Solving the Price Visibility and Display Challenge in Shopify's Trade Theme

Ah, Shopify. The land where dreams of a digital storefront come true—sometimes with tiny hiccups along the way. I remember that morning vividly, just like we cherish our first sip of coffee on a crisp autumn day. We had this one magical product in our own collection, let’s call it the “Mystical Widget.” It held this enigmatic allure that we didn't want to spoil with a price on display. It was like a wizard revealing his trick too soon. But how did we take the magic back into our own hands? Let me guide you.

The Hidden Price Conundrum

Imagine, if you will, you're curating an online collection. Each product is a piece of artwork. You’ve tagged a few special ones with a touch of secrecy, something akin to scribbling a note in invisible ink. Our “Mystical Widget” carried the ‘HidePrice’ tag—a whisper, if you will, for the code beneath to hide its worth from the wandering eyes.

We too found ourselves lost in the labyrinth of Liquid code snippets. The code we stumbled upon was our Ariadne’s thread:

{% unless product.tags contains "HidePrice" %}
  <div class="price">{{ product.price | money }}</div>
{% endunless %}

This intriguing morsel of code does just that—it keeps the enchantment of price hidden unless summoned otherwise.

Step 1: Descend into the Theme’s Inner Sanctum

Start by navigating to the ‘Themes’ section of your Shopify dashboard and click on ‘Customize.’ It's like entering a secret passage behind a bookshelf. Once there, click ‘Actions’ followed by ‘Edit Code.’ You are now in the wizard’s chamber, surrounded by the scrolls of your website.

Step 2: Seek the Collection Page Template

Here, seek out your ‘collection.liquid’ file—within the ‘Sections’ folder—your map to the land of product displays. This is the parchment where your magic will unfurl.

Step 3: Casting the Code

Scroll until you find the block of spells, something that aligns like <div class="price">. The sight of price display code lines will reveal itself. Cast the spell by inserting the Liquid code:

{% unless product.tags contains "HidePrice" %}
  <div class="price">{{ product.price | money }}</div>
{% endunless %}

Place it right there, cradling it as gently as a wizard caresses his staff.

Step 4: Customize Your Monetary Incantation

Next, let’s tinker with how your currency enchantment appears. Do you prefer RM or MYR? Head over to ‘Settings’ in your dashboard like we trek to the kitchen for a cup of inspiration. In ‘General Settings,’ find the currency display and adjust it to show either RM or MYR. Not both—much like picking your favorite child, choose wisely.

The Victory Dance of Tailored Display

Much like our venture with the “Mystical Widget,” once you lift the great veil from your screen, refreshing your Shopify page shows you’ve made the impossible, possible. No price for the tagged products, and your currency of choice displayed like a badge of honor.

The world of Shopify themes may sometimes feel like wandering through a dense fog, where paths are not easily seen. But, with a little code magic and perhaps a sprinkle of bravery, you voice your shop's narrative as you envision it. And isn’t that what we all dream about when creating an e-commerce empire?

In the end, it’s not just about hidden prices or singular currency displays—it’s about mastering your shop’s story, embracing that sense of joy when things just click, and knowing we did it. Together. So here’s to many more adventures, hidden gems, and, dare I say, utterly joyous website tweaks ahead.