How to Switch from Marquee to Brine Template Family: Complete Migration Guide

How to Switch from Marquee to Brine Template Family: Complete Migration Guide

By Michael Thompson

March 20, 2025 at 06:02 PM

Ready to switch from Marquee to Brine? This guide provides clear steps while preserving your site's content.

Before You Start

  • Document your current fonts and colors (Marquee settings will reset after switch)
  • All content transfers, but style settings revert to default

Template Selection Guide

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

Step-by-Step Migration Process

  1. Preview New Template
  • Open [Design] panel
  • Click [Templates]
  • Select "Install New Template"
  • Choose recommended template
  • Preview changes
  1. Adjust Style Settings
  • Configure header sections
  • Set mobile styles
  • Customize share buttons
  • Update store pages
  • Configure content embedding
  1. Configure Index Page Banner
  • Access [Pages] panel
  • Duplicate target page
  • Move duplicate to index
  • Remove content from top section
  • Add page title as H1 text block
  • Remove banner image from bottom section

Section with Banner

Section with Banner

Section with Banner Text

Section with Banner Text

  1. Update Collection Pages
  • Album: Supports page banners
  • Blog: Grid layout available (no column layout)
  • Events: Configure past events display
  • Gallery: Supports page banners
  • Store: Advanced store features available
  1. Publish Template
  • Review all changes
  • Click "Set as Published Template"

Note: Keep Marquee installed to reference original settings if needed. All Brine changes save automatically.

Remember: Marquee family templates (including Adversary, Alex, Eamon, Ginger, Mint, Shift) are deprecated but still functional. Switching to Brine offers better support and more features.

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