Templates

Templates are predefined layouts and structures used to display content consistently across different parts of your website, such as product pages, category pages, homepages, and checkout flows.

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Attributes

Property	Description
Name	A user-friendly name for the template
Template Type	Landing Page / Blog / Product Page / Listing Page
Status	Active / Inactive
Publishing	Draft / Published / Scheduled / Ready to Publish
Actions	Edit / Deactivate / Publish / Unpublish / Delete
Bulk Actions	Activate / Deactivate / Publish / Unpublish. Use this function under the Search bar to apply bulk actions across one or many editorials.

Adding a Template

To create a new Template, click the Add Template button in the top right corner.

Details / Change Log

Attributes

Property	Description
Name	A user-friendly name for the template
Template Type	Landing Page / Blog / Product Page / Listing Page
Filename	This is the name of the file that contains the code (HTML, Liquid, JSX, etc.) defining the structure and layout of the template page. Use clear, descriptive names Follow mA7 naming conventions Keep filenames lowercase and hyphenated if needed
Short Description	A brief description of the template's function.
Meta Title	The meta title for a template is the HTML title tag used to define the title of the webpage that appears in browser tabs and search engine results. It's crucial for both SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and user experience. Best Practices: Keep it under 60 characters so it doesn't get cut off in search results Include the product name or category Make it clear and descriptive, not just keywords
Meta Keywords	Meta keywords are an HTML meta tag used to list specific words or phrases that describe the template, with the goal of helping search engines understand what the page is about. Use 3-10 relevant keywords Focus on terms that are specific and relevant to the template or template type.
Meta Description	A meta description is an HTML tag that provides a brief summary of the template's content. In an eCommerce template, it's typically used to describe a product, category, or landing page, and it appears beneath the title in search engine results.

Editing a Template

To edit a current template, open the template and update any necessary data. Then click Save Changes.

Details / Change Log

The change log tab shows all of the changes that were made to any template and by whom. It is useful for diagnosing unexpected results on your site.