Displaying the second product image on mouse hover allows users to view your product from different angles or styles just by moving the mouse over the product. This feature enhances the user experience by providing additional visual information about the product, helping customers make informed purchase decisions.
Why Add Mouse Hover 2nd Images?
Enhanced Product Visibility: Allows customers to see multiple angles or styles of the product. Improved User Experience: Provides additional product information effortlessly. Increased Conversions: Helps customers make quicker purchase decisions by giving them a better visual understanding of the product.
How to Add Mouse Hover 2nd Images
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 HTML and Liquid Code
Locate the product template file where you want to add the hover effect. It is typically located in sections/product-template.liquid or snippets/product-card.liquid. Add the following HTML and Liquid code to include the hover effect:
Step 4: Add CSS for Styling
Add the necessary CSS to style the product images and apply the hover effect. 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 theme's settings_schema.json file, add the following settings to allow customization of the hover effect:
Step 6: Add JavaScript for Customization Option
Add JavaScript to conditionally apply the hover effect based on the theme settings. You can include this in your theme’s main JavaScript file (e.g., theme.js):
Step 7: Save Your Changes
Once you have made all the changes, click the Save button at the top right of the code editor.
Step 8: Add the Hover Effect to Your Store
To enable the hover effect, go to the Customize theme section in your Shopify admin. From there, make sure the hover_second_image setting is enabled in the theme settings.
Conclusion
Adding a mouse hover 2nd image feature to your Shopify store is an effective way to enhance the user experience by providing additional visual information about your products. This feature helps customers view multiple angles or styles of a product effortlessly, increasing engagement and improving conversion rates. By implementing this functionality, you create a more dynamic and informative online shopping experience.