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Live Theme: Real-Time Preview and Testing

Experience your Shopify store exactly as your customers will see it with our Live Theme feature. This powerful tool allows you to preview and test option sets in real-time without affecting your live store.

What is Live Theme?

Live Theme provides a sandbox environment where you can:

  • Preview Changes Instantly - See option sets applied to products in real-time
  • Test Customer Experience - Navigate your store as a customer would
  • Safe Testing Environment - Make changes without impacting your live store
  • Mobile Responsiveness - Test how options appear on different devices

Key Features

Real-Time Preview

Watch your option sets come to life as you configure them. Every change is immediately visible, allowing for quick iterations and perfect customization.

Customer Journey Testing

Walk through the complete shopping experience:

  • Browse products with applied option sets
  • Select different variants and options
  • Test the checkout process
  • Verify mobile and desktop displays

Theme Integration

Seamlessly integrate with your existing Shopify theme:

  • Maintains your current design aesthetic
  • Preserves all existing functionality
  • Adds option sets without breaking theme elements

Benefits

  1. Confidence in Changes - Test thoroughly before going live
  2. Faster Development - Iterate quickly with instant feedback
  3. Better User Experience - Ensure options work perfectly for customers
  4. Risk-Free Testing - Experiment without affecting sales

Getting Started

  1. Navigate to the Live Theme section in your dashboard
  2. Select the products you want to test
  3. Apply your option sets
  4. Preview the results in real-time
  5. Make adjustments as needed
  6. Publish when satisfied

Conclusion

Live Theme transforms how you develop and test option sets, giving you the confidence to create the perfect shopping experience for your customers. Test, iterate, and perfect your store's functionality before it goes live.