Making Product Prices Visible on the Dawn Theme Collection Page: A Cozy Tech Walkthrough

Ah, the Dawn theme. We’ve danced with its promises of simplicity and elegance, haven’t we? But the dance floor gets tricky when things like product prices decide to go all wallflower on us. I remember one crisp evening – the kind where your laptop feels extra cozy on your lap – as I sipped some oddly aromatic tea, a friend, we'll call her Rita, sent a frantic text: "Why can't my collection page show prices?!" And so, our journey began, peering behind the digital curtain of Shopify's Dawn.

Rita, ever the intrepid explorer, had stumbled upon an interesting riddle. Her customers were adrift on her collection page without the guiding light of price tags. So, armed with hot beverages and a playlist of lo-fi beats, we embarked on this little quest together. Let's retrace those steps, shall we? And maybe sprinkle in some warmth and wit along the way.

Step 1: The Mystical World of Admin Dashboard

Navigating Shopify's admin dashboard can feel like entering a vast, uncharted land. But like seasoned explorers, we knew where we were headed. Click on Online Store, then follow the whispers of the theme you’re working with – which in our particular mystery is Dawn.

Rita chuckled, “Why do they call it the ‘Dawn’ theme when it feels like midnight sometimes?” If you’re nodding knowingly, we get you. So, click on Themes and hit that magic button called Customize next to the Dawn theme.

Step 2: Explore the Code Hedge Maze

Liquid files might sound refreshing, but they can be a tangle if you don’t approach them gently. We journeyed to the Edit code section – it's like walking into a library of digital arcana, but don’t worry, we’ll find our way.

Under the "Sections" directory, you'll find something akin to main-collection-product-grid.liquid. Click on it; this is where we bring prices back into the limelight.

{% for product in collection.products %}
  <!-- Let's ensure this block is part of your loop -->
  <div class="product-price">
    {{ product.price | money }}
  </div>
{% endfor %}

Here’s where we make the magic happen. You’ll want to add the above code snippet within your product loop. It’s like adding a touch of salt to your favorite dish – suddenly everything tastes – or in this case, displays – better.

Step 3: Style Our Price Tags

Now, here’s where our little insight from Rita comes in. She always says, "Even prices need a little glamour!" So we waltz over to the CSS file – head to Assets and find base.css or similar.

You might see something like this:

.product-price {
  color: #000;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

Tailor it to your liking. Want your prices to shout an enthusiastic ‘hello’ in dazzling red or perhaps whisper softly in chic grey? The choice, dear reader, is yours.

Step 4: Make Sure It’s Not a Sneaky App Hiding It

Sometimes, our good intentions are blocked by unexpected digital guardians – apps. They swoop in, usually to help, but occasionally they get a bit off-script. It’s worth checking that no app is cloaking prices. Head back to the app section in your Shopify admin and verify that there’s nothing fishy in there.

Rita once discovered an app was doing more guarding than needed, like a silent but overzealous bouncer at a peaceful book club. Disable any app that might interfere and see if the prices make an auspicious return.

Step 5: Reflect and Refresh

The crackle of debugging and code-tinkering can wear you down, but the rewards! Seeing it all just work is like that first sip of morning coffee. Refresh your collection page. Be still, our hearts! Are the prices making their rightful debut?

Remember, this isn’t just about solving a puzzle. It's about creating an inviting space for your customers. As Rita’s relieved smile filled the room, she threw a celebratory fist bump my way.

So there we have it. In our shared adventure through the maze of the Dawn theme, we’ve managed to bring prices into view. Just a touch of code, a sprinkle of style, and a dash of exploration. Cozy up with your favorite treat and dance a little jig, because your collection page now sings the right tune to those who visit.

And who would have thought a journey with Rita and her uncooperative collection would be this enlightening? Let's continue exploring, my friends, as our digital escapades unfold.