How to create grouped products

A grouped product is a product listing that allows you to display several individual products in a single product page. This is particularly useful when you want to offer related items or create a product bundle, but each item in the group still has its own separate stock and pricing. For example, a laptop and laptop bag could be grouped as a bundle, but customers can still choose to purchase each product individually.

Tradeit allows you to create grouped products easily, which can help boost sales and improve customer satisfaction. This guide will walk you through how to create grouped products on Tradeit, as well as tips for optimizing these listings for your store.

📊 Why Create Grouped Products?

Creating grouped products can benefit your store in various ways:

• Cross-sell related items: Group related items (e.g., a phone and its accessories) to encourage customers to buy more.
• Offer value: Bundling products can create a perception of greater value, which can attract customers looking for deals.
• Simplify the shopping experience: Instead of browsing through different product pages, customers can easily find related items in one place.
• Increase average order value: By grouping products together, you can encourage customers to purchase more items at once.

🛠 How to Create Grouped Products on Tradeit

Step 1: Log in to Your Vendor Dashboard

• Go to Tradeit and log in to your vendor account.

Step 2: Navigate to the Product Management Section

• Once logged in, go to the Products section of your Vendor Dashboard.

Step 3: Add a New Product

• Click on the Add New Product button. This will take you to the product creation page where you can start adding details for your new grouped product.

Step 4: Select Product Type

• In the Product Type dropdown, select Grouped Product.
• This tells the system that you’re creating a product that will consist of multiple individual items.

Step 5: Enter Grouped Product Information

Fill in the basic details for your grouped product, including:

• Product Name: Give your grouped product a clear, descriptive name (e.g., “Laptop Bundle with Bag and Mouse”).
• Description: Write a product description that explains the grouped items and any special offers, if applicable.
• Product Category: Choose the relevant category for your grouped product. For example, you could place a “laptop bundle” under Electronics or Accessories.
• Price: For grouped products, you may choose to either set a combined price for the bundle or leave the pricing to be determined by the individual items.

Step 6: Add Grouped Products (Individual Items)

Now that you’ve set up the basic information, it’s time to add individual products to the group.

• Scroll down to the Grouped Products section.
• Use the search bar to find the individual products you want to add to the grouped listing. You can add existing products from your store by selecting them here. If you don’t have the products listed yet, you’ll need to create them first.
• Once you find the products, select them to include in the group.

Step 7: Customize the Grouped Product Listing (Optional)

• Image: You can choose to add a main product image for the grouped product, which will represent the entire bundle.
• Stock Quantity: You do not need to set stock for the grouped product itself, as the stock quantity will be determined by the individual products in the group.
• Shipping Class: Select the appropriate shipping class based on the bundle.

Step 8: Publish the Grouped Product

• Once you have added the individual products and filled in the relevant information, click Save or Publish to list the grouped product on your store.

🌟 Tips for Creating Effective Grouped Products

1. Choose Related Products

Ensure the individual products you include in a grouped product are relevant and complementary. For example, grouping a camera with a memory card and a camera case is more logical and appealing than combining unrelated products.

2. Offer a Discount

Consider offering a discount on the grouped product compared to buying each item separately. This can make the bundle more attractive to customers and encourage them to buy more.

3. Provide Clear Descriptions

When creating the grouped product’s description, be clear about what the customer is getting. Describe each of the items in the bundle and highlight any potential savings or benefits from purchasing the group as a whole.

4. Manage Stock Carefully

Since the stock for a grouped product is dependent on the stock of the individual items, make sure the individual products are in stock and available. If one of the items in the group goes out of stock, it may affect the availability of the grouped product.

5. Create Visual Appeal

Make sure that the product images for each of the individual products in the group are high-quality and represent the items accurately. You can either use a single image that showcases all items in the group or show individual images for each product in the group.

6. Optimize for Search Engines

Just like individual product listings, make sure your grouped products are SEO-optimized. Use relevant keywords in the product title and description that will help customers find your grouped product when searching for related items.

🔄 Troubleshooting Common Issues with Grouped Products

1. Items Not Appearing in the Group

If you’ve added products to a grouped listing, but they don’t appear in the final product page, check that:

• The individual products are published and available for sale.
• The grouped product has been saved correctly after adding the individual products.

2. Inventory Mismatch

If the individual items in the group go out of stock, the grouped product may also be marked as unavailable. Make sure to monitor stock levels for the individual products in your grouped listing and update them as needed.

3. Pricing Confusion

Sometimes, customers may be confused about the pricing of a grouped product if it’s not clear whether the price is for the entire bundle or individual items. Make sure to clarify pricing in the product description.

📅 Final Thoughts

Creating grouped products on Tradeit allows you to offer a better shopping experience by bundling related items together and encouraging customers to purchase more. By following the steps in this guide and implementing best practices, you can create attractive and effective grouped product listings that boost sales and streamline your store’s operations.

If you run into any issues or need assistance, Tradeit’s Vendor Support team is available to help you with any questions or technical problems you may face.