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Sections overview

Every Studio Arcana section grouped by job—navigation, services, retail, trust, and utilities—with what each is for. Open a specific section in the sidebar for generated settings and blocks tables.

In the theme editor, Add section shows the same names you see here (from the theme’s translation file). Sections whose names start with Main are tied to specific templates (product, collection, search, and so on). API sections are usually inserted by the theme for drawers or quick view, not added by hand on a normal page.

SectionWhat it is for
HeaderLogo, menus, utility icons, Shopify account sign-in, predictive search, phone link, secondary menu, mega menu blocks, and transparent or sticky styles.
FooterLinks, brand, newsletter, and closing content.
Announcement barTop strip for promos, countdown, live visitor or recent activity blocks when enabled.
Marquee stripConfigurable scrolling strip for promos, value props, logos, or linked highlights with pause controls and reduced-motion friendly behavior.
CTA strip (sticky)Persistent booking or call-to-action bar that stays visible while scrolling.

Hero and storytelling

SectionWhat it is for
Hero serviceLarge hero for a flagship service or campaign with imagery, copy, and primary actions.
SlideshowRotating slides for campaigns, seasonal messaging, or multiple heroes.
Image with textSide-by-side image and copy for a single story or offer.
Rich textFlexible headings and body for policies, long-form blurbs, or editorial.
VideoFeatured video with poster and playback-friendly layout.
Story railHorizontal story-style media rail for campaigns or editorial sequences.
MulticolumnIcon or image columns for benefits, steps, or pillars.

Services, team, and rituals

SectionWhat it is for
Service menuGrid of service cards—manual blocks, linked products, and/or Services (metaobjects) when metaobjects are set up.
Specialist teamTeam grid from manual specialist blocks and/or metaobject-driven lists.
Ritual builderStep-by-step ritual or treatment journey with blocks per step. See Ritual builder setup.
Expert match quiz (lite)Lightweight quiz flow to guide visitors toward a service or specialist.
Pricing tableCategory headings and priced rows for menu-style pricing pages.

Trust, proof, and local relevance

SectionWhat it is for
TestimonialsQuotes, names, and optional imagery.
FAQ and policiesExpandable questions and answers.
Before / after galleryPaired images for transformations or results.
Local trustTrust bullets, certifications, and local proof.
Logo listPress, partners, brands, or supplier marks.

Retail, products, and merchandising

SectionWhat it is for
Main productFull product template: gallery, variant picker, tabs (description, prep, aftercare, custom), buy box, and related blocks.
Main collectionCollection grid with filters/sorting as configured, plus optional team promo blocks.
Product gridCurated or collection-driven product tiles on marketing pages.
Aftercare retailHighlights aftercare or retail items paired with services.
Portfolio galleryVisual portfolio pieces for tattoo, hair, or creative work.
LookbookShoppable editorial looks with manual blocks or lookbook_look metaobjects, optional product chips, taxonomy filters, and progressive load-more.

Search, pages, and apps

SectionWhat it is for
Main searchSearch results template with suggestions and results layout.
Main contentDefault page body; supports blocks such as Consultation intake on custom pages.
App blocksContainer for app-provided blocks where Shopify renders them.

Cart, wishlist, and engagement

SectionWhat it is for
Cart drawerSlide-out cart with line items, notes, upsells, and checkout entry.
Wishlist pageDedicated wishlist template experience.
Wishlist card (API)Theme-managed snippet for wishlist UI where the theme injects it—do not duplicate manually unless you know you need it.
Quick view product (API)Modal product summary for grids—normally wired by the theme, not a manual homepage section.
Recently viewedCarousel or list of products the shopper has browsed.

Lead capture

SectionWhat it is for
NewsletterEmail signup with consent copy and layout options.
Contact formStorefront contact form routed through Shopify.

Tips

  1. Start from a theme template that matches the page type (for example Default product), then add or remove marketing sections above or below the main section.
  2. Prefer metaobjects for large service and team libraries once you outgrow manual blocks—the same sections support both.
  3. For star ratings in Google, see Review schema and star ratings.

Technical extension points (events, CSS tokens, app surfaces) live in the developer documentation hub.

Developer documentation hub

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