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Getting Started: Quick Setup Guide

Get your first combined listing up and running in minutes.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Prerequisites

  • Active Shopify store with admin access

  • Combined Listings app installed from Shopify App Store

  • Products already created in Shopify

1. Enable the App

From your Shopify admin:

  1. Navigate to AppsCombined Listings

  2. Click Enable theme app embed

  3. Select your active theme and save

2. Create Your First Listing

Start New Listing

Click Create listing and give it a descriptive name (e.g., "T-Shirt Color & Size Options")

Add Your Options

Define the choices customers will make. When you add an option:

  • The app automatically fetches existing options from your Shopify products

  • Select from your store's existing options (Size, Color, etc.) to maintain consistency

  • Or create custom options if you need something unique

Example for Apparel:

  • Color: Red, Blue, Green, Black (Display as: Color swatches)

  • Size: S, M, L, XL (Display as: Radio buttons)

  • Material: Cotton, Polyester (Display as: Dropdown)

Select Products

  1. Click Select products

  2. Search and add all related products

  3. Click Add products

Map Values:

Link each product to its option values:

  1. When mapping, the app fetches existing values from your selected products

  2. Simply select from dropdown menus containing your products' actual Shopify variants

  3. No manual entry needed - values like "Small", "Red", "Cotton" are pulled directly from your products

Example:

Red T-Shirt → Color: Red

Blue T-Shirt (→ Color: Blue

⚠️ Important: Always select from existing values when available. This ensures:

  • Store filters work correctly across all products

  • No duplicate values (e.g., "Large" vs "L" vs "large")

  • Consistent customer experience throughout your store

Save & Preview

Save your listing and test all combinations using the preview button

3. Add to Your Store

If you have not already added app block to product pages:

  1. Go to Online StoreThemesCustomize

  2. Navigate to your product template

  3. Add the Combined Listings app block

  4. Select your listing from the dropdown

  5. Save changes

When to Use Combined Listings

Combined Listings is perfect when you need to:

Group Visual Variations

  • Each color is a separate product in Shopify

  • Products need separate inventory tracking

  • Visual differences affect customer choice

Common Scenarios:

  • Print-on-demand products with color variations

  • Furniture with different fabric options

  • Electronics with various specifications

  • Product bundles with customization options

Setup Examples

Simple Color + Size

Products: 12 separate t-shirts (3 colors × 4 sizes) 
Options: Color (swatches), Size (buttons)
Result: One clean listing with all variations

Customizable Bundle

Products: Individual bundle components 
Options: Main item, Add-on 1, Add-on 2
Result: Build-your-own bundle with clear pricing

Material + Finish

Products: Same item in different materials 
Options: Material type, Finish, Size
Result: Organized selection process


Next Steps

Enhance Your Listings:

  • Style appearance in theme settings

  • Create multiple listings for different product groups

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