Follow these steps to set up a Service Metaobject with customizable fields:
Step 1: Access the Metaobjects Section
- Log in to your Shopify Admin.
- Navigate to Settings > Custom data.
- Select Metaobjects.
Step 2: Create the Service Metaobject Definition
- Click Add definition to create a new metaobject definition.
- Name the Metaobject: Enter a name like
Service
. - API Handle: The API handle will be auto-generated based on the name. You can keep it as
service
or customize it if desired.
Step 3: Add Fields to the Service Metaobject
Add fields for each element you want to include in the Service Metaobject:
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Icon
- Type: File (image or icon file)
- Description: “Upload an icon to represent the service.”
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Image
- Type: File (for a larger image representing the service)
- Description: “Upload an image for a visual representation of the service.”
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Title
- Type: Single-line text
- Description: “Enter the title of the service.”
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Short Description
- Type: Single-line text
- Description: “Provide a brief description of the service.”
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Description
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Type: Multi-line text or Rich text (if you want formatting options)
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Description: “Enter a detailed description of the service.”
Note: Use Rich text if you want to enable text formatting (bold, italics, bullet points).
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After adding all fields, click Save to create the metaobject definition.
Step 4: Add Content to the Service Metaobject
- Go to Content > Metaobjects.
- Select your new Service metaobject.
- Click Add service to create a new entry.
- Fill in each field:
- Upload the icon and image.
- Enter the title, short description, and detailed description of the service.
- Save the entry after filling in all required information.
Step 5: Display the Service Metaobject on Your Store
Setting Up Service Cards on the Service Page
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Access the Theme Editor:
- Go to Online Store > Customize in your Shopify Admin.
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Add a Section for Service Cards:
- In the Theme Editor, add a new section where you want to display the service cards. Choose a collection grid, custom content section, or a dedicated service section if available.
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Add a Block for Each Service:
- Inside the section, add blocks for each service card.
- For each block, locate the input field where you specify the metaobject.
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Link the Metaobject:
- In the input field, enter the name of the metaobject you created, which is
"service"
.
- In the input field, enter the name of the metaobject you created, which is
Setting Up the Service Details Page
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Create or Edit the Service Details Page Template:
- Go to Online Store > Customize.
- Navigate to the Service Details Page template (or create one if it’s not available).
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Add Fields for Title, Image, and Description:
- Add or configure the blocks to display the title, image, and description on the Service Details Page.
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Connect Dynamic Sources for Details:
- For each field on the details page:
- Title: Click the input field, select connect dynamic source, and choose the
title
field from theservice
metaobject. - Image: Click the input field, select connect dynamic source, and choose the
image
field. - Description: Click the input field, select connect dynamic source, and choose the
description
field.
- Title: Click the input field, select connect dynamic source, and choose the
- For each field on the details page: