Categorize products by levels to organize navigation for your store. By adding a second or third level dropdown, all your products and collections are better streamlined and grouped, enabling users to easily navigate from one group to another.
Why Add a Second or Third Level Dropdown Menu?
Implementing a multi-level dropdown menu offers several benefits:
- Enhanced Navigation: Makes it easier for users to find specific products or collections.
- Improved Organization: Better groups and categorizes products.
- Increased User Engagement: Provides a more structured and user-friendly shopping experience.
How to Add a Second or Third Level Dropdown Menu
Step 1: Access Your Shopify Admin
Log in to your Shopify admin panel. From the home screen, navigate to Online Store and then click Themes.
Step 2: Edit Code
In the Themes section, find the theme you're using and click Actions, then select Edit code from the dropdown menu. This action will open the theme's code editor.
Step 3: Add Liquid for Multi-Level Dropdown Menu
In the code editor, locate the navigation file (e.g., header.liquid or navigation.liquid). Add the following Liquid code to create a multi-level dropdown menu:
Step 4: Add CSS for Styling
Add the necessary CSS to style the multi-level dropdown menu. You can include this in your theme's main CSS file (e.g., theme.scss.liquid):
Step 5: Add Customization Options in Theme Settings
In the settings_schema.json file, add the following settings to allow customization of the multi-level dropdown menu:
Step 6: Save Your Changes
Once you have made all the changes, click the Save button at the top right of the code editor.
Conclusion
Adding a second or third level dropdown menu to your Shopify store enhances navigation by categorizing products and collections in a more organized manner. This feature improves user experience by making it easier for customers to find what they're looking for, leading to increased engagement and potentially higher sales. By implementing this functionality, you can streamline your store's navigation and make it more user-friendly.