Remove Product

As your business evolves, you might find it necessary to remove certain products from your offerings. This could be due to various reasons, such as discontinuing an item, seasonal products becoming irrelevant, or simply needing to declutter your inventory.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process, ensuring you can confidently curate your offerings without the stress.

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Important Considerations Before Deleting A Product From Your Shopify Store

Deleting a product from your Shopify store might seem like a straightforward task, but it’s important to carefully consider several factors before taking this step. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:

• Permanent Action: Deleting a product is irreversible. Once deleted, the product and its associated data (variants, images, reviews) will be permanently removed from your store. If you need this data for future analysis or reporting, make sure to export it before proceeding.
• SEO Impact: Deleting a product can impact your store’s SEO, as any backlinks or search engine rankings associated with that product page might be lost. You can set up a 301 redirect to a relevant page on your site beforehand.
• Traffic Loss: If the product has been promoted through ads, social media, or other marketing efforts, its removal might impact your site’s traffic. Update or replace marketing materials accordingly.
• Current Orders: Check for any open or pending orders involving the product. Ensure you fulfill these orders or communicate with affected customers about the product’s removal.
• Export Data: Before deleting the product, export relevant information such as product details, images, and customer reviews. This backup can be valuable for future reference or if you decide to reintroduce the product later.

Step-By-Step Guide To Deleting A Product On Shopify

To delete a product on Shopify, follow these steps:

On Desktop:

• Step 1. In your Shopify admin, navigate to Products.

• Step 2. Select the product you wish to delete.

• Step 3. On the product details page, click Delete product.

• Step 4. In the confirmation dialog, click Delete product to confirm.

On iPhone:

• Step 1. Open the Shopify app and go to Products > All products.

• Step 2. Select the product you want to delete.

• Step 3. Tap … and choose Delete.

• Step 4. In the confirmation dialog, tap Delete to finalize.

On Android:

• Step 1. Open the Shopify app and navigate to Products > All products.

• Step 2. Select the product you wish to delete.

• Step 3. Tap ⋮ and choose Delete.

• Step 4. In the confirmation dialog, tap Delete to confirm.

Remove Products From Shopify In Bulk

If you need to remove multiple products at once, Shopify’s bulk editor can save you time. Here’s how:

On Desktop:

• Step 1. Access your Shopify admin panel; go to Products

• Step 2. Use the checkboxes next to the products you wish to delete.

• Step 3. At the top of the product list, click the … icon, then choose Delete products.

• Step 4. Confirm the deletion, remembering that deleted products cannot be recovered.

On iPhone and Android:

• Step 1. Open the Shopify app on your Shopify app.

• Step 2. Tap Products > All products.

• Step 3. Tap the checkbox next to each product you wish to delete.

• Step 4. Tap the … (more options) button, then select Delete.

• Step 5. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Alternative Actions to Consider

If you’re unsure about permanently deleting a product, consider these alternatives:

Hide A Product

You can temporarily hide a product by setting its availability to “unavailable” on your sales channels. This action removes the product from storefronts without deleting it from your Shopify admin.

Follow these steps to hide a product from the Shopify store:

• Step 1. Access your Shopify admin panel.

• Step 2. Select Products from the left sidebar.

• Step 3. Click the name of the product you want to hide.

• Step 4. In the Publishing section, click the… icon and choose Manage Sales Channels.

• Step 5. Select the sales channels where you want to hide the product.

• Step 6. Click Done, then Save.

Archive A Product

Archive a product if you no longer plan to sell it but want to keep the product details for future reference. Archived products won’t appear on your store or in your inventory reports, but you can still access them in the admin.

Follow these steps to archive a product from the Shopify store:

On Desktop:

• Step 1. In your Shopify admin, go to Products.

• Step 2. Select the product you want to archive.

• Step 3. On the product page, click Archive product.

• Step 4. Confirm by clicking Archive product in the dialog.

On iPhone:

• Step 1. In the Shopify app, go to Products > All products.

• Step 2. Select the product you want to archive.

• Step 3. Tap … > Archive.

• Step 4. Tap Save.

On Android:

• Step 1. In the Shopify app, go to Products > All products.

• Step 2. Select the product you want to archive.

• Step 3. Tap ⋮ > Archive.

• Step 4. Tap ✓.

Bottom Line

Deleting products from your Shopify store is a simple yet impactful action. By understanding the implications and following these steps, you can maintain a clean and organized product catalog, providing a better experience for your customers and streamlining your store management. Remember to consider alternative actions like hiding or archiving if you’re unsure about permanent deletion.

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