How to Turn Your Shopify Footer into a Collapsible Work of Art on Mobile

Sometimes, solving a tech issue feels a bit like that time we followed Grandma's pie recipe. It was messily written on the back of an envelope, dusty with forgotten flour, and yet, it had to end up in something delicious, just like those gorgeous collapsible footers we aim to craft today. You know, those pesky menus that expand like magic? Especially when all you want is for them to do their little dance only on mobile screens. So let's put on our imaginary aprons, fix a cuppa, and dive straight into the heart, soul, and guts of your Shopify store.

The Unfolding Tale of Hidden Menus

Think of the footer menu as a treasure chest—closed tightly, enigmatic from the outside—waiting to reveal its riches upon your regal command. Only this time, you wield the power through collapsible menus. Let's get them up and running on your mobile site just like you’ve seen on your safari through e-stores—or more precisely, like that Tom Noske shop that left you in awe.

So here’s where our expedition begins. We want those “STORE” and “LEGAL” sections in the engine room of your site to keep their charm hidden—or at least until that little arrow is graciously tapped by a curious thumb, a traveler on their smartphone seeking enlightenment from within.

Step-by-Step Guide

Let's get our hands dirty with code—no fancy blazers required.

Backup First, Because Better Safe than Sorry
Before we wield our coding wand, let’s safeguard our cherished work. Make a duplicate theme copy (like a prized pie recipe) so that we can fiddle with it without fear.
Dress the HTML in Its New Wardrobe
We waltz into the online theme editor on Shopify. Venture into the realm of Sections or Snippets—depends where you have your footer HTML defined. Once inside either, seek out the codes corresponding to your “STORE” and “LEGAL” headings. Now, let’s create a structure that can dance when we say so:
```
<div class="footer-collapsible">
  <h4 class="collapsible-header">STORE<span class="arrow">&#9662;</span></h4>
  <div class="collapsible-content">
    
  </div>
  <h4 class="collapsible-header">LEGAL<span class="arrow">&#9662;</span></h4>
  <div class="collapsible-content">
    
  </div>
</div>
```
Note: Adjust the HTML elements above to match your site's classy style.

Sprinkle a Little CSS Magic
Our HTML skeleton needs a touch of CSS to keep it delightful. We venture to the theme CSS file —time to get those menu items hidden just right:

.footer-collapsible .collapsible-content {
  display: none;
}

.collapsible-header {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.collapsible-header .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.collapsible-header.active .arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

Steer with JavaScript: The Wizard’s Staff
Smooth transitions and dynamic reveals need a pinch of JavaScript. Insert the following spell into your JavaScript file, one that aligns with your footer:

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {
  document.querySelectorAll('.collapsible-header').forEach((header) => {
    header.addEventListener('click', function () {
      const content = this.nextElementSibling
      this.classList.toggle('active')
      if (content.style.display === 'block') {
        content.style.display = 'none'
      } else {
        content.style.display = 'block'
      }
    })
  })
})

Target Mobile Only — Crafting an Exclusive Experience
Ensure your magical transformation occurs just for mobile. Wrap your CSS and JavaScript with mobile-specific media. CSS can adapt using @media queries; your JavaScript sieves through screen sizes with if conditions.

An Encore for Our Mobile Only Audience

Picture this—you stand at the crux of your digital aisle, seeing store visitors tap on their devices with glee as your menus elegantly fold and unfold. Knowing you orchestrated this delicate ballet of code brings a special kind of satisfaction. Look at us! We're like those great-old wizards from tales long forgotten, creating marvels for our fellow humans with just a few strokes of keys.

And there you have it—the once-complicated world of mobile collapsible menus unwound into a tapestry of simple, hand-holdable steps. Whether you're a newbie to Shopify's magical kingdom or a seasoned internet sorcerer, transforming your mobile site into a slick, collapsible marvel is now well within reach. Happy coding, dear friends, and remember, every leap needs a little bit of trust—and an arrow that gracefully points the way.