Predictive Search Bar on Header

A Neat Feature Allowing Users to Search for Their Preferred Products

Enhance your Shopify store's usability by implementing a predictive search bar in the header section. This feature allows users to quickly and efficiently find the products they're looking for, improving their shopping experience and increasing engagement.

Why Add a Predictive Search Bar?

Adding a predictive search bar offers several benefits:

• Enhanced User Experience: Users can find products more quickly and easily with real-time search suggestions.
• Improved Navigation: Streamlines the search process, making it easier for users to navigate your store.
• Increased Engagement: Encourages users to explore more products by providing relevant search suggestions.

How to Add a Predictive Search Bar Using Shopify's Theme Customization

Here are the steps to add a predictive search bar to your Shopify store:

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: Locate the Header Template

• In the code editor, look for the Sections directory in the sidebar. Within this directory, locate the file named header.liquid and open it.

Step 4: Add HTML for the Search Bar

• Inside the header.liquid file, add the following HTML code snippet to create the search bar:

Step 5: Add CSS for Styling

• To style the search bar and suggestions, add the following CSS code to your theme's main CSS file (e.g., theme.scss.liquid):

Step 6: Add JavaScript for Predictive Search Functionality

• To implement the predictive search functionality, add the following JavaScript code to your theme's main JavaScript file (e.g., theme.js):

Step 7: Save Your Changes

Once you have added the code snippets, click the Save button at the top right of the code editor.

Step 8: Preview Your Store

Save the changes and preview your store to ensure the predictive search bar appears and functions correctly.

Conclusion

Adding a predictive search bar to your Shopify store can significantly enhance the user experience by providing a quick and efficient way for users to find products. This feature helps improve navigation, engagement, and overall satisfaction, making the shopping process smoother and more enjoyable.