In this article, we’ll be looking into how to remove query strings from static resources on Shopify. By default, these resources include your website’s title and description as well as the file path to your static files. This can be a real pain if you’re trying to keep your website’s SEO clean, or if you just want to make sure that no one can track down your site’s source files!
What are Query Strings?
Query strings are a unique string that is embedded in your webpages and can be used to track user activity. When a user clicks on a link in your page, Shopify parses the query string and uses it to retrieve information about the page they are visiting.
Query strings are also used by third-party services to gather information about the page a visitor is viewing. If you’re concerned about how this data is being used, you should remove query strings from your static resources.
When you remove query strings from your pages, you’ll keep your users’ activity anonymous and protect the privacy of your website’s visitors.
How Do I Remove Query Strings From Static Resources on Shopify?
When you create a static resource on Shopify, you can optionally add query string information to the file name. This information is used by search engines to index your file and display it in their results pages. Unfortunately, this query string information can also be used by hackers to extract sensitive data from your files.
To remove query string information from static resources on Shopify, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Static Resources section of your Shopify admin panel.
2. Select the resource you want to modify and click the Edit button next to its title.
3. On the General tab, under File Name, remove any text that includes query strings. For example, if the resource’s file name is myfile.jpg, remove anything that looks like this: myfile?q=
4. Click the Save button to save your changes.
5. Restart your server (if applicable) to apply these changes.
Warning: Removing Query Strings from Static Resources Can Cause Issues!
If you’ve ever tried to remove query strings from static resources on Shopify, you know that it can be a tricky process. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it safely and without causing any problems.
Before we get started, let’s take a look at what query strings are and why they’re important. A query string is simply a section of a URL that Shopify uses to fetch the page’s content. For example, if you click on the link to my-page.com/products in your shopping cart, Shopify will automatically add ?s=1 to the end of the link. This ?s=1 tells Shopify to start searching for products at my-page.com/products/?s=1 .
When you remove query strings from static resources, you’re basically telling Shopify not to include that ?s=1 part of the URL when it fetches the page’s content. This can cause some problems if your website relies on that specific query string to work correctly.
In general, it’s best to avoid removing query strings from static resources unless you have a good reason to do so. If you do decide to go ahead and remove them, be sure
Conclusion
If you’re like most Shopify merchants, you’ve probably noticed that your static resources (like images and fonts) can take up a lot of space on your site. RemoveQueryStrings is a free plugin that can help reduce the size of those files by removing query strings from them. Not only does this save bandwidth and storage space, but it also makes your pages load faster.
