Sort Orders

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Overview

Sort Orders determine the sequence in which products appear on collection pages. You can fine-tune product visibility using a combination of conditions, product attributes, and weighted attribute groups. These expressions help align product sorting with your marketing strategies and customer preferences.

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Creating a Sort Order

To create a new sort order, follow these steps:

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1. Define Sorting Expressions

Sorting expressions define how products are prioritized. There are three types:

• Condition: Boost or demote products based on attributes such as vendor, availability, or tags.
• Product Attribute: Sort by a specific attribute like price, newest, or popularity.
• Weighted Group of Attributes: Combine multiple attributes with assigned weights to balance sorting priorities.

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2. Assign Weights (For Weighted Groups)

• In a Weighted Group of Attributes, allocate a weight (from 1-100) to each attribute.
• The higher the weight, the greater influence that attribute has on the final sort order.

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3. Set Sort Direction

• Choose either Ascending or Descending for attributes.
• Example: Sorting by Price (Descending) ranks expensive products first.

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4. Configure Sort Order Details

• Name: Provide a descriptive name (e.g., “Newest: Promote ‘My Vendor’ to the top and order by newest”).
• Code: Define a short, API-friendly identifier (e.g., newest_b).
• Is Variation: Enable this if the sort order is used for experiments and should not appear in the storefront/API.

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5. Save and Apply

• Click Save Sort Order to apply your configurations.
• Use the Browse API to implement the sort order on relevant pages.

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Best Practices

• Balance Weights: Avoid extreme weight differences to ensure fair influence of attributes.
• Monitor Impact: Regularly review conversion rates and customer behavior to refine sorting strategies.
• Use Conditions Wisely: Prioritize boosting/demoting logic carefully to align with merchandising goals.

For further details, refer to our API documentation or contact our support team.