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How to Set Up a Shopify Store without a Template? All You Need to Know

Can you set up a Shopify store without a template? I am receiving lots of queries regarding this question. So, here is the quick answer to your concern. You cannot create a Shopify store without a theme, but you can set up a Shopify store without a template.

To understand this better, you must know what template is in Shopify. In this article, I have added everything you need to know to set up your Shopify store without a template.

Shopify store without a template - Quick tutorial

What is a Template in the Shopify Store?

A Template in Shopify refers to the pre-built structure and layout used to design different pages of your Shopify store. These templates allow you to render content dynamically from your store, such as product information or collections.

It allows merchants to drag and drop elements, rearrange sections, and preview changes in real time without coding. You can also set up a page in Shopify without using a pre-built template. Below, I have explained how.

Can you Build a Shopify Store without a Theme?

No, you cannot build a Shopify store without a theme. A theme creates the front end of a Shopify store. Therefore, every Shopify store must use a theme. There are both free and paid themes available.

Can you set up a Shopify store without a template?

You must use a theme to create a Shopify store and a template to set up store pages. You can choose to use pre-built templates or create your custom templates.

How To Set up a Custom Page Template in Shopify?

Custom templates allow you to show unique content on different pages. You can use it to create landing pages for promotions, events, campaigns, etc. Follow these steps to create your custom page template in the Shopify store.

  1. First, open up the theme editor.
  2. Click on the page name from the top bar and select Pages.
  3. You will see the option Create Template, as shown in the image below:
custom template in shopify

Choose a unique name for your new page template and select Default Page. Don’t use the name of any existing template. Then, click on Create template.

You can now add sections and blocks you want to build your content. Once you have your new template ready, you can assign it to any page. You can reuse templates multiple times on multiple pages.

How to Assign a Custom Template to Shopify Pages?

To assign a template to any page, go to the admin panel and click on pages. Open the page where you want to use the new template and select the template under the Theme template option.

assign template in shopify

Final Words

So, that’s all for this blog. I hope it answers the question: Can you set up a Shopify store without a template? Note that you need a theme to create a Shopify store and a template to set up pages.

If you need any help with Shopify store creation or setup, SavyCoder is just a contact away.

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