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Featured Collection
The Featured Collection section automatically displays products from a selected collection in a grid or slider layout. Perfect for showcasing collection products, best sellers, or curated product groups.

What It Does
This section automatically creates product cards for products in your selected collection:
- Displays products from a collection automatically
- Can also display manually selected products
- Products appear in a grid or slider layout
- Each product uses a Product Card with customizable blocks
- Supports promotional cards mixed with products
Section Settings Explained
Collection & Products
Collection
- Select a collection to display products from
- Products from the collection will appear automatically
- Products appear in collection order
Products Per Page (Only appears when a collection is selected)
- Controls how many products to display
- Range: 1-50 products (default: 6)
- All products from collection will be shown up to this limit
Products
- Alternatively, manually select specific products to display
- Overrides collection selection
- Products appear in the order you select them
Layout Options
Layout Controls how products are displayed:
- Grid - Standard grid layout with products in rows and columns
- Slider - Horizontal scrolling slider of products
Cards Size (Desktop) Controls how many product cards appear per row when header is at top
Cards Size (Desktop with Left Header) Controls card size when header is positioned on the left
Cards Size on Mobile Controls how many cards appear per row on mobile
Cards Alignment Controls how product cards align when they have different heights
Stretch Alignment Type (Only appears when "Stretch" is selected)
Grid Gap Controls the spacing between product cards
Cards Arrangement
Scatter Cards (Only appears when layout is "Grid")
- When enabled: Cards are arranged in a scattered, editorial-style layout
- When disabled: Cards are arranged in a uniform grid
Scatter Cards on Mobile (Only appears when "Scatter Cards" is enabled)
- When enabled: Scattered layout applies on mobile devices
- When disabled: Cards use standard grid on mobile
Horizontal Spacing (Only appears when "Scatter Cards" is enabled)
- Controls horizontal spacing between scattered cards
- Options: XSmall (0), Small (0.05), Medium (0.1), Large (0.15), XLarge (0.2)
Vertical Scattering (Only appears when "Scatter Cards" is enabled)
- Controls vertical offset/scattering of cards
- Options: XSmall (1), Small (1.5), Medium (2), Large (2.5), XLarge (3)
Gap Between Rows (Only appears when "Scatter Cards" is enabled)
- Controls spacing between rows of scattered cards
- Options: XSmall (1), Small (1.5), Medium (2), Large (2.5), XLarge (3)
Randomize Card Sizes (Only appears when layout is "Slider")
- When enabled: Cards have randomized sizes in the slider
- When disabled: All cards have uniform size
Randomize Card Sizes on Mobile (Only appears when "Randomize Card Sizes" is enabled)
- When enabled: Randomized sizes apply on mobile
- When disabled: Cards use uniform size on mobile
Section Header
Position Where the section header appears
Stick to Top
- When enabled: Header stays visible when scrolling
- When disabled: Header scrolls with the page
Section Header Block The Section Header block can contain:
- Heading blocks for collection titles
- Text blocks for descriptions
- Button blocks linking to the collection
- Icon blocks and other common blocks
Section Design Options
Color Scheme
- Choose from your theme's color schemes
- Applies to the entire section
Top Padding
- Controls space above the section
- Options: None, Smaller, Default, Larger, Largest
Bottom Padding
- Controls space below the section
- Options: None, Smaller, Default, Larger, Largest
Extend Section Width
- When enabled: Section extends to full browser width
- When disabled: Section stays within container width
Show Media Background
- When enabled: You can add a background image or video
- When disabled: Uses solid color background
Background Image/Video (Only appears when "Show Media Background" is enabled)
- Upload an image or video for the section background
Background Overlay (Only appears when background is set)
- Add a color overlay on top of the background
- Adjust transparency for subtle effects
Parallax Effect (Only appears when background is set)
- Adds a scrolling parallax effect to the background
- Options: None, Subtle, Medium, Strong
Push Content Down (Only appears when background is set)
- Adjusts how content sits on the background
Make Section Full Height
- Makes the section fill the entire viewport height
Product Card Options
Each product in the Featured Collection section uses a Product Card. You can customize what information appears on each card.
Available Product Blocks
Inside each Product Card, you can add or remove these blocks:
Product Information Blocks:
- Product Title
- Product Price
- Product Vendor
- Product SKU
- Product Description
- Product Rating
- Product Badges
Product Functionality Blocks:
- Product Variants (Standard & Compact)
- Product Thumbnail
- Product Share
- Product Inventory Availability
Product Media:
- Product Thumbnail (automatically included)
Card Styling Options
Each product card has styling options:
- Text alignment
- Padding and spacing
- Background colors or images
- Border radius
- Color schemes
Promo Cards
The Featured Collection section also supports Promo Cards that can be mixed with product cards:
- Add promotional content between products
- Use for special offers, announcements, or featured content
- Can contain any common blocks (Heading, Text, Image, Button, etc.)
Common Use Cases
Collection Showcase
- Select a collection to display
- Show 6-12 products from the collection
- Use grid layout with 3-4 cards per row
- Add section header with collection name and "View All" button
Best Sellers Display
- Create a "Best Sellers" collection
- Display top products automatically
- Use slider layout for featured display
- Mix with promo cards for special offers
New Arrivals
- Create a "New Arrivals" collection
- Automatically show newest products
- Use scattered editorial layout for magazine feel
- Add section header highlighting new products
Sale Collection
- Create a sale collection
- Display products on sale
- Use standard grid for easy browsing
- Add promotional cards for sale messaging
Tips for Success
Collection Management
- Keep Collections Updated - Regularly update collection products
- Product Order - Arrange products in collection for desired display order
- Collection Size - Use "Products Per Page" to limit display count
Layout
- Grid vs Slider - Use grid for browsing, slider for featured content
- Card Size - 3-4 cards per row works well for product displays
- Mobile - Always preview on mobile devices
Product Cards
- Consistent Information - Show the same product blocks on each card
- Card Styling - Use consistent styling across all product cards
- Product Images - Ensure all products have quality images
Promo Cards
- Strategic Placement - Use promo cards to break up product grids
- Relevant Content - Keep promo content related to the collection
- Visual Balance - Balance promo cards with product cards
Troubleshooting
Products Not Showing
Problem: Selected collection products don't appear.
Solutions:
- Check Collection - Verify collection is selected and has products
- Products Per Page - Check if limit is too low
- Product Visibility - Ensure products are published and available
- Manual Selection - If using manual products, verify they're selected
Cards Look Different
Problem: Product cards have inconsistent appearance.
Solutions:
- Standardize Blocks - Show the same blocks on each card
- Use Stretch Alignment - Set cards alignment to "Stretch"
- Card Styling - Apply consistent card styling settings
Collection Updates Not Reflecting
Problem: Changes to collection don't show in section.
Solutions:
- Refresh Section - Section updates when collection changes
- Product Count - Check "Products Per Page" setting
- Cache - Clear browser cache if changes don't appear