no block option on dawn footer only custom liquid, i need to add blocks

Store Design

Topic summary

Users report missing block options in Dawn theme’s footer section, with only custom Liquid code available instead of the standard block interface.

Proposed Solution:
A technical workaround involves manually editing footer.liquid code by adding schema definitions for blocks, including:

  • Block type and name declarations
  • Settings configuration (image_picker, text inputs, etc.)
  • Preset definitions
  • Corresponding Liquid markup to render the blocks

Implementation Challenges:

  • One user attempted the code solution but encountered errors with “presets” not working
  • Limited coding knowledge presents barriers to implementing the manual fix
  • The issue affects multiple users on different stores

Status: The original poster confirmed resolution, though the specific solution used wasn’t detailed. Another affected user remains seeking assistance.

Summarized with AI on October 31. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
1

I do not have the option to add blocks to my footer in Dawn theme. The option is just literally not there…I have googled and searched for a solution. I cannot even find a place to add code (edit code) to add a block. Any help would be appreciated!

2

Hi @Bluerootsoaps

Could you please share the store link and share the screenshot from your theme editor as well?

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best,
Daisy - Avada Support Team.

3

Hello @Bluerootsoaps ,

Here are the steps to apply the necessary changes in your Shopify store:

  1. In your Shopify Admin, navigate to Online Store > Themes > Actions > Edit Code> Footer.liquid
"blocks": [
    {
      "type": "block_type", 
      "name": "Block Name", // Your block name 
      "settings": [
        {
          "type": "input_type", // add image_picker, text or any input type you want to add
          "id": "unique_id", // should match with your dynamic liquid code id
          "label": "Input Label"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "presets": [
    {
      "name": "custom_block_name", // add the main block name here  
      "category": "Custom Block"
    }
  ],

Add this schema in your schema part at the bottom of footer.liquid.

Here i am using image picker for block setting type.


        {% if block.settings.unique_id != blank %}
          
        {% endif %}

Let me know if you need further assistance!

4

Hi @Bluerootsoaps

May I know if you received my latest message?

Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you!

Best,
Daisy - Avada Support Team.

5

I am also having this issue. I go to my footer section on navigation and add blocks. When I go on footer on themes, I don’t see anything I have or even the option to add any blocks. Can anyone help me with this? My website is goodtmrw.co

6

Where do I add this into my footer.liquid?

I have very limited coding knowlage and it says “presets” doesn’t work

7

Hey, did you manage to get this one fixed?

8

I did, thank you!