Setting Up Product Metafields for Product Specific Video PlaylistsUpdated 2 months ago

Purpose: This article helps you add product-specific video playlists by utilizing product metafields, allowing seamless integration of LyveCom Bubbles and Carousels into product pages.

Intended Audience: Ecommerce Managers, Marketing Managers

How to Add Product-Specific Video Playlists Using Product Metafields

Step 1: Access Product Metafields in Shopify

• Go to your Shopify Admin

• Navigate to Settings > Custom Data or Metaobjects

Step 2: Create New Metafields

• Select Product Metafields

• Click Add definition to create two new single-line text metafields:

  • One for LyveCom Bubbles

  • One for LyveCom Carousel

Step 3: Add LyveCom Blocks to Product Template

• Open your Product Template in Shopify

• Drag and drop the following blocks onto the product page layout:

  • LyveCom Bubble Block

  • LyveCom Carousel Block

📍 Placement Tips

• Bubbles Block: Place right below your CTA or above your product description for highest engagement

• Carousel Block: Place below the product description for a clean visual flow

Step 4: Assign Metafields to Each Block

• Within each LyveCom block, open the Stack Dropdown Menu

• Select the metafield you created for that block

• Delete placeholder text and replace it with the appropriate metafield key

Step 5: Add Playlist IDs

• From your LyveCom Dashboard, copy the Playlist ID

• Paste it into the matching metafield field for the corresponding product in Shopify

🎉 You’ve successfully connected product-specific video playlists using metafields!

Next up: Learn all about the ways to use shoppable video. Check out our article Shoppable Video Best Practices!

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Happy selling!