Chapter 7. Tips and Tricks to Make PrestaShop Theming Easier

You must have realized by now that creating a new theme with PrestaShop is fun. Editing the theme becomes a simple chore as PrestaShop uses a CSS-based layout.

Adding some interesting stuff into your website will make it more attractive and meaningful for site users to return.

This chapter explores tips and tricks on how to make it easier to develop themes. It also explains ways to use some additional interactivity through the use of third party modules and JavaScript, which can add zest to your new online store.

Firstly, we will look into adding interactive elements within various sections such as the center column blocks (editorial and featured blocks), modifying the navigation element (like moving the manufacturer block link to the top menu bar), and spreading the categories from the categories blocks at the top menu buttons.

Most of these actions will require the use of some third party modules, which you can download easily...