Tackling Shopify Clearance: Creating a Collection Based on Price Endings

Once upon a not-so-distant Shopify launch time, we found ourselves in the wild west of the online clearance realm—staring, confusedly, at a screen full of complex tags and an inexplicably persistent headwind of $.90 price endings. It was like trying to find the illusive caramel in a box of assorted chocolates. Could it really be this complicated? Ah, but with a little creativity and some trial and error — much like perfecting the art of pancake flipping — we found the solution. So let's unravel this puzzle together.

The Quest for the Clearance Stars

Our journey started with a special request — those delightful clearance prices ending in $.90 needed some TLC. But, Shopify wouldn’t let us waltz in with wildcards in hand. We sought to create a magical realm—much like Hogwarts, but safer for muggles—where our clearance items could thrive under the protective spell of a coupon code. Surely there was a way to gather these elusive$.90 treasures into one collection and make them dance to the tune of discounts. This is how we cracked it:

Step 1: Embrace the Essentials

First, we nod to the basics. Open your Shopify backend—it’s like visiting your favorite coffee shop, everything’s a delight once you know what you’re ordering. Navigate to 'Products' and take a gander at each item. What are you looking for? Those sneaky prices ending in $.90, of course.

Step 2: The Tagging Technique

Now, here's where our nimble fingers come into play. Much like knitting a festive scarf, we need to add a little tag flair. For every product with a price that ends in $.90, add a tag—we suggest something straightforward like "Clearance90". Simplicity is your friend here—it's like labeling your cereal containers. This tagging will come in handy later when assembling our collection of clearance wonders.

Step 3: Assembling the Collection

Imagine piecing together a patchwork quilt. That’s our next step. In Shopify, go to 'Collections' and select 'Create Collection'. Here, we rely on our trusty tag. Set the collection type to 'Automated', then add a condition specifying products must have a 'Clearance90' tag. A spot of tech wizardry and now you've channeled your inner curator—gathering all $0.90-ending items under one digital umbrella.

Step 4: Building the Flow of Wonders

Here comes the sprinkle of magic dust—Shopify Flow. But first, you need to install the Flow app from the apps section, it’s like getting a Swiss army knife. With it installed, navigate to 'Flows'. Create a new Flow. Now, things get funky, in a good way.

Here's a quick lowdown on the workflow:

• Trigger: Product price changes.
• Condition: If the price ends in $.90.
• Action: Add the 'Clearance90' tag to the product.

Essentially, we're programming an assistant that does its job without coffee breaks—that relentless dedication is just admirable, don’t you think?

Step 5: Sealing with a Discount Code

Include our final flourish—a coupon code to flourish this elegant clearance collection. Jump to 'Discounts', and create a new code. A name like "NinetySavy" could work wonders—it’s simple and catchy, almost like the jingle of your favorite commercial. Adjust the details to apply the discount to our newly minted collection of clearance goods.

Voila! Our Clearance Symphony is Born

What was once an unyielding and fragmented experience is now a masterstroke of organization. Our clearance treasures, priced compellingly at $.90, lie ready and waiting under one harmonious banner. And the customers? They’ll be waltzing in, coupon code in hand, grateful for the simplicity and ease.

Through our shared tinkering, we’ve not just navigated a Shopify challenge; we’ve also written a playbook for innovation and clever problem-solving. Remember, this digital world is vast and often unwieldy, much like an untamed garden. Yet with the right tools and a sprinkle of ingenuity, we’ve found our place among the others.

In our joint expedition—much like a slightly goofy pair of adventurers—we invite you along for more of these enlightening and sometimes quirky Shopify victories in the land of zeros and nines. Now, go and build your clearance kingdom!