Shopify basics for Split stores

Applies to: Split 5.1.0 and later. Added in: Split 1.0.0. Last checked: 2026-10-13 against Split 5.1.0.

This page links the general Krown Themes articles that apply to Split and to every other Krown theme. They describe Shopify features and recommended apps, not Split settings. Each entry names the question it answers.

Where to find it: the Shopify basics section of these docs.

Updating and sharing your themeCopy Anchor Link

• How do I update my theme without losing content? Update your Shopify theme. For the Split steps, see Update Split.
• Can an app carry my code edits to a new version? Update your theme with Theme Updater Plus.
• How do I share an unpublished theme or my storefront password with Krown support? Share a theme preview or storefront password and Find your collaborator code.
• How do I make a copy of my store to test changes? Duplicate your store.

Features Shopify controlsCopy Anchor Link

• Who controls the checkout, collection filters, currency format and theme licences? Shopify related FAQ. Shopify controls all of these, not Split.
• How do I turn on the cookie consent banner? Cookie consent popup. For the Split banner, see Cookies banner.
• 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. The language selector of the Split Header and Footer sections shows only when your store has more than one language.
• Why are the accelerated checkout buttons styled differently from my theme? Fix the accelerated checkout buttons design. Shopify draws these buttons, see Cart theme settings.
• How do I remove the "Powered by Shopify" line? Remove the Powered by Shopify credit.

SEO and speedCopy Anchor Link

• Which structured data and SEO features does the theme have? SEO settings in Krown themes. For the Split settings, see SEO and performance theme settings.
• What does my Shopify speed score mean? Understand your store speed.
• How do I compress images before I upload them? Optimize images and improve SEO. For the sizes Split needs, see Image size recommendations.

Products and appsCopy Anchor Link

• How do I give different products different content, such as size charts or tabs? Use dynamic sources for unique product pages. For the Split blocks, see Product page.
• How do I edit many products at once? Bulk edit your products.
• How do I assign several images to one variant? Assign several images to one variant.
• Which review apps show star ratings in Split product cards? Product review apps. For the setting, see Product card theme settings.
• Which apps sell subscriptions? Subscription apps.
• How do I send newsletter sign-ups to Mailchimp? Connect Mailchimp. The Split email forms save customers to your Shopify customer list.

Custom code and problemsCopy Anchor Link

• How do I add tracking or verification code to the head of my store? Insert code into your store's head.
• How do I open the theme code? Edit the theme code. For Split recipes, see Custom CSS and code.
• An app needs jQuery. How do I add it? Add jQuery for apps that need it.
• Which events can my app listen to? JavaScript events for developers. For the Split events, see JavaScript events.
• 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 pagesCopy Anchor Link

• Custom work and code changes: what Krown support covers.
• Split FAQ: common questions about Split.
• What is Split: the theme at a glance.