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How to Use the Instagram Feed Widget in the Debutify Theme?
How to Use the Instagram Feed Widget in the Debutify Theme?

A guide on how to use the Instagram Feed widget in the Debutify Shopify theme

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Written by Micah Quinto
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The Instagram Feed widget is a useful tool for showcasing your Instagram feed on your Shopify store's Homepage and/or Product pages. This widget allows you to display your Instagram content directly on your website, making it easier for your customers to see your latest posts and updates.

Why Use the Instagram Feed Widget?

Adding the Instagram Feed widget to your store can have numerous benefits for your business. Not only does it expand your reach and increase your visibility, but it also helps to enhance your credibility with followers.

For businesses that heavily rely on social media marketing, the Instagram Feed widget is a must-have. By seamlessly integrating your Instagram presence into your website, you can make it easier for potential customers to discover and engage with your brand.


Enabling/Disabling Settings:

The enablement or disablement of widgets depends on the version of your Debutify Theme. Please follow the correct guide based on your theme version:

For versions 7.1 and above

STEP 1

Access your Shopify Admin's Theme Library to open the theme customizer.

STEP 2

Click on the Theme settings icon.

STEP 3

Scroll down and locate the Debutify Widgets tabs. You’ll find the following categories:

  • Debutify Free Widgets

  • Debutify Paid Widgets

Expand the relevant widget category by clicking on the arrow next to the tab name.

STEP 4

To enable a widget, check the box next to the widget name. To disable it, simply uncheck the box.

For versions 6.0 to 7.0.2

STEP 1

Sign in to the Debutify Theme Login Portal and go to the Widgets section.

STEP 2

Choose your widget from the Widgets menu, either by searching or filtering by category.

STEP 3

Click the toggle switch to enable or disable the widget.

STEP 4

Confirm your action in the pop-up message by clicking Enable or Disable as needed.

Note: Enabling or disabling widgets on Debutify Login Portal is available only in Debutify Theme versions 6.0 to 7.0.2. Please make sure your theme is within this version range to access this feature.


How to Link Instagram to Your Store?

STEP 1

Go to developers.facebook.com. If you don't have an account, click 'Get Started/Log in.'

If you do have an account, click My Apps.

STEP 2

Click on Create App.

STEP 3

Add an app name.

STEP 4

You will then be redirected to a page, asking you 'What do you want your app to do?" Choose Other and click Next.

STEP 5

Select Enterprise as the app type.

STEP 6

Then, add an app name. The name can be whatever you want, and you can change it later in settings.

STEP 7

Find Instagram and click on Set Up.

STEP 8

On the Instagram App settings page, select Add account. A prompt will appear, guiding you to log in to your Instagram business account.

Important Note: To add an account, the account must be public and set as a Professional Instagram account (Business or Creator) to connect to the app created. Ensure these settings are applied before attempting to link the account to the app.

Next, click on Generate Token.

A prompt will appear, asking you to log in again and grant the necessary permissions. Click Allow to proceed.

STEP 9

A new prompt will appear displaying the generated token. Click I Understand to enable the option to copy your token.

Step 10

Paste it to the Instagram Feed add-on settings

STEP 11

Click Save.


How to Add the Instagram Feed Widget to Your Page?

STEP 1

Go back to the Home page, then template, and make sure the Instagram Feed block is there. Click on Add section, then Instagram Feed.

STEP 2

Paste the Token from Instagram Basic Display in the Access Token field.

STEP 3

Click Save to apply changes.

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