As a web developer specializing in e-commerce, I’m excited to share my custom social media slider for Shopify’s Horizon theme. This visually appealing carousel showcases social media posts with extensive customization options for store owners.
Why a Custom Slider?
Horizon lacks a built-in social media slider. This solution offers:
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Flexibility: Fits Horizon’s block-based system.
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Customization: Theme editor controls for styling and behavior.
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Responsiveness: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile.
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Accessibility: Includes ARIA labels and alt text.
Key Features
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Responsive Design: 2–6 slides on desktop, 1–3 on mobile.
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Navigation: Centered or side buttons, persistent pagination.
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Typography & Spacing: Adjustable fonts and gaps.
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Interactive: Hover effects, autoplay, smooth transitions.
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Integration: Grouped theme editor settings, block support.
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JavaScript: Dynamic slide groups, resize-ready pagination.
Development Process
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HTML: Semantic markup with dynamic slide loops.
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CSS: Scoped styles, responsive breakpoints, hover effects.
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JavaScript: Lightweight carousel, edge-case handling.
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Schema: Grouped settings, presets for quick setup.
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Testing: Multi-slide navigation, accessibility checks.
The Code
How to Use It
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Add: Create social-media-slider.liquid in Sections folder.
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Configure: Customize via theme editor (typography, slider, gap, padding).
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Test: Verify navigation, mobile behavior, no conflicts.
Future Enhancements
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Dynamic data via API.
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Touch support.
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Animation options.
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Click tracking.
Conclusion
This slider highlights my ability to create custom, user-friendly Shopify components. Explore the code and reach out via my contact page or portfolio for collaboration!
