Introduction

Adding products to your Shopify store is an essential step in setting up your online business. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process to ensure your products are displayed correctly and are ready for customers to purchase.

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. Click the Add product button.

Step 2: Enter Product Details

1. In the Title field, enter the name of the product (e.g., “Men’s Leather Jacket”).
2. In the Description box, provide details about the product, including features, materials, sizes, and benefits.
3. (Optional) Use the formatting tools to make the description more engaging.

Step 3: Add Product Images

1. Scroll down to the Media section.
2. Click Add media to upload images or videos of your product.
3. Ensure high-quality images are used to showcase your product from multiple angles.

Step 4: Set Product Pricing

1. Locate the Pricing section.
2. Enter the product’s selling price in the Price field.
3. (Optional) Add a Compare at price if the product is on sale.
4. (Optional) Enter the cost per item to track profit margins.

Step 5: Configure Inventory Settings

1. In the Inventory section, enter the SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) if applicable.
2. Enable Track quantity if you want Shopify to track stock levels.
3. Set the Quantity available.

Step 6: Set Shipping Options

1. Scroll to the Shipping section (only for physical products).
2. Check This is a physical product if applicable.
3. Enter the product weight for accurate shipping calculations.
4. (Optional) Add customs information for international shipping.

Step 7: Organize the Product

1. Scroll to the Organization section.
2. Assign a Product type (e.g., “Jacket”).
3. Select a Vendor if applicable.
4. Add relevant Tags to help customers find the product.
5. Choose an existing Collection or create a new one to categorize the product.

Step 8: Configure SEO Settings (Optional)

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

Step 9: Publish the Product

1. Under Product status, change from Draft to Active to make it live.
2. Click Save at the top right corner.

Conclusion

You have successfully added a product to your Shopify store! Ensure your product descriptions are clear, images are high-quality, and pricing is set correctly. Keep your inventory updated to provide a smooth shopping experience for your customers.