Sticky Widget is a nifty and convenient tool that gives you access to the search box and stays visible on the storefront no matter how far you have scrolled a page.
Since Sticky Widget is an integral part of Smart Search & Instant Search, you need to have this app installed before using the widget.
Sticky Widget is customizable. Use the admin panel to set up some of its features the way you prefer.
Here is how to enable and customize the widget:
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Navigate to the Apps section in the left side menu.
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Find and click Smart Search & Instant Search → Instant Search Widget in the list of installed apps.
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Enable Instant Search Widget if it’s off.
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Optionally tick the box Optimize for phones and tablets.
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Go to the Sticky Widget tab.
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Choose how Sticky Widget should appear on the page:
• Auto — the widget appears on the page automatically if there is no search box available.
• Always — the widget is on the page no matter if there is a search box available or not.
• Never — the widget is always hidden.⚠ Note. Auto and Always modes demand Search Results Widget enabled.
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Choose the widget color by the method you find the most convenient:
• pick it up in the color square;
• insert the color code if it’s known;
• click Reset button to reset to the default color. -
Choose the widget position on the storefront:
• top-left;
• top-right;
• bottom-left;
• bottom-right. -
Optionally you can change the text in the Search Input Placeholder (that’s what customers would see in the search box), or leave it empty.
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Click Apply Changes in the top-right of the screen.
You can change the settings any time you want. Just go to the Sticky Widget tab, change the settings you need and save them by applying changes.