In today’s digital age, ensuring your website is mobile-friendly is not just an option—it’s a necessity. With more than half of global internet traffic coming from mobile devices, the appearance and functionality of your site on smartphones and tablets can significantly impact user experience and engagement. For e-commerce platforms like Shopify, where visual presentation plays a crucial role in sales, managing how your collections appear on mobile devices is crucial. Specifically, you might find yourself needing to hide the last collection on mobile for various reasons, such as aesthetic choices, seasonal promotions, or inventory changes. This guide will walk you through the process of hiding the last collection on mobile in a simple and user-friendly way, ensuring your store looks its best on any device.

Understanding the Need of Hide last Collection on Mobile

Before diving into the “how-to,” let’s explore why you might want to hide the last collection on mobile devices. Perhaps it’s a collection that’s not performing well, or maybe it contains products that are out of season. Alternatively, you might be planning a relaunch or simply wish to streamline the mobile viewing experience. Whatever your reason, the ability to control what collections are visible on mobile can be a powerful tool in your e-commerce arsenal.

Getting Started

The process involves a bit of light coding, but don’t worry—we’ll guide you through each step in an easy-to-understand manner. Before making any changes, it’s a good practice to duplicate your theme. This way, you have a backup in case you need to revert to the original settings.

Step 1: Duplicate Your Theme

• Log into your Shopify admin panel.
• Go to ‘Online Store’ > ‘Themes’.
• Find your current theme, click on ‘Actions’, and select ‘Duplicate’. This will create a backup of your theme.

Step 2: Identify Your Collection

Next, determine which collection you want to hide on mobile. You’ll need the collection’s name or identifier, which you can find in the URL of the collection page or in your Shopify admin under ‘Products’ > ‘Collections’.

Step 3: Edit Your Theme’s CSS

Now, it’s time to make some changes to your theme’s CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to hide the last collection on mobile. CSS is used to define the presentation of a web page, including layout, colors, and fonts, and allows us to apply specific styles to elements only when viewed on mobile devices.

• In your Shopify admin, go to ‘Online Store’ > ‘Themes’.
• Find your theme and click on ‘Actions’ > ‘Edit code’.
• In the ‘Assets’ folder, locate your CSS file. It might be named something like theme.scss.liquid or styles.scss.liquid.

Step 4: Add Custom CSS

At the bottom of your CSS file, add the following code snippet:

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@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {  .collection-grid-item:last-child {  display: none;  } }

This CSS code uses a media query to apply styles only when the screen size is 768 pixels or smaller, which typically covers mobile devices. The style display: none; hides the element from view, and .collection-grid-item:last-child targets the last collection item in your grid.

Note: The actual class name (.collection-grid-item in this example) may vary depending on your theme. You might need to inspect your webpage’s elements to find the correct class name for your collection items.

Step 5: Save and Test

After adding the custom CSS, save your changes and visit your site on a mobile device or use your browser’s developer tools to simulate a mobile view. The last collection should now be hidden from view when accessing your site on a mobile device.

Additional Tips

• Testing on Different Devices: Different devices and browsers can display content slightly differently. Be sure to test your changes on various devices and browsers to ensure the last collection is hidden as intended.
• Updating Your Theme: If you update your theme, you may need to reapply these customizations, as theme updates can overwrite your changes. Always keep a record of any custom code you add to your theme for this reason.
• Consulting with a Professional: If you’re not comfortable editing your theme’s code or if you encounter any issues, consider hiring a Shopify expert or a professional web developer to assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1: Do I need coding experience to hide the last collection on mobile?

A: While some basic familiarity with HTML and CSS is helpful, you don’t need extensive coding experience. Follow the step-by-step guide provided, which includes simple instructions on where and how to insert the necessary code.

Q2: Will hiding a collection on mobile affect its visibility on desktop?

A: No, the changes made using the CSS code provided in the guide specifically target mobile devices using a media query. This means the collection will still be visible on desktop browsers.

Q3: Can I hide more than one collection on mobile?

A: Yes, you can modify the CSS code to target more collections. However, the provided code snippet specifically hides the last collection item. To hide more, you would need to adjust the CSS selector accordingly or add additional rules targeting other collections by their unique identifiers.

Q4: What happens if I update my Shopify theme?

A: Updating your Shopify theme may overwrite customizations, including the CSS changes made to hide the last collection on mobile. It’s a good practice to keep a record of all customizations made so you can reapply them after updating your theme. Alternatively, consider duplicating your theme before applying updates as a backup.

Q5: How do I find the correct class name for my collection items if ‘.collection-grid-item’ doesn’t work?

A: The class name can vary depending on the theme. You can find the correct class name by using your browser’s developer tools to inspect the elements on your collection page. Look for the class applied to your collection items and replace .collection-grid-item in the CSS snippet with the correct class name.

Hiding the last collection on mobile can be a useful tactic for Shopify store owners looking to optimize their mobile site’s visual appeal and user experience. While it involves a bit of coding, the process is relatively straightforward, especially with this step-by-step guide. By taking control of how your collections are displayed on mobile devices, you can create a more engaging and visually appealing shopping experience for your mobile visitors. Remember, the key to a successful online store is not just what you show