How To Setup Product Siblings

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About Product SiblingsClick to copy 2222

Product siblings let you link child products, enabling you to create unique media sets, or specific attributes such as color, size, pattern, or minor details for each variant while keeping them connected.

Available in Product details and Quick view.

Product siblings are highly beneficial for fashion brands as they enhance product discovery, support cross-selling, and strengthen brand aesthetics. By showcasing similar items with slight variations (like different colors or materials), brands can boost customer confidence, encourage higher order values, and present their designs as versatile and cohesive.

How to Set Up Product SiblingsClick to copy 2222

Step 1: Set Up MetaobjectClick to copy 2222

  • Go to your Shopify admin panel
  • Navigate to Settings > Metafields and metaobjects > Metaobject definitions
  • Click “Add definition” to create a new metaobject
  • Name your metaobject (e.g., “color_siblings”) and create fields
  • Add exactly the following fields to your metaobject:
    • single line text: This will be used for display names (the key mus be [metaobject name].single_line_text)
    • color: This field stores the color information (variants_demo.color)
    • product: This links to the product variation (variants_demo.product)

Step 2: Set Up MetafieldClick to copy 2222

After setting up the metaobject, you need to create a product metafield:

  • Go to Settings > Metafields and metaobjects > Metafield definitions
  • Click “Add definition“
  • Name your metafield (e.g., “color_siblings”). Now you have a product variations metafield: custom.color_siblings
  • For the metafield type, select “Metaobject“
  • Under Reference, select your created metaobject (color_siblings)
  • Select “List of entries” to allow multiple variations per product
  • Save your changes

Step 3: Set up Product metafieldClick to copy 2222

To connect your product variations:

  • Open any product that you want to add linking variations to
  • Scroll down to the “Product metafields” section
  • Find the “color_siblings” metafield
  • Click “Add entry” to create a new variation

Each entry must include:

  • Single line text: Enter a display name for this variation
  • Color code: Input the color hex code
  • Product: Select the product that represents this variation

Repeat this process for each variation you want to link to the product.

After adding all entries, save the product. The variations will now be connected and will appear in your store according to your theme settings.

How to Configure Product SiblingsClick to copy 2222

Step 1: Set Up On Theme SettingsClick to copy 2222

To enable Product Siblings in your Normcore theme:

  • Log into your Shopify admin dashboard
  • Navigate to Online Store > Themes
  • Find the Normcore theme and click “Customize“
  • In the theme editor, locate the Theme settings tab on the left sidebar
  • Scroll down to find the Product Information > Product variations section
  • Enter namespace and key of the metafield holding the product variation values.
  • Select your preferred display style from the “Variation selector style” dropdown menu (“Color” is recommended for fashion stores)

Step 2: Set Up On Product details sectionClick to copy 2222

  • Open Default product template
  • Go to Product details section > click “Add block” and choose “Variations” from the block options
  • Set the option name to be displayed (e.g., “Color”)

Frequently Asked QuestionsClick to copy 2222

1. Do I need to create separate products for each variation?

Yes, product variations in the Blum theme work by linking separate products together. Each variation must exist as its own product with a unique SKU in your Shopify catalog.

2. Can I use product variations for attributes other than color?

Yes, while the example shows color variations, you can use this feature for any product attribute such as size, material, style, or pattern. Simply adjust the metafield setup and naming conventions to match your specific needs.

3. How many variations can I add to a single product?

There is no strict limit on the number of variations you can add to a product. However, for optimal user experience, we recommend keeping the number of variations manageable (typically 5-10) to avoid overwhelming customers with too many options.

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