Create a Wholesale Section in Your Shopify Store - Step-by-Step Guide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Adding a Wholesale Section to Shopify Store
   1. Step 1: Editing the Code in theme.liquid
   2. Step 2: Adding a Snippet
   3. Step 3: Adding a Wholesale Template
   4. Step 4: Creating a Wholesale Collection
   5. Step 5: Tagging the Customers
3. Conclusion

Adding a Wholesale Section to Your Shopify Store

In this article, we will learn how to add a wholesale section or area to your Shopify store that is only accessible to certain customers. By adding a tag to these customers, you can restrict access to these pages and ensure that only desired customers can view and purchase wholesale products. This feature is typically available for Shopify Plus merchants or by using a specific app. However, in this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of adding a wholesale section without any additional apps.

Step 1: Editing the Code in theme.liquid

The first step is to edit the code in the theme.liquid file. To access this file, go to your Shopify admin panel, click on "Online Store," then select "Actions" and choose "Edit code." Look for the following code and replace it with the provided code snippet. Once done, save the changes and close the file.

Step 2: Adding a Snippet

In this step, we will create a new snippet called "wholesale note." Go to the "Snippets" section in the theme editor and click on "Add a new snippet." Copy and paste the name, then retrieve the code from the tutorial and paste it into the newly created snippet. Save the changes and close the file.

Step 3: Adding a Wholesale Template

To add a wholesale template, access the theme editor or wholesale templates in your Shopify admin panel. Depending on your preferences, you can choose to grant access to certain customers for specific products, collections, pages, blogs, or blog articles. This tutorial will focus on allowing access to a wholesale collection page. Click on "Collections," then select "Create template" and name it "wholesale." After creating the template, proceed to the next step.

Step 4: Creating a Wholesale Collection

Next, we will create a wholesale collection. In your Shopify admin panel, click on "Product collection" and choose "Create a new collection." Give the collection a title, such as "Wholesale." You can also add an optional description. Select the theme template you previously created from the theme editor, and choose the desired products to be shown to the selected customers. You can create a manual or automated collection, depending on your needs. Once done, click "Save" to finalize the process.

Step 5: Tagging the Customers

The final step is to tag the customers who will have access to the wholesale area. Go to the "Customers" page and select the desired customer. Add the "wholesale" tag to their profile and click "Save." This tag will ensure that only tagged customers can access the wholesale section of your Shopify store.

In conclusion, this tutorial has provided a step-by-step guide on how to add a wholesale section to your Shopify store. By following these instructions, you can create a restricted area for certain customers to purchase wholesale products. This feature allows you to cater to specific customers and maintain control over your wholesale inventory.

Pros

• Easy to implement without the need for additional apps
• Provides a secure and controlled wholesale shopping experience
• Allows for targeted marketing and pricing strategies for wholesale customers

Cons

• Only available for Shopify Plus merchants or with the use of an app
• Requires manual tagging of customers for access control

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in expanding your Shopify store capabilities. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to leave a comment below. For more helpful tutorials on Shopify, don't forget to explore our YouTube channel. Thank you for reading!

Highlights

• Learn how to add a wholesale section to your Shopify store
• Restrict access to certain customers using tags
• Create a secure and controlled wholesale shopping experience
• No additional apps required
• Step-by-step instructions for easy implementation

FAQs

Q: Can I add a wholesale section to my Shopify store without using any apps? A: Yes, you can add a wholesale section to your Shopify store without using any additional apps. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve this.

Q: Is this feature available only for Shopify Plus merchants? A: The wholesale section feature is typically available for Shopify Plus merchants, but with the help of this tutorial, you can implement it without being a Shopify Plus merchant.

Q: Can I specify which products or collections are accessible to wholesale customers? A: Yes, you have the flexibility to choose which products or collections are accessible to wholesale customers. The tutorial guides you through the process of creating a wholesale template and collection.