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Vendor Profile: Showcase Your Sellers Effectively

Enhance your marketplace by creating a dedicated "Shop by Vendor" page. This feature allows customers to explore individual vendors, view their product offerings, and learn more about their business.

 

 

What This Does

You're setting up a "Shop by Vendor" page on your website where customers can:

  • Browse all your vendors or sellers.
  • Check their details.
  • Browse their products.

This setup provides a personalized shopping experience, allowing customers to connect with vendors directly.

 

 

Step-by-Step Guide

Create the Vendor Profile Page on Shopify

Access the Code Editor

  1. Go to Online Store → Themes.
  2. Click the three dots (⋯) on the left side of the Customize button.
  3. Select Edit code.

 

Create a Template File

  1. Add a new template in the ‘Templates’ folder.
  2. Name it page.vendor-profile.json.
  3. The theme you’re using will populate the file with some boilerplate code. Leave the file as is, and exit the editor.

Create a New Page

  1. Go to Online Store → Pages → Add Page.
  2. Set the Title to Shop by Vendor (leave the content area blank).
  3. Under Template, choose vendor-profile.
  4. In the Search engine listing section, click the pencil icon ✏️.
  5. Optionally, change the URL handle to your preferred text (or leave it as is).

Customize the Page Layout

  1. Navigate to Online Store → Customize.
  2. In the top navigation bar, select Home Page → Pages → vendor-profile.
  3. In the left sidebar under Templates, click Add Section → Apps → Seller Profile by Shipturtle App.

Configure the Seller Profile

  1. Select the newly added Seller Profile section.
  2. Adjust layout and design options as desired — such as button colors, background, text, and headings.
  3. For advanced customization, you can add custom CSS or JavaScript to match your store’s branding and design needs.

Save Your Changes

Once satisfied with the setup and appearance, click Save to apply all changes.

 

Create the Vendor Profile Template

  1. Go to the Shipturtle app → Multi Vendor Settings → Customize Website.
  2. Under "Add a Vendor Profile Page," click Configure Vendor Profile Page.
  3. Adjust settings such as the page heading, and the visibility of filters and vendor information according to your needs.

 

Feature Configuration

Customize the Vendor Profile page to align with your marketplace's branding and operational requirements:

  • Theme Customization: Adjust colors, fonts, and layout to match your store's branding.
  • Heading and Visibility Settings: Control the visibility of vendor information and customize headings for clarity.
  • Filter Options: Enable filters to help customers easily navigate through vendor products.

 

 

Best Practices

  • Consistency: Ensure uniform application of settings across all vendor profiles.
  • Monitoring: Regularly review feature performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Feedback: Encourage vendor and customer feedback to refine feature utilization.

 

 

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the Vendor Profile feature:

  • Issue: Vendor profile page not displaying correctly.
  • Solution: Verify that the correct theme template (page.vendor-profile) is selected and that all customizations are saved properly.
  • Issue: Filters not functioning as expected.
  • Solution: Check the filter settings in the Shipturtle app and ensure they are configured correctly.