Shopify basics for Seventh stores
Shopify basics for Seventh stores: links to the general Krown and Shopify articles on updating, SEO, translations, cookies, metafields and custom code.
Applies to: Seventh 4.0.0 and later. Added in: Seventh 1.0.0. Last checked: 2026-10-12 against Seventh 4.0.0.
This page links the general Krown Themes articles that apply to Seventh and to every other Krown theme. They describe Shopify features and recommended apps, not Seventh settings; each entry names the question it answers.
Updating and sharing your theme
- How do I update my theme without losing content? Update your Shopify theme. For the Seventh steps, see Update Seventh.
- How do I share an unpublished theme, my storefront password or a collaborator code with Krown support? Share a theme preview or storefront password.
Features Shopify controls
- Who controls the checkout, collection filters, currency format, theme licences and refunds? Shopify related FAQ. Shopify controls all of these, not Seventh.
- How do I turn on the cookie consent popover? Cookie consent popup. The popover shows only when Shopify's customer privacy settings ask for consent. For the Seventh popover, see Popovers section.
- When is the built-in cookie banner not enough for GDPR? Cookie banner apps for GDPR compliance.
- How do I translate my store? Translate your store into multiple languages.
SEO and speed
- Which structured data and SEO features does the theme have? SEO settings in Krown themes. For the Seventh settings, see SEO and other theme settings.
- What does my Shopify speed score mean? Understand your store speed.
- How do I compress images and improve image SEO? Optimize images and improve SEO.
Product content
- How do I give different products different page layouts and content? Use dynamic sources for unique product pages.
- How do I show information that changes with the selected variant? Show variant metafields on the product page. For the Seventh block, see Complementary products, coupon code, disclosures and variant metafield blocks.
- How do I assign several images to one variant? Assign several images to one variant.
Custom code and problems
- How do I add tracking or verification code to the head of my store? Insert code into your store's head.
- How do I find out whether a problem comes from the theme, an app or custom code? Troubleshoot store issues: first steps.
- Who can build a custom feature for my store? Custom work. See also Custom work and code changes.
Related pages
- Seventh FAQ: common questions about Seventh.
- Custom CSS and code: where to add your own CSS and code in Seventh.
Seventh video guides
Seventh video guides: four walkthroughs of sections, cards and blocks, product cards and grids, the header and drawers, and product pages.
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