Adding a LINE Social Icon to Your Shopify Footer: A Community Solution
Adding LINE to Your Shopify Footer: A Community Discussion
Hey everyone! I was browsing the Shopify Community forums the other day and stumbled upon an interesting question from a user, Maru321, who wanted to add a LINE social media icon to their Shopify store's footer. They were using the Testament theme and couldn't find a built-in option for LINE in the theme settings. I thought this was a pretty common issue, so I wanted to share the solution we came up with.
The Original Question
Maru321 asked about adding the LINE icon to the footer's social media icons. They mentioned that the Testament theme didn't have LINE as a default option in the theme settings. They also tried adding a LINE icon to the store's assets, but it didn't show up in the footer. Here's the original post:
フッターのソーシャルメディアのアイコンにLINEも表示させたいです。
Testamentというテーマを使用しているのですが、テーマ設定のsocialmediaにLINEがありません。
ストアアセットのブランドでLINEを追加しても表示はされません。
フッターのアイコンにLINEも追加するにはどうしたらよいか、教えてほしいです。
よろしくお願いいたします。
Understanding the Problem
The core issue is that the Testament theme, like many others, has a pre-defined list of social media icons that can be displayed in the footer. When a social media platform isn't included in that list (like LINE, in this case), you need to manually add it. Simply adding an image to the store's assets isn't enough – the theme needs to be told to display that image and link it to your LINE profile.
The Suggested Solution
Unfortunately, the thread didn't have a complete, step-by-step solution. Shadab_dev rightly pointed out that seeing the store and the desired outcome would be helpful:
It is kind of tough to assist without actually seeing a visual. Always share examples or screenshots of your requirement and include store url.
Best
However, we can infer a general approach based on common Shopify theme customization techniques. Here’s how you can likely solve this problem. This approach involves editing the theme's code, so be sure to back up your theme before making any changes! It's always a good idea to duplicate your theme and work on the copy first.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Adding the LINE Icon
- Find the Relevant Theme File: This usually involves looking for files like
footer.liquidorsocial-links.liquidwithin the "Sections" folder or a file related to social media in the "Snippets" folder. The exact file name may vary depending on the theme. - Add the LINE Icon HTML: Inside the file you found in step 1, you'll need to add the HTML code for the LINE icon. This usually involves adding an
tag with the appropriatehrefattribute (linking to your LINE profile) and an
- Upload the LINE Icon: You'll need to upload the LINE icon image (e.g.,
line-icon.png) to your store's assets. Go to "Content" > "Files" in your Shopify admin and upload the image. - Customize the Code (If Needed): The exact code you need to add may vary depending on how the theme handles social media icons. You might need to adjust the CSS to style the LINE icon so it fits in with the other icons. Look for the existing social media icon styling and apply similar styles to your LINE icon.
- Consider Theme Settings: Some themes allow you to add custom social media links through the theme settings, even if LINE isn't a default option. Check your theme's documentation or settings to see if this is possible. It might involve adding a new field for the LINE URL and a corresponding code snippet in the theme files.
Important Considerations
- Back Up Your Theme: Always back up your theme before making any code changes. This will allow you to easily revert to the original version if something goes wrong.
- Use a Child Theme (If Possible): If you're using a theme that supports child themes, it's best to make your changes in a child theme. This will prevent your changes from being overwritten when you update the parent theme.
- Test Thoroughly: After making the changes, test the LINE icon to make sure it links to your LINE profile correctly. Also, check the appearance of the icon on different devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) to ensure it looks good on all screen sizes.
Adding custom social media icons to your Shopify footer can seem daunting at first, but with a little bit of code customization, it’s definitely achievable. Remember to always back up your theme before making any changes, and don't be afraid to experiment! And of course, the Shopify Community is always here to help if you get stuck. Hopefully, these tips will help you add that LINE icon and connect with your customers on their favorite platform!