To design a professional store on s free theme is coding required and also why do people contact me claiming or pretending to be experts saying this needs doing that needs doing
Hi there
To design a professional-looking store using a free Shopify theme, coding is not always required. Most free themes like Dawn come with Shopify’s drag-and-drop editor (Online Store 2.0), which allows you to:
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Change colors, fonts, and layout
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Add banners, featured products, testimonials, etc.
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Customize pages using sections—all without code
However, if you want advanced design changes—like a custom feature, unique layout tweaks, or more control over how things display—you might need some Liquid, CSS, or HTML coding. That’s where Shopify developers can step in to help.
As for people messaging you saying “this needs doing” or “that’s broken”—please be cautious. While some might be genuine experts, others might be trying to upsell or cause unnecessary panic. Always verify and never feel pressured.
Tips:
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If your store is working fine and looks good, don’t stress.
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Ask for portfolios and reviews before hiring anyone.
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The Shopify Community is a great place to get honest help (like now
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Hope this helps!
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