Introduction

How to Install Theme

To install the Aexa theme on your Shopify store, follow these steps:

• Download the theme .zip file from your purchase or the theme provider.
• Log in to your Shopify Admin dashboard.
• Go to Online Store → Themes.
• Click Upload Theme, select the .zip file, and click Upload.
• Once uploaded, preview the theme and click Publish to activate it.

Installing Required Apps

For full functionality, install and activate the following Shopify apps:

• Product Reviews: To enable customer reviews on product pages.
• Search & Discovery app: To enable product filters.
• Additional Apps: Check the Shopify Admin dashboard for any recommended apps prompted by the theme.

To Install Apps

Follow the steps mentioned below:

• Go to Shopify Admin → Apps.
• Search for the required app in the Shopify App Store.
• Click Install and follow the setup instructions.
• Activate the app to enable its features.

Importing Demo Content (Optional)

• Locate Demo Content Files:
  • If your theme includes demo content, it’s typically found in a “Demo Content” or “Presets” folder within the downloaded theme package (e.g., settings_data.json or index.json).
  • Unzip the theme package on your computer to access these files.
• Manually Import Demo Content (if supported):
  • Go to Online Store > Themes in your Shopify admin.
  • Select the theme you want to apply demo content to, click Actions, then choose Edit Code.
  • Open the relevant file (e.g., settings_data.json or index.json) in the code editor.
  • Open the demo content file (e.g., settings_data.json) from the theme package using a text editor (like Notepad or Notepad++), copy its contents, and paste it into the corresponding file in Shopify’s code editor, overwriting existing data.
  • Save changes. This applies the demo’s layout and settings but may not include images due to licensing restrictions.
• Import Demo Products via CSV (if included):
  • If the theme includes demo products, locate the CSV file in the theme’s “sources” or “Demo Data” folder.
  • Go to Products > Import in your Shopify admin.
  • Click Add File, select the CSV file, and choose whether to publish products to all sales channels or only your online store.
  • Optionally, select Overwrite products with matching handles to update existing products.
  • Click Upload and Continue, review the import details, and click Import Products.
  • Ensure image URLs in the CSV are publicly accessible or upload images to Content > Files in Shopify.

Setting Up the Homepage

To configure your homepage:

• Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Preferences.
• Under Homepage, select a specific page or use the default store page.
• Use the Theme Editor (Online Store → Customize) to add and arrange sections (e.g., banners, featured products, collections).
• You can add, delete, move , hide and show sections from left side. you can see screenshot for the help

General Settings

Customize general settings in the Shopify Theme Editor:

• Site Identity: Upload your logo, set the site title, and add a favicon in Theme Settings → Branding.
• Typography: Choose fonts for headings and body text in Theme Settings → Typography.
• Colors: Adjust theme colors in Theme Settings → Colors to match your brand.
• There are many other options available, see the screenshot below for all the options. Just set the value to anything you want.

Header & Footer

Configure header and footer settings:

• Header Layout: Select from available header type (e.g., header topbar, header catergory, header mobile, simple header) in Header Settings → Header.
• Sticky Header: Enable/disable sticky navigation in Header Settings → Header.
• 
• Footer Sections: Add widgets like links, social media icons, or contact info in Footer Settings → Footer.
• 

Homepage Setup

To design your homepage:

• Go to Online Store → Customize.
• Add a new page or edit the default homepage.
• Use Shopify’s drag-and-drop sections (e.g., image banners, product grids, testimonials) to build your layout.
• Save and publish your changes.

Collection & Product Pages

Customize your store’s collection and product pages:

• Go to Online Store → Customize → Collection Pages or Product Pages.
• Adjust layouts, such as grid style or sidebar visibility, in Theme Settings → Collections or Products.
• Customize product page elements like buttons, images, and descriptions.

Using Shopify Sections for Page Editing

To create or edit pages:

• Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Pages → Add Page.
• Use a page builder app (e.g., Shogun, PageFly) or Shopify’s built-in section editor.
• Drag and drop sections or widgets to design your page.
• Click Save and Publish to make the page live.

Setting Up Shopify Store

To configure your Shopify store:

• Go to Shopify Admin → Settings → General to set store details.
• Configure currency, payment gateways, and shipping in Settings → Payments and Shipping and Delivery.
• Add products via Products → Add Product, then click Save.

Customizing Shop Pages

To customize shop pages:

• Go to Online Store → Customize → Collection Pages or Product Pages.
• Modify layouts, filters, and sorting options in Theme Settings → Collections.
• Adjust checkout settings in Settings → Checkout.

Widgets & Sections

Aexa includes customizable sections and widgets:

• Go to Online Store → Customize → Theme Settings → Sections.
• Add or configure widgets like product carousels, newsletters, or social feeds.
• Control visibility and placement in the Theme Editor.

Improving Site Speed

To optimize your site’s performance:

• Use a caching app (e.g., Speed Booster).
• Optimize images with apps like Crush.pics or TinyPNG.
• Enable a Content Delivery Network (CDN) like Cloudflare via Settings → Apps.

SEO & Schema Markup

For better search engine rankings:

• Install an SEO app like SEO King or Plug in SEO.
• Enable schema markup for products and collections in Theme Settings → SEO.
• Optimize meta titles, descriptions, and URLs in Products and Pages.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and fixes:

• Issue: Theme settings not saving.
  Solution: Clear browser cache or try a different browser.
• Issue: Page builder not loading.
  Solution: Check for app conflicts or increase Shopify’s memory limit in Settings.
• Issue: Slow shop pages.
  Solution: Optimize product images and enable caching apps.

Support

For assistance, contact:

• Email: themeshawk@gmail.com
• Website: themeshawk.com

Credits

We are giving credit for images, fonts or any third part library.:

• Image used are from https://www.freepik.com and https://unsplash.com/. All the images are royalty free.

• Note: Please keep in mind that all images which is used are for preview purposes only. They are not included in the sale. Buyers are requested to use their own images.

• Fonts used in the theme is Google fonts: Jost

• Third Party Code Library Used (Free to use): slick, hover.css, owl.carousel.min.css, normalize.css, glide.core.css, [MIT Licence] - All are properly credited in the respective CSS files used in the theme
• Flowbite Icons (https://flowbite.com/icons/)