Understanding Collections in Shopify

Collection pages are an important element of a Shopify website, as they allow merchants to organise and showcase their products. Setting up collection pages in Shopify is a straightforward process that can be done in a few simple steps.

Here is how to set up collection pages in Shopify:

  1. From the Shopify admin, click on "Products" in the left-hand menu.
  2. Click on "Collections" in the submenu.
  3. Click on the "Create Collection" button.
  4. Enter a name for the collection and a description (optional).
  5. Select the products that you want to include in the collection. You can either manually select products or use a set of conditions to automatically include products based on their attributes (e.g. type, vendor, etc.).
  6. Set the collection to be visible to customers.
  7. Click on the "Save" button to create the collection.

Once the collection is set up, it will be visible on the storefront and can be accessed by customers through the navigation menu or by using the search bar.

By setting up collection pages in Shopify, merchants can effectively organise and showcase their products, making it easier for customers to find what they are looking for. 

Auto or Smart Collections.

Auto or smart collections in Shopify are collections of products that are automatically generated based on a set of conditions. They are a useful tool for merchants to organise and showcase their products, as they can be easily updated as new products are added to the store.

Here is how to create an auto or smart collection in Shopify:

  1. From the Shopify admin, click on "Products" in the left-hand menu.
  2. Click on "Collections" in the submenu.
  3. Click on the "Create collection" button.
  4. Select "Automatically select products" in the "Collection type" section.
  5. Enter a name for the collection and a description (optional).
  6. Set the conditions for the collection by selecting the product attributes (e.g. type, vendor, etc.) that you want to include in the collection.
  7. Set the collection to be visible to customers.
  8. Click on the "Save" button to create the collection.

Auto or smart collections in Shopify are updated automatically as new products are added to the store that meet the conditions set for the collection. They are a useful tool for merchants to keep their products organised and ensure that customers can easily find what they are looking for.

Manual Collections

Manual collections in Shopify are collections of products that are created and maintained by the merchant. They are a useful tool for merchants to organise and showcase their products, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs.

Here is how to create a manual collection in Shopify:

  1. From the Shopify admin, click on "Products" in the left-hand menu.
  2. Click on "Collections" in the submenu.
  3. Click on the "Create collection" button.
  4. Select "Manually select products" in the "Collection type" section.
  5. Enter a name for the collection and a description (optional).
  6. Select the products that you want to include in the collection.
  7. Set the collection to be visible to customers.
  8. Click on the "Save" button to create the collection.

Manual collections in Shopify allow merchants to have full control over the products that are included in the collection. They are a useful tool for creating custom product groupings and showcasing specific products or product lines.

Smart vs Manual Collections

In Shopify, merchants can create collections of products to organise and showcase their products on their online store. There are two types of collections available in Shopify: smart collections and manual collections.

Smart collections are collections of products that are automatically generated based on a set of conditions. They are updated automatically as new products are added to the store that meet the conditions set for the collection.

Manual collections, on the other hand, are collections of products that are created and maintained by the merchant. They allow merchants to have full control over the products that are included in the collection.

Both smart and manual collections have their own benefits and can be useful for different purposes. Smart collections are a good choice for merchants who want to automatically organise their products based on certain attributes (e.g. type, vendor, etc.), while manual collections are better for creating custom product groupings and showcasing specific products or product lines.

Ultimately, the choice between smart and manual collections will depend on the specific needs of the merchant and the goals they want to achieve with their online store.


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