Compatibility: Dawn and other Shopify 2.0 FREE themes
How we wish we can sort the products in the collection using availability but this is possible with just a few lines of code. Show the available products first with NO APP needed.
If you are using paid Shopify themes, you can hire me for $30 implement the code.
What is Sort Products by Availability in the Collection?
This feature prioritizes products that are currently in stock and available for purchase, placing them at the top of your collection pages. Out-of-stock items are moved lower in the listing, reducing customer frustration and improving the chances of a successful sale.
Why use Sort Products by Availability in the Collection?
- Improved User Experience: Customers are immediately presented with products they can buy, reducing frustration and preventing them from falling in love with items they can't purchase.
- Increased Conversions: By showcasing available products, you increase the likelihood of immediate purchases. Customers are less likely to abandon their cart if they don't encounter out-of-stock items early in their browsing session.
- Reduced Bounce Rate: Frustrated customers are more likely to leave your store. Prioritizing availability can reduce bounce rates and keep customers engaged.
- Enhanced Product Discovery: By moving out-of-stock items down, you give more visibility to available products, potentially leading customers to discover items they might have otherwise missed.
Additional Considerations:
Beyond the basic implementation, these additional points will help you create a more robust and user-friendly experience:
- Visual Cues for Availability: Clearly indicate the availability status of each product. Use visual cues like "In Stock" and "Out of Stock" labels, or even color-coding (e.g., green for in stock, red for out of stock). Make these cues prominent but not overly distracting.
- Filtering and Sorting Combinations: Think about how displaying available products first interacts with other filtering and sorting options. You might need to adjust your code to combine availability sorting with other criteria (e.g., sort by price within the "available" products). Consider letting users choose how to sort within the available products.
- Handling Pre-orders: If you offer pre-orders, decide how you want to handle them in relation to displaying available products first. You might want to display pre-order items separately or include them with available products but with a clear "Pre-order" label.
- Back-in-Stock Notifications: Consider offering a back-in-stock notification feature for out-of-stock items. This allows customers to sign up to be notified when a product becomes available again, capturing potential sales.
What you are buying:
- Show available products first then the out of stock
- Works with filter
What makes our code better:
- We do not use external libraries, with that being said, our code will have no to minimal effect to your website's speed performance
- We do not leave or add codes use to advertise for our website
- Our code is mobile friendly
Any issues related to the code will be fix with no additional cost, excluding code customization requests. Simply contact us with "Chat with us." We are just a button away.
Steps on how to add Sort Products by Availability in the Collection
Step #1. Open your code editor
From you Admin page, go to Online store, then Themes. Choose the theme you want to edit, then click the three dots, then Edit code.
Step #2. Section Folder
In the Section folder, open the "main-collection-product-grid".
Step #3. Find it
Find the {%- for product in collection.products -%}, then place the code below above it.
Step #4.Change Collection.products
Change the collection.products to sortedProducts in the forloop. See the image below
Step #5. Save the changes
Once you've added the code, save your changes to the theme code by clicking the SAVE button on the right hand upper corner.
Conclusion
Prioritizing the Sort Products by Availability in your Shopify collections is a simple yet powerful way to enhance the customer experience and drive sales. By placing in-stock items front and center, you reduce frustration, improve product discovery, and increase the likelihood of immediate purchases. While the implementation may require some code adjustments, the benefits of a smoother, more user-friendly shopping journey make it a worthwhile investment. Remember to consider the additional points discussed to create a robust and accessible system that seamlessly integrates with your store's design and functionality. A well-implemented "available products first" feature contributes significantly to a positive brand perception and encourages repeat business.
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