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The Social Media Highlights section showcases social media posts in a grid layout alongside a content card with heading, subheading, and call-to-action button. Perfect for integrating Instagram feeds or highlighting social proof. Social media highlights overview

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What this section controls

  • Grid or stacked layout options
  • Customizable content card with heading, subheading, and button
  • Media blocks with images, videos, or external videos
  • Adjustable media aspect ratios
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Desktop and mobile column control

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Getting started

1

Open Theme Customizer

From Shopify admin, access the Theme Customizer.
2

Add Social Media Highlights section

Add the section to your desired page.
3

Configure content card

Set heading, subheading, and follow button with link.
4

Add media blocks

Add image or video blocks for your social posts.

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Section settings

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Layout

Controls section layout style.Options:
  • Simple: Standard grid layout
  • Stacked: Stacked layout
Default: Simple

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Remove desktop spacing

Removes spacing between items on desktop.Default: FalseVisible only when layout is “Simple”

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Media aspect ratio

Controls aspect ratio of media blocks.Options: Auto, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 5:4, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16Default: 1:1

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Block settings

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Media Block

  • Image: Image picker
  • Video: Video file
  • External video: YouTube/Vimeo URL
  • Show video controls: Enable/disable controls
Video and external video override image when set.

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Best practices

  • Use 1:1 (square) aspect ratio for Instagram-style feeds
  • Keep desktop columns at 3-4 for optimal display
  • Enable mobile columns of 2 for better mobile experience
  • Remove desktop spacing for seamless grid appearance
  • Use brand-instagram icon for Instagram follow buttons
  • Match content card color scheme with brand colors

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Common use cases

  • Instagram feed display
  • Social proof showcase
  • User-generated content galleries
  • Community highlights
  • Influencer collaborations
  • Brand storytelling through social posts

Common Settings

Learn about common settings shared across sections