Unleashing Extra Buttons in Shopify's Debut Theme: A Journey Through Multicolumns

Come, gather around the campfire of coding tales - there was this one time we were knee-deep in Shopify themes, much like our dear friend Mary from the Shopify forums. You see, Mary had a simple yet vexing query on how to add an extra button in the multicolumn section of the Debut theme without transforming the code into an unholy mess. It struck a chord with us, for there was a time we, too, longed for an additional button - a seemingly small thing yet pivotal in connecting our customers to detailed worlds of information. So, let's embark on this journey to crack the enigma with a dash of code and a sprinkle of courage.

The Great Button Dilemma

Once, in the mystical land of Shopify customizations, we stood at the very precipice of innovation. "There must be a way," we mused - like explorers peering through the tall grass of code, machetes in hand. Our mission echoed Mary's: to seamlessly add a "Read More" button alongside the existing "Book Now." Each step felt weighty with importance, and every line of code was scrutinized for perfection. The task seemed intimidating, yet it whispered possibilities, beckoning us to discover its simplicity.

Step 1: Accessing Your Theme Files

First things first, we've got to get our hands dirty in the theme files. Here’s how:

Navigate to Your Admin Panel: Shopify Admin Panel is like our trusty ship's helm. Go to your online store.
Dive into Themes: Click on 'Themes.' Here, you're presented with a vista of all your themes - much like surveying a collection of books waiting to be read.
Emerge into Action by Editing Code: Find the Debut theme and click on 'Actions' then 'Edit Code'. It’s like opening Pandora’s box, but maybe with fewer curses.

Step 2: Modifying the Multicolumn Section

With our eyebrows raised in determination, we moved to the next stage. And oh boy, it's where the magic happens - the part where you feel like a wizard weaving spells.

Open the Multicolumns Section File: Locate the sections folder and then open multicolumns.liquid. This file holds the blueprint of your columns.
Identify the Button Code: Spotting the code for the existing button is akin to finding Waldo - but we’ll do it together. Look for a code block similar to this:
```
<button type="button" class="btn">Book Now</button>
```
Craft the New Button: Right below the “Book Now” button code, add the 'Read More' button code. Dab your digital quill in ink and write:
```
<button type="button" class="btn">Read More</button>
```
Link the Button Properly: Like an ancient one tying scrolls of truth together, wrap the button in an anchor tag:
```
<a href="{{ tour_url }}">
  <button type="button" class="btn">Read More</button>
</a>
```

Step 3: Stylizing with Finesse

Oh, the artistry required! It’s all about getting those vibes right - can’t have one button look snazzier than the other now, can we?

Venture into CSS: Head into the assets folder, opening the theme.scss.liquid. It’s here you can make the 'Read More' button look less Frankendoodle and more Fabergé.

Match Design Language: Add a style snippet so both buttons match effortlessly. Perhaps peruse an excerpt:

.btn {
  background-color: #ff5722;
  color: white;
  /* Your synergistic style spices */
}

The Dawn of Two-Button Harmony

And there it was - standing tall, a dual-button setup ready to guide Mary's customers like a lighthouse over treacherous seas of indecision. Our journey was not in vain; it struggled against the waves of doubt but finally docked in the harbor of solution-land.

As Mary ventures forth with this newfound power, we extend a nod in solidarity, knowing that the Shopify horizons are now wider and brighter. Like all good stories, this one finds its end, but not before leaving behind a trail of shared wisdom and a friendly muse for more future coding quests. Happy editing, fellow code-pirates, may your "CTAs" always shine with glory!