Making changes to a Shopify website involves a few steps, ranging from basic adjustments to more advanced customizations. Here’s a general guide on how to make changes to your Shopify website:

1. Access Your Shopify Admin: Log in to your Shopify account and access your admin dashboard.
2. Choose a Theme: If you’re using a pre-designed theme, you can modify it according to your needs. If you’re comfortable with HTML, CSS, and Liquid (Shopify’s template language), you can make more significant changes.
3. Basic Theme Customizations: Most themes offer basic customization options via the admin panel. Navigate to “Online Store” > “Themes” and then click “Customize” on the theme you want to modify. Here you can make changes to colors, fonts, logo, header, footer, and other visual elements.
4. Advanced Theme Customizations: For more advanced changes, you might need to access the theme’s code. In the same “Online Store” > “Themes” section, click on “Actions” and choose “Edit Code.” Here you can modify the theme’s HTML, CSS, and Liquid files. Make sure to back up your theme before making any changes.
5. Adding and Editing Products: To add or edit products, go to “Products” in the admin panel. Here you can add new products, modify existing ones, set prices, add images, and manage inventory.
6. Managing Collections: Collections group similar products together. You can create, edit, or delete collections in the “Products” section under “Collections.”
7. Setting Up Navigation: You can manage your store’s navigation by going to “Online Store” > “Navigation.” You can create menus, add links, and arrange the order of items.
8. Managing Pages: Create and edit pages like your About Us, Contact, and FAQ pages under “Online Store” > “Pages.”
9. Adding Apps and Integrations: Shopify has an app store with numerous apps that can add functionality to your store, such as reviews, social media integration, and more. Go to “Apps” to explore and install these apps.
10. Customizing Checkout and Payments: Configure your checkout settings, including payment gateways, taxes, and shipping, in the “Settings” section.
11. Testing Changes: Before going live, it’s essential to test any changes you’ve made. Use Shopify’s “Preview” feature to see how your changes will look on your live site.
12. Publishing Changes: Once you’re satisfied with your changes, click the “Save” or “Publish” button to make them live on your website.
13. Seek Professional Help if Needed: If you’re not comfortable with coding or if you need significant customizations, consider hiring a Shopify developer to help you achieve your desired changes.

Remember to take regular backups and be cautious while making changes to your live store, especially if you’re editing code. If you’re new to website management, start with smaller changes and gradually build your skills as you become more comfortable with Shopify’s platform.