{"id":3456,"date":"2024-04-08T07:39:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T07:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/create-subcategories-in-shopify\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:17:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:47:02","slug":"create-subcategories-in-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/create-subcategories-in-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Subcategories in Shopify: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Shopify store has one main goal: to set up a smooth and user-friendly store for their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One way to do that is to create subcategories in Shopify. They make your store more organized and easy to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to do today. In this blog post, you will get a clear idea on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding Shopify Categories &amp; Subcategories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why Create Shopify Subcategories?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Create Subcollections in Shopify?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create Subcategories in Shopify: FAQs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take Help From Shopify Experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopify-categories-and-subcategories\">Understanding Shopify Categories &amp; Subcategories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Categories in Shopify are product groupings with similar characteristics, themes, or purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They serve as the primary structure for products, helping customers navigate and find items efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take, for example, Tentree, a Shopify clothing brand. The categories here are Womens, Mens, Kids, and Accessories. These are the broad groups they primarily sell, under which they have subcategories that make it easier for visitors to navigate and find what they specifically want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.-categories-in-shopify-.png\" alt=\"categories in shopify\" class=\"wp-image-44774\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopify\u2019s subcategories are more specific product groupings that fall within larger categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They offer a more detailed navigation experience for customers. Subcategories help break down larger product categories into more manageable and focused sections, making it easier for customers to locate the items they seek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the same clothing store, here\u2019s what the subcategories look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.-Subcategories-in-Shopify.png\" alt=\"Subcategories in Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-44760\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-create-shopify-subcategories\">Why Create Shopify Subcategories?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, you should create Shopify subcategories for a few good reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First off, adding subcollections can make your website easier to use and look nicer. This helps customers find what they\u2019re looking for more quickly and easily, leading to more sales and happier customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, setting up subcollections in Shopify isn\u2019t too hard. Once you follow the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to do it yourself without too much trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-shopify-subcollection\">How to Create Subcollections in Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add Subcollection in The Shopify Navigation Menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a New Template For Subcollection in Shopify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopify-navigation-menu\">Add Subcollection in The Shopify Navigation Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating sub-collections in Shopify involves organizing your products into nested categories to make it easier for customers to navigate your store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break down the steps with an example using United by Blue, a sustainable outdoor brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you log in to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify Admin Panel<\/a>, you must first access the collections section\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Access The Collections Section<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate and click on the \u201cProducts\u201d tab, then&nbsp;<strong>select \u201cCollections.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.-Head-to-Collections-.png\" alt=\"Head to Collections\" class=\"wp-image-44761\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where you can manage all your collections, including creating new ones and organizing existing ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While organizing products into subcategories, you might encounter situations where certain products appear in smart collections unintentionally. To address this, you can refer to our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/remove-product-from-smart-collection-shopify\/\">remove a product from a smart collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a Parent Collection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a parent collection\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the \u201cCreate collection\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.-Create-Collection-.png\" alt=\"Create Collection\" class=\"wp-image-44762\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name your collection, for example, \u201cApparel.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a description, theme, and image if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.-Create-and-save-collection.png\" alt=\"Create and save collection\" class=\"wp-image-44763\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cSave,\u201d and you\u2019re done!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further, you can define the collection conditions, such as products tagged with specific keywords or belonging to certain product types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Create Subcollections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have created the parent collection, you can develop subcollections. These subcollections will further categorize your products, making browsing easier for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing with our United by Blue example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Within the \u201cApparel\u201d collection, you might want to create subcollections for different types of clothing, such as \u201cTops,\u201d \u201cBottoms,\u201d and \u201cOuterwear.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store &gt; Navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.-Head-to-navigation-.png\" alt=\"Head to navigation\" class=\"wp-image-44764\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the name of your main menu and choose one of the menu items to be the header for your drop-down menu, or add a new menu item to be the header.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7.-Add-Menu.png\" alt=\"Add Menu\" class=\"wp-image-44765\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cAdd menu item,\u201d enter the menu item\u2019s name, and enter or select a destination for the link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cSave menu\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8.-Save-Menu.png\" alt=\"Save Menu\" class=\"wp-image-44766\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Customize Display<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize the display of your collections to ensure they align with your store\u2019s branding and layout. Simply click on any product you want, and customize the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9.Customize-display-.png\" alt=\"Customize display\" class=\"wp-image-44767\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-template\">Create a New Template For Subcollection in Shopify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can create a separate page to perform the function of the parent collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how to do it\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Create a New Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, log in to your Shopify admin panel and navigate to the \u201cOnline Store\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, click \u201cPages\u201d and then \u201cAdd page\u201d to create a new page for your sub-collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10.-Create-a-page.png\" alt=\"Create a page\" class=\"wp-image-44768\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give your page a title, such as \u201cFeatured Items.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add any content or descriptions you want to include on the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11.-Add-page-details-.png\" alt=\"Add page details\" class=\"wp-image-44769\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to click \u201cSave.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Add The Template For The page.list-collection.liquid Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a custom layout for your sub-collection page, you\u2019ll need to add a new template file to your Shopify theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your Shopify admin panel, go to \u201cOnline Store\u201d &gt; \u201cThemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the current theme you\u2019re using and click on \u201c\u2026\u201d &gt; \u201cEdit code.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12.-Create-Shopify-Theme.png\" alt=\"Create Shopify Theme\" class=\"wp-image-44770\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cAdd a new template\u201d and create a new template for \u201cPage\u201d called list collection.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13.-Add-a-new-template-.png\" alt=\"Add a new template\" class=\"wp-image-44771\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cDone,\u201d and your template is ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Create a Menu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you\u2019ll want to create a menu to link to your newly created sub-collection page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Shopify admin panel, go to \u201cOnline Store\u201d &gt; \u201cNavigation.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cAdd menu\u201d and give your menu a name, such as \u201cCustom Collection Menu.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/14.-Custom-Collection-Menu.png\" alt=\"Custom Collection Menu\" class=\"wp-image-44772\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add menu items for your subcollection pages by selecting \u201cAdd menu item\u201d and choosing the pages you\u2019ve created.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQs\">Create Subcategories in Shopify: FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How do I Create a Subheading in Shopify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a subheading in Shopify, return to the Metafields app and navigate to the \u2018Products\u2019 section in the top navigation menu. Then, select one of your products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each product can have its unique subheading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once in the product\u2019s settings, enter your desired text for the subheading and apply any formatting using the built-in toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After adding the subheading, click \u2018Save\u2019 to apply the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How do I Create a Subpage in Shopify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a subpage in Shopify, go to Settings &gt; Customer Accounts in your Shopify admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click Change domain in the URLs section. In the Customer account domain field, enter a descriptive string, such as account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a subdomain like account.your-store.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click Continue to proceed to the Connect existing domain page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How do I Add Categories Under a Shop in Shopify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps to add categories under a shop\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Log in to your Shopify admin panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 2: Navigate to the \u2018Products\u2019 section and click on \u2018Collections.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 3: Create a new collection by clicking the \u2018Create Collection\u2019 button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 4: Save your collection and preview it to ensure it appears correctly on your online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I Create a Subheading in Shopify?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"To create a subheading in Shopify, return to the Metafields app and navigate to the \u2018Products\u2019 section in the top navigation menu. 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