Shopify Online Store 2.0 and More

Shopify has just shared the latest innovations they’ve been working on.

Here’s a quick overview of the most important updates.

ONLINE STORE 2.0

• A completely new and improved version of Shopify’s front end (the previous version remains available).
• Enhanced flexibility and a strong focus on site performance—unlock even more possibilities for UX/UI, plus enjoy significantly faster speeds.
• Use sections across all types of content for superior design control.
• All-new theme editor for an intuitive editing experience.
• Theme app extensions simplify incorporating apps into your themes.
• Shopify’s first new theme: Dawn has launched.
• Netflix.shop is the first live store powered by Online Store 2.0.

METAFIELDS

• Easily manage metafields directly within Shopify’s admin.
• Built-in field validation (a fantastic improvement).
• Metafields now integrate seamlessly with Online Store 2 themes.

CUSTOM CONTENT

• Custom Content features are coming soon.
• Look forward to Shopify’s new, dedicated Content Management Platform.

CHECKOUT

• Checkout is now even faster—enabling 10,000+ orders per minute for all merchants.
• Checkout Extensions let apps add functionality directly within the checkout flow.
• Shopify Scripts (PLUS) are now faster and more flexible than ever.
• The Payments Platform and Payment Apps bring you more payment solution options.

...plus loads of exciting technical enhancements that make Shopify even better! If everything was possible before, now it’s even simpler to achieve your goals. :)

 

#ONLINESTORE2.0

_What does this mean for you?

In short: Everything is getting better—and soon!

We can’t say for sure when you should make the switch to Online Store 2.0. There will be a transition period as themes and apps adapt to the new possibilities.

>> Curious what this means for your store?

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