In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of exporting your Webflow code to Shopify. This can be a useful skill to have if you want to migrate your website from Webflow to Shopify or if you want to integrate certain features that are only available on Shopify.
Step 1: Exporting the Webflow Code
To export your Webflow code, follow these steps:
- Login to your Webflow account and open the desired project.
- Select the ‘Export’ option from the main menu at the top of the page.
- Choose ‘ZIP’ as the export format.
- Click on the ‘Export’ button to download the ZIP file containing your Webflow code.
Step 2: Preparing Your Shopify Theme
Before we can import the Webflow code into Shopify, we need to make sure our Shopify theme is ready. Here’s what you need to do:
- Login to your Shopify admin panel and navigate to ‘Online Store’ → ‘Themes’.
- Select the theme you want to work with or create a new one.
- Click on ‘Actions’ → ‘Edit Code’.
- Note:If you’re using a free theme, make sure it supports custom HTML and CSS. Some free themes have limitations in this regard.
Step 3: Importing Webflow Code into Shopify
To import your Webflow code into Shopify, follow these steps:
- Extract the ZIP file you downloaded from Webflow.
- Navigate to the ‘assets’ folder in your Shopify theme code editor.
- Upload the extracted files to the ‘assets’ folder by dragging and dropping or using the ‘Upload files’ button.
- Open the ‘index.html’ file from the extracted Webflow code in a code editor.
- Select and copy all of the code within the ‘body’ tags.
- Note:If there is already existing code, make sure to back it up before pasting in the Webflow code.
- Paste the copied Webflow code into your Shopify theme’s ‘theme.liquid’ file, replacing any existing code within the ‘body’ tags.
- Note:If you want to add specific sections from Webflow to your Shopify theme (e.g., a custom footer), you can paste that section’s HTML code into a relevant template file or create a new snippet for it.
- Save your changes and exit the Shopify theme code editor.
Step 4: Preview and Test Your Changes
To ensure that everything is working correctly, follow these steps:
- Navigate back to your Shopify admin panel and click on ‘Actions’ → ‘Preview Theme’ to see how your website looks with the imported Webflow code.
- Note:You might need to clear your browser cache or use an incognito window to see the changes.
- Browse through your website and test all the functionalities to make sure everything is working as expected.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully exported your Webflow code and imported it into Shopify. Now you can enjoy the benefits of both platforms, leveraging Webflow’s design capabilities and Shopify’s powerful e-commerce features.
If you encounter any issues during the process or have specific requirements, don’t hesitate to consult Shopify’s documentation or reach out to their support team for assistance. Happy coding!