Shuttle allows you to effortlessly automate the assignment of Etsy product attributes, significantly reducing the manual workload after products have been transferred or updated.
Benefits of Automating Etsy Attributes
Automating product attributes provides several key advantages:
Time Savings: Eliminates the need for manual attribute assignment after transferring products.
Consistency: Ensures uniform attribute application across similar products.
Enhanced Accuracy: Minimizes errors by automating attribute assignments, improving your product listings and search visibility on Etsy.
Understanding Etsy Attributes
Etsy attributes provide essential details about your products, such as color, size, material, style, and more. Etsy uses these attributes to improve product visibility and discoverability. Each Etsy category has its own unique set of relevant attributes.
While Etsy might automatically assign default attributes during transfers, customizing attributes using Shuttle ensures your products appear exactly as intended on Etsy.
How to Set Up Attribute Automation in Shuttle
Step 1: Select Your Category
In Shuttle, go to the Etsy Product Attributes settings tab.
Select the relevant Etsy category or add a new one if needed.
Step 2: Customize Attribute Templates
By default, Shuttle provides a "Default Template" for each category. You can modify this template by adding default values or linking attributes to your Shopify metafields.
Alternatively, create multiple attribute templates for specific product groups, further tailoring attribute assignments to your inventory.
Step 3: Link Attributes to Shopify Data (Optional)
You can link Etsy attributes to your Shopify metafields. This means that when Shuttle transfers a product, it'll automatically pull attribute data directly from your Shopify metafields, further streamlining your workflow.
Automating Attributes Using Templates
Templates allow you to create attribute sets that apply automatically based on defined criteria such as tags, keywords, sections, or collections.
Example:
If you create a template for hoodies with the attributes "Athletic" for Clothing Style and "Long Sleeve" for Sleeve Length, and link this template to products tagged with "Hoodie," Shuttle will automatically apply these attributes to relevant transferred products.
Practical Tips for Using Attribute Templates
Reuse Templates: Templates can easily be reused across multiple product listings, simplifying bulk updates.
Target Specific Products: Assign templates specifically to certain Shopify tags, title keywords, or collections to automate the attribute assignment precisely.
Finalizing Your Setup
After customizing your attribute templates, click "Save" to confirm your settings. Shuttle will automatically apply your templates during subsequent product transfers or updates.
By leveraging Shuttle's automation features for Etsy attributes, you'll enhance your listings' quality, streamline product management, and significantly reduce manual post-transfer work.
For additional assistance, please reach out to our support team—we're happy to help!