Variants let one product page offer several sizes, colours or pack sizes. Done well, it simplifies shopping and stock management.
Best practices
- Use variants for the same product in different options, not different products.
- Give each variant its own SKU; generate them with our SKU generator.
- Track stock per variant.
- Assign images to each colour variant; create clean images with our product image maker.
- Show unavailable variants clearly instead of letting customers select them.
Swatches and size guides
- Colour swatches instead of dropdowns.
- Size charts near size selectors.
Pricing
Different prices per variant (such as bigger sizes) are fine; show the price change immediately.
Platform limits
Platforms have limits on the number of variants and options per product. Large combinations may need apps or separate products.
Marketplace consistency
Keep variant structure similar across your store and marketplaces. Read Amazon variations.
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