Product Families

A product family groups products that are variations of the same thing, differing by characteristics such as size, colour or material. Rather than listing every combination as a separate product, you define the dimensions that vary and the store presents them as options on one product page.

For example, a t-shirt family might have a Colour dimension and a Size dimension, so a customer picks red and large on a single page instead of you maintaining a product for every combination.

Understanding Dimensions and Values

• A dimension is the thing that varies, such as Colour or Size.

• A value is one option within that dimension, such as Red or Large.

• The metadata is what the customer sees on the storefront for that value.

Adding a Product Family

1. Click on Catalogue > Product Families

2. Click on the Create button

3. Give your product family a name and click Create

4. Click the Add New Dimension button

5. Give the dimension a name, such as Colour

6. Select a type from the dropdown

7. Add a new value

8. Enter the value itself, which is the group it represents

9. Enter the metadata, which is what the customer will see on the storefront

10. Repeat steps 4 to 9 for each further dimension, such as Size

11. Once you have added all your dimensions, click Save Changes

Plan your dimensions before you start. Adding a dimension later means revisiting every product already using the family, so it is worth getting Colour and Size right first time.

Each combination of values is a separate variant, so dimensions multiply quickly. Three colours and four sizes is twelve variants, each needing its own stock and pricing.