Shopify Announces Shopify Online Store 2.0

Virginia Miller
Virginia Miller
November 15, 2024
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What is Online Store 2.0?

Online Store 2.0 is a major upgrade Shopify has made to its online store platform, focusing on the online editor, store content tools, and developer capabilities.

What's new for merchants?

Merchants get an easy-to-use new editor to create storefronts faster, manage themes and apps more easily, and leverage a more flexible content management system across their online store.

How does the online editor improve?

The new editor makes it simple for merchants to build custom pages and populate them with content without coding. It brings all available features together in one intuitive interface.

What store content capabilities are included?

The upgrade introduces a content management system that gives merchants more flexibility over their store content. They can now add sections to any new page through a template file system.

What's in it for developers?

Developers get new opportunities like theme app extensions, improved app modularity, and enhanced developer tools. The upgrade aims to make Shopify more appealing for developers and tech companies.

What are some other key upgrades?

Other major upgrades include a media file picker, custom Liquid code options, and testing capabilities to build and deploy Shopify themes and apps faster.