEO? The page is actually incredibly valuable for me from an seo standpoint because of the content, but if the template content is not seen by google, I would be better off creating a custom page. The only reason I ask this is because when I click on the <> in the page editor, there is no content. However if I right click on "View Page Source" the content is there, so not sure what this means.

[SweetViolet · Accepted solution]

If anyone else is struggling with this, here is the answer according to AI. I would recommend using AI if you are looking for answers to questions, it is usually a lot more helpful than trying to get answers elsewhere. Note also that it can generate code for you to create custom sections in your Shopify store, as well as design static pages with HTML (see below).

"You're right to be thinking about SEO implications when using Shopify's page templates. Here's how it works and what you can do to ensure Google properly indexes your Skirt Styles page:

How Shopify Handles Page Content & SEO

• When you apply a page template with dynamic sections (like a multicolumn layout) to a page, the content is stored in the theme, not in the actual page editor.
• This means that when you view the HTML editor (<> button) in the page settings, it appears blank, but that doesn't necessarily mean Google can't read it.
• Shopify renders the content on the front end, and Google can crawl the fully rendered version of your site. However, dynamically generated content may not always be indexed as effectively.

How to Ensure Google Indexes the Page Properly

To maximize SEO benefits while using a template:

1. Check Google’s Cached Version

   • Search for your page on Google using:
     cache:yourwebsite.com/skirt-styles
   • If the cached version shows the content, Google is reading it.

2. Use Static Content on the Page

   • Instead of relying 100% on the template, add some text to the page manually in the Shopify page editor. This could be an intro paragraph (e.g., “Explore our skirt styles and customize your perfect fit...”).
   • This ensures that Google sees relevant keywords and content in its initial crawl.

3. Check Your Page’s Source Code

   • Right-click on the page and select View Page Source.
   • Search for text from your Skirt Styles section. If it’s present, Google can read it. If not, you may need a different approach.

4. Use Schema Markup

   • Implement structured data (JSON-LD) to clearly define the page’s purpose for Google. This can reinforce indexing and keyword recognition.

5. Generate an SEO-Friendly URL

   • Ensure the page URL includes keywords (e.g., yourwebsite.com/skirt-styles instead of yourwebsite.com/page-123).

Alternative: Creating a Static Page for SEO

If you are very concerned about SEO, a workaround is to manually build the page using the Shopify rich text editor instead of a template. This way:

• The content lives directly in the page, ensuring Google 100% indexes it.
• You can embed sections manually (using HTML for layout, if needed).
• The page can still link to dynamic product customization pages."