How to Add Vendor Names in Style on Shopify Collection Pages

You know that feeling when you’ve been trying to solve a puzzle for hours, only to realize the missing piece was right under your coffee mug? Yeah, that's what wrestling with Shopify templates can feel like. I remember this one evening when my cat decided to turn a cozy, rainy night into chaos by jumping onto my keyboard. Her erratic typing made more progress than hours of my carefully considered code. But fear not, comrades in commerce — today, we're going to untangle this web of code and make your collection pages look like a runway.

Diving into the Code Jungle

Alright, here we are - you, me, a steaming cup of java (or chai, if you fancy), ready to add some designer flair to your Shopify collections. Your goal is to present your product's brand names in a way that rivals the chic elegance of Net-a-Porter. Mission accepted.

Step 1: Enter the Code Zone

First, let's access the nuts and bolts of your Shopify theme. Don’t worry, we’re not putting on a lab coat — this is easier than deciphering your neighbor's Wi-Fi password.

• Navigate: Log in to your Shopify account.
• Online Store: Click on ‘Online Store’ in the left sidebar.
• Themes: Under Themes, hit the ‘Actions’ button next to your live theme and select ‘Edit code’.

Here's where things get spicy, my fellow tweaker.

Step 2: Track Down the Right File

You’re going to look for the right section that renders your collections. Typically, this could be a file like collection-template.liquid or perhaps collection.liquid if it's more minimalist.

• Search: In the search bar under ‘Section’, type “collection” and look for anything that sounds like it might include your collection page layout.

Step 3: Modify the Vendor Display

Now, if you've already been slogging through this, you know {{ product.vendor }} is your golden ticket, but it’s lacking oomph. Let's give it life, like that scene in Frankenstein.

You're modifying this bit of code so it stands out - think Hollywood debut, but less paparazzi:

<p style="font-weight: bold; color: black; text-align: left;">{{ product.vendor }}</p>
<p style="color: grey;">{{ product.title }}</p>

What we’ve done here is relatively medieval—basic HTML styling—but powerful, like a catapult when you’ve only ever had rocks. The vendor name is now emboldened, and hugs the left margin, just like a really affectionate text message.

Testing Your New Look

It's important here to save your changes and then preview your work. Like trying on new clothes, sometimes the thing we imagine in our heads looks completely different in reality. In the browser, reload your collection pages and try different products to confirm that the changes are site-wide. If everything looks copacetic, you’re golden. If not, maybe it's time for another coffee refill.

Fine-Tuning the Typeface

If you’re not content with the default typeface or size — which might come across more Basic than Broadway — you’re in the right company, because we’re in pursuit of perfection here.

Let's sprinkle some CSS fairy dust — head back to the code editor, and this time, take a detour through your theme’s main CSS file, probably something like theme.css or style.css.

• CSS Styling: Add or modify the styles specifically for your collection tags. A gentle reminder: CSS is case-sensitive!
• Example:

  .vendor-name {
    font-family: 'Your Fancy Font', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  

Now, go back to your collection file and wrap {{ product.vendor }} with a span or div and give it a class of vendor-name.

<p class="vendor-name">{{ product.vendor }}</p>

Relieve Yourself with a Sigh of Fulfillment

Stepping back, as we admire our digital craftsmanship, we realize that the thrill of getting code right mirrors the satisfaction of fitting all the Tupperware lids when doing the dishes — rarely achieved, but oh so rewarding. We’ve pushed Shopify a little further to our liking, making your brand the star of the page.

Sometimes, all a storefront needs is a touch of personalization—like a chef’s secret ingredient—to transform a stroll down your digital aisles into a stylish affair. Remember, the key to vibrant storefronts lies in the tiny details we meticulously craft — with humor, humility, and a hint of that inventive spirit that tips the scales of ordinary into extraordinary.

Happy styling, fellow creators, and may your shops flourish in bold typography and subtly aligned text!