Mastering Product Blocks: A Complete Guide to Displaying Store Items Across Your Site

Mastering Product Blocks: A Complete Guide to Displaying Store Items Across Your Site

By Michael Chen

December 31, 2024 at 08:46 PM

Product blocks let you showcase items from your store anywhere on your site, linking customers directly to checkout. Here's everything you need to know about using them effectively:

Prerequisites:

  • Have an active store page with published, visible products
  • Store page must remain active for product blocks to function

Adding a Product Block:

  1. Edit a page/post and click "Add Block"
  2. Select "Product" from the options
  3. Search for and select your product in the "Add a Product" field
  4. Customize through the Design tab

A red chili pepper

A red chili pepper

Customizable Display Options:

  • Image (product's featured image)
  • Title
  • Price
  • Description
  • Add to Cart button
  • Product preview
  • Alignment (left/center/right)

Button Customization:

  • Change default "Add to Cart" text in product editor
  • Style buttons through Site Styles > Buttons
  • Match main site button styling

Styling Details:

  • Text follows site's paragraph styles
  • Titles appear slightly larger than body text
  • Colors match site's color scheme
  • Block size adapts to content area width
  • Shape follows product image aspect ratio

Product Search Tips:

  • Searches scan titles, descriptions, tags, categories
  • Shows up to 7 matching results
  • New products may have delayed appearance
  • Use exact titles for similar products

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

  • Wrong image showing? Update product's featured image
  • Add to Cart not working? Ensure store page is active
  • Can't find product? Check search terms and wait for indexing

Pro Tips:

  • Use for custom store layouts on any page
  • Perfect for promoting specific products
  • Works with members-only products
  • Hide original store page while keeping it active
  • Maintain proper image ratios for consistent display

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