Polite Worldwide - Utilizing Celebrity Endorsements & Updating Theme
What is Polite Worldwide?
Polite Worldwide is a jewelry store on Shopify known for its high-end products and major celebrity endorsements. However, their old theme was outdated and slow, which made it difficult to convey the brand’s luxurious feel.
The Problems with the Old Theme
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Outdated & Hard to Customize
The previous theme was bulky and challenging to update, requiring too much developer time for even simple changes. -
Slow Loading Times
Multiple, unoptimized scripts and no lazy loading led to sluggish performance, hurting the user experience. -
Unclear Luxury Branding
The cluttered layout didn’t effectively highlight Polite Worldwide’s premium image or products.
New Theme Features
I revamped the entire codebase, implemented lazy loading, and optimized how scripts load, resulting in a much faster site. I also made the theme highly customizable, so Polite Worldwide can modify or restyle virtually anything without needing to touch the code.
Emphasizing a Luxurious & Clean Design
A major goal was to reinforce Polite Worldwide as a luxury brand. We streamlined the layout, used a clean design approach, and focused on essential product details and the overall brand story.
Celebrity Endorsements Everywhere
Celebrity endorsements are a huge selling point, so we showcased them on almost every key page, from the homepage to product pages. Special carousels highlight well-known personalities wearing Polite’s signature pearl necklaces.
Fully Customizable
All new features - including special gradients in the header and custom-coded sections - are fully editable in Shopify. I built these functionalities so that Polite Worldwide can update text, visuals, and layouts without any coding.
Unique Landing Pages
I also introduced dynamic landing pages, like the AI compliment generator with its GLSL and GSAP-animated background, which produces fun, personalized messages.
Data-Driven Insights
We used Hotjar to track user behavior and see how visitors interacted with the new design. This helped refine the UX further and confirmed that a cleaner layout combined with celebrity highlights boosted user engagement.
Final Thoughts
By combining streamlined design choices with thorough code optimizations, I’ve given Polite Worldwide a more luxurious online presence that effectively showcases their high-end jewelry and celebrity endorsements. The store now loads faster, looks cleaner, and is fully customizable, ensuring the brand can adapt as it continues to grow.
