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How to Add Products to Shopify: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

1. Introduction to Adding Products

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  • Overview of the video’s purpose: to explain the standard way to add products to Shopify.
  • Note that custom development topics will not be covered in this video.

2. Accessing the Product Addition Page

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  • Navigate to the Products section in Shopify.
  • Click on Add Product to start the process.

3. Filling Out Product Information

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  • Title: Enter the product title.
  • Description: Use the description generator tool if needed.

4. Adding Media (Images)

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  • Upload product images.
  • Change the order of images by clicking and dragging.
  • Avoid using videos in the first two image positions for performance reasons.

5. Image Optimization

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  • Use an image optimizer (e.g., TinyZPeg) before uploading images to ensure they are web-friendly.

6. SEO Considerations

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  • Fill in the alt text for images to improve SEO.
  • Use relevant keywords in the alt text.

7. Setting Product Category

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  • Select a product category to help with organization and SEO.

8. Pricing Information

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  • Enter the product price.
  • Optionally, add a compared price for discounts.

9. Inventory Management

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  • Specify if the product is physical or digital.
  • Enter SKU and stock quantity.
  • Consider enabling Sell when out of stock if applicable.

10. Shipping and Fulfillment Details

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  • Input weight and shipping details if necessary.
  • Include country of origin and HS code for international shipping.

11. Adding Variants

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  • Create variants for different sizes, colors, etc.
  • Ensure to maintain consistency in naming variants.

12. Managing Images for Variants

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  • Upload specific images for each variant if applicable.

13. Additional Product Details

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  • Fill in additional attributes like age group, activity type, etc.

14. Meta Fields and Custom Instructions

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  • Discuss the use of meta fields for custom development.

15. Publishing the Product

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  • Set the product status to draft or active.
  • Save the product and check for errors.

16. Previewing the Product

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  • Use the preview option to check the product display on the store.

17. Conclusion and Next Steps

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  • Recap of the product addition process.
  • Mention the next video topic on collections.

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