How to Add Products to Shopify

Adding products to your Shopify store is a fundamental step in building your online presence and attracting customers. Shopify’s user-friendly interface makes it easy for store owners to showcase their products and start selling online.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of adding products to your Shopify store, from creating product listings to optimizing them for search engines. Whether you’re a new Shopify user or looking to refresh your product listings, this guide will help you navigate the process with ease.

By adding products to your Shopify store, you can effectively showcase your inventory, attract customers, and drive sales. Whether you’re selling physical products, digital downloads, or services, Shopify provides the tools you need to manage your inventory and reach your target audience.

Steps to Add Products to Shopify

Option 1: Add Products Manually

The simplest way is to manually add each product one-by-one through your Shopify admin dashboard. This allows you to meticulously fill out all the product information fields, upload photos/videos, set up variants, and customize each listing as needed before publishing it live on your storefront.

1. Go to your Shopify admin panel and click on “Products” in the left sidebar menu.
2. Click on “Add product” to create a new product listing.
3. Enter the product title, description, pricing information, and other details like SKU, barcode, weight etc.
4. Upload product photos/videos in the “Media” section. You can add alt text for better accessibility.
5. If your product has variations like size, color etc., click the “Options” checkbox to add them.
6. Set inventory tracking and stock quantities under “Inventory”.
7. Configure shipping settings like marking it as a physical product and entering weight.
8. Choose which sales channels (online store, Facebook etc.) you want this product to be available on.
9. When finished, click “Save” to add the product to your store.

Option 2: Import Products via CSV File

Alternatively, if you have a large catalog or are migrating products from another platform, Shopify allows you to import products in bulk using a CSV file. This can save significant time over manually entering each product individually.

1. Go to Products > Import in your Shopify admin.
2. Click “Upload file” and select the CSV file containing your product data.
3. Match the data columns in the file to the corresponding Shopify product fields.
4. Review and edit product details as needed before importing.
5. Click “Import products” to add the products from the CSV to your store.

Some additional tips

• Prepare product descriptions, images, and optimize image sizes beforehand for efficiency.
• Organize products using collections based on conditions you set.
• Use apps like TinyIMG to automate image optimization for better performance.
• Ensure new products are set to “Active” status to make them live on your storefront.

Following these steps will allow you to manually add new products one-by-one or bulk import products into your Shopify store from a CSV file.

FAQs About Adding Products to Shopify

Can I import products to Shopify from a CSV file?

Yes, you can use Shopify’s built-in import feature to upload products from a CSV file.

How do I add product tags in Shopify?

In the product editor under the “Organization” section, you can add tags separated by commas up to 255 characters each. Tags help customers find products through search and allow creating automated collections.

How do I add a barcode or scan one for a product?

If using the Shopify mobile app, you can scan a product’s barcode using your device’s camera to quickly add the barcode to that product listing. The key steps are preparing product details like descriptions and images first, then utilizing Shopify’s tools to manually add new products one-by-one or import them in bulk via CSV for efficiency.

How do I add product variants, such as different sizes or colors?

When adding a product, you can specify variants by clicking on the “Edit options” link and adding the different options (e.g., size, color).

Can I add digital products, such as e-books, to Shopify?

Yes, you can add digital products to Shopify by selecting the “Digital download” option when adding a new product.

Is there a limit to the number of products I can add to my Shopify store?

Shopify does not impose a limit on the number of products you can add to your store.

How do I duplicate an existing product listing?

1. Go to Products and click on the product you want to duplicate
2. Click “Duplicate”
3. Optionally change the title, status, and select which details to copy over
4. Click “Duplicate product” to create a new duplicate listing

How can I track inventory for my products in Shopify?

You can enable inventory tracking for each product in Shopify and set a quantity for each product variant.

Can I schedule products to be published at a later date?

Yes, you can schedule products to be published at a later date by setting a future publication date when adding the product.

Do I need to manually add meta titles and descriptions for each product?

While Shopify can automatically generate these for you, it’s recommended to customize them to improve SEO.

Can I add products to multiple categories or collections?

Yes, you can assign products to multiple categories or collections in Shopify.