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★ ‹(◕‿◕)› ★ DISCUSSION: "Listing Variations" updates & how to?
★ ‹(◕‿◕)› ★ DISCUSSION: "Listing Variations" updates & how to?
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3385?ref=help_search_result
★Listing Variations
You can use Listing Variations to offer different options within the same listing. For example, if you’re selling a dress with different sizes and colors, you can specify these options in Variations. You can also specify price, quantity and SKU for one or both variations.
A buyer will need to choose from your options while purchasing your item.
Note: Listing Variations are not currently supported for digital item listings.
★ Adding Variations to a Listing
You’ll be able to choose up to two variations for each item while creating or editing a listing.
Once you add categories to your item, a list of relevant attributes will automatically appear below those categories. To include variations for an item attribute (such as size, color, or dimension), select I offer more than one from the dropdown menu.
Note: Certain attributes, such as Holiday or Occasion, cannot be varied on.
To add options to each of your variations, scroll down to the Variations section and select Add variations.
We recommend choosing from the list of variations for stronger visibility in Search, but you can also create a new one by clicking Create a new variation. Keep in mind that buyers won’t able to filter their results based on custom variations.
Both of the variations you list can have different price, quantity, and SKU numbers. After you’ve specified your variations, check the boxes that apply to that item attribute and then select Update. Then enter the varied options in the Price, Quantity, or SKU fields.
Note: The price you set for each option is the total price for each version of the item, not an additional cost.
For measurement variations, such as length or size, you'll need to choose a sizing scale. Once you select a unit of measurement, specify the options you offer.
For variations without suggested options, or variations you have added yourself, you can provide your own options.
To change the order of your options, click Edit variations and drag the option to the preferred order.
Each variation will be shown on the listing page if it has an available quantity. To hide a variation, click the toggle under Visible, making the icon gray. This can be done by editing a listing from your Listing Manager.
If you set the quantity for one of your options to “0”, it will appear on the listing page as Sold out.
This video tutorial also shows you how to use Listing Variations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXwra-2OGFM
Additional Information
When a buyer purchases from you, you'll see the variations they selected in your Sold Orders, receipts, and transaction notification emails.
If a buyer happened to add your item to their cart before you added variations to the item, they won't be prompted to select your options when they check out.
★ ‹(◕‿◕)› ★ Offering Custom, Personalized Items
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/265?ref=help_search_result
There are a few ways you can do this. It just depends on exactly what you're selling.
If you have an item that has up to two fixed options, such as color or size, add variations to your listing. That way, buyers choose what options they want while checking out.
Learn about listing variations here. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3385
If you offer personalization, such as initials engraved on a necklace, let your buyers know what you offer in your item description.
One of your listing photos could be an example, something you made in the past and can make again to the buyer's specifications. Ask your buyers to let you know what they want in the Add an optional note to seller box they'll see while checking out.
Some sellers do both. They offer variations and ask buyers to leave additional specifications in the note box.
If you'd like to create private, custom listings based on buyer requests, you can enable the Request Custom Order tool. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3923
Also, here is a Seller Handbook post with some tips on managing and using the custom order tool. https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/top-tips-for-managing-custom-orders/22821490639
Be sure to read over Etsy's policies, specifically our Seller Policy.
Policies to keep in mind
All listings on Etsy must be available for purchase. Just like any other item, a custom order listing has to be made available for purchase with a set price.
When using photographs of previous work with options for customization (like color choices) included in the listing, make sure it’s clear in your description that the photos shown are just examples.
The final custom item must comply with all of Etsy’s policies for handmade items. Be sure to review our policy about handmade items.
If the buyer supplies their own materials to the seller for a custom order, they do so at their own risk. https://www.etsy.com/legal/handmade
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3385?ref=help_search_result
★Listing Variations
You can use Listing Variations to offer different options within the same listing. For example, if you’re selling a dress with different sizes and colors, you can specify these options in Variations. You can also specify price, quantity and SKU for one or both variations.
A buyer will need to choose from your options while purchasing your item.
Note: Listing Variations are not currently supported for digital item listings.
★ Adding Variations to a Listing
You’ll be able to choose up to two variations for each item while creating or editing a listing.
Once you add categories to your item, a list of relevant attributes will automatically appear below those categories. To include variations for an item attribute (such as size, color, or dimension), select I offer more than one from the dropdown menu.
Note: Certain attributes, such as Holiday or Occasion, cannot be varied on.
To add options to each of your variations, scroll down to the Variations section and select Add variations.
We recommend choosing from the list of variations for stronger visibility in Search, but you can also create a new one by clicking Create a new variation. Keep in mind that buyers won’t able to filter their results based on custom variations.
Both of the variations you list can have different price, quantity, and SKU numbers. After you’ve specified your variations, check the boxes that apply to that item attribute and then select Update. Then enter the varied options in the Price, Quantity, or SKU fields.
Note: The price you set for each option is the total price for each version of the item, not an additional cost.
For measurement variations, such as length or size, you'll need to choose a sizing scale. Once you select a unit of measurement, specify the options you offer.
For variations without suggested options, or variations you have added yourself, you can provide your own options.
To change the order of your options, click Edit variations and drag the option to the preferred order.
Each variation will be shown on the listing page if it has an available quantity. To hide a variation, click the toggle under Visible, making the icon gray. This can be done by editing a listing from your Listing Manager.
If you set the quantity for one of your options to “0”, it will appear on the listing page as Sold out.
This video tutorial also shows you how to use Listing Variations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXwra-2OGFM
Additional Information
When a buyer purchases from you, you'll see the variations they selected in your Sold Orders, receipts, and transaction notification emails.
If a buyer happened to add your item to their cart before you added variations to the item, they won't be prompted to select your options when they check out.
★ ‹(◕‿◕)› ★ Offering Custom, Personalized Items
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/265?ref=help_search_result
There are a few ways you can do this. It just depends on exactly what you're selling.
If you have an item that has up to two fixed options, such as color or size, add variations to your listing. That way, buyers choose what options they want while checking out.
Learn about listing variations here. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3385
If you offer personalization, such as initials engraved on a necklace, let your buyers know what you offer in your item description.
One of your listing photos could be an example, something you made in the past and can make again to the buyer's specifications. Ask your buyers to let you know what they want in the Add an optional note to seller box they'll see while checking out.
Some sellers do both. They offer variations and ask buyers to leave additional specifications in the note box.
If you'd like to create private, custom listings based on buyer requests, you can enable the Request Custom Order tool. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3923
Also, here is a Seller Handbook post with some tips on managing and using the custom order tool. https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/top-tips-for-managing-custom-orders/22821490639
Be sure to read over Etsy's policies, specifically our Seller Policy.
Policies to keep in mind
All listings on Etsy must be available for purchase. Just like any other item, a custom order listing has to be made available for purchase with a set price.
When using photographs of previous work with options for customization (like color choices) included in the listing, make sure it’s clear in your description that the photos shown are just examples.
The final custom item must comply with all of Etsy’s policies for handmade items. Be sure to review our policy about handmade items.
If the buyer supplies their own materials to the seller for a custom order, they do so at their own risk. https://www.etsy.com/legal/handmade
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