How to Create a Mega Menu in Shopify

Creating a mega menu in Shopify can significantly enhance navigation and improve user experience. This guide outlines three methods to create and customize a multi-level dropdown menu and mega menu for your Shopify store's header.

1. Update Main Header Menu of Shopify Store

Start by logging into your Shopify admin panel:

1. Navigate to Navigation: Go to Online Store > Navigation.
2. Select Main Menu: Choose the main menu you want to update (e.g., "Main Menu").
3. Add Menu Item: Click "Add menu item" to enter the name and link for each item (e.g., "Home," "Shop," "About Us," "Contact Us").
4. Example: Click "Add menu item" to enter the name and link for each item (e.g., "Home," "Shop," "About Us," "Contact Us").
5. Save Menu: Save your changes to update the main header menu.

2. Add Multi-Level Menu Items for Shopify Store Header Menu

Customize your menu with sub-menus and third-level items:

1. Navigate to Navigation: Go to Online Store > Navigation.
2. Select Menu: Select the main menu you updated in step 1, (e.g., "Main Menu").
3. Sub-Menus: Drag menu items to create sub-menus (e.g., under "Shop," add "Men," "Women," and "Accessories").
4. Third-Level Items: Nest items to create third-level menus for detailed navigation (e.g., under "Men," add "Shirts," "Pants," and "Shoes").
5. Save Menu: Save your changes to update the main header menu.

3. Change Type of Menu - Dropdown and Mega Menu

Explore different menu types in your Shopify theme editor:

1. Themes: Click on "Themes" under "Online Store." .
2. Customize: Select "Customize" next to your active theme.
3. Edit Menu : In the theme editor, locate and click on the section that controls navigation or header settings.
4. Menu Type: Select the desired menu type from available options such as Dropdown Menu, Mega Menu, or Drawer Menu.
• Dropdown Menu: Standard dropdown for single-level or multi-level items.
• Mega Menu: Displays multiple columns or sections under each menu item.
• Drawer Menu: A collapsible side menu that appears as a drawer.

Conclusion

Review and test your mega menu to ensure that it is well-organized, easy to navigate, and looks good on all devices. Once satisfied, save and publish your changes to make the menu live on your store.