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<Callout type='warning'>
The version of Catalyst deployed in the preview environment is determined by
Git tags. See our [how we use tags](/docs/storefront/catalyst/getting-started/versioning#how-we-use-tags)
Git tags. See our [how we use
tags](/docs/storefront/catalyst/getting-started/versioning#how-we-use-tags)
documentation for more details.
</Callout>

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Keep in mind, this deployed storefront is not meant to be used in production.
</Callout>

## Editing Your Deployed Storefront
## Makeswift Integration

[Makeswift](https://www.makeswift.com/) is a composable visual page builder designed to unlock speed and creativity for marketing teams.

### Editing Your Deployed Storefront in Makeswift

![Details for a deployed Catalyst storefront](https://storage.googleapis.com/bigcommerce-production-dev-center/images/catalyst/getting-started/deployed-storefront-details.jpeg)

In addition to viewing your deployed storefront, you can also open the corresponding Makeswift site to start editing and customizing the design and layout of your site. This Makeswift site comes with pre-built content including pages, custom components, theming options, and more.
You can edit your storefront in Makeswift to customize the design and layout of your site. The corresponding Makeswift site comes with pre-built content including pages, custom components, theming options, and more.

To explore and start editing your site, click **Edit in Makeswift**.

### Syncing your products to Makeswift

<Callout type='warning'>
Syncing products to Makeswift is currently in Beta.
</Callout>

By default, your Makeswift site will not have any products synced from your BigCommerce store. If you'd like to be able to view your products in Makeswift, you need to ensure the following:

- [Product Syncing](https://support.bigcommerce.com/s/article/Creating-a-Catalyst-Storefront#sync-with-makeswift) is enabled in the BigCommerce control panel for your Catalyst channel
- [Routes](https://docs.makeswift.com/product/routes) are enabled in your Makeswift site

Once both requirements are met, any time you add, remove, or update products in BigCommerce, they will automatically sync to your Makeswift site via webhooks.

## Next Steps

After exploring your site in Makeswift, there are two primary next steps:
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