For Shopify sellers using merchOne, bundling products can effectively offer discounts, create themed sets, or showcase matching designs (e.g., a trio of canvases designed to be displayed side-by-side). This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of creating bundles using the Simple Bundles & Kits app and integrating them with merchOne for efficient order fulfillment.
To connect Shopify with merchOne, please follow this detailed guide on how to connect Shopify to merchOne.
Why Use Bundles?
Benefits:
- Offering a discount on multiple purchases.
- Encouraging customers to purchase complementary products.
- Displaying products that work well together, like a series of wall art pieces.
Recommended App for Bundles: Simple Bundles & Kits
After testing multiple apps, we found that the Simple Bundles & Kits app works effectively with merchOne. It ensures that individual SKU codes are maintained for each item within the bundle, making order fulfillment smooth and accurate.
- Install the Simple Bundles & Kits App from the Shopify App Store and add it to your store.
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Open the Simple Bundles & Kits app in Shopify and build your bundle.
- Select bundle type: Simple bundle or Infinite options bundle.
IMPORTANT!
Shopify supports up to 3 variant options. If you need more options, choose the Infinite Options Bundle.
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Select whether to create a new bundle or use an existing product.
- Create your Perfect Bundle: Set the price, add products, and save the bundle.
IMPORTANT!
Same Product and Size:
- If the bundle contains multiple units of the same product and size, the shipping cost is calculated with a standard rate for the first unit and a reduced rate for each additional unit.
- Example: For a bundle with multiple 20x20 cm canvases, the shipping cost for the first canvas is €3.99. Each additional 20x20 cm canvas in the bundle is charged at €0.99 for shipping.
Different Products or Sizes:
- If the bundle contains products of different types or sizes, each product will be charged its standard shipping rate.
- Example: For a bundle with a 20x20 cm canvas and a 30x30 cm canvas, each product will have its standard shipping cost.
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Review your bundle and publish it to your Shopify store once it is configured.
- Managing Orders with Bundles
When a customer places an order for the bundle:
- The order will appear in your Shopify admin with individual SKUs for each item in the bundle.
- The order will be imported to merchOne, where each SKU will be processed as individual items, allowing for precise production and tracking.
Tips for using bundles effectively
- Promotions: Use bundles as a promotional tool, offering discounts to customers who buy multiple items.
- Thematic Sets: Group products with complementary designs or colors for a cohesive look.
If you need further assistance or have questions about bundles, please get in touch with our support team at support@merchone.com