Squarespace Shop pages offer several features to enhance customer experience and increase sales. Here's what you need to know about the main features:

Image Zoom

This feature lets customers see product details up close by enlarging product images. It works on:

• Product Information pages
• Quick view lightboxes

To enable image zoom (Version 7.1):

1. Edit Product Information page
2. Click pencil icon
3. Select Zoom from Action dropdown menu

Important notes:

• Not available on mobile devices
• Displays enlarged version, doesn't actually zoom image file
• Works best with properly formatted images
• Transparent backgrounds show original image behind enlarged version

Quick View

Allows customers to see product details in a lightbox without leaving the current page. Available on:

• Summary Blocks
• Product Blocks
• Shop Pages

To enable Quick View:

1. For Product Blocks: Enable Quick View button in Design tab
2. For Summary Blocks: Activate Product Quick View in Design tab
3. For Shop Pages: Enable Quick View in Advanced settings

Key considerations:

• Not available on mobile
• Button text cannot be changed
• Images appear as cropped squares
• Applied site-wide for consistency

Hover Effects

Adds interactivity when customers hover over product images:

• Shows alternative product images
• Displays product information overlays
• Creates fade effects (version-dependent)

Version-specific features:

• 7.1: Displays second product image on hover
• 7.0: Offers additional effects like fade and information overlay in specific templates

These features work together to create an engaging shopping experience while helping customers make informed purchase decisions.

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