How to add a product || Shopify Help Center
Summary
TLDRThis video tutorial guides viewers through the process of adding a product to a Shopify store. It covers product titling, description, media inclusion with alt text for accessibility, pricing, tax settings, inventory management, and stock adjustments for multi-location sales. The tutorial also addresses shipping details, product options, variants, SEO optimization, and product activation across various sales channels, including online and social media platforms. By the end, users are encouraged to add more products, highlighting the ease of the Shopify platform.
Takeaways
- 🛒 Start by navigating to the 'Products' section in Shopify Admin and clicking 'Add Product' to begin the process of adding a product.
- 🏷️ Give your product a clear title and description, which are crucial for customer understanding and search engine optimization.
- 📸 Utilize the 'Media' section to add images, videos, or 3D models to enhance product presentation and consider adding alt text for accessibility.
- 🖋️ To add alt text, open the preview media page, add a description, and save it to improve accessibility for visually impaired users.
- 💰 Set a price for your product and decide on tax inclusion to ensure accurate financial representation.
- 🔖 Under 'Inventory', add a SKU number and barcode, track quantity, and set preferences for selling behavior when out of stock.
- 📦 If operating from a single location, adjust the stock quantity directly under 'Available'. For multiple locations, adjust per location.
- 🚚 For shipping, mark the product as physical, add weight, and include customs information to facilitate accurate shipping calculations.
- 🔄 Use the 'Options' checkbox to add variant options like size, and remember to finalize each option by clicking 'Done'.
- 🔑 A 'Variants' section will appear for products with multiple options, requiring you to specify quantities for each variant.
- 🌐 Edit SEO settings by clicking 'Edit SEO' to optimize how customers find your product on search engines like Google.
- 🔄 Switch the product status to 'Active' and manage sales channels to determine where the product is visible, such as online stores or social media platforms.
- 🏆 Once all settings are configured, save the product and use the back arrow to return to the main product page to continue adding more products.
Q & A
How do I add a product to my Shopify store?
-To add a product to your Shopify store, go to the Shopify admin, click on 'Products', then 'Add product'. Start by giving your product a title and description.
Can I include images, videos, or 3D models for my product listing?
-Yes, you can add images, videos, or 3D models for your product under the 'Media' section in the Shopify product creation process.
What is the purpose of adding alt text to media?
-Adding alt text to media improves accessibility for people who may not be able to see images on your store, helping them understand what the media represents.
How do I add alt text to product media in Shopify?
-To add alt text, click the product media to open the preview media page, then click 'Add alt text', enter the description, and click 'Save alt text'.
What information should I include when setting the price of my product?
-When setting the price, you should decide if you want to include taxes in the price and enter the amount accordingly.
How can I manage the inventory of my product in Shopify?
-Under the 'Inventory' section, you can add a SKU number, barcode, track the quantity, and decide if you want to continue selling the product when it's out of stock.
What should I do if I sell my product from multiple locations?
-If you sell from multiple locations, you can adjust the stock quantity for each location under 'Available' next to each location name.
Why is it important to mark the product as a physical product under shipping settings?
-Marking the product as a physical product under shipping settings is important for accurate shipping calculations, including weight and customs information.
How do I add options for my product, such as different sizes?
-To add options, check the box under 'Options', then under 'Option name' choose what to add (e.g., 'Size'), and under 'Option values', add your size options.
What is a variant and how does it appear in Shopify?
-A variant is a different version of a product with options like size or color. It appears in Shopify as a section called 'Variants' when you add additional options for your product.
How can I make my product visible on search engines like Google?
-Click 'Edit SEO' to edit what customers see on search engines. Make sure to scroll to the top of the page and switch 'Product status' to 'Active' to make your product available on desired channels.
What should I do to finalize the addition of a product to my Shopify store?
-After you're happy with all the settings, click 'Save', and then click the back arrow to return to your main product page.
Outlines
🛒 Adding Your First Product to Shopify
This paragraph guides users through the process of adding their first product to a Shopify store. It starts with accessing the Shopify admin and clicking 'Products' followed by 'Add Product'. Users are instructed to provide a title and description for their product and to add media such as images, videos, or 3D models. The importance of adding alt text for accessibility is highlighted, with a step-by-step guide on how to do so. The paragraph also covers setting a price, choosing tax options, managing inventory with SKU numbers and barcodes, and deciding on out-of-stock product visibility. For products with multiple locations, it explains how to adjust stock quantities for each location. Shipping details, including product weight and customs information, are also discussed. The paragraph further elaborates on adding product options and creating variants, with a reminder to finalize these by clicking 'Done'. SEO editing is briefly touched upon, and the paragraph concludes with instructions on making the product active, choosing sales channels, and saving the product details.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Shopify Store
💡Product Title
💡Description
💡Media Section
💡Alt Text
💡Price
💡Taxes
💡Inventory
💡Stock Quantity
💡Shipping
💡Options
💡Variants
💡SEO
💡Sales Channels
Highlights
Access Shopify admin and navigate to the 'Products' section to add a new product.
Click 'Add Product' to initiate the product creation process.
Assign a title and description to your product to provide basic information.
Utilize the 'Media' section to add images, videos, or 3D models to enhance product presentation.
Incorporate alt text for media to improve accessibility for visually impaired users.
Learn how to add alt text by accessing the preview media page and saving the description.
Set the product price and configure tax settings according to your business model.
Under 'Inventory', manage SKU, barcode, quantity tracking, and out-of-stock selling options.
Adjust stock levels for single or multiple locations to reflect your inventory accurately.
Mark the product as a physical item and provide shipping details such as weight and customs information.
Enable options for product variations like size by using the 'Options' checkbox.
Add and manage variant options, which will display in a new 'Variants' section.
Enter quantities for each variant to manage stock levels effectively.
Edit SEO settings to optimize how your product appears on search engines like Google.
Activate the product by changing its status to make it available on chosen sales channels.
Determine where the product will be visible, such as your online store or additional platforms like Facebook.
After finalizing all settings, save the product and review it on your main product page.
Encouragement to add more products using the learned process.
Transcripts
let's take a look at how to add your
first product to your shopify store in
just a few easy steps in the shopify
admin click products
then click add product
start by giving your product a title and
description you can also add images
videos or 3d models for it under the
media section it may be worth adding alt
text on your media
this helps improve accessibility for
people who may not see images on your
store
to add alt text click the product media
to open the preview media page
now click add alt text
enter text to describe the image then
click save alt text
finally click the x to exit the preview
page
next add your price and choose if you
want to charge taxes
under inventory you can add a sku number
barcode track the quantity and decide if
you want to continue selling the product
when out of stock
moving on to quantity if you only sell
from one location you can add stock for
your product by clicking the zero under
available
this will open a small window where you
can adjust the stock for your product
if you're selling your product from
multiple locations you can adjust the
stock quantity under available next to
each location name
if you're going to be shipping this
product make sure to check this is a
physical product under the shipping
option add the product weight and any
customs information for accurate
shipping
if your product has more options to
offer click the check box under options
to add them
under option name choose what you'd like
to add like size then under option
values add your size options
don't forget to click done
it's worth noting that if you add
additional options for your product a
section called variants will appear to
display them you'll need to add the
quantity for each variant option under
quantity
clicking edit seo lets you edit what
customers see on search engines like
scroll to the top of the page
below product status switch it to active
to make your product available on the
channels you want finally under sales
channels and apps choose where you want
the product to show up by clicking
manage
you'll probably want it on your online
store but you may also want it on other
channels like facebook when you're happy
with everything click save
click the back arrow to return to your
main product page
now that you know how to add one product
it's time to add more see you next time
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