Learn with Ed Codes
How-to guides, checklists, reviews, and practical advice for Shopify store owners.
Using Horizon Theme Blocks in Dawn
This code will allow you to: - use Shopify's AI Block Generator in Dawn - add custom theme blocks to Dawn. These are abilities that come ...
Shopify DIY: Horizon v2 is out + tips and Q&A
Hello from rainy Taiwan! I’m getting lots of replies and questions recently, so I’ll try a Q&A section to answer everything in one go, plus...
Shopify Editions continued - my take on other updates
My last two posts(https://ed.codes/blog) have been focused on Horizon and theme blocks. Today, I’ll recap some other updates you should kno...
Will Other Shopify Themes Get the New Horizon Features?
In the days following Shopify Editions, many questions arose: - Will paid themes be getting Theme Blocks? - Will Dawn be getting Theme Bloc...
Goodbye Dawn! Shopify Launches Horizon Theme at Shopify Editions Summer ‘25
A few days ago, Shopify had its biannual Shopify Editions(https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2025) event. As usual, there are a bunch o...
Shopify News: ChatGPT Integration, the future of SEO & more
Hey Shopify DIYers, These are interesting times, so I thought I’d write a ‘Shopify news’ post. I used to do these monthly, then I stopped....
How to add the FAQ Schema in Shopify
In my last post(https://ed.codes/blog/finding-seo-content-for-shopify), I explained an easy way to look for questions about your niche. Tod...
The Easiest Shopify SEO Strategy - What to write in product descriptions and blogs
In my last post(https://ed.codes/blog/common-shopify-seo-mistake-thin-content), I talked about how many Shopify stores are low on content, a...
The Most Common Shopify SEO Mistake: Thin Content
You’re not writing enough! The problem with eCommerce websites is that they can be low in content. Most other websites contain a lot of i...
How to Display a Sales Counter on Your Shopify Product Pages
So you want to show how many times a product has been bought? !Shopify sales counter(../../assets/blog/sales-counter-small.jpg) I used to ...
Where to Safely Write Code in Your Shopify Theme (for non-developers)
Hello everyone, it’s been a while! I just published a video that is a must-watch if you ever customize your theme with code. It’s about how...
Hiding the Floating Shopify Chat Icon - Open Chat With a Link Instead
Do you find the floating Shopify Inbox icon annoying? <br> !example of Shopify Inbox chat bubble blocking content(../../assets/blog/annoyi...
Gumroad vs Shopify for digital products
Gumroad is known as one of the best platforms for selling digital products. I'd say it's best feature is how quick and simple it is to start...
Shopify Monthly | April '24
Hey everyone, I hope you’ve had a good month. I took some time off, but coming back soon with videos about loading speed and SEO. Here are...
Your First Time Hiring a Freelance Shopify Developer
Where to find a Developer for small theme edits I’ve been hearing complaints from store owners recently about how difficult it is to find ...
Shopify Monthly | February '24
It has been a quiet month. After the excitement of Shopify Editions on January 31, we are still waiting for most of those changes to be publ...
Shopify Monthly | January '24
In case you missed it, Shopify Editions was yesterday - January 31st, 2024. Keep your eyes open for my recap video, coming in the next 1-2 ...
Tools & Software I Use for Shopify work
Tools are often the difference between hating your working and loving it. Whatever you use for hours every day has to be a pleasure to use....
Shopify Monthly | December '23
Happy New Year! 🥳 It seems 2023 has been a difficult year for everyone. Cost of living is up, people are buying less stuff online, and man...
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