# Managing Product Variants

Variants allow customers to choose different options for the same product.

## What are Variants?

Variants are different versions of the same product:
- Size (Small, Medium, Large)
- Color (Red, Blue, Green)
- Material (Cotton, Polyester, Silk)
- Style (V-neck, Crew neck)

## Setting Up Variants

### Step 1: Define Options
Add up to 3 option types per product:
- Option 1: Size
- Option 2: Color
- Option 3: Material

### Step 2: Create Combinations
System creates all combinations:
- Small + Red + Cotton
- Small + Red + Polyester
- Small + Blue + Cotton
- etc.

### Step 3: Set Details for Each Variant
For each variant combination:
- SKU (unique stock code)
- Price (can differ from base price)
- Inventory quantity
- Barcode
- Weight

## Variant Pricing Strategies

### Same Price Across Variants
All sizes cost the same.

### Different Prices
Large sizes cost more:
- Small: $29.99
- Medium: $29.99
- Large: $34.99
- X-Large: $34.99

### Variant-Specific Images
Show different images for color variants so customers see exactly what they are buying.

## Managing Variant Inventory

Each variant has its own inventory:
- Track stock separately
- Set different low stock alerts
- View sales by variant

## Best Practices

✅ Keep variant names consistent
✅ Use clear, descriptive option names
✅ Show variant images when possible
✅ Set realistic inventory levels
✅ Monitor which variants sell best
✅ Consider discontinuing poor performers

## Limitations

- Maximum 3 option types per product
- Maximum 100 variants per product
- Each variant needs unique SKU