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Something new is appearing in dashboards, likely tightly connected to the new checkout update. If you're running the new checkout that you probably have a sneaky new button in the interface that does this.
Whilst there isn't an isAdmin variable available in Liquid it doesn't mean you can't replicate something similar. Long story short, it's possible to detect if the admin is logged in using liquid alone.
Shopify Linklists are built with a specific purpose in mind - to organize lists of links for menus. That's the boring use.
I make no secret that I am a big Shopify fan, but the reality is that no one service is perfect for everyone. Let's take a look at another hosted commerce solution in a similar space - LemonStand.
The idea of needing to search in a single and specific blog is rare, but there's still times that it could be useful. Take for example the need to search for articles that are just in the recipe blog, or custom service blog, or the fashion blog.
Let this opening paragraph serve as due warning. Don't attempt to add JavaScript to your Shopify checkout using this method if you are not painfully aware of how to do it, and the potential risk it brings.
If you're one of the people that feel that the Shopify responsive checkout must have a back button, the css below is probably what you're looking for. The addition of a back button can actually hurt conversions so if you really must have it, be sure to keep on eye on your numbers.
If you're one of the few stores still on the old product page layout you'll find that the latest version of ShopifyFD (link to extension) will no longer work on product pages. I've created a LEGACY version that should help cover you in the meantime.
No doubt if you've stumbled upon this blog post you've probably got an email from Google suggesting that you fix a bunch of Mobile Usability Issues. Long story short - you should.