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Customization Guide
Complete guide to customizing your LiteStep theme for the perfect store experience.
Overview
LiteStep is a modern, responsive Shopify theme designed for online stores of all sizes. It features a clean design, powerful customization options, and all the essential e-commerce functionality you need to build a successful online store.
🎨 Design & Layout
- • Responsive Design
- • Customizable Colors
- • Typography Options
- • Flexible Layouts
🛒 E-commerce Features
- • Product Galleries
- • Quick View
- • Advanced Filtering
- • Multi-Currency
📱 Mobile Experience
- • Mobile-First Design
- • Touch-Friendly
- • Fast Loading
- • Optimized Performance
Accessing Theme Settings
Quick Start
- 1. Go to your Shopify admin
- 2. Navigate to Online Store → Themes
- 3. Find LiteStep and click Customize
- 4. Use the left sidebar to modify settings
Theme Settings Sections
Colors
Configure your store's color scheme:
- • Background Colors - Set primary and secondary backgrounds
- • Text Colors - Configure text and heading colors
- • Accent Colors - Set button and link colors
- • Border Colors - Customize border and divider colors
Typography
Choose fonts for your store:
- • Headings Font - Select font for headings (h1, h2, h3, etc.)
- • Body Font - Choose font for body text
- • Font Sizes - Adjust heading and body font sizes
Layout Options
Control your store's layout:
- • Container Width - Set maximum content width
- • Spacing - Adjust section padding and margins
- • Grid Settings - Configure product grid layouts
Header Settings
Customize your store header:
- • Logo - Upload your logo image
- • Logo Height - Set logo size
- • Navigation Menu - Choose your main menu
- • Header Layout - Select header style
Footer Settings
Configure your store footer:
- • Footer Menu - Choose footer navigation
- • Social Media - Add social media links
- • Newsletter - Enable email signup
- • Copyright - Set copyright text
Homepage Sections
Hero Section
Create an impactful homepage banner:
- • Background Image
- • Heading Text
- • Subtext
- • Call-to-action Button
Featured Collection
Showcase your best products:
- • Collection Selection
- • Products to Show (2-8)
- • Grid or Carousel Layout
- • Price Display Toggle
Image with Text
Tell your brand story:
- • Brand/Product Image
- • Left or Right Alignment
- • Section Title
- • Optional CTA Button
Newsletter Signup
Build your email list:
- • Section Title
- • Signup Encouragement
- • Form Design Options
- • Success Message
Best Practices
Performance Optimization
- • Optimize Images - Use WebP format when possible
- • Limit Apps - Only install necessary apps
- • Monitor Speed - Use Google PageSpeed Insights
- • Browser Caching - Enable in Shopify settings
SEO Optimization
- • Meta Descriptions - Write compelling descriptions
- • Alt Text - Add descriptive image alt text
- • Structured Data - Automatic rich snippets included
- • URL Structure - Use descriptive URLs
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Theme Changes Not Appearing:
- • Clear browser cache and cookies
- • Try viewing in incognito/private mode
- • Check if preview mode is enabled
Mobile Menu Not Working:
- • Disable conflicting apps
- • Check JavaScript console for errors
- • Ensure menu is properly configured
Slow Loading Times:
- • Optimize image file sizes
- • Reduce number of installed apps
- • Check third-party script loading