On Smartbiz, you can add size and color variants to your product listings. This allows your customers to seamlessly browse products and their variants on your website. In this article, we will cover -
A. How do I create variants for my products?
B. How do I edit/ delete my variants?
C. How can customers browse variants on my website?
A. How do I create variants for my products?
To add variants to an existing product in your catalog,
- Go to 'Calalog' and click on 'Products' to view the list of products.
- Click on the product for which you wish to add variants.
- Click on 'Add New Variant' under Variants section. Please note that you must update size or color attributes of your existing product before adding a new variant.
- Next, add size and color attributes for the new variant. Note: You can edit the name of the color. Additionally, you can enter the size attribute in any format that you wish. For example, you can enter 'xs'/ 'Extra Small'/ 'XS' as a size attribute.
- Add an image for your variant. If you do not upload any image, the default image will be that of the first product uploaded.
- You can also update the MRP and selling price for the variant and click 'Add Variant'. You have successfully added a new variant.
In order to add variants to a new product, click on 'Add Product' under 'Catalog' and update product attributes such as image, product name, description etc. Read the article on How do I list products on Smartbiz for more details. Next, click on 'Add Variants' and follow the same process to add a variant as mentioned in the steps above.
B. How do I edit/ delete my variants?
In order to make changes to an already existing variant,
- Go to 'Calalog' and click on the product for which you wish to edit the variant.
- Click on 'Edit & Manage your variants'.
- To delete a variant, click on the delete icon and 'Confirm'.
- To edit the variant, click on the variant and make your changes. Click 'Save Variant' once done.
C. How will customers browse variants on my website?
Customers will be able to view variants by selecting the size or color attribute on your product listing.
FAQs
1. What exactly is a variant?
A variant is a different version of the same product, such as another size or color option. Variants let customers choose their preferred size or color from one listing.
2. Why should I add variants instead of separate products?
Adding variants keeps your catalog organized and gives customers a single product page with all related options (sizes/colors). This improves the shopping experience and can increase conversions.
3. How do I add a variant to my existing product?
Go to Catalog > Products, select the product, then click Add New Variant. Add the variant’s size and/or color, upload an image, set the MRP and selling price, and click Add Variant.
4. What if I don’t upload an image for a variant?
If you don’t upload a specific image for a variant, the system will use the default image from the main product. For better customer clarity, we recommend uploading a separate image.
5. Can I enter size values in any format?
Yes — size values can be entered in any format you prefer (e.g., “XS”, “Extra Small”, or “xs”). However, using consistent formats across variants helps avoid confusion on your storefront.
6. How can I edit or delete an existing variant?
In Catalog > Products, select the product and click Edit & Manage Your Variants. You can click a variant to edit details or use the delete icon to remove it and confirm your action.
7. Will variants show up on my storefront automatically?
Yes — once you add variants, customers can select different sizes or colors on the product listing page to view each variant.
8. Can I add variants while adding a new product?
Yes — when adding a new product, after entering basic details (images, name, description, etc.), you can immediately click Add Variants and follow the same process.
9. What happens if two variants have the exact same size/color?
Avoid duplicate size or color values across variants of the same product — this can confuse customers and make inventory management harder. Always use unique attributes for each variant.
10. Can I set different prices for each variant?
Yes — you can update the MRP and selling price for each variant independently when adding it. n
11. What if a variant goes out of stock?
Each variant has its own inventory tracking. When a variant’s stock becomes zero, it will display as out of stock for customers while other variants remain available.