Theme Features and Limitations

This guide explains exactly what's included in Plain Jane Starter v1.0.0 and what features require upgrading to the full Plain Jane themes.

✅ What's Included

Core E-commerce Features

  • Product Catalog - Display and organize your products

  • Shopping Cart - Basic cart functionality

  • Checkout Integration - Uses Shopify's native checkout

  • Collection Pages - Product browsing and filtering

  • Search Functionality - Basic product search

  • Responsive Design - Mobile-optimized layouts

Available Page Templates

  • Homepage (index.liquid) - Main landing page

  • Collection Page (collection.liquid) - Product listings

  • Product Page (product.liquid) - Individual product display

  • About Page (page.liquid) - Standard page template

  • Contact Page (page.contact.liquid) - Contact form

  • Lookbook - Visual product presentation

  • Password Page (password.liquid) - Store protection

  • 404 Error Page (404.liquid) - Error handling

  • Search Results (search.liquid) - Search functionality

  • Collection List (list-collections.liquid) - All collections overview

Theme Settings Available

Announcement Bar

  • Background color customization

  • Text content and color

  • Show/hide toggle

Typography

  • Body Font - Paragraph text styling

  • Header Font - Heading text styling

  • Button Font - Button text styling

  • Font picker with web-safe options

Clock Settings

  • Timezone Selection - Global timezone for store

  • Supports major world timezones

Shop Layout

  • Desktop Columns - 2 or 3 column grid

  • Mobile Columns - 1 or 2 column grid

  • Spacing Controls - Row and column gaps

  • Product Image Size - Percentage scaling

  • Product Box Width - Container sizing

  • Responsive Toggle - Auto-responsive behavior

  • Endless Scroll - Infinite loading option

Password Page

  • Store Login - Password protection styling

  • Email Signup Form - Lead collection while closed

  • Color Customization - Full color control

  • Content Management - Header and body text

Footer Settings

  • Logo Upload - Footer branding

  • Link Management - Footer navigation

  • Email Signup - Newsletter integration

  • Copyright Text - Legal information

  • Color Scheme - Complete color control

  • Typography - Font sizing options

  • Visibility Controls - Show/hide elements

SEO Settings

  • Favicon Upload - Browser icon

  • Apple Touch Icon - Mobile bookmarks

  • Rich Snippets - Product and article markup

  • Basic meta tag management

Scrollbar Customization

  • Scrollbar Color - Custom thumb color

  • Background Color - Track styling

  • Border Radius - Rounded corners

  • Distance Control - Positioning

Basic Sections Available

Based on the theme code analysis, these sections are available:

  • Category Menu - Navigation system

  • Product Navigation - Product browsing

  • Footer - Site footer with links

  • Announcement Bar - Site-wide messaging

❌ What's NOT Included

Advanced Features (Available in Full Versions)

  • Advanced Animations - Complex motion effects

  • Interactive Elements - Hotspots and interactive zones

  • Customer Accounts - Login, registration, account management

  • Advanced Customization - Extensive theme options

  • Multi-language Support - Locale management

  • Advanced SEO - Detailed meta management

Missing Sections

  • Hero Sections - Advanced homepage headers

  • Marquee Text - Scrolling text effects

  • Image Streams - Advanced image galleries

  • Video Spotlights - Video integration

  • FAQ Sections - Collapsible Q&A

  • Email Popups - Advanced email capture

  • Product Carousels - Advanced product displays

  • Blog Integration - Blog feed sections

Missing Advanced Settings

  • Cursor Customization - Custom cursor effects

  • Animation Controls - Motion preferences

  • Music Player - Audio integration

  • Skip Home Screen - Advanced navigation

  • Cart Drawer - Slide-out cart

  • Global Menu - Advanced navigation systems

Missing Advanced Pages

  • Customer Login/Register - Account system

  • Account Dashboard - User profiles

  • Address Management - Shipping addresses

When to Upgrade

Upgrade to Plain Jane if you need:

  • Advanced customization options

  • Customer account system

  • More section types

  • Enhanced SEO controls

  • Professional marketing features

Upgrade to Plain Jane Interactive if you need:

  • Interactive elements and hotspots

  • Advanced animations

  • Immersive user experiences

  • Complex product presentations

Comparison Table

Feature
Starter
Plain Jane
Interactive

Basic E-commerce

✅

✅

✅

Responsive Design

✅

✅

✅

Password Protection

✅

✅

✅

Customer Accounts

❌

✅

✅

Advanced Sections

❌

✅

✅

Interactive Elements

❌

❌

✅

Animation Controls

❌

✅

✅

Multi-language

❌

✅

✅

Next Steps

Now that you understand what's included, let's move on to installation:

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