Switching from Marquee to Brine template requires careful preparation to maintain your site's design while gaining access to newer features and better platform support.

Before You Start

• Your content will transfer, but style settings will reset
• Document your current fonts and colors
• Your site remains online during the switch

Template Matching Guide:

• Marquee → Basil
• Adversary → Polaris
• Alex → Sonny
• Eamon → Ethan
• Ginger → Basil
• Mint → Basil
• Shift → Burke

Switching Process:

1. Preview New Template

• Open Design panel
• Click "Install new template"
• Select recommended template
• Preview changes

2. Adjust Style Settings

• Configure two header sections
• Set mobile styles
• Update share button options
• Customize store pages
• Modify content insertion

3. Update Index Page Banners

• Featured images now display as section backgrounds
• Duplicate pages to create banner effects
• Remove content from upper sections
• Add page titles as Heading 1 text blocks

4. Modify Collection Pages

• Album Pages: Now accept page banners
• Blog Pages: Choose grid or stacked layouts
• Events Pages: Can show/hide past events
• Gallery Pages: Support page banners
• Store Pages: Compatible with advanced features

5. Publish Changes

• Click "Keep as active template" when satisfied
• Original template remains available if needed
• Preview old template for reference without losing new changes

Key Benefits of Brine Family:

• Stacked index pages
• Parallax scrolling
• Banner images and videos
• Enhanced mobile optimization
• Advanced styling options
• Improved platform maintenance

Note: You can always revert to Marquee family templates if needed, though it's recommended to stay with current template families for better support and functionality.

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