Adding New Collection Pages to Shopify

In the ever-changing world of e-commerce, staying ahead means consistently offering your customers something new and exciting. One effective way to do that is by adding new collection pages to your Shopify store.

This article delves into the process of creating and managing Shopify collection pages, offering answers to some of the most pressing questions that Shopify store owners commonly ask.

Can You Create a Collection of Pages in Shopify?

Yes, you certainly can create a collection of pages in Shopify. Collections are curated groups of products that you can create to make the shopping experience more streamlined for your customers.

Think of a collection as a folder containing specific items that belong together. For example, you can have a 'Summer Collection,' 'Men's Wear,' or even more specific collections like Womens Crop Tops.

How Do I Add Different Collections to Different Pages in Shopify?

Adding different collections to various pages in your Shopify store is a straightforward process:

1. Navigate to Products > Collections: From your Shopify dashboard, go to the 'Products' tab and select 'Collections.'

2. Create or Choose a Collection: You can either create a new collection or choose an existing one, such as Womens Tank Tops.

3. Assign to a Page: After creating or selecting a collection, navigate to the page where you want to feature the collection. Add a 'Collection Section' and select your chosen collection.

This ensures that specific collections appear only on particular pages, offering a tailored shopping experience for your customers.

How Do I Add a Collection Page to My Shopify Homepage?

For many Shopify store owners, the homepage serves as a critical touchpoint with customers. Adding a collection page directly to your homepage can help guide customers to the products they are most interested in. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Online Store > Themes: Navigate to 'Online Store,' then click on 'Themes.'

2. Customise Theme: Click on 'Customise,' which opens the theme editor.

3. Add Section: In the theme editor, click on 'Add Section' and choose 'Featured Collection.'

4. Select Collection: Pick the collection you wish to feature, like Womens Strap Tops.

Now your chosen collection will be prominently displayed on your homepage, enticing visitors to explore further.

How Do I Change the Default Collection Page in Shopify?

If you want to change the default collection page, you'll need to do some tweaks within Shopify:

1. Navigate to Themes: Go to 'Online Store' and then 'Themes.'

2. Theme Code: Click on 'Actions' and then 'Edit Code.'

3. Locate Collection Template: Locate the 'collections.liquid' file.

4. Make Changes: Edit this file to specify which collection should be set as the default.

This will require a bit of coding knowledge, so proceed with caution or consult with a developer.

P.S. Speed Up the Indexing of Your New Pages in Google Search Console

Once you've created your new collection pages, you'll want them to show up in Google search results as quickly as possible. You can expedite this by using Google Search Console:

1. Go to Google Search Console: Sign into your account.

2. Select Your Property: Choose your Shopify store's website property.

3. Submit a Sitemap: Navigate to 'Sitemaps' and submit your updated sitemap. This will give Google a heads-up that new pages have been added.

4. Request Indexing: Locate your new collection pages in the 'URL Inspection' tool and request indexing.

Taking these steps can significantly speed up the process of getting your new Shopify collection pages noticed by Google and potential customers alike.