How to Create Collections in Shopify

1. Introduction to Smart Collections

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• Introduction by Marco from MMSHpDevs.
• Purpose: To explain how to create collections in a smart way.
• Common issue: Many stores use manual inputs for collections, which is not recommended.

2. Manual vs. Smart Collections

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• Manual collections require manual inputs, which can lead to forgotten products.
• Smart collections automatically include products based on set criteria.
• Recommendation: Always use smart collections as the default.

3. Setting Up Smart Collections

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• When selecting smart collections, you can define how products are included.
• Options include:
• Tag-based inclusion (e.g., products tagged with converse).
• Fixed filtering logic (all conditions must be met).
• Any condition (any of the selected tags will include the product).

4. Additional Filtering Options

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• Other properties for filtering include:
• Title
• Vendor
• Price
• Weight
• Recommendation: Use a unified tagging system instead of relying on titles.

5. Metafields and Unique Store Features

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• Metafields are unique to each store and template.
• Use of feature images may vary based on template setup.

6. Sales Channels and SEO

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• Sales channels allow you to show collections on various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
• SEO settings will be covered in a separate video.

7. Sorting Products in Collections

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• After adding products, you can sort them:
• Options for sorting include manual sorting.
• Manual sorting allows you to move products to desired positions.

8. Advanced Sorting Solutions

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• For AI maintenance in product positioning, consider using specific apps.
• More advanced sorting solutions will be discussed in future videos.

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