If you’re a creative designer without technical knowledge of HTML, CSS, or Shopify Liquid but want to design awesome sections for your Shopify store, this guide is for you. We’ll show you how to create stunning, responsive Shopify templates using Canva and the app Canvify, which allows you to import your Canva designs directly into Shopify.
Step 1: Introduction to the Process
- Design a section in Canva.
- Export the design and import it into your Shopify store.
- Customize your Shopify page using the Canvify app.
All of this is done without any coding knowledge—just creativity in Canva.
Step 2: Install the Canvify App
- First, head to the Shopify app store and install the Canvify app on your store.
- Once installed, you’ll see a variety of templates in the app’s library. These templates are pre-built in Canva, so you can edit them according to your needs.
Step 3: Browse and Select a Template
- From the Canvify app, navigate to the Templates section.
- Browse through the available options, pick a template that you like, and open it in a new tab.
- You can preview both desktop and mobile versions of the template to ensure it’s responsive.
Step 4: Customize the Template in Canva
- To begin editing, log in to Canva using your Google account (you can use a free Canva account for this).
- Select Use Template to create a new design based on the chosen layout.
Now, make your customizations:
- Replace images: Upload your own images by going to the Uploads tab in Canva.
- Edit text and animations: Click on the text or animations you want to modify.
You can fully control the design, replacing placeholder content with your branding.
Step 5: Publish the Template in Canva
- Once your design is complete, click Publish Website from Canva.
- In the publishing settings, make sure Search Engine Visibility is disabled (since you don’t want the Canva link to be indexed—you want Shopify to be indexed instead).
- After publishing, copy the generated URL.
Step 6: Import the Canva Design into Shopify
- Go back to the Canvify app in Shopify and navigate to Pages.
- Click Import New Page, paste the Canva URL, and name the page. You can also choose whether to hide the header and footer or add custom CSS (if needed).
- After clicking Import Page, your Canva design will be added to your Shopify store as a new page.
Step 7: Link Buttons and Social Media Icons
Want to make your design interactive? Here’s how you can link buttons and icons:
- In Canva, click on the button or social media icons.
- Use the Command + K (Mac) or Control + K (Windows) shortcut to add a link.
- Once all your links are set, re-publish the Canva template.
Step 8: Update Your Shopify Page
- After updating your Canva design, return to the Canvify app in Shopify.
- Click Update Page to synchronize the latest version of your design.
- You’ll now see your updated Shopify page with the new content, including the functional buttons and linked social media icons.
Step 9: Make the Page Your Shopify Homepage (Optional)
Want to use your Canva design as your homepage? Here’s how:
- Go to your Shopify admin dashboard and navigate to Online Store > Themes > Customize.
- In the theme editor, hide the default homepage sections, click Add Section, and choose Page.
- Select the page you imported from Canva and click Save.
Step 10: Make Updates Anytime
You can easily update your Canva design in the future:
- Edit the template in Canva.
- Re-publish the website.
- Re-import it through the Canvify app by clicking Update Page in Shopify.
The changes will be reflected instantly on your Shopify store.
Conclusion
With Canva and Canvify, creating visually stunning Shopify pages is as easy as designing in Canva and clicking a few buttons. No need to learn coding or Shopify Liquid—just design, import, and go live!
