Set up Roost

Do this after installing the theme.

1. Create your shop basics

Make this	Suggested name
Collection for single origins	Single origin
Collection for blends	Blends
Collection for subscriptions	Subscriptions
About page	About
Brewing tips page	Brewing

Add 4–8 coffee products with photos and short descriptions.

2. Fix your menu

In Admin, edit your main menu. Example:

Label	Links to
Shop	Single origin
Subscriptions	Subscriptions collection
Our coffee	Single origin
About	About page
Journal	Blog

Then open Customize → header → choose that menu.

3. Coffee details & subscriptions

1. Add coffee details
2. Turn on filters for brew method and roast level (in the Search & Discovery app)
3. Set up subscriptions
4. In theme settings, paste your customer portal link (where subscribers manage plans)

4. Homepage photos

Open Customize on the home page and replace sample images.

Area	Rough size
Hero	Large portrait or landscape, high quality
Press logos	Small wide logos
Step images	Medium photos
Products	Square photos work best

Point “featured” sections at real collections.

5. Roaster story (optional)

Add the Roaster story section on About (or a product page). Fill in name and story. Leave the name blank if you want the section hidden.

6. Quick check before publish

• Home looks good on phone
• A product shows Subscribe when plans are set up
• Collection filters work
• Cart opens after Add to cart
• Checkout buttons appear on product and cart

Then click Publish.