Setting up your Distinctive homepage
The Distinctive homepage is built in Shopify’s theme editor using drag-and-drop sections. You can add, remove, and reorder sections at any time without touching code. This article walks you through the default layout and the key sections to customise first.
Opening the homepage editor
Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize. The homepage loads by default. All your homepage sections are listed in the left panel — drag them to reorder, click the eye icon to hide, or click the + button at the bottom to add a new section.
Default homepage sections
The Distinctive demo ships with the following sections pre-configured:
| Section | What it does |
|---|---|
| Slideshow | Full-width hero banner with up to 5 slides, each with heading, subtext, and a CTA button. |
| Collection Tabs | Tabbed product grid letting customers browse multiple collections on one page. |
| Gallery | An image grid for lifestyle photography, lookbook content, or brand imagery. |
| Featured Collection List | Displays multiple collections side by side as image tiles with labels. |
| Featured Collection | A product grid pulled from a collection you select. Set how many products to display. |
| Image With Text Slideshow | Sequential slides pairing images with editorial copy — ideal for brand storytelling. |
| Multicolumn | A row of columns with icons, headings, and text — use for USPs or feature highlights. |
| Testimonials | Customer quotes in a clean carousel layout. |
| Featured Blog | Your latest blog posts. Requires at least one published post to display. |
| Email Signup | A newsletter signup form with a heading and optional description. |
| Rich Text | A centred text block for a brand statement, mission copy, or welcome message. |
Where to start
- Slideshow — Replace placeholder slides with your brand hero images (1920 × 1080 px recommended). Update the heading, subtext, and CTA button on each slide.
- Featured Collection List — Assign your main collections so customers can navigate your range from the homepage.
- Collection Tabs / Featured Collection — Connect these to your best-selling collections so real products appear.
- Multicolumn — Edit the columns to reflect your store’s actual selling points (free shipping, returns, quality).
- Rich Text — Write 1–2 sentences about your brand. This section is subtle but adds personality to an otherwise product-heavy layout.
Sections like Gallery and Image With Text Slideshow are best filled with professional photography — come back to them once you have strong brand imagery ready.
Getting help
If something isn’t working as expected, open a support ticket at fuelthemes.net/contact. For refund and licensing information, see Refunds.