Essential Configuration
After completing basic setup, this guide covers the remaining essential configurations to finalize your Plain Jane Starter store.
Password Page Configuration
If you need to password-protect your store (coming soon mode, private sales, etc.), configure the password page settings.
When to Use Password Protection
Pre-launch: Collect emails before opening
Private Sales: Exclusive access for VIP customers
Maintenance: Temporarily close while updating
Seasonal Closure: During business breaks
Configure Password Page
Access Password Page Settings
In theme settings, find "Password Page Settings"
Store Login Settings
Store Owner Label Color: Text color for the password field label
Password Input BG Color: Background of password input field
Password Text Color: Text color inside password field
Submit Button BG: Background color for submit button
Submit Button Text: Text color for submit button
Email Form Signup Settings
Form Header: Main heading (e.g., "Store is closed rn man...")
Form Content: Description text explaining the closure
Email Field Label: Label for email input
Email Input Placeholder: Placeholder text in email field
Submit Button Text: Text on email signup button
Success Message: Message after successful signup
Email Form Colors
Header Color: Color of main heading
BG Color: Background color of email form
Content Text Color: Color of description text
Email Label Color: Color of email field label
Placeholder Text Color: Color of placeholder text
Email Field Input Color: Background of email input
Success Message Color: Color of success message
Submit Button Color: Background of submit button
Submit Button Text Color: Text color on submit button
Email Form Opacity
Email Form Opacity: Transparency of the form (0-1)
Password Page Best Practices
Use clear, friendly messaging
Explain when you'll reopen
Make email signup prominent
Test the email collection works
Use brand-consistent colors
Footer Configuration
The footer is crucial for navigation, trust, and SEO.
Footer Settings Overview
Access Footer Settings
Find "Footer Settings" in theme settings
Footer Content Setup
Footer Logo: Upload a footer version of your logo
Footer Header: Main navigation heading (e.g., "Plain Jane Links")
Footer Email Header: Newsletter section heading
Footer Submit Button Text: Email signup button text
Footer Copyright Text: Copyright notice
Footer Colors
Background: Footer background color
Header Text: Color of section headings
Footer Links: Color of navigation links
Footer Hover Background: Background color when hovering links
Footer Hover Text: Text color when hovering links
Email Header Color: Newsletter heading color
Email Input Box Color: Background of email field
Email Input Text Color: Text color in email field
Email Placeholder Text: Placeholder text color
Submit Button: Email signup button background
Submit Text: Email signup button text color
Copyright Text: Copyright text color
Footer Sizing
Footer Logo Size: Logo size in pixels (60-140px)
Footer Link Size (Desktop/Tablet): Link font size (6-21px)
Footer Link Size (Mobile): Mobile link font size (6-15px)
Footer Header Size (Desktop/Tablet): Heading font size (6-21px)
Copyright Font Size: Copyright text size (9-13px)
Visibility Controls
Show Footer: Toggle footer on/off
Hide Footer On Collection: Option to hide on collection pages
Show Footer Copyright: Toggle copyright section
Show Email Footer Signup: Toggle newsletter signup
Show Footer Logo: Toggle footer logo
Footer Best Practices
Include essential links (About, Contact, Privacy Policy)
Add newsletter signup for marketing
Use readable font sizes
Ensure good color contrast
Test mobile responsiveness
Keep copyright updated
Scrollbar Customization
Plain Jane Starter includes unique scrollbar styling options.
Configure Scrollbar
Access Scrollbar Settings
Find "Scrollbar Settings" in theme settings
Scrollbar Styling
Scrollbar Color: Color of the scrollbar thumb
Scrollbar Background Color: Color of the scrollbar track
Scrollbar Radius: Rounded corners (0-5px)
Scrollbar Distance: Distance from edge (10-50px, shop page only)
Scrollbar Tips
Choose colors that match your brand
Ensure visibility against backgrounds
Test on different screen sizes
Distance setting only affects shop/collection pages
Search Page Styling
Configure the appearance of search results.
Search Page Settings
Access Search Page Settings
Find "Search Page" in theme settings
Search Styling
Search Item Card Color: Background of search result cards
Search Item Header Color: Color of result titles
Search Item Description Color: Color of result descriptions
Search Button Color: Search button background
Search Button Text Color: Search button text color
Search Best Practices
Use high contrast for readability
Match your overall color scheme
Test with various search terms
Ensure mobile compatibility
Final Configuration Checklist
Before launching, verify all configurations:
Essential Settings ✅
Testing ✅
Content ✅
Launch Preparation
Once essential configuration is complete:
Final Review
Go through every page as a customer would
Test the complete shopping experience
Verify mobile responsiveness
Content Addition
Add your products
Create collections
Write compelling page content
Upload high-quality images
Go Live
Publish your theme
Test the live site
Monitor for any issues
Need More Features?
If you find you need features not available in Starter:
View Limitations - See what's not included
Upgrade Path - Learn about upgrading to full versions
Next Steps
Your theme is now fully configured! Next, explore:
Theme Settings - Detailed settings reference
Pages & Templates - Set up your pages
FAQ & Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
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🎉 Congratulations! Your Plain Jane Starter store is configured and ready for content.
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