Show Additional Fields On Product Page

Enhance Your Product Listings by Adding Custom Fields in Shopify

As a Shopify expert, I often encounter store owners seeking ways to provide detailed information about their products. One effective way to achieve this is by adding additional fields to the product page. Including custom fields like product model number, vendor details, and other specifications can help users make informed purchase decisions and enhance their overall shopping experience.

Why Add Custom Fields?

Implementing additional fields on your product page offers several benefits:

• Enhanced User Experience: Provides customers with comprehensive product details, making it easier for them to make informed purchase decisions.
• Improved Product Transparency: Helps build trust by offering detailed specifications and vendor information.
• Increased Sales: Clear and detailed product information can lead to higher conversion rates as customers feel more confident in their purchases.

How to Add Custom Fields Using Metafields

Here are the steps to add custom fields to your Shopify product page:

Step 1: Access Your Shopify Admin

• Log in to your Shopify admin panel. From the home screen, navigate to Settings and then click Custom data.

Step 2: Create Metafields

• In the Custom data section, click on Products to create new metafields for products.
• Add the necessary metafields for the additional information you want to display (e.g., model number, vendor details).

Step 3: Edit Code

• Navigate to Online Store and click Themes.
• Find the theme you're using and click Actions, then select Edit code from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Locate the Product Template

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

Step 5: Add Code to Display Metafields

• Inside the product-template.liquid file, add the following code snippet where you want the custom fields to appear:

Step 6: Save Your Changes

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

Step 7: Add Values to Metafields

• Go back to your Shopify admin panel and navigate to Products.
• Select a product and scroll down to the Metafields section. Add values to the metafields you created earlier.

Step 8: Preview Your Store

• Save the changes and preview your product page to ensure the custom fields appear correctly.

Conclusion

Adding custom fields to your Shopify product page can significantly enhance the shopping experience by providing detailed product information. This not only helps customers make informed decisions but also builds trust and increases the likelihood of conversions. By implementing this functionality, you can offer a more personalized and informative shopping experience for your customers.