Adding a collection on your Shopify store can be a great way to boost sales and make it easier for customers to find the products they’re looking for. In this article, we’ll outline the steps you need to take to add a collection on your store and give you some tips on how to make it effective.
Overview
Adding a collection on Shopify is easy and can be done in just a few simple steps. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:
1. Locate your Shopify admin panel and click on the “Shop” tab located in the top left corner.
2. Select “Products” from the menu bar at the top of the screen and then select “Collections” from the submenu that pops up.
3. Click on the “Add Collection” button located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
4. Enter a name for your collection and select whether or not you want it to be public or private. You can also decide if you want members to be able to add products to your collection or not. Once you’ve made your selections, click on the “Create Collection” button to finish off your customization process.
5. Now that your collection has been created, all you need to do is add products to it! Simply browse to your product listings and add them into your new collection by clicking on the “Add To Collection” button next to each product’s listing.
What You’ll Need
In order to add a collection on Shopify, you’ll need to first create a new Shopify store, and then navigate to the ‘Shop‘ tab in your new store’s admin area. From here, you’ll need to click on the ‘Collections’ button (shown below), and then click on the ‘Add Collection’ button that appears next to it.
Once you’ve clicked on the ‘Add Collection’ button, you’ll be prompted to provide a name for your new collection (shown below). You can either enter a name for your collection, or leave it blank – it’s up to you.
Next, you’ll need to provide a description for your new collection (shown below). This is where you can provide additional information about your collection – such as its purpose or target audience.
Finally, you’ll need to select which type of products your new collection will include. You can select from a range of options – including both physical and digital products. If you’re adding a digital product collection, for example, you’ll need to provide details about each product in your collection (such as its price and availability).
Once you’ve completed all of the required fields, click on the ‘Create Collection’ button to create your new collection.
Adding Products to Your Collection
Once you’ve created your new collection, you’ll need to add products to it. To do this, you can either use the ‘Add Product’ form that appears when you first add a product to your Shopify store, or you can use the ‘Product Add’ tab that appears when you’re viewing a product in your store’s admin area.
In either case, you’ll need to provide the following information about each product in your collection:
Name – This is the name of the product that you’re adding to your collection.
– This is the name of the product that you’re adding to your collection. Price – This is the price of the product, in dollars.
– This is the price of the product, in dollars. Availability – This indicates whether or not the product is currently available for purchase on Shopify.
– This indicates whether or not the product is currently available for purchase on Shopify. Category – This specifies which category (if any) this product belongs to.
Designing Your Collection Pages
When designing your collection pages on Shopify, keep the following tips in mind:
1. Use consistent design language across all of your collection pages. This will help make your collections look cohesive and professional.
2. Use images to help capture the attention of potential customers. Images can be used to represent specific items in your collection, or they can be used to create an overall visual appeal to your store.
3. Make sure each collection page is easy to navigate and understand. Utilize clear and concise labels, as well as easy-to-use navigation menus, to help visitors find what they’re looking for.
4. Give your visitors information about each item in your collection. This can include detailed product information, price information, and other important details.
5. Promote your collections using targeted marketing campaigns. This will help you reach a large audience of potential customers who are interested in buying items from your store.
Adding Images and Videos
Adding images and videos to your shopify collection is a great way to add more life and dimension to your products. Not only do they look great, but they can also help illustrate your product in an engaging way. Here are a few tips on adding images and videos to your collection:
1. Use Photos or Videos from Your Website or Other Sources
If you have photos or videos from your website or other sources, you can easily add them to your shopify collection. Simply upload the files to your shopify account and then use the Media Library module to add them to products.
2. Use Google Photos or Flickr
If you don’t have any photos or videos that you own, you can use Google Photos or Flickr to find suitable images and videos. Simply search for high-quality images and videos that match the style of your product and add them to products using the Media Library module.
3. Use Video Elements from YouTube, Vimeo, and Other Sources
If you don’t have any photos or videos that you own, you can use video elements from YouTube, Vimeo, and other sources. Simply search for high-quality video files that match the style of your product and add them to products using the Media Library module.
4. Create Your Own Videos or Photos
If you don’t have any photos or videos that you own, you can create your own videos or photos using software like Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Premiere. Once you’ve created the desired images or videos, add them to products using the Media Library module.
Making Your Collection Live
Adding a collection on Shopify is simple, and you can do it in just a few minutes. There are a few steps you need to complete in order to add your collection, and we’ll guide you through each one.
First, open up the Shopify admin panel by clicking on the “Shop” menu in the upper left corner of your screen, and then selecting “Settings”. In the settings page, scroll down until you see the “Products” section, and then click on the “Add new product” button.
In the “Product” form window that pops up, enter the details for your new collection. You’ll need to provide a name for your collection, as well as a category and subcategory. You can also choose a template for your collection page. We recommend choosing either the default Shopify theme or one of our popular custom themes.
Once you’ve entered all of your information, click on the “Create product” button to finish setting up your new collection. You’ll now see a list of your new products in the Products section of your Shopify admin panel.
Conclusion
When you’re starting out with your own online shop, adding a collection of products can be really helpful. Collections let you group related products together so that it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. Plus, they make it simple to sell multiple items together as a package. In this article, we’ll outline the steps required to add a collection on Shopify. If you’re ready to get started, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide on how to add collections on Shopify!
