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Install SAISON

Upload SAISON to Shopify, preview it safely, and prepare the theme for editing before you publish.

Estimated time: 5-10 minutesRequires Shopify admin accessDo before customization

Use this guide when you have the SAISON theme package and want to add it to a Shopify store. Installation does not publish the theme automatically. You can upload, preview, and customize SAISON before customers see it.

Before You Start

  • Confirm you have the SAISON theme zip file.
  • Log in to the correct Shopify store as a user with theme access.
  • Back up the current live theme before publishing a new one.
  • Keep product media, collections, navigation menus, and policies ready if you want to customize immediately.
  • Use a modern browser and avoid editing the theme in multiple tabs at once.
Warning

Do not unzip the theme package before uploading it to Shopify. Shopify expects a theme zip file.

Upload The Theme

1

Open the theme library

In Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes. The current live theme appears at the top and unpublished themes appear in the theme library.

2

Add the SAISON zip file

In the theme library, choose Add theme, then upload the SAISON zip file. Shopify will process the theme and add it as an unpublished theme.

3

Preview before editing

Open the theme actions menu for SAISON and choose Preview. Confirm the storefront loads before you make changes.

4

Customize the unpublished theme

Choose Customize to open the Shopify theme editor. Start with theme settings, then build the homepage, product page, and collection page.

5

Publish only after testing

Publish SAISON after checking navigation, product variants, cart behavior, checkout entry points, mobile layout, and core pages.

Recommended First Settings

SettingLocationRecommendedNotes
Logo and faviconTheme settings > LogoUpload final brand assetsUse a readable logo for both desktop and mobile header states.
ColorsTheme settings > ColorsSet brand, background, text, accent, and sale colorsCheck contrast on buttons, product cards, and overlay text.
TypographyTheme settings > TypographyChoose heading and body fontsPreview product cards and long descriptions after changing fonts.
Product cardsTheme settings > Product sellingEnable badges, quick add, and card gallery only where usefulProduct cards affect collection grids, recommendations, and featured product sections.
CartTheme settings > CartUse cart drawer for most storesTest quick add and cart drawer together before launch.
Social linksTheme settings > Social mediaAdd only active channelsInactive or empty channels create trust issues.

What To Build Next

After installation, use this order:

  1. Theme settings.
  2. Header and footer.
  3. Homepage.
  4. Product page.
  5. Collection page.
  6. Cart and quick add.
  7. Launch checklist.
Theme Editor BasicsLearn where Shopify page templates, sections, and theme settings live.Feature IndexFind the SAISON features that matter most before you build pages.Launch ChecklistCheck the store before publishing SAISON.