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How Do I Import Bulk Products Into Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 11:20 pm

Shopify is a powerful ecommerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to start their own online stores. Shopify is simple to use, especially if you’re importing products in bulk. In this article, we’ll show you how to import bulk products into Shopify in just a few steps.

Step 1: Create a CSV file

The first step is to create a CSV file of the products you want to import. A CSV (comma-separated values) file is a spreadsheet file that contains your product data. You can create this file in Excel or another spreadsheet program.

PRO TIP: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shopify has seen an increase in the number of online stores being created. This has resulted in an increase in the number of people looking for ways to import products into their Shopify store in bulk.

While importing products in bulk can save you time, there are a few things you need to be aware of before doing so.

Firstly, make sure you have the correct product information before importing, as this can save you a lot of time and hassle later on.

Secondly, be aware that importing products in bulk can sometimes result in duplicates being created. To avoid this, make sure to check for duplicates before importing your products.

Lastly, when importing products into Shopify, be sure to select the correct product type and collection. This will ensure that your products are organized correctly and easy to find for your customers.

If you already have your product data in another format (such as a Excel spreadsheet), you can convert it to a CSV file.

Step 2: Prepare your CSV file

Once you have your CSV file, there are a few things you need to do to prepare it for import:

  • Include column headers: The first row of your CSV file must contain column headers. This will tell Shopify what type of data is in each column.
  • Use the correct product type: You need to make sure that each product in your CSV file is assigned the correct product type. You can do this by including a “Type” column in your CSV and assigning each product a type (such as “shirt” or “shoes”).
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.