Objective: Make the interface more user-friendly by showing cart details directly on the store.
Benefit: A mini cart icon ensures that all the products added to the cart are displayed on the store without the users having to visit the cart page. A custom icon can be created for a mini cart. This functionality greatly enhances the user experience.
How to Add an AJAX Mini Cart:
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 for the AJAX Mini Cart
In the code editor, create a new section file (e.g., ajax-mini-cart.liquid) and add the following HTML structure:
Step 4: Add JavaScript for Dynamic Functionality
Add the following JavaScript code to your theme’s main JavaScript file (e.g., theme.js):
Step 5: Add CSS for Styling
Add the necessary CSS to style the AJAX mini cart. You can include this in your theme's main CSS file (e.g., theme.scss.liquid):
Step 6: Add Customization Options in Theme Settings
In the settings_schema.json file, add the following settings to allow customization of the AJAX mini cart:
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 AJAX Mini Cart to Your Store
To add the AJAX mini cart to your store, go to the Customize theme section in your Shopify admin. From there, add the new ajax-mini-cart section to the desired page.
Conclusion
Adding an AJAX mini cart to your Shopify store significantly enhances the user experience by showing cart details directly on the store without the need to visit the cart page. This feature provides a seamless shopping experience, ultimately boosting customer satisfaction and sales