How to organize products into collections on Shopify
Collections in Shopify are groups of products that help visitors quickly find what they're looking for. For example, you might create collections like "Best Sellers," "New Arrivals," or "Summer Collection." Well-organized collections make it easier for customers to browse your store and find products they're interested in.
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What are collections
A collection is a group of products that you define in your Shopify admin. Collections appear on your store as browsable categories, making it easy for customers to shop by theme, type, season, or any grouping that makes sense for your business.
How to create a collection
Go to Products > Collections in your Shopify admin.
Click Create collection.
Give your collection a title and description.
Choose whether to add products manually or set up automated rules.
Click Save.
Your collection will now be available to add to your store's navigation menu so customers can find it.
Types of collections
Shopify offers two types:
Manual collections. You pick exactly which products go in the collection. Good for curated selections like "Staff Picks" or "Gift Ideas."
Automated collections. Products are added automatically based on rules you set, like product tags, price, or inventory. Good for dynamic groups like "Under $50" or "In Stock."
💡 Use automated collections if your catalog changes frequently. Products that match your rules will be added and removed automatically, keeping your collections up to date without manual work.
For a full walkthrough including advanced settings, conditions, and display options, refer to the official Shopify collections documentation.