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Adding a Product to Shopify

The SOP for adding a new product into Shopify outlines the step-by-step process for creating a product listing, including entering product details, uploading images, setting pricing, managing inventory, and configuring shipping and visibility settings.

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• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Step 1: Log into Your Shopify Admin Panel
• Step 2: Access the Products Page
• Step 3: Enter Product Details
• Step 4: Add Product Images or Media
• Step 5: Set Pricing (Not yet required)
• Step 6: Manage Inventory (Not yet required)
• Step 7: Configure Shipping Settings (Not yet required)
• Step 8: Add Product Variants (if applicable)
• Step 9: Assign Product to a Collection
• Step 10: Set Product Availability (Not yet required)
• Step 11: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (Not yet required)
• Step 12: Save the Product
• Step 13: Preview and Publish

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Step-By-Step Instructions

Adding a new product to Shopify involves several steps. Here's a clear breakdown:

Step 1: Log into Your Shopify Admin Panel

1. Go to Shopify's website and log into your account.
2. Navigate to your store's admin dashboard.

Step 2: Access the Products Page

1. From the admin panel, click on "Products" in the left-hand menu.
2. Then, click the "Add product" button at the top-right of the screen.

Step 3: Enter Product Details

1. Product Title: Provide a clear and descriptive name for the product.
2. Description: Write a detailed description of the product, highlighting the wine / spirits product summary and tasting notes.

Step 4: Add Product Images or Media

1. Upload high-quality bottle shots
2. Drag and drop to reorder the bottle shots to prioritize the most important one.

Step 5: Set Pricing (Not yet required)

1. Price: Enter the price customers will pay for the product.
2. Compare at Price (optional): Add a "before-sale" price if it's discounted.
3. Cost per Item (optional): Enter the product's cost to help track profit margins.

Step 6: Manage Inventory (Not yet required)

1. Check Track quantity if you want Shopify to keep track of stock levels.
2. Set a SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) and barcode if needed.
3. Enter the Quantity available in stock.

Step 7: Configure Shipping Settings (Not yet required)

1. Weight: Input the product's weight for shipping calculations.
2. Check Requires shipping if the product needs to be shipped.
3. (Optional) Add customs information for international shipping.

Step 8: Add Product Variants (if applicable)

1. Click on "Add variant" if the product has different sizes, colors, or other options.
2. Specify the options and variants, and set unique prices, SKUs, and inventory for each.

Step 9: Assign Product to a Collection

1. Select or create a collection (e.g., "00 Wines") to organize the product.
2. Use tags to make the product easier to filter and search.

Step 10: Set Product Availability (Not yet required)

1. Use the Sales channels section to select where the product will be available (e.g., online store, POS).
2. Publish Date: Choose whether to make the product available immediately or schedule it for later.

Step 11: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (Not yet required)

1. Edit the SEO title and meta description to improve how the product appears in search engine results.
2. Adjust the URL handle for a clean and simple link.

Step 12: Save the Product

Click the "Save" button to add the product to your store.

Step 13: Preview and Publish

1. Preview how the product will look on your store.
2. If everything is correct, the product will now appear on the storefront or selected sales channels.

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