Using Merges effectively involves understanding its capabilities and the constraints set by Shopify's platform. Here's what you need to know to navigate these aspects successfully.

Limitations

Variant Limit

Shopify's Current Limitation: As of now, Shopify supports up to 100 variants per product. This limit is expected to change by the end of 2024, allowing for greater flexibility in product offerings.

Options Limit

Shopify's Constraint: Shopify permits a maximum of 3 options for each product variant. This includes attributes like color, size, and material.

Advanced Usage

Merges has been designed to work within these constraints intelligently, offering solutions that allow you to maximize your product listings effectively.

Merging Products with More Than 3 Options

When you attempt to merge products that collectively have more than 3 options, Merges employs a smart algorithm to streamline these options creatively.

Example Scenario:

• Product A Options: Color, Size, Season

• Product B Options: Color, Size, Material

  
  

In this scenario, Merges' algorithm would intelligently combine these options to fit within Shopify's limitations. The resulting product options might be configured as:

Combined Options: Color/Size, Season, Material

This approach allows for a nuanced combination of product attributes, ensuring a broad range of variants can be accommodated within a single listing.

Combining Products with Up to 6 Different Options

Merges extends its capability by allowing the merging of products that, in total, have up to 6 different options. Through innovative algorithmic processing, Merges condenses these options to comply with Shopify's 3-option limit. This feature is particularly useful for stores with extensive and diverse product ranges, enabling a more streamlined catalog without sacrificing the variety and detail of product variants.

Conclusion

Understanding these advanced features and limitations ensures that you can leverage Merges to its full potential, making your inventory management more efficient while navigating Shopify's constraints. As Shopify updates its platform, Merges will continue to adapt, providing you with the tools you need to maintain an organized, customer-friendly online store.

For more tips and strategies for advanced usage, or to stay updated on changes to Shopify's variant and option limits, visit our resource center or contact our support team.