🎨Theme Settings
Plain Jane Starter includes essential theme customization options to establish your brand identity while keeping things simple and manageable.
Available Settings Categories
Configure store-wide messaging at the top of your site.
Message content and colors
Visibility controls
Best practices for promotional messaging
Set fonts for your entire store with professional web fonts.
Body, header, and button fonts
Font selection guidelines
Readability best practices
Configure timezone display for consistent time references.
Global timezone selection
Impact on customer experience
International considerations
🛍️ Shop Layout
Control how products display on collection pages.
Grid configuration (desktop/mobile)
Spacing and sizing controls
Product display optimization
Comprehensive password protection and email collection system.
Store access controls
Lead capture forms
Pre-launch configuration
Complete footer customization for navigation and branding.
Logo and navigation links
Newsletter signup integration
Color and typography controls
Essential search engine optimization tools.
Favicon and touch icons
Rich snippets configuration
Basic meta tag management
Unique scrollbar styling to match your brand.
Custom colors and styling
Positioning controls
Brand consistency
Customize search results appearance.
Search result styling
Color coordination
User experience optimization
What's NOT Included in Starter
Plain Jane Starter intentionally excludes complex settings to maintain simplicity:
Missing Advanced Settings
❌ Animation Controls - Complex motion settings
❌ Cursor Customization - Custom cursor effects
❌ Music Player - Audio integration
❌ Cart Drawer - Slide-out cart styling
❌ Skip Home Screen - Advanced navigation
❌ Global Menu - Complex navigation systems
❌ Multi-language - Locale management
Advanced Theme Options
For more sophisticated customization options, consider upgrading to:
Plain Jane - Full feature set
Plain Jane Interactive - Interactive elements
Settings Access
Via Theme Customizer
Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes
Click "Customize" on Plain Jane Starter
Navigate to "Theme settings" at the bottom
Via Theme Editor (Advanced)
Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes
Click "Actions" → "Edit code"
Edit
config/settings_schema.json(advanced users only)
Settings Organization
Primary Settings (Most Important)
Typography - Establishes brand identity
Shop Layout - Core shopping experience
Footer Settings - Navigation and trust
Secondary Settings (Important)
Announcement Bar - Marketing messaging
SEO Settings - Search visibility
Password Page - Pre-launch setup
Tertiary Settings (Nice to Have)
Clock Settings - International consistency
Scrollbar Settings - Brand details
Search Page - User experience polish
Best Practices
Before You Start
Plan Your Brand Colors - Have your color palette ready
Prepare Assets - Logo files, font preferences
Know Your Content - What messaging will you use?
Configuration Tips
Start with Typography - This affects everything else
Test Mobile Early - Many customers shop on mobile
Use Preview Mode - Test changes before publishing
Keep It Simple - Starter is designed for simplicity
Common Mistakes
Too Many Fonts - Stick to 1-2 font families
Poor Color Contrast - Ensure text is readable
Ignoring Mobile - Always test responsive design
Overcomplicating - Remember, this is the simplified version
Configuration Workflow
Step 1: Foundation (15 minutes)
Configure Typography
Set up Shop Layout
Upload logo and basic Footer Settings
Step 2: Content (10 minutes)
Set up Announcement Bar
Configure SEO Settings
Set Clock Settings
Step 3: Polish (5 minutes)
Customize Scrollbar Settings
Style Search Page
Configure Password Page (if needed)
Getting Help
Documentation
Each setting has detailed documentation with:
Step-by-step instructions
Best practice recommendations
Common troubleshooting tips
Visual examples
Support Resources
Settings Issues: Check individual setting guides
General Questions: FAQ & Troubleshooting
Technical Support: Contact [email protected]
Quick Reference
Typography
Brand fonts
5 min
High
Shop Layout
Product display
5 min
High
Footer
Navigation/trust
5 min
High
Announcement Bar
Marketing
2 min
Medium
SEO
Search visibility
3 min
Medium
Password Page
Pre-launch
5 min
As needed
Clock
Timezone
1 min
Low
Scrollbar
Brand polish
2 min
Low
Search
User experience
2 min
Low
Total configuration time: 30-45 minutes
Need Help?
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Ready to start? Begin with Typography Settings to establish your brand foundation.
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