Maranello 2.1: A Quality-of-Life Update to Kick Off the New Year
Happy New Year! What better way to start 2025 than with an update to Maranello, our feature-packed Shopify theme? Version 2.1 is here, and while it’s primarily a quality-of-life release, it includes one very exciting addition: SKU search in the predictive search functionality. This means easier and more precise searches for your customers, taking their shopping experience to the next level.
Let’s dive into what’s new, improved, and fixed in this update.
What’s New in 2.1
Enhanced Product Gallery Navigation on Mobile
We’ve added navigation arrows for the product gallery on mobile devices, making it easier than ever for customers to browse through your products seamlessly.
Read More Button for Page Results in Search Template
Searching just got more user-friendly! We’ve added a “Read More” button for page results in the search template, allowing customers to dive deeper into relevant content.
Image Hotspots Section Updates
The Image Hotspots section just got more interactive! New settings include:
- A “Reveal on Hover” option for cards.
- An “Open in a New Window” option for hotspot links.
Title Attributes for Truncated Product Titles
When truncating product titles, the full title is now displayed in a title attribute, ensuring important information is always accessible.
Predictive SKU Search
One of the most significant additions to this release: the header search (predictive search) now includes SKUs, making product discovery faster and more accurate for customers.
Improvements for an Even Better Experience
Lazy Loading for Inline Collection Banners
Improved lazy loading enhances performance, ensuring your banners load efficiently without impacting page speed.
Increased Visual Filter Columns
We’ve increased the number of visual filter columns to 4, making filtering more comprehensive and visually appealing.
Typography and Spacing Adjustments
From refining the font weight of bold elements to adjusting spacing in product card footers, we’ve polished every detail for a more cohesive design.
Featured Collection Image Resolution
Improved image resolution in the Featured Collection section ensures your products look their absolute best.
Hotspot Animations
We’ve animated the transparent circle of each hotspot in the Image Hotspots section for a dynamic touch.
Menu and Font Settings Updates
- Improved menu positioning for the Alternative Menu layout.
- Updated main menu font settings for a more polished appearance.
Fixes for a Smoother Experience
Here are some of the key fixes in version 2.1:
- Rotating Text Bar Updates: Ensures consistent updates in dynamic text sections.
- Half Rating Stars: Fixed the color display for more accurate ratings.
- Scrolling Elements Performance: Resolved an issue where disabling all blocks in the Scrolling Elements section impacted performance.
- Anchor Menu Items: Improved behavior for smoother navigation.
- Strikethrough Prices: Enhanced the appearance of prices with strikethrough styling.
- Recently Viewed Products: Conditional display of arrows in slider mode for better usability.
- Mobile Product Scrollers: Fixed appearance when containing only one product.
- Inline Card Banner Image Size: Adjusted for better visual consistency.
- Vertical Filters Section: Resolved form behavior conflicts with the Filters section.
- Cart Template: Fixed an issue with the shipping calculator not displaying the province dropdown in specific cases.
Try Maranello 2.1 Today
Maranello 2.1 builds on the foundation of previous releases with thoughtful enhancements and essential fixes. From the powerful new SKU search functionality to subtle performance improvements, this update is designed to make managing your Shopify store easier and more enjoyable.
Ready to experience the difference? Start your free trial today and see how Maranello can supercharge your store’s potential!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to improve and refine Maranello based on your valuable feedback. Here’s to a successful 2025!