Overview

Welcome to the Theme Basics section—your foundation for setting up, customizing, and optimizing the Scenario theme. Whether you're launching your first store or scaling an existing brand, these guides will help you use the theme effectively, safely, and in line with Shopify best practices.

From editing and updating your theme to mastering sections, metafields, and internationalization, this section covers everything you need to build a fast, professional, and conversion-ready store—without breaking your site.

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📚 Articles

• Editing Your Theme
  Learn how to safely customize your theme using the Theme Editor or code editor.

• Updating Your Theme
  Keep your store secure and up to date with the latest features and fixes.

• Best Practices for Using Sections
  Avoid performance issues and maintain clean layouts by using sections wisely.

• SEO Best Practices
  Optimize your store for search engines—without falling for outdated myths.

• Changing Default Theme Content
  Customize built-in text (e.g., “Add to cart”) to match your brand voice.

• Understanding Sections and Blocks
  Master the building blocks of your store’s layout and content.

• Managing Alternate Templates
  Create unique product, collection, or page layouts without affecting your default templates.

• Using Metafields and Metaobjects
  Extend Shopify with custom data—like care guides, ingredients, or designer bios—and display it on your store.

• Understanding App Embeds and App Blocks
  Safely integrate third-party apps using Shopify’s modern, code-free app block system.

• Combining Alternate Templates with Metafields
  Build scalable, dynamic product experiences (e.g., different layouts for computers vs. sofas).

• Multi-languages, Currencies and Internationalization
  Sell globally with multi-language and multi-currency support—configured the right way.

• Image Size Recommendations
  Use the right formats (WEBP), dimensions, and compression to boost speed and visual quality.

• Removing the "Powered by Shopify" Link
  Learn how (and whether) to remove Shopify branding from your footer.

• Access The Collaborator Code
  Share your 4-digit Partner Access Code to let developers securely assist you.

• Hiring a Shopify Expert for Customization
  When to hire help—and how to avoid scams or low-quality developers.

• Contextualizing Content Per Market
  Show different content (e.g., banners, products) based on the customer’s country or market.

• Wholesale and Quantity Discounts
  Set up volume pricing using the built-in qty variant method—no app required.