To add collections on Shopify, go to your Shopify admin, click Products > Collections, then click Create Collection. Give it a title, choose whether it\u2019s manual or automated, add products, and save. You can then add the collection to your store\u2019s navigation menu so customers can find it.<\/p>\n
Collections group your products into categories that make sense for your store and your customers. A clothing store might have collections for Men, Women, and Accessories. A home goods store might organize by room: Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room. You decide how to group things - Shopify gives you the tools to set it up.<\/p>\n
There are two types of collections in Shopify: manual and automated. Each works differently, and most stores use a mix of both.<\/p>\n
Before you create a collection, you need to decide which type fits your needs.<\/p>\n
With a manual collection, you hand-pick every product that belongs in it. Products stay in the collection until you remove them, and new products won\u2019t appear unless you add them yourself.<\/p>\n
Manual collections work well when you want full control - for example, a \u201cStaff Picks\u201d or \u201cHoliday Gift Guide\u201d collection where the selection is curated and doesn\u2019t follow a predictable pattern.<\/p>\n
Automated collections use conditions (rules) to include products automatically. You set the conditions once, and Shopify adds matching products on its own - including any new products you add to your store later that meet the criteria.<\/p>\n
Conditions can be based on:<\/p>\n
You can require products to match all<\/strong> conditions or any<\/strong> condition. For example, \u201cProduct tag equals summer AND price is less than $50\u201d will only include summer products under $50. Switching to \u201cany\u201d would include all summer products plus all products under $50, regardless of tag.<\/p>\n Important:<\/strong> Once you save a collection as manual or automated, you cannot switch its type. You would need to create a new collection if you change your mind. Pick the right type from the start.<\/p>\n Any time you add a new product to your store that matches the conditions, Shopify automatically includes it in the collection. This saves time, especially for stores with large or frequently changing inventories.<\/p>\n Each collection has its own page on your Shopify store, and that page can rank in Google. To give it the best chance, fill out the SEO settings properly.<\/p>\n A collection image appears at the top of the collection page and in some theme layouts where collections are displayed as a grid (like on the homepage).<\/p>\n To add one:<\/p>\n Recommended image size depends on your theme, but 1200 x 600 pixels works well for most Shopify themes.<\/p>\n The order products appear in a collection matters. Shopify gives you several sorting options:<\/p>\n To change the sort order, open the collection, scroll to the Products section, and use the \u201cSort\u201d dropdown. For manual collections, you can also drag products into a custom order after selecting \u201cManually\u201d as the sort method.<\/p>\n Shopify doesn\u2019t have a built-in sub-collection feature, but you can create the same effect using your navigation menu structure.<\/p>\n For example, if you have a \u201cClothing\u201d collection and want sub-collections for \u201cT-Shirts,\u201d \u201cJeans,\u201d and \u201cJackets\u201d:<\/p>\n Customers see \u201cClothing\u201d in the main menu with a dropdown showing the three sub-categories. Each links to its own collection page with its own products, SEO settings, and image.<\/p>\n A collection that isn\u2019t in your navigation menu is a collection most customers will never find. After creating your collections, add them to your store\u2019s menu:<\/p>\n You can also add collections to your footer menu or create a dedicated \u201cCollections\u201d page that displays all collections as a grid. Most Shopify themes have a \u201cCollection list\u201d page template built in for this purpose.<\/p>\n How you set up collections depends on what you sell. Here are practical approaches for common store types:<\/p>\n Create collections by category (tops, bottoms, outerwear), by gender, by season, and by occasion (workwear, casual, formal). Use automated rules based on product tags to keep collections current as you add inventory. A \u201cNew Arrivals\u201d collection sorted by date (newest first) is expected by customers in this category.<\/p>\n Organize by room (living room, bedroom, kitchen) and by product type (lighting, storage, decor). Consider adding price-based collections like \u201cUnder $100\u201d using automated conditions on price.<\/p>\n Group by dietary category (vegan, gluten-free, organic) using tags and automated conditions. A \u201cBest Sellers\u201d collection sorted by sales volume helps new visitors find popular items quickly.<\/p>\n Organize by product type (headphones, chargers, cables) and by brand using the vendor condition. Include a \u201cSale\u201d or \u201cClearance\u201d automated collection filtered by compare-at price to highlight discounted items.<\/p>\n To add collections on Shopify, go to your Shopify admin, click Products > Collections, then click Create Collection. Give it a title, choose whether it\u2019s manual or automated, add products,\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%% [year]","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Learn how to add collections on Shopify step by step. Covers manual and automated collections, SEO settings, sorting, sub-collections, and navigation setup.","_yoast_wpseo_metatitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2470","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-shopify-store-set-up"},"acf":{"breadcrumbs":[{"postpage":[46918]}],"conclusion":"How To Create a Manual Collection<\/h2>\n
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How To Create an Automated Collection<\/h2>\n
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Setting Up Collection SEO<\/h2>\n
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Adding a Collection Image<\/h2>\n
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Sorting Products Within a Collection<\/h2>\n
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Creating Sub-Collections on Shopify<\/h2>\n
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Adding Collections to Your Navigation Menu<\/h2>\n
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Best Practices by Store Type<\/h2>\n
Clothing and Apparel<\/h3>\n
Home and Furniture<\/h3>\n
Food and Beverages<\/h3>\n
Electronics and Gadgets<\/h3>\n
General Tips for Any Store<\/h3>\n
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Next Steps for Your Shopify Collections<\/h2>\n