Discovery / Collections and search
Turn a catalog into a clear path.
Collection grids and search use Shopify catalog data. Citera adds deliberate layout, filtering, sorting, quick actions, and editorial discovery sections.
Collection template
Set the grid for the real assortment.
Configure the title, description, products per page, desktop columns, mobile columns, filtering, sorting, and quick add in the main Collection section. Check long titles, sale prices, sold-out products, mixed image ratios, and products with many variants.
Filters
Configure filters in Shopify first.
- Install and open Shopify Search & Discovery.
- Select the product options and metafields customers can filter.
- Enable filtering in the Citera Collection section.
- Test combined filters, result counts, removal, empty states, and the mobile filter drawer.
Visual swatch filters require valid Shopify swatch data or an accurate theme mapping. Text remains the fallback when no visual value exists.
Search
Test suggestions and complete results.
Predictive search helps customers while they type. The search results template handles the complete query, empty results, pagination, and responsive product columns. Use terms customers actually use, plus partial words, product types, vendors, and a query with no results.
Editorial discovery
Use guided paths for catalogs that need context.
Collection atlas and guided discovery sections can lead customers by room, use, or another merchant-defined structure. They complement Shopify collection filters and never replace accurate product data.