How to create a Automatic collection with Shopify

Creating automatic categories in Shopify can streamline your product organization and enhance the shopping experience for your customers. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to set up a collection for products under $100.

Creating automatic categories in Shopify is an essential tool for organizing your products in your store. By setting up collections based on specific criteria, you can enhance the shopping experience for your customers.

In this section, you will learn how to navigate the Shopify dashboard and create a collection that groups products under a certain price.

Step 1: Log into Shopify Dashboard

To begin, you need to log into your Shopify dashboard. This is your central hub for managing your store.

Step 2: Navigate to Products and Collections

Once you are in the dashboard, the next step is to navigate to the ‘Products’ section. Here, you will find the option for ‘Collections’. Click on it to open your collection menu. This is where you will create and manage your product collections.

Step 3: Create a New Collection

In the collections menu, you will see an option to create a new collection. Click on this to begin setting up your automatic category. This is where you’ll define the parameters for the collection, making it easy to group your products based on specific criteria.

Step 4: Name Your Collection

After creating a new collection, the next step is to name your collection. Choose a descriptive name that reflects the products it will contain, such as “Under $100”. This will help both you and your customers easily identify the collection’s purpose.

Step 5: Set Conditions for Smart Collection

Now, it’s time to set the conditions for your smart collection. This feature allows you to automate the process of adding products to the collection based on specific criteria. For example, you can set the condition to include all products priced under $100. This way, any product that meets this criterion will automatically be added to your collection.

Step 6: Add an Image (Optional)

You can add an image to the collection, and it will displayed in your theme.

Step 7: Configure Publishing Sales Channels

Once your collection is created, the next step is to set up your sales channels. This determines where your collection will appear across your Shopify ecosystem.

In the collection settings, look for the section labeled “Sales channels.” Here, you can choose to display your collection on your online store, the Shopify Buy Button, or even through your Point of Sale system.

Step 8: Save Your Collection

After configuring your sales channels, it’s time to save your collection. Click the “Save” button to ensure all your changes are applied.

This will finalize the collection. You will receive a confirmation that your changes have been saved successfully.

Step 9: View Your Collection in the Store

Now that your collection is saved, you can view it in your store. Navigate to your online store and find the collection you just created. You can also add it to your navigation menu for your visitors to quickly find.

Step 10: Additional Filtering Options

Shopify offers additional filtering options that can enhance your customers’ shopping experience. You can filter products by availability, price, color, and size. This allows customers to refine their searches and find exactly what they’re looking for quickly. Make sure to enable these filters in your theme settings for a better user experience.

FAQ

What are automatic categories in Shopify?

Automatic categories, or collections, in Shopify, are groups of products organized based on specific criteria, such as price or type. They help streamline product management and improve customer navigation.

• Can I change the conditions of a collection later?
  

  Yes, you can edit the conditions of your collections at any time by going back to the collection settings in your Shopify dashboard

• How do I add products to an existing collection?
  

  Products are automatically added to a collection based on the conditions you set. If you want to manually add products, you can do so by editing the collection and changing it to a manual collection.

• Are there any limitations to the number of collections I can create?
  

  No, Shopify allows you to create as many collections as you need to organize your products effectively.

For more detailed guides on Shopify, check out our Shopify Launch Guide or learn how to add personalization options to enhance your customer experience.

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