How to Filter for “On Sale” Products in Shopify: Bringing Compare at Price to the Forefront

You know that inexplicable joy that washes over you when you stumble upon a fantastic deal? It's like finding a hidden gem amid the clutter. The excitement of spotting that "On Sale" label gives us a mini rush, an echo of triumph over retail pricing. Now, imagine if you could share that joy with your customers in the most seamless way possible. We had a similar thrill recently when we helped a fellow Shopify merchant explore ways to highlight their sale products, and this journey led us into the world of Shopify's Search & Discovery app.

The Challenge: Making Sales Discoverable

The question we faced was straightforward: how can we create a filter for products "On Sale," using the Compare at Price field in Shopify, without going through the rigamarole of tagging products manually or setting up custom collections? At first glance, the absence of a native Shopify filter seemed like a dead-end alley rather than a picturesque, solution-lined boulevard.

But, dear reader, therein lay our greatest opportunity for innovation. We asked ourselves: How can we, with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of persistence, fix this for our community of fellow merchants? Our journey began not as strategists, mind you, but as fellow problem solvers, joined together by this common conundrum.

Unearthing Workarounds: Navigating Shopify Limitations

First things first, we delved deep, tracing paths through Shopify's verdant forums and dodging technical jargon like seasoned adventurers. While Shopify does not natively allow filtering using Compare at Price, several nimble workarounds await those who dare.

Option One: Use Automated Collections

By creating an automated collection, we can instruct Shopify to automatically gather products with a Compare at Price greater than the regular price. Here's how:

1. Access the Shopify admin and go to Products > Collections.
2. Click on Create Collection.
3. Choose Automated and set a condition where Compare at Price is greater than the Price.
4. Name the collection something fun, like "Deals of the Day" - anything that puts a bit of flair into the sale.
5. Save the collection and use it to configure a menu item or a filter in your online store.

This is a great approach if you want to skip the coding and let Shopify's built-in features do the lift. It feels a bit like finding a hidden vending machine option that fits in beautifully with your goals.

Agile Allies: Third-Party Solutions

For those fond of options, several third-party apps could rescue you from this predicament with suave efficiency - like a perfectly timed raincoat pull during a spring shower:

• Product Filter & Search by Boost Commerce: This app allows you to create custom filters, offering the ability to filter by sales items. It's like having a trusty guide who leads you exactly where you want to go, minus any detours.
• Smart Product Filter & Search by Globo: Here, customization is king. You can add conditions based on Compare at Price, making it adaptable like a scarf in unpredictable weather.

Remember the variance between these apps - features differ like personalities at the first-party-you-never-wanted-but-now-love. Choose one that aligns best with your store’s specific needs and style.

Subtly Clamoring for Shopify's Ear

Though we discovered exhilarating solutions, we couldn't help but pine for an easier path, waving our arms at the Shopify team like castaways signaling a passing ship. Suggesting a native filter for Compare at Price in the Shopify Search & Discovery app would have undoubtedly simplified the process more intimately than these detours.

Let us not wait by the curb of frustration but instead sway gently like winds: each of us, reaching out to Shopify to let our voices resonate across their eager-to-innovate corridors.

Takeaway: Creating Our “On Sale” Odyssey

In unearthing these solutions, we realized that we're a part of something larger, and we explore not for ourselves alone but for the broader community of Shopify merchants. While finding the way may sometimes feel like deciphering an ornate labyrinth, our triumph achieves a feat few solo ventures could master.

When customers easily discover your sale items, smiles spread not just across your bottom line but across your patrons’ faces, bearing witness to shared success. So, here's to us, our shared exhilaration in solving this riddle, and the story we now are a part of - what fun we've had navigating these digital waters together!