Create or upload your products
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:09 am
After choosing a template, you need to upload your products. To do this, go to "Products" and click "Add Products." Here you need to fill in information for each of your products, as well as upload their images.
Getting Started with Shopify in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide
Of course, this method will take a lot of time if you do each product one by one. If you have a .CSV file, you can easily upload it for all products.
Just make sure the file is formatted according to Shopify's requirements. For example, you'll special database want to include the following information in the file:
• Title
• Body (HTML)
• Manufacturer
• Type
• Tags
• SKU Variant
• Barcode Variant
To make this file easier to work with, Shopify provides an example to make it easier to fill in all the information.
To upload the file, open "Products" and click "Import. A window will open where you can upload the CSV file.
Getting Started with Shopify in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide
Here are some tips to keep in mind when designing:
• Stick to a single design style — this will provide a more professional and stylish look for the product;
• Try to use high-quality photos and videos — blurriness and low resolution of the image can scare away potential customers.
• Combine ready-made product cards into collections — for example, “Clothing”, “Shoes”, “Accessories”, etc.
In addition to the tips on what to do, I will point out some restrictions from Shopify. The platform prohibits the sale of the following products:
• Tobacco products.
• Firearms, explosives.
• Fireworks.
• Products promoting hatred and discrimination.
• Adult content and services.
• Gambling and lottery related products.
• Pharmaceuticals or pseudo-pharmaceuticals.
Additionally, products that may be regulated in your region will likely require additional verification before sales can begin.
Getting Started with Shopify in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide
Of course, this method will take a lot of time if you do each product one by one. If you have a .CSV file, you can easily upload it for all products.
Just make sure the file is formatted according to Shopify's requirements. For example, you'll special database want to include the following information in the file:
• Title
• Body (HTML)
• Manufacturer
• Type
• Tags
• SKU Variant
• Barcode Variant
To make this file easier to work with, Shopify provides an example to make it easier to fill in all the information.
To upload the file, open "Products" and click "Import. A window will open where you can upload the CSV file.
Getting Started with Shopify in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide
Here are some tips to keep in mind when designing:
• Stick to a single design style — this will provide a more professional and stylish look for the product;
• Try to use high-quality photos and videos — blurriness and low resolution of the image can scare away potential customers.
• Combine ready-made product cards into collections — for example, “Clothing”, “Shoes”, “Accessories”, etc.
In addition to the tips on what to do, I will point out some restrictions from Shopify. The platform prohibits the sale of the following products:
• Tobacco products.
• Firearms, explosives.
• Fireworks.
• Products promoting hatred and discrimination.
• Adult content and services.
• Gambling and lottery related products.
• Pharmaceuticals or pseudo-pharmaceuticals.
Additionally, products that may be regulated in your region will likely require additional verification before sales can begin.