Enhancing Multivendor Marketplaces with Global Product Feature
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Global Product: An Overview
- Configuration Part of Global Product
3.1 Enabling the Feature App
3.2 Managing Variants
3.3 Allowing Sellers to Edit Price
3.4 Directly Listing Global Products
3.5 Managing Global Product Inventory
3.6 Managing SKU for Global Product
3.7 Display Options for Global Products
3.8 Auto Publishing Global Products
3.9 Applying Distribution Algorithm
3.10 Publishing Global Product after Creation
- Reconciliation Part of Global Product
- Creating a Global Product as an Admin
5.1 Accessing the Global Product Page
5.2 Editing and Deleting Global Products
5.3 Creating a New Global Product
- Selling Global Products as a Seller
6.1 Accessing the Seller Panel
6.2 Selling Global Products
6.3 Editing Global Product Details
6.4 Setting Prices and Tracking Inventory
- Viewing Global Products on the Front End Store
- Conclusion
Global Product: An Overview
In this article, we will discuss the global product feature app for the multivendor marketplace on Shopify. The global product feature allows the admin to create a single product that can be sold by multiple sellers. Sellers have the ability to view and sell global products from their respective panels. This article will guide you through the configuration process of the global product, as well as explain how to create and sell global products as an admin and seller. So, let's get started!
Introduction
The global product feature app is designed to enhance the multivendor marketplace experience on Shopify. It allows admin to create a single product that can be sold by multiple sellers, thus expanding the product reach and increasing the chances of sales. This feature provides convenience to both admin and sellers by streamlining the management and selling process of global products. In the following sections, we will explore the configuration part of the global product, the process of creating a global product as an admin, and the steps to sell global products as a seller.
Global Product: An Overview
The global product feature app is a powerful tool for the multivendor marketplace on Shopify. It allows the admin to create a single product that can be sold by multiple sellers. This feature expands the product range and increases the availability of products to customers. Sellers can view and sell global products from their respective panels, making it easier to manage their inventory and offer a wider variety of products.
Configuration Part of Global Product
To make the most out of the global product feature app, it is important to configure it properly. Let's explore the various configuration options available for the global product:
3.1 Enabling the Feature App
To begin the configuration process, you need to enable the global product feature app from the admin panel. This can be done by navigating to the feature app section and searching for the global product app. Once found, you can enable or disable it according to your requirements. Additionally, you can refer to the user guide for further assistance.
3.2 Managing Variants
The global product feature app allows you to manage variants for the global product. By enabling this option, sellers can add variants to the global product, which will be visible to them on their respective panels. This gives sellers the flexibility to customize the global product based on their preferences and target audience.
3.3 Allowing Sellers to Edit Price
With this option, you can allow sellers to manage the price of the global product. Sellers will have the freedom to edit the price as per their choice, allowing them to offer competitive pricing and attract more customers. However, if you disable this option, sellers will not be able to edit the price of the global product.
3.4 Directly Listing Global Products
Enabling this option will activate the directory listing feature for global products. This feature allows customers to directly access global products without navigating through multiple pages. If you enable and then disable this feature, make sure to delete the meta fields of the directory listing products created on the Shopify admin.
3.5 Managing Global Product Inventory
This option gives you the ability to allow sellers to manage the inventory of the global product. Sellers can edit the inventory details as per the availability of the product. However, if you do not want sellers to manage the inventory, you can disable this option and take charge of inventory management yourself.
3.6 Managing SKU for the Global Product
By enabling or disabling this option, you can grant or restrict sellers from managing the SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) for the global product. This ensures consistency and avoids any confusion regarding product identification.
3.7 Display Options for Global Products
You can choose how global products should be displayed on the store site. If you enable the "display the cheapest global product" option, the cheapest global product will be showcased at the top. In the case of two sellers selling the same global product at the same price, the seller who sold the product first will be displayed. Alternatively, if you enable the "display all global products" option, all global products will be displayed regardless of the product price.
3.8 Auto Publishing Global Products
Applying this option allows the automatic publishing of global products as soon as they are created. If no seller is selling the global product, it will automatically be published on your store. However, make sure to publish all the unpublished products prior to enabling this option, as you will not have the option to publish them once this feature is activated.
3.9 Applying Distribution Algorithm
With the distribution algorithm option, you can apply a specific algorithm to distribute orders among sellers. This algorithm is based on seller priorities and ensures fair distribution of orders.
3.10 Publishing Global Product after Creation
Enabling this option will result in the automatic publishing of global products as soon as they are created. Therefore, if you want the global product to be published immediately after creation, enable this tab. Note that if no seller is selling the product, it will be automatically published on your store.
Now that we have discussed the various configurations of the global product feature app, we can move on to the reconciliation part and learn how to create a global product as an admin.
