Update: Streamline Checkout with Enhanced App Blocks

Executive summary:

• Improved app blocks arrangement visibility.
• Enhances user interface for merchants.
• Targets marketers and developers managing online stores.

What changed

The Sections tab in the Checkout and Accounts Editor has been updated, allowing merchants to arrange app blocks exactly as they appear to customers. This change includes displaying dynamic app blocks between sections in both editor and preview, removing extra "Add block" buttons, and aligning static app block descriptions with the preview.

Why it matters

These updates provide Shopify Plus merchants with a more streamlined and clear interface for arranging app blocks. This improves the user experience by reducing clutter and making it easier to visualize changes before they go live, thus decreasing the time spent on customization.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Gain a clear view of the customer's experience, helping tailor messages and design accordingly.
• Developers: Simplifies the layout process, allowing for efficient implementation of custom solutions.
• Store admins: Streamlines the management of store checkout settings, saving time and reducing errors in layout configurations.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A merchant improves checkout speed by 30% after using dynamic blocks to rearrange supplementary information efficiently, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Implementation checklist

1. Navigate to Checkout and Accounts Editor.
2. Adjust app blocks by dragging and dropping in the Sections tab.
3. Review changes in the editor and save.

FAQ

Q: Can I still drag app blocks anywhere?
A: Yes, drag and drop functionality is fully supported for flexibility.

Q: Are there different app block placements for Order Status page?
A: Yes, app blocks now appear within the Order Summary section.

Resources

Learn more about configurations in the Shopify Help Center.

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