Thank you for reaching out! I understand your goal of creating a sidebar for blog archives categorized by year and month in the “Dawn” theme. It’s a great idea to enhance the browsing experience for your blog readers.
The “Dawn” theme doesn’t include a pre-built article.liquid template, as Shopify Online Store 2.0 uses a dynamic article.json template structure instead. This means we’ll need to take a slightly different approach to achieve the archive sidebar.
To create an archive-style sidebar like the one shown in the website you referenced, we can:
Use Metafields or Custom Code: We can dynamically generate archive links for years and months by leveraging metafields or custom Liquid code.
Customize the Blog Template: Modify the blog.json or create a custom section that includes a sidebar with archive categories.
Add Styling: Ensure the sidebar matches the overall look and feel of your website.
With over my 8 years of experience, I can help you implement this feature seamlessly, providing the best outcome for your site. Please don’t hesitate to reach out via the email in my signature below—I’m here to help bring your vision to life!