Adding Quantity Selectors to Shopify's Complimentary Products

We were sitting at a cozy café, sipping on our lattes, when Sandra—our ever-enthusiastic eCommerce enthusiast—brought up her latest conundrum with her Shopify store. Between sips, she explained her predicament: "Imagine," she said, "showcasing complimentary products without letting folks choose how many to grab. Absolute madness!" After a few supportive chuckles, we realized this was our chance to dive into a real Shopify puzzle, one that so many face yet few speak about. So here's how you can join us in this little adventure and learn to add those elusive quantity selectors to your frequently bought together items.

Understanding the Challenge

Our dear friend Sandra was gazing at her Shopify page. The "Frequently Bought Together" feature was her trusty sidekick. Yet, it had one Achilles heel—no quantity selector! You could suggest all the world’s products, but what if someone wanted three of each? Impossible. Or so it seemed. This is where we roll up our sleeves and get to work.

Let's imagine you’re on your product page. You've got your primary item all set, but what about those supplementary goodies? Alas, each of them stands solitary, unyielding in their quest for numerical accompaniment. It’s time to change that with a bit of tweaking—no coding PhD required.

Enable Quantity Selectors with Custom Code

Sandra was never one to shy away from a challenge. And neither are we. Journeying into the realm of code isn't as scary as it sounds, especially when you know exactly what to do. Here's a step-by-step guide to make your Shopify products more versatile:

1. Access Your Theme: Start by heading over to your Shopify admin dashboard. Click on "Online Store," located on the left sidebar, and then venture into "Themes." You'll see the masterpiece that is your live theme; click the "Actions" button and select “Edit code.”

2. Locate the Product Template: Search for your product template file. It might go by the name product-template.liquid or something similar—Shopify loves these mysterious file names.

3. Modify the Code: Within this file, seek out the section of code that pertains to your "Frequently Bought Together" widget. You'll need to add some HTML for the quantity selector. This bit seems tricky, but think of it like adding one more ingredient to your favorite recipe.

   <input type="number" name="quantity" value="1" min="1" style="width: 60px;" />
   

   This little snippet is your friend. It essentially tells your page to create a small input box where people can choose how many items they desire.

4. Style Your Quantity Selector: While this step isn't mandatory, Sandra loved a well-styled input box—because who doesn’t want a store that is both functional and fabulous? Add a touch of CSS to ensure that quantity selector matches your storefront's aesthetic.

   input[name='quantity'] {
     border: 1px solid #ccc;
     padding: 5px;
     width: 50px;
   }
   

5. Save and Preview: Hit "Save" like it's the last cookie on the plate. Refresh your page and voila! You now possess a quantity selector that any savvy shopper can appreciate.

Testing and Refinement

When we showed Sandra the finished product, her grin said it all. But just like any artist revisiting their masterpiece, you'll want to test your changes. Go through your store, select different quantities, add them to your cart, and ensure everything feels just right.

Remember, each Shopify store may have a different setup, so adapt these instructions as necessary. But fear not! Our journey does not end here, rather, it evolves and morphs with each tweak and update you make.

A Sip of Reflection

Reflecting on our little café adventure, the warmth of our lattes mixing gently with the excitement of cracking a Shopify conundrum, we realized that even the most minor details—the ones often overlooked—make all the difference in an online buying experience. And while we may not have solved world hunger, thanks to Sandra’s inquiry, we've surely improved someone's shopping cart satisfaction—one quantity selector at a time.

So, our dear reader, embrace the challenge, savor the learning, and then take your store to heights unknown. Until our next eCommerce escapade, happy selling!