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How Do I Add a Search Bar in Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:51 pm

Adding a search bar to your Shopify store is a great way to help your customers find what they’re looking for. There are a few different ways to add a search bar, so we’ll go over a few of the most popular methods.

One way to add a search bar is to use Shopify’s built-in search function. To do this, simply go to the “Search” page in your Shopify admin and enter the desired search terms.

Once you’ve entered the terms, click on the “Add Search” button. This will add a search bar to your store.

PRO TIP: Adding a search bar to your Shopify store can be a great way to improve the search functionality for your customers. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you add a search bar to your store.

First, you will need to make sure that your theme supports a search bar. If your theme does not support a search bar, you will need to find a new theme or hire a developer to add one for you.

Second, you will need to decide where you want the search bar to appear on your store. You can either add it to the header of your store or create a dedicated search page.

Third, you will need to set up the search bar so that it searches through your product collection. You can do this by going to the ‘Search’ tab in your Shopify admin and selecting ‘Product collection’.

Fourth, you will need to add the code for the search bar to your store. You can find this code in the ‘Search’ tab of your Shopify admin.

Finally, you will need to test the search bar to make sure it is working properly. Try searching for different products and see if the results are as expected.

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Another popular method is to use a third-party search app from the Shopify App Store. There are many different apps available, so be sure to shop around and find one that fits your needs. Once you’ve found an app, simply install it and follow the instructions to add a search bar to your store.

Finally, if you’re comfortable coding, you can also add a search bar by editing your store’s theme code. This method is more advanced and is best suited for those with some coding experience. If you’re not comfortable coding, we recommend sticking with one of the other two methods.

No matter which method you choose, adding a search bar to your Shopify store is a great way to help your customers find what they’re looking for.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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