Enhance Content Organization with Article List Picker

Executive summary:

• The article_list input setting allows merchants to select multiple articles.
• This feature is aimed at improving content curation and display.
• Designed for Shopify Plus merchants, this tool enhances content marketing strategies.

What changed

The article_list input setting is a new addition to Shopify themes, enabling merchants to pick multiple articles for display. This functionality can be used in sections and blocks, allowing for enhanced content organization, such as featured articles or article galleries.

Why it matters

Shopify Plus merchants can now easily organize and showcase selected articles, enriching their storefronts with curated content, enhancing user engagement, and optimizing storytelling strategies.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Effortlessly featured selections enhance content-driven campaigns.
• Developers: Simplifies integration of content-rich features using existing article structures.
• Store admins: Streamlines content management by providing a straightforward interface for article selection.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A fashion retailer uses the article_list setting to curate seasonal blog posts on their homepage, leading to a 20% increase in content engagement metrics over one quarter.

Implementation checklist

1. Update your theme to the latest version.
2. Navigate to your theme’s code editor.
3. Add the article_list input setting to the desired section or block.
4. Configure the section to display the selected articles.
5. Publish and test the settings on your storefront.

FAQ

Q: Can I limit the number of articles selected?
A: Yes, you can set a maximum limit within the theme settings.

Q: Does this feature support unpublished articles?
A: No, only published articles can be selected.

Resources

Learn more about the article_list input setting in the Shopify documentation.

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