I’ve made separate product templates for Narrative Theme But the Ride Theme is so much different. I really just need to locate the default template file.
Topic summary
Goal: create/locate a product template in the Ride theme (Shopify Online Store 2.0) and add an on-page “Make an inquiry” interaction on product pages.
Key context:
- Ride uses JSON templates (e.g., product.json) instead of legacy product-template.liquid from older themes like Narrative.
- Suggested approach: consolidate product code into a Section and create a JSON product template; a tutorial is linked on converting Liquid templates to JSON.
User needs and constraints:
- Already on Ride/OS 2.0, so Liquid-based tutorials don’t apply.
- Wants functionality shown in linked video and example site (“Make an inquiry” form/modal without leaving the product page) to increase engagement.
Actions so far:
- Store URL shared: https://us.nspsurfboards.com/products/longboard.
- Helper asked whether a template was created via theme customizer or by editing code; no concrete steps provided yet.
Notes on references:
- Linked videos and the example product page are central to the requested functionality.
Status:
- No definitive solution provided. Next step likely involves implementing a custom section/block (e.g., modal/contact form) within product.json and wiring it via theme customizer; thread remains open awaiting specific guidance or code steps.
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Thanks for post if you need AlterNet product template
Hi @AcidSecs ,
If you are coming from Narrative theme, I would suggest to compile the code for the product in one Section. After you do that, you need to create a JSON file for product template. I would recommend watching this video on how to transform your liquid template to json.
Hi @KetanKumar
My understanding from this thread is that any tutorials working on a product-template.liquid is not going to work on Ride, which runs a product.json file.
I see you guys propose converting .liquid files to Json but that wouldn’t work for me since I am already working within Ride and all of its 2.0 files.
Essentially, I am super eager to add this functionality to my product pages but the steps involved are overwhelming and I wonder if it is even possible at this point.
Any help is hugely appreciated…
Kind regards,
Sacha
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oh sorry for any issue can you please share store url so i will check and let you know
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Of course - I should’ve included it in the answer.
It’s https://us.nspsurfboards.com/products/longboard
All the best,
Sacha
'Forgot to tag you @KetanKumar 
Hi @KetanKumar - store URL is https://us.nspsurfboards.com/products/longboard buddy…
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oh sorry for late here can you please create template theme customization side or edit code template did you try it?
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Hi @KetanKumar
If you mean whether I tried setting this up myself; I can’t.
The instructions are for a different version of Shopify. the thread is on liquid files, while my setup is all json-ified.
I am looking to create this functionality ideally in this form:
"Make an inquiry" - the way that their product page doesn’t change is really-really nice and insightful.
Essentially it is another interaction point, bridging the gap between customers and hesitant customers.
In Wordpress I know how to build this - in Shopify I am lost…
Where do you recommend I go from here @KetanKumar ?