Installing the Theme

This guide walks you through installing Plain Jane Starter v1.0.0 on your Shopify store.

Prerequisites

Before installing, ensure you have:

• ✅ Shopify Store - Any Shopify plan (Basic, Shopify, Advanced)

• ✅ Admin Access - Store owner or staff with theme permissions

• ✅ Theme File - Plain Jane Starter v1.0.0 zip file from OPENSPACES

Installation Methods

Method 1: Upload Theme File (Recommended)

1. Download the Theme

   • Ensure you have plain-jane-starter-v1.0.0.zip from OPENSPACES

   • Do not unzip the file

2. Access Shopify Admin

   Go to: Your Store Admin → Online Store → Themes

3. Upload Theme

   • Click "Add theme" button

   • Select "Upload zip file"

   • Choose your plain-jane-starter-v1.0.0.zip file

   • Click "Upload"

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1. Wait for Upload

   • Shopify will process the theme

   • This usually takes 30-60 seconds

   • You'll see "Plain Jane Starter" appear in your theme library

Method 2: Theme Store (If Available)

If Plain Jane Starter is available in the Shopify Theme Store:

1. Visit Theme Store

   Admin → Online Store → Themes → Visit Theme Store

2. Search for Plain Jane

   • Use search bar: "Plain Jane Starter"

   • Select the official OPENSPACES theme

3. Install Theme

   • Click "Add theme"

   • Confirm installation

Post-Installation Steps

1. Verify Installation

After upload, you should see:

• Theme Name: "Plain Jane Starter"

• Version: v1.0.0

• Developer: OPENSPACES

• Status: Unpublished (initially)

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2. Preview Before Publishing

⚠️ Important: Always preview before publishing

1. Click "Actions" → "Preview"

2. Test Essential Pages:

   • Homepage

   • Collection page

   • Product page

   • About page

   • Contact page

3. Check Mobile View

   • Use browser dev tools

   • Test responsive design

   • Verify mobile navigation

3. Backup Current Theme (If Replacing)

If you're replacing an existing theme:

1. Download Current Theme

   • Click "Actions" on current theme

   • Select "Download theme file"

   • Save as backup

2. Document Current Settings

   • Screenshot theme settings

   • Note important customizations

   • Export customer data if needed

Publishing Your Theme

When to Publish

Only publish after:

• ✅ Preview looks correct

• ✅ Essential pages tested

• ✅ Mobile version verified

• ✅ Current theme backed up (if applicable)

Publishing Steps

1. Final Preview Check

   • One last review of your store

   • Test shopping cart functionality

   • Verify contact forms work

2. Publish Theme

   • Click "Actions" → "Publish"

   • Confirm you want to make this live

   • Your store will immediately switch to Plain Jane Starter

3. Test Live Site

   • Visit your store URL

   • Test checkout process

   • Verify all pages load correctly

Common Installation Issues

Upload Fails

Problem: Zip file won't upload Solutions:

• Ensure file is under 50MB

• Check zip file isn't corrupted

• Try different browser

• Clear browser cache

Theme Appears Broken

Problem: Theme looks wrong after installation Solutions:

• Check if theme is actually published

• Clear browser cache

• Test in incognito/private mode

• Verify file wasn't corrupted

Missing Features

Problem: Expected features aren't showing Solutions:

• Remember this is the Starter version (limited features)

• Check Features and Limitations

• Verify you have the correct theme file

Next Steps

After successful installation:

1. Configure Basic Settings - Basic Setup Guide

2. Customize Appearance - Essential Configuration

3. Add Your Content - Products, images, and copy

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