If you want your Shopify store to look more professional and improve its SEO, removing the “Powered by Shopify” footer is a great step. This guide will show you how to do it while keeping your site optimized for search engines.
Why Remove “Powered by Shopify”?
- Makes your store look more branded and unique
- Improves credibility and trust with customers
- Helps with SEO by keeping your footer clean
Method 1: Remove “Powered by Shopify” from Theme Settings
- Log in to Shopify Admin
- Go to “Online Store” > “Themes”
- Click “Customize” on your active theme
- Go to “Footer” settings
- Look for “Powered by Shopify” and delete it (if available)
- Click “Save”
Note: Some themes allow easy removal via settings, while others require manual edits.
Method 2: Manually Remove “Powered by Shopify” in Code
- Go to “Online Store” > “Themes”
- Click “Actions” > “Edit Code”
- Find the “footer.liquid” file (under “Sections” or “Templates”)
- Press Ctrl + F and search for:
Bonus: Improve SEO After Removing “Powered by Shopify”
Since the footer is a key part of SEO, replace “Powered by Shopify” with SEO-friendly text:
✅ Example Footer Text:
“© 2024 [Your Store Name] – Best Deals on [Your Product Niche]. Fast Shipping & 24/7 Support.”
SEO Optimization Tips:
- Use relevant title tags (H1, H2, etc.)
- Optimize meta descriptions (150-160 characters with keywords)
- Add alt text to images
- Improve page speed for better rankings
Final Thoughts
Removing “Powered by Shopify” helps brand your store and boost SEO. Follow the steps above, and your site will look more professional while ranking higher on Google! 🚀
Would you like help with SEO-friendly meta descriptions for your store? Let me know!
