Hey everyone!
I’ve got this cool HTML template with CSS and Bootstrap, and I’m trying to turn it into a Shopify theme. I’m pretty new to Shopify development, so I’m not sure where to start.
Here’s what I’ve got:
- A bunch of folders with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap files
- No clue how to make this work in Shopify’s theme system
Can anyone give me some tips on how to integrate this into Shopify? Like, do I need to change the file structure? Are there specific Shopify files I need to create?
I’d really appreciate any help or resources you can share. Thanks in advance!
hey, if you wanna convert your html template to shopify, try dividin your code into small sections, using liquid tags. cutoff the unecessary parts and mesh css with shopify backend. its not perfect at first but will work after some tweakin. good luck!
Converting an HTML template to a Shopify theme can be tricky, but it’s doable. I’ve been through this process a few times, and here’s what worked for me:
First, familiarize yourself with Shopify’s theme structure. You’ll need to create key files like theme.liquid, product.liquid, and collection.liquid. These act as templates for different page types.
Next, break down your HTML into reusable sections. Shopify uses a modular approach, so you’ll want to create section files for things like headers, footers, and product grids.
For your CSS and Bootstrap, you can usually keep most of it intact. Just make sure to include it properly in your theme.liquid file.
The trickiest part is often integrating dynamic content. You’ll need to replace static HTML with Liquid tags to pull in product info, collections, etc.
It takes some trial and error, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes much easier. Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work perfectly right away!