Adding Javascript to a Product Page in Shopify Using Shogun

Want to enhance your Shopify store’s functionality? Adding Javascript to Shopify product pages can add much more dynamic features that go beyond the basic ones. 

Javascript can tailor any feature you want to add, from animations to interactive texts to advanced tracking. Shogun makes it easier to integrate custom Javascript into your Shopify product pages without having to use complex coding methods and Shopify Liquid templates. 

This article will guide you through adding Javascript to a product page using Shogun, ensuring you can enhance your Shopify store’s performance by following the steps.

Why Add Javascript to Your Shopify Product Page?

Javascript is a flexible programming language that lets merchants add many interactive features to their product pages. These features have the goals of improving user engagement, boosting conversions, and offering a more personalized shopping experience. 

Some common use cases for adding Javascript to a Shopify product page include:

• Dynamic Product Displays: Show different content or features based on user interactions, such as changing product images when users select different variants.
• Personalized Recommendations: Display recommendations based on browsing behavior or previous purchases, providing a more relevant shopping experience.
• Enhanced Form Validation: Use Javascript to ensure that users fill out forms correctly before submission, minimizing errors and improving user experience.
• Interactive Elements: Add elements like accordions, sliders, and pop-ups that can make the product page more engaging.
• Advanced Analytics and Tracking: Implement custom Javascript tracking for metrics that go beyond the basic Shopify analytics.

With these functionalities, your store’s product pages can offer more engaging, dynamic experiences that not only increase conversions but also leave a lasting impression on customers. 

Benefits of Using Shogun for Adding Javascript

Shogun’s powerful visual editor enables Shopify merchants to create highly customized pages with our without custom coding. Merchants who want to go beyond the built-in functionality can leverage Shogun to incorporate custom Javascript straight into its interface. 

This eliminates the need to modify the Shopify theme’s Liquid code, making it easy to implement Javascript in just a few simple steps. 

Some key benefits of using Shogun to add Javascript include:

• Visual Editor: Shogun’s simple drag-and-drop interface allows you to design your page visually and then add custom code where ever you need.
• No Need for Liquid Edits: Editing Shopify’s Liquid files can be complex. With Shogun, you can avoid this complex process and embed Javascript directly into Shogun elements.
• Control Over Individual Pages: You can add custom Javascript code to custom pages rather than adding it to your entire website. 
• Faster Development Cycles: Merchants can make quick changes and introduce new features faster without waiting for lengthy development sprints.

Now, let’s dive into how to actually implement Javascript on your product page using Shogun.

Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Javascript to a Shopify Product Page Using Shogun

1. Open or Install Shogun: If you need to install Shogun, first login to your Shopify admin panel and access “Apps” on your left side. Search for “Shogun” in the Shopify App Store and install it.
2. Navigate to Product Page: Once you find the product page you want to add custom Javascript, go to the “Pages” section of the app, where you’ll find the following two tabs.

• Shogun Pages: Pages that you have created with Shogun.
• Shopify Pages: Existing pages from your Shopify store, including product pages.

3. Select Product Page: Choose the “Shopify Pages” and select the product page that you want to add your custom code to.

For detailed instructions on importing a Shopify page into Shogun, refer to Shopify’s documentation on theme imports.

4. Add a Custom Code Block: In order to add custom Javascript to a product page, you need to use Shogun’s custom code block. Follow these steps:

• In the Shogun editor, navigate to the left-hand sidebar where all the elements are listed.

• Scroll down until you find the Custom Code Block element. Drag and drop it into the part of the page where you want the Javascript functionality to appear. You can place the custom code block in various sections of your product page, depending on what the Javascript will do. For example, if you are adding an interactive gallery or a price calculator, you may want to position the block near the product images or price.

5. Insert Javascript code: Once the custom code block is in place, click on it to open the editing interface. You’ll see a box where you can input your Javascript code.

• Here’s an example of how to add a simple Javascript snippet to change the background color of the page when a button is clicked:

<script> document.getElementById('change-color-btn').addEventListener('click', function() { document.body.style.backgroundColor = '#f0f0f0'; }); </script>

• In this example, you would also need to add an HTML button with the ID “change-color-btn” somewhere on your page, like this:

<button id="change-color-btn">Change Background Color</button>

6. Save: After adding your Javascript and any necessary HTML, click Save.

7. Preview: Preview your page by choosing “Preview” on the top-right corner of the editor before publishing your changes with the new Javascript code that you just added.

8. Publish changes: If you’re satisfied with the preview, the next and final step is to publish the changes. Select “Publish,” which you can find on the top-right corner and your newly customized product page will be live!

Adding Javascript to a Product Page to Integrate a 3rd Party App

Many merchants may need to add a third-party Javascript pixel for purposes like analytics tracking, marketing campaigns, or other external app integrations. With Shogun, this process becomes much easier due to its compatibility with Shopify 2.0 and the flexibility of Custom Elements.

Here’s how to add a 3rd party Javascript pixel using Shogun’s Custom Elements:

1. Import the Product Page: Begin by importing your product page from your Shopify 2.0 theme into Shogun. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open the Shogun app in your Shopify admin dashboard.
• Choose “Pages” and then select “Shopify Pages.”
• Find the product page you want to edit, and click the “Import page” button to bring the page into Shogun’s visual editor.

2. Create a Custom Element: Once your product page is imported, you’ll want to create a custom element to insert the Javascript code.

• In the Shogun dashboard, go to the Custom Elements tab, which is under “Developer Tools.”
• Click on “Create new element.”
• Here, you can define the structure of the custom element, including its HTML and CSS. For third-party JS pixels, you will mainly focus on the Javascript field.

3. Insert the 3rd Party Javascript Code: Now that you’ve created a custom element, you can easily add your 3rd party Javascript pixel.

• In the Javascript section of the Custom Element editor, paste the pixel code provided by the third-party app (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, etc.).
• Once added, configure any necessary variables or settings as required by the app. For example, if you’re using Google Tag Manager, you could paste your GTM snippet. Follow detailed steps from Google Tag Manager’s implementation guide here.

4. Deploy the Custom Element on the Product Page: After creating the custom element, return to the product page you imported into Shogun. Here’s how to deploy the element:

• Open the product page in Shogun’s visual editor.
• Navigate to the section where you want the pixel to fire (e.g., after the “Add to Cart” button).
• Drag and drop the custom element you created onto the page.

5. Test and Publish: Once the pixel is embedded, make sure to test it.

• Save and preview the changes.
• Use the browser’s developer tools to verify that the pixel is properly loaded.
• Finally, publish the changes once everything is checked.

This method allows you to integrate various third-party apps and tools by embedding their Javascript pixel directly on your Shopify product pages without modifying the core theme files.