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Configure, optimize and improve different Shopify features
- 3 min read
While the ultimate goal is to get your blog to the highest positions, not all blog pages need to be visible in search results. In both cases though you need meta robots or robots meta tags.
So, today you'll learn what meta robots are and how to add them without any coding, using only the .
But first, let's define what these robots are and why you need them.
What are Meta Robots?
Meta robots or robots meta tags are the directives added to the HTML of the page. They tell web crawlers what they can or can't do on a certain page. In other words, they tell web crawlers how to crawl and index a page in search results.
You can't see meta robots since they are added to the page's <head>, code part.
Nonetheless, you need them to define:
whether a page appears in the search results
whether crawlers should follow links on a page
whether a snippet of a page should be displayed in SERP
whether images on a page are indexed
Note: Shopify blog meta robots are always INDEX, FOLLOW by default. This means
- 1 min read
Keeping your blog posts relevant is as crucial as publishing new content. Thus, you might need to disable some of your season-specific posts occasionally. Is doing it manually one by one a smart decision? Probably not.
Fortunately, the Magefan has this covered. It allows you to disable blog posts automatically and saves your time greatly.
Note: this feature is available for the Pro plan users.
To disable blog posts in Shopify automatically:
1. Go to Apps > Magefan Blog > Posts and choose a corresponding .
2. Find the Publishing section and specify the End Date for the publication to be disabled.
3. Save your settings and that's it.
Just like that, your Shopify blog post will be disabled automatically when the time comes.
The best part is, you don't have to do anything else since the app creates from disabled or deleted entities.
To go even further you can to be published at a specified time. This way you concentrate on other important duties while the app handles the publishing.
- 1 min read
Nothing makes a blog more dynamic, than lively discussions in the comments. That's how you exchange ideas and stay in touch with your readers. However, you have to create favourable conditions for such communication.
As you know, you can set up the Magefan and in the . But here you also have another option — the Disqus integration. In this guide, you'll learn how to enable it.
To enable Disqus comments for Shopify Blog:
1. Go to Apps > Magefan Blog > Configuration > Post Page (Post View) and find the Comments section.
2. Select the Use Disqus Comments in the Type dropdown.
3. Enter Your Disqus Forum Shortname in the next field. You might need to find your Disqus shortname first.
4. Define the comments section Position for . Here you can go for the Default or After Social Share option.
Don't forget to save your settings. Here is an example of the Disqus comments on the frontend:
The configuration steps just couldn't be easier. Once you enable Disqus comments, you create an open space to
- 1 min read
A blog is an effective instrument for sharing information and tips. But it can work both ways if you let your readers share their experiences. It's exactly what are for.
offers three types of comments: Magefan, Facebook, and Disqus. Today we'll work with the second option and learn how to enable Facebook comments in the Shopify blog.
To enable Facebook comments for Shopify blog:
1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Configuration > Post Page (Post View) and unfold the Comments section.
2. Choose Facebook Comments as a comments Type.
3. Set the Number of Comments to be displayed under your .
4. Fill out the Facebook Application ID.
5. Specify the Position of the comments which may be either Default or After Social Share.
Once all the fields are set, don't forget to save your configuration. Here is how Facebook comments will be displayed on the storefront:
And that's about it! Once you complete simple steps, you'll get a chance to stay closer to your devoted readers.
However, you might also
- 3 min read
Shopify is quite a straightforward platform with an intuitive interface and easy-to-manage tools. But before you get to setting up your store there is one more step to take. You need to log in to the Shopify admin panel, of course.
Sounds like an easy job, but it may be a bit tricky for those new to Shopify. Why? Because the login process depends on your role. Thus, the procedures are different for logging as developers and partners. And then you might also need to to assist them with different requests.
But don't worry, we've got you covered. In this guide, you'll learn all the necessary details about Shopify login.
Developer Login
To manage your orders, customers, products, and store in general you need to log into Shopify as a developer or administrator, in other words. Shopify allows you to log in either via browser or mobile app.
To log in to Shopify from a browser:
1. Navigate to the Shopify login page and go to Your store.
2. Enter your email and press the Continue with Email
- 2 min read
Shopify Blog App from Magefan offers you extensive URL settings for all blog pages. In Standard and Pro plan you can change blog page paths flexibly. However, the question that troubles our customers the most is — what is the /a/ doing in the blog URLs and how to remove it?
So, today we'll tackle this subject and explain how you can manage the /a/ in Magefan blog URLs.
Why is There an /a/ in Blog URLs?
The /a/ in Magefan blog URLs comes from the app proxy. According to Shopify requirements, it is obligatory for all pages that come from an app. That's why you have /a/ in your blog URLs, like in the following example:
e.g. https://myshopify.com/a/blog/category/travel
How to Remove /a/ from Blog URLs?
Since the /a/ proxy is obligatory for all URLs that come from the third-party Shopify app, you can't remove it. However, you can change it to the values offered by Shopify.
How to Change /a/ in Blog URLs?
To change /a/ in Shopify blog URLs, navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Configuration > Permalink
- 1 min read
Once you install the Shopify Blog App from Magefan or import your posts to it, you might notice that titles are too big on the blog homepage or categories. It happens because of the size of the root element in your theme. The bigger it is, the bigger the titles in your blog.
But no need to worry. You can fix that in just a few clicks.
To fix big titles in the Magefan blog:
1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Configuration and scroll down to the Design section.
2. Open the Use Blog App Font Size section and set it to Yes.
3. Don't forget to Save the settings and check your blog on the frontend. Big titles should be gone.
However, if you want to set some custom sizes for your blog titles, you need .
4. Find the Custom CSS section in the same Design area and enable it. Then paste the following code there and tweak the 20 number to define the font size:
.shopify-section.shopify-section__blog .article-post__title {font-size: 20px;}
Again, save the settings and
- 2 min read
Managing a multi-language Shopify store requires a lot of translating. Size charts are not an exception, especially if you sell apparel. To provide the best experience across all languages, you need to translate size charts in Shopify too.
The Shopify Size Chart App from Magefan offers you that opportunity. So in this guide, you'll learn how to localize size charts in your store.
To translate size charts in Shopify:
1. Navigate to App > Magefan Size Chart > Size Charts and go to the size chart you'd like to translate.
Note: if you , save it before doing the translation.
2. Click the Localize button at the top right menu to start the translation.
3. Choose the Language you'd like to translate the size chart to.
Once you choose the language you'll land on the translation panel, with the original text on the left for reference.
4. Translate size chart Name and Content. You can change not only text but colours and any other element.
Don't forget to Save the translated
- 3 min read
If you want to provide straightforward measurement instructions in your store, Shopify Size Chart App is the best option. It helps you create size charts easily with no fuss.
But then there's a question of how to apply size charts to Shopify products. So, that's what we'll cover in this guide. The process comes down to a few clicks, literally.
Before we dive into the Shopify size chart rules, let's review Shopify product attributes. Each product has a Type and Vendor, belongs to a certain Collection and is marked with some specific Tags.
That's what makes one product different from the other. And that's what we'll work with.
Apply Size Charts to All Shopify Products
Once you , you land with the following rules filter:
Although the "Product must match all conditions" filter is set, the size chart will be assigned to all products in your store. So, leave it as is if you want to have one size chart for all products.
However, if you have different size charts, you need to define
- 1 min read
Wrong size is one of the common reasons why customers decide to return a product. This leaves a bad impression and discourages customers from buying from you again. The solution? Size charts, since they help people choose the right size before purchasing.
You'll need some help to create size charts in Shopify. That's when the by Magefan comes in handy.
To add a Size Chart App to Shopify:
1. Log in to the Shopify App Store and find the Magefan Size Chart.
2. Click Install on the Magefan Size Chart App listing page.
3. Click Install again in your Shopify admin to authorize the use of the app.
Once you install the app you'll find it in the Apps and sales channel settings section in your Shopify admin.
Note: if you've chosen a paid plan you'll see charges in the next invoice. Magefan issues charges in a recurring manner. To see your current invoice click on the Size Chart App on the list of apps.
4. Navigate to Apps and find the Magefan Size Chart app.
Once you click on the App
- 2 min read
Making purchasing decisions is not that easy, especially if customers are buying apparel. The hesitation usually starts when they need to choose a size. Thus, you must ensure customers can choose the correct size to avoid returns and frustration that follow with the wrong size.
That's when the Shopify Size Chart App by Magefan comes in handy.
Note: define how your size charts will be displayed on the frontend before you create them. Use the .
Create New Size Charts
1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Size Chart and hit the Add New Size Chart button.
2. Choose one of the ready-made templates or create a blank one. We'll go for the Women's Top Template. Once you choose a template, a draft is created.
3. Make changes to the template, if needed. Edit the sizes and metrics, change colours, and size guide, etc.
Note: if you want to upload a size chart image, simply choose a Blank template and upload the image via the media tool.
4. Add Custom CSS to adjust the design of your size
- 9 min read
One of the most important aspects of any business is customer service. High-quality products matter a lot, and so does the ability to communicate with your customers effectively. If you can cater to your clients' needs and solve their requests promptly, you establish yourself as a brand people can trust.
You can assist your customers in different ways depending on your business type. Now, it's easier than ever given the number of available Shopify apps. But there are two sides of the same coin. What option exactly will be the one?
We know how overwhelming such choices can be. Thus, to give you a hand, we prepared a list of the best Shopify customer support apps that cover diverse aspects of customer service.
Let's get right to them!
Top Customer Support Apps for Shopify
Icon
App name
Developer
Price
Free plan
Free trial
Login as Customer: Support
Magefan
Pro - $39/month
MIT AI Chatbot & Sales Bot
Meetanshi
Pro Plan - $49 / month
Hulk Contact Form Builder
HulkApps
Pro Plan - $9.90/month
- 2 min read
Blog post short content is the first few sentences or a quick summary of the post displayed on the . In other words, it is a text you can see on the blog homepage, category and any other post list pages.
In Magefan Shopify Blog App you can easily configure the length of the short content, and the with the short content. Today, you'll learn more about it.
How to Manage the Length of the Short Content?
While short content should give your reader a glimpse at the post content, it shouldn't be too long. That's why it's important to keep it relatively short.
To configure short content in Shopify blog:
1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Configuration and find the Post List section.
2. Specify the Default Short Content Length (in characters) and set the Short Content End Characters. It will be displayed in case you exceed the length of the short content.
Once you Save the settings, your posts' short content will be aligned with them on the frontend.
How to Set Short Content in
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Google has become more sophisticated in ranking the most useful and user-friendly pages. But that's not the only thing. The way pages get into Google Index is changing too. That's when XML sitemap and Google Indexing API come into play.
Should you rely on the standard crawling or request indexing through API? Today you stop wondering which option is best for your ranking and SEO in general.
We'll compare the XML sitemap and Google Indexing API to determine if you need both for your website.
As usual, before we get to the main part, let's define what these concepts are.
What is XML Sitemap?
XML sitemap is a file where you include information about the pages, videos and other files on your website and the relationships between them. This file tells Google which pages are important on your website and which ones you want indexed. Google then uses the sitemap to crawl your pages and add them to the index.
Before you ask, Google can discover your pages through internal and external
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A blog is an effective solution to maintain your online presence and attract more visitors. Yet, to keep readers engaged, you should also implement blog comments. Comments help you deliver to people's needs better.
What also matters is the option to reply to blog comments in Shopify. Of course, you can do it on the Shopify storefront. But it would be more convenient to reply to blog comments without having to leave the admin panel, right?
That's exactly what the offers. It comes with , where you have the comment reply option in Magefan Comments.
To reply to blog comments in the Shopify:
1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Comments.
2. Open a comment you'd like to reply to and press the Reply button.
3. Type your reply in the corresponding field and Save changes.
Now you can see your reply on the storefront:
These are all the steps you need to take to reply to blog comments in Shopify. Everything is done in a few clicks. But that's not it. To operate your blog comments effectively, you
- 8 min read
Satisfying your customers' needs is a demanding task, especially when the items you sell on Shopify come in different sizes. It's frustrating when the long-awaited item doesn't fit, don't you agree? Thus, getting into a cycle of constant returns and unsatisfied shoppers, you lose more than you gain.
The best solution? Provide clear sizing guides for people to be confident in their choices. But here comes the next dilemma — what Shopify app to go for?
With all the available options out there, you may find it difficult to settle for one. So, we prepared a list of the best Shopify size chart apps for you to find a perfect match.
Let's see what these options offer, shall we?
Top Size Chart Apps for Shopify
Icon
App name
Developer
Price
Free plan
Free trial
Easy Size Chart & Size Guide
Magefan
Standard - $4.99/month
Pro - $9.99/month
Kiwi Size Chart & Recommender
Staytuned
Premium - $6.99/month
Plus - $12.49/month
Ultimate - $24.49/month
BF Size Chart & Size Guide
Relentless Apps
Premium -
- 9 min read
In the world of eCommerce, new stores go live every day. Millions of users choose Shopify for their journey given the platform is relatively simple to use.
Yet, even with all the necessary means at your disposal, it might be difficult to make the first step. With the variety of options, you may be uncertain as to what exactly to settle for. That's a common thing if you want to make your store unique and engaging.
But don't worry. We've prepared a list of the best Shopify website examples so you can get new ideas and ensure that creativity has no limits.
Ready to get inspired?
1. Allbirds
Combining comfort and eco-awareness, Allbirds is a great Shopify website example to start with. Though the idea of being eco-friendly is not new, the implementation is certainly fresh.
The brand uses unique wool fabric specifically for shoes making them sustainable. Customers are also attracted to the simple but appealing design and recycled packaging. With the variety of colours and sizes, you'll certainly
- 2 min read
Whether you disable, delete or change Shopify Blog URLs, you don't want readers to end up on the 404 pages. This badly influences your visitors' experience and makes your Shopify blog SEO efforts go in vain. Not the best scenario.
Thus, to avoid this, you need to create blog URL redirects in Shopify. So, today you'll learn how to create URL redirects for the Shopify Blog App by Magefan.
Auto Redirects for Disabled/Deleted Entities
Whenever you disable or remove some blog posts, categories, tags and authors, the Magefan Blog app creates automatic redirects. Here's how readers are redirected based on a page they try to access:
Blog post > category > root category > blog homepage
Blog category > parent category > root category > blog homepage
Blog author > blog homepage
Blog tag > blog homepage
You don't need to enable or create anything since redirects from disabled or deleted blog entities are enabled automatically.
Auto Redirects on Blog URL Change
The other case when you need to create
- 1 min read
requires a lot of time and effort, especially if you have a multi-language store. In that case, you need to localize your blog too.
Naturally, you'll translate Shopify blog posts first. But you shouldn't forget about the blog categories. So, in this guide, you'll learn how to translate Shopify blog categories with the Shopify Blog App from Magefan.
To translate blog categories in Shopify:
1. Go to App > Magefan Blog > Categories and find a category you'd like to translate.
2. Go to a category and click on the Localize button at the top menu.
3. Choose a language you want to translate the blog category to.
4. Translate blog category Title and Content. Use original category texts on the right for reference.
5. Translate blog category URL and Metadata.
Don't forget to Save your category and check it on the front end. That's it, you've translated the blog category in Shopify.
Now when people browse through your website in different store views, they will be
- 2 min read
You don't see the power of the table of contents until you stumble upon a blog post you can't navigate. A table of contents helps you structure your blog posts and helps customers quickly find the content they need.
That's why it is important to add a table of contents to Shopify blog posts.
While most of the guides show you how to do that through a separate app, HTML code or theme, we'll show a simpler way. Shopify Blog App by Magefan allows you to add a table of contents in one click. Literally.
Should we start?
To add a table of contents to the Shopify blog post:
1. Navigate to App > Magefan Blog > Posts and find a you'd like to add a table of contents to.
2. Click where you'd like to add the post's contents and choose the Insert Contents Widget option from the WYSIWYG editor.
You should get the [Contents Widget] inserted into the content of the blog post. That's basically what you need to do.
The widget will structure each <h> tag into the table. However, if you want to
- 1 min read
If you manage a multi-language Shopify store and manage a blog, you need to translate your content pages too. Not only does it provide a better customer experience, but makes your blog appear in localized search results.
So, today you'll learn how to translate blog posts in Shopify with the Magefan Blog App for Shopify in just a few clicks.
To translate Shopify blog posts:
1. Navigate to App > Magefan Blog > Posts and find a blog post you'd like to translate.
2. Click on the Localize button at the top right menu to start translating your Shopify blog post.
3. Choose a Language you'd like to translate a post to.
You'll see the translation panel with all the content you can translate into a selected language. On the right, you'll have the original post for reference.
4. Translate blog post Title, Content and Short Content.
5. Translate the Shopify blog post URL and Metadata.
Don't forget to Save the blog post once you finish and check it on the frontend.
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