Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Collection on Shopify

Introduction

Creating collections on Shopify helps you organize products into categories, making it easier for customers to browse and find what they are looking for. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a collection in Shopify.

Step 1: Log into Your Shopify Admin

1. Go to Shopify and log in to your Shopify store.
2. In the Shopify admin dashboard, click on Products in the left-hand menu.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Collections.

Step 2: Create a New Collection

1. Click on the Create collection button.
2. Enter a name for your collection. Example: “Winter Jackets”.
3. (Optional) Add a description to provide more details about the collection.

Step 3: Choose the Collection Type

Shopify allows two types of collections:

• Manual Collection: You manually add products to the collection.
• Automated Collection: Products are automatically added based on conditions.

Creating a Manual Collection

1. Scroll down to the Collection type section.
2. Select Manual.
3. Click Save.
4. After saving, click Browse to select and add products to this collection.

Creating an Automated Collection

1. Select Automated.
2. Set conditions for products to be automatically added. Example: “Product title contains ‘jacket’”.
3. Click Save.

Step 4: Add Collection Image (Optional)

1. Scroll down to the Collection image section.
2. Click Upload image and select an image from your computer.

Step 5: Configure SEO Settings (Optional)

1. Scroll down to the Search engine listing preview.
2. Click Edit website SEO.
3. Modify the page title, meta description, and URL to improve search rankings.
4. Click Save.

Step 6: Publish Your Collection

1. Under Collection availability, select where you want the collection to appear (Online Store, Point of Sale, etc.).
2. Click Save.

Step 7: Add the Collection to Your Store’s Navigation

1. Go to Online Store > Navigation.
2. Select the menu where you want to add the collection (e.g., Main Menu).
3. Click Add menu item.
4. Enter a name (e.g., “Winter Jackets”).
5. Click Link, then select Collections and choose the one you created.
6. Click Add and then Save Menu.

Conclusion

You have successfully created a collection on Shopify! Your customers can now browse products easily through your store’s navigation. Keep your collections organized and updated to improve the shopping experience.