How to Fix Shopify Product Page Gaps (Enable Sticky Content in Dawn Theme)

How to Fix Shopify Product Page Gaps (Enable Sticky Content in Dawn Theme)

If your Shopify product page looks awkward with a massive white space beside your product description — don’t panic. This issue happens to a lot of beginners, and the fix is much simpler than it seems.

When you write a great product description, only to find it looks broken or stretched on your online store, it can be discouraging. But Shopify’s built-in customization tools inside the Dawn theme make it easy to fix this layout issue.

Enable Sticky Content on Desktop

To start, go to Online Store → Themes → Customize. Then, open your Default Product Page and click on the Product Information block. In the right-hand panel, toggle the setting labeled “Sticky content on desktop.”

Once enabled, this locks your product images in place as visitors scroll down your description. It prevents that massive right-side gap that can make your product page look empty or broken. This layout instantly looks more professional, keeps the focus on your product, and reduces bounce rates.

Try Different Layouts

You can also experiment with how your product images are displayed. In the same Product Information section, you’ll find options for Desktop layout and Mobile layout. Try switching to Thumbnail Carousel if you want a more compact design. If your product has many images, the carousel layout will naturally fill in space and improve your overall design balance.

Use Collapsible Rows for Specifications

Instead of cramming all your details into one long description, consider using Collapsible row blocks. These can hold your shipping details, product specifications, or warranty information in neat dropdown sections. It’s especially useful if you want to keep your page minimal while still SEO-optimized.

Theme Limitations

Not every Shopify theme has the same layout controls or section options. The Dawn theme (v13+) is one of the most flexible free themes, but older or third-party themes might place these settings differently. Always check under your theme’s product page sections — or consider switching to a more up-to-date layout if customization is limited.

If you’re still getting started and need a beginner-friendly step-by-step plan to build your store from scratch, check out the 30-Day Beginner’s Shopify Program. It walks you through every setup step — from theme selection to SEO optimization — so you can launch with confidence.

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