How To Create A Break In Blog Shopify

Well, the verdict is in: Your Shopify store needs a blog!

Running an ecommerce store without a blog is kinda like creating product pages without descriptions. You could operate your store without a blog (in theory), but it can only help your conversions if you invest the time to build something special.

That said: Even though Shopify does ecommerce really well, it's not optimized for creating an easy-to-read, easy-on-the-eyes blog for your brand.

So, what's the best way to create a blog for your Shopify store?

Can I Have a Blog on Shopify? Shopify is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms for good reason, but it's not known for its blog creation/formatting abilities. That's because Shopify's blog isn't super customizable. You often need to add code to style it — and even then, it can be difficult to create Shopify blogs that match your brand's look and feel. Fortunately, Shogun Page Builder offers a no-code alternative that allows you to create and edit your Shopify blog in minutes.

This is where we can help.

Shogun Page Builder makes it easy for DTC brands to create custom Shopify blog pages that look great and are on-brand, without code.

From boutique clothing e-tailers to houseware designers to a line of eco-friendly water bottles, there are thousands of iconic brands creating Shogun-built Shopify blogs right now.

In this post, we'll look at how some of our favorite DTC brands are using Page Builder to bring their blogs to life. But first:

Why is it so important for your ecommerce brand to have a blog?—and
What type of content should you create to support your store?

Why should you add a blog to your Shopify store?

You've probably noticed more online stores are publishing blogs—but why? What are the main benefits?

Here's why your Shopify store needs a blog:

To capture organic traffic

Among the plenty-of-good-reasons to add a blog to Shopify, increasing organic traffic is one of the biggest.

Not only do blog posts help drive organic traffic to your site (which accounts for over half of all online traffic and 43% of ecommerce visits), but high-quality blog content can also boost your site authority, ranking, and online visibility.

To nurture visitors into customers

Creating a blog on Shopify presents a new opportunity to engage with visitors, provide context about products, and guide people towards a purchase.

Strategic blog posts incorporating your products can educate visitors and lead them to checkout.

For instance, an outerwear brand might write a blog post on the most challenging hiking trails by state (something that's generating a lot of organic search volume) and then link to product pages for boots and other relevant outdoor gear for said hike.

To increase sales with remarketing

Posting regular updates to your blog is a great way to build your audience as a trusted brand—and your email list.

Whenever someone subscribes to get email updates from your blog, you've earned a valuable opportunity for remarketing. Even if a subscriber isn't ready to make a purchase on their first visit, you can re-engage with them down the line to share promotions and news to draw them back.

Tips for creating high-value blog posts

To make the most of your blog subscribers, you should be prepared to maintain your blog with regular updates and high-value content.

This means publishing original content, writing with customers in mind, and injecting as much value as possible.

When brainstorming and creating content:

Skip the hard sell. Even though your blog can (and should) feature some of your products and highlight benefits, a blog post is not a sales page (though it can link to these!). The primary goal of your blog should be to educate or delight readers with interesting, high-quality content.

Focus on quality over quantity. Give your customers a good reason to stick around once they land. Whether you write in-depth how-to articles that help customers extend their product life or provide inspiration with stunning visuals, elevating your blog helps strengthen your brand, builds trust, and establishes your expertise.

Teach your visitors something. Search engines tend to reward blog posts that answer specific questions and address your customers' search intent. In other words, your blog content should directly address the types of questions your audience is typing into Google. This builds your brand affinity.

Write for humans. Among new bloggers, there's a common misconception that you should write to impress Google — perhaps by "keyword stuffing" or using the same phase repeatedly. But this is the exact opposite of what you want to do. Instead of trying to trick search engines into ranking your page higher in results, focus on writing for your customers, speaking their language, and helping.

Real Shopify blog examples created with Shogun Page Builder

With so many ways to customize your Shopify blog pages, the best way to help get those wheels of inspiration turning is to show off some real-world examples.

So, without further ado, here are some of our favorite Shopify blog examples built by real Shogun customers.

Shopify blog example #1: Alchemy Fine Home

Whether you're searching for that special piece of luxury furniture for your home, seeking the advice of a professional interior designer, or looking for inspiration, Alchemy Fine Home always delivers. They bring together the best of home design and décor from around the world.

Here's a recent example from their blog, featuring 2021 home décor trends.

Alchemy Fine Home doesn't just have a blog because that's what they're supposed to do. Rather, theirs plays an integral role in the ecommerce experience. Their posts (set up a bit like magazine editorial) highlight design trends, collections, and other inspiration for their brand fans.

We love this blog page for a few reasons.

It's well put-together and easy to browse. Like many of Alchemy's blog posts, this example features high-quality photographs that showcase their designs in beautifully staged settings.

The carousel or slider blocks allow readers to browse through more images from their favorite trends. This is a good option when your blog post is broken into separate categories like this one, as it gives access to more content without crowding the page.

As a bonus, this page includes tons of internal links to other blog posts and product pages on their site. Not only is this great for directing blog visitors to relevant product pages, but internal links can also give you a bit of an SEO boost.

Remember: your blog posts can act as complements to traditional product pages. In many ways, this example from Alchemy functions as more of an interactive catalogue that makes it easier for customers to discover unique pieces and get inspired.

Shopify blog example #2: Amandean

Amandean is a DTC nutrition brand that carries a curated selection of health products, vitamins, and nutritional enhancements. They run their store on Shopify and created this educational blog post ("Mental and Muscle Fatigue: The Cost of Insomnia") with Shogun Page Builder.

We love that they begin with an overview of the article. The bullet-point outline immediately tells visitors if they're in the right place, sets expectations, and makes it easier to scroll to the most relevant section:.

Plus, this type of clarity can help keep readers on your page longer, because they know it contains specific information that they're looking for.

Throughout the body of the blog post, Amandean pairs visual content with callouts to continue making it easy for readers to find answers quickly.

The image below shows how they combine photography, text, and color to draw the eye and emphasize one of the main points covered in the article.

Overlaying text onto visuals is a simple way to make your blog posts more skimmable.

As a bonus, this type of image can easily double as a social media post—ideally with a link to promote your blog post and provide more context to your followers.

Shopify blog example #3. Bella Ella Boutique

The style experts at Bella Ella Boutique are known for their taste. Both the online store and blog itself feature hand-picked, high-quality, comfortable styles.

The example we're focusing on ("Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to Organize Your Closet") is an evergreen blog post about getting — and keeping — your closet space organized.

Considering the topic (tidying up), we really appreciate how neatly organized this page is. Each step is clearly delineated with a divider and the layout balances out the written content with one image per section.

It's easy to pick out key pieces of information at a glance.

It's always a good idea to close your blog post with a call-to-action or suggested next steps.

In this case, Bella Ella Boutique aims to keep visitors on the website and bring them deeper into their blog by suggesting similar content.

Rather than simply including the article title with a link or a clickable image, they use these preview blocks to display tons of details without overcrowding.

By showing off the featured image, post title, read time, and introduction to the topic, Bella Ella Boutique entices blog readers before they click—giving a reason to "Read More."

Shopify blog example #4. Churchmouse Yarns & Teas

After more than two decades of running a successful brick-and-mortar yarn shop, knitting authority Churchmouse Yarn & Teas is now 100% focused on the ecommerce experience.

For their online store, they've cultivated the same warm, comforting experience that brought customers into their shop, in part thanks to blog content like the Shogun Page Builder-built example featured below.

We love the feel of this entire blog post.

It shares advice on how to keep knits in good shape so you can enjoy them for longer and it's entirely on brand for Churchmouse Yarns & Teas.

The visuals and voice are equal parts cozy and fresh, which is how your knits should be with proper care!

One of our favorite things about this page is that not all of the visuals are completely static.

Instead, some of the photographs capture motion—a spray bottle mid-spritz, a sweater swaying in the breeze.

If there's one thing you take away from the Churchmouse blog, let it be this: Your blog is an extension of your brand. It's always worth finding ways to incorporate your brand colors, voice, and vibe into your blog posts.

Shopify blog example #5: Galvan London

Galvan London is a British fashion label designed by women, for women.

Some of their styles are available at select stores around the world, but they also have an exclusive selection that can only be found online.

Their designs embody a modern, sleek aesthetic that combines minimalism and elegance for a fresh take on formalwear—including wedding gowns.

In this blog post example ("Our guide to micro weddings"), bridal fashion takes centre stage.

The photos are editorial and certainly dominate the page, but there's still plenty of room for written content.

By placing three vertical images in a row, Galvan London makes good use of space and creates a clean line all the way down the margins.

This helps maintain the balance between images and text that makes for a magazine-like experience—whether you choose to read all the tips or are browsing for visual inspiration for your micro-wedding.

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Shopify blog example #6: Goose & Gander

UK-based unisex clothing brand Goose & Gander brings tons of energy to all of their online content.

So, it's no surprise that their blog posts are filled with vibrant imagery, colorful illustrations, and Insta-worthy shots of their clothing in motion.

We were especially drawn to this blog post ("Calming Pastels 2021") because it's very visual and contrasts white against the various shades of pastel being featured.

It's a very visual blog post but with enough text to provide context about the collection.

We particularly enjoy this rainbow-themed gallery section that color-coordinates button colors to clothing.

Not only does it look cool, but it serves a valuable function—because clicking on any of the photos takes visitors directly to the product page.

This whole post is a great example of how DTC brands can use visuals to elevate their blog content.

You don't have to write a novel to put together an impressive post.

High-quality images can add plenty of value on their own, especially if they can showcase your products in action or on a model.

Shopify blog example #7: Healthy Human

Ecommerce brand Healthy Human specializes in eco-friendly products that support healthy living.

This includes their line of insulated water bottles, cruiser tumblers, bento boxes, and other innovative products.

In this blog example, they share recipes for making your own rose water at home and tips for how to use it. The entire page looks cohesive, thanks in part to the rose-themed (and rose-colored) images accompanying each heading.

For a relatively short blog, there's plenty of depth to the content—including a brief history of rose water, three different steeping methods, and four different ways to use it.

Healthy Human pulls this off by linking out to sources that support claims about the benefits of rose water and provide extra context about its use throughout history.

Although this is a genuinely helpful blog post for anyone searching for rose water recipes, Healthy Human doesn't miss the opportunity to plug their stainless steel water bottles at the end.

Shopify blog example #8: Lauren Dickson Clarke

Artist Lauren Dickson Clarke brings her creations to life in a collection of unique home objects.

‍This blog post on candle care stars her iconic line of "Moody Muse" candles, which are housed in fine bone china.

Much like the candles themselves, the header image has a ton of attitude.

We love the bold colors and photography style, which place a spotlight on the candles without looking like traditional product images.

Throughout the blog post, there are plenty of smart formatting choices to learn from.

For instance, black rectangles are used to emphasize subheadings for each section. Clear headings combined with line dividers and bullet points all make for a cleaner reading experience—and make it possible to cover a lot of content without overwhelming readers with a wall of text.

The result is this type of easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that customers might consider bookmarking for future reference.

We love how the end of the blog post segues into a cheeky-yet-subtle sales pitch ("Oops, did we mention refills?") and that Lauren signs off on each post personally. This strengthens the brand as an extension of the creator.

One of the main lessons here is that your blog post can support your product pages — or even act as an alternative.

Shopify blog example #9: Nuun

Nuun's electrolyte tablets make hydration tastier and more convenient than ever.

Their ideal customer tends to be physically active, so they blog about nutrition, fitness, and other wellness topics.

There are a couple nifty features worth mentioning in this blog post. Once you scroll down past the large, bold header, key pieces of information are shared in creative ways.

The section below completely separates the psychology and science of habit formation into two separate pieces.

Further down, there's an interactive Q&A section that readers can either skip over or click to expand answers to questions of their choice.

Breaking information into blocks and using color to break the post up into sections helps draw attention to key points and makes it easier for the reader to digest new information.

Shopify blog example #10: Santevia

Canadian brand Santevia specializes in alkaline water filtration.

Their products—which include water pitchers, bottles, and filters—are available at various retailers and through their Shopify website.

We decided to showcase this short but effective blog post to highlight its well-designed layout and clever use of a chart for a visual comparison.

Let's start with the header image.

It's hard to go wrong with a large, eye-catching visual that spans the full width of the page.

Just above the title are several tags that visitors can click to view blog posts related to that topic. This is a simple but effective way to allow readers to navigate the site and reach other relevant content.

The chart below allows visitors to skim quickly, get the information they need. Plus, it serves to nurture leads who are interested in the benefits and just need a bit more detail to nudge them towards making a purchase.

This type of direct comparison is something you might expect to see on a product page, because it can be an effective sales tool for shoppers nearing the bottom of the funnel.

But it also provides clear information that appeals to anyone who is just starting to research pitcher filters.

Information like this is more than welcome in a blog post where the goal is to inform and educate your customers.

Your blog shouldn't be a sales pitch—but you can use your unique selling point to generate blog ideas and visual content.

How to create custom Shopify blog posts with Shogun Page Builder

Adding customized blog posts to your Shopify store has never been easier. Here's a quick overview of how you can get started with Shogun Page Builder.

Start by selecting the "Blog Post" option on Shogun's creation page. From there, you can create a layout from scratch for a completely custom blog page (by clicking "Start with a Blank Page") or select a pre-existing template to build upon.

Next, add a title (this can be changed later, so a placeholder will do), select a category, and click "Create Page."

Now it's time to fill in some details about your blog post. Click the icon with three dots in the top right corner to access Page Settings. Select the page layout; add the author's name along with a summary of the blog post topic and relevant tags; and upload a featured image.

Once you save those basic settings, you can start customizing and writing. Drag and drop different elements and blocks—like columns, tables, and call-to-action buttons—onto the page to fully customize your blog layout.

When you're done, save and hit publish to share the blog on your Shopify site.

Create one blog layout you really like and reuse it as a template as many times as you want! This makes it even faster and easier to create future blog posts.

Build your Shopify blog, your way

Now that we've toured these examples from Shogun customers who've each achieved amazing layouts, it's your turn!

Whether you're looking for ways to spruce up your existing blog or are thinking about publishing your very first post, there are plenty of cool things you can do to make your pages stand out.