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How to Search by Tag on Shopify | 2024 Guide

Last updated: September 01, 2024
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By Sam Nguyen

CEO Avada Commerce

Feeling overwhelmed by a growing product catalog in your Shopify store? In this article, we will introduce you to Shopify's tagging system and help you learn how to search by tag like a pro! Keep reading to unlock the secret to efficient product management and enhanced organization within your Shopify store.

How to Search by Tag on Shopify

Step 1: Access the Relevant Section

From your Shopify admin, you need to go to one of these sections:

  • Products
  • Transfers
  • Blog posts
  • Orders
  • Draft orders
  • Inventory

For instance, I will choose to proceed to the Blog posts section to utilize its tags.

Access the Relevant Section

Step 2: Apply the Tag Filter

The method may vary slightly depending on the section:

  • Most sections: Click on the "Tagged with" filter in the sidebar or at the top of the page.
  • Orders & Draft Orders: Click "More filters" then choose "Tagged with".
Apply the Tag Filter

Step 3: Enter the Tag

Type the exact tag you want to search for in the filter's input field.

 Enter the Tag

Step 4: View Results

Shopify will display only the items (products, orders, etc.) that have the specified tag.

Benefits of searching by Tag on Shopify

Here are some benefits of searching by tag on Shopify:

  • Efficient product management: Tags enable you to quickly locate and organize products based on specific attributes, such as seasonal collections, sales items, or specific brands, streamlining your inventory management.
  • Improved internal search: Tags can be used to enhance your store's internal search functionality, allowing customers to find relevant products more easily, leading to a better shopping experience and potentially increased conversions.
  • Streamlined bulk actions: You can use tags to filter and select multiple products at once for bulk actions like editing prices, updating inventory levels, or hiding products from your store.
  • Enhanced order and customer management: Tags can also be applied to orders and customers, allowing you to filter and search for specific groups based on tags, facilitating efficient order processing and targeted customer communication.
  • Simplified data organization: By using tags strategically, you can categorize and organize various elements within your Shopify store, making it easier to locate information and streamline your workflow.
  • Flexibility and customization: Shopify allows you to create custom tags to suit your specific business needs, offering a flexible and adaptable organizational system.

FAQs

Can I search for products using multiple tags at once?

Yes, you can combine multiple tags in your search query using the AND operator. For example, tag:blue AND tag:shirt will show products tagged with both “blue” and “shirt”.

Can I exclude products with specific tags from my search results?

Yes, you can use the NOT operator to exclude products with certain tags. For example, tag:shoes NOT tag:sale will show all products tagged with “shoes” but not “sale”.

Can I search for products by tag within a specific collection?

Absolutely! Simply add the collection’s handle to your search query along with the tag. For example, collection:summer-collection tag:swimwear will show swimwear products within the “Summer Collection.”

Is there a way to search for products with any of several tags, rather than all of them?

Yes, you can use the OR operator to search for products with any of the specified tags. For example, tag:red OR tag:blue will show products tagged with either “red” or “blue.”

Can I use tags to search for orders or customers in Shopify?

While you can’t directly search for orders or customers by tag, you can use the customer.tags or order.tags filters in conjunction with other search criteria. For example, customer.tags:VIP will filter your customer list to show only those tagged as “VIP”.

Final thoughts

Mastering Shopify’s search-by-tag functionality empowers you to efficiently locate and manage products, collections, and other resources within your store. Have you discovered any creative ways to leverage tags for streamlined organization or improved workflows? We’d love to hear your insights in the comments below!

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Sam Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Avada Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider headquartered in Singapore. He is an expert on the Shopify e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Sam loves talking about e-commerce and he aims to help over a million online businesses grow and thrive.

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