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The Featured collections section displays multiple collections in an organized, visually appealing format. It allows you to highlight different product categories, seasonal collections, or themed groups with flexible styling and layout options. Featured collections section overview

What this section controls

This section controls collection showcase displays with the following capabilities:
  • Multiple collection cards with custom images and headings
  • Two layout options for heading and button positioning
  • Normal or compact card styling
  • Individual color schemes per collection
  • Section-level button for viewing all collections
The section uses collection-slide blocks where each block represents one collection card. You can add custom images to override collection defaults, write custom headings, and apply individual styling to each collection card.

Getting started

1

Open Theme Customizer

From Shopify admin, access the Theme Customizer.
2

Add Featured collections section

Add the Featured collections section to your page or template.
3

Add collection slides

Click “Add block” and select “Collection slide” to add collections.
4

Select collections

Choose a Shopify collection for each slide and customize as needed.
Featured collections section in Theme Customizer

Section settings

Layout

Controls the positioning of the section heading and button.
Heading aligned to the start (left), button aligned to the end (right).When to use:
  • Standard collection sections
  • When button is secondary to heading
  • Horizontal balance in content layout
Heading and button both centered, with button displayed at the section bottom.When to use:
  • Centered page designs
  • Promotional collection showcases
  • Creating visual symmetry
Layout comparison

Heading

Main section heading text supporting rich text formatting (bold, italic, links).Default: “Heading for Featured Collections”

Heading size

Controls the visual size of the heading.Available options: XS, S, M, L, XL (default)

Button settings

Text displayed on the section button. Default is “Explore all”.
Leave empty to hide the button if not needed.
Visual styling of the button.Available options:
  • Filled - Solid background (default, highest emphasis)
  • Outlined - Border with transparent background
  • Text link - Minimal styling, text only

Block settings

Each collection-slide block represents one collection card in the display.

Collection selection

Select a Shopify collection to display.
The selected collection determines:
  • Default collection image (if custom image not set)
  • Collection link destination
  • Default heading (if custom heading not provided)
  • Product count and availability
Collections update automatically when products are added or removed.

Custom image

Upload a custom image to override the collection’s default image.
Use custom images when:
  • Collection default image doesn’t match your design
  • Creating seasonal or promotional variants
  • Maintaining visual consistency across all cards
  • Collection has no default image set
Image recommendations:
  • High resolution (at least 800px width)
  • Consistent aspect ratios across all collection cards
  • Clear focal points that work at different sizes
  • Optimized file sizes for web performance
Custom image option

Best practices

Consistent imagery

Use similar aspect ratios and image styles across all collection cards for professional appearance.

Clear headings

Use descriptive, action-oriented headings that explain what customers will find in each collection.

Strategic count

Display 3-6 collections for optimal browsing. Too many collections overwhelm customers.

Compact for many

Use compact card style when displaying 5+ collections to save space and reduce scrolling.

Color purposefully

Use individual color schemes sparingly. Too many colors create visual chaos.

Update seasonally

Refresh collection selections and custom images seasonally to keep content relevant.

Common use cases

Display 4-6 main product categories using Layout 1 with compact cards. Use collection default images and names. Link button to “/collections” for full catalog access.
Use 3 collection slides with custom seasonal images. Apply individual color schemes matching seasonal themes (warm/cool tones). Use custom headings like “Winter Essentials 2024”.
Create 4-8 style-based collections with Layout 2 (centered). Use normal card style for prominent imagery. Add custom images showing lifestyle shots of each style.
For multi-brand stores, display brand collections with their logos as custom images. Use compact cards to fit more brands. Apply individual color schemes matching brand colors.
Simple 2-3 collection setup (Men’s, Women’s, Kids) with large normal cards and Layout 2. Use high-impact lifestyle images and filled button style for strong CTAs.