Difference Between Product Types

Understanding the different product types is crucial for vendors to properly categorize their products. Here’s a detailed explanation of each product type available on SpicyGaming:1. Simple Product

A Simple Product is the most basic type of product. It is a standalone item with no variations or options.

• Example: A downloadable game file.

• Use Case: Ideal for selling digital items like game files, artwork, or PDFs that have a fixed price and no variations.

HERE IS A DETAILED VIDEO GUIDE ON HOW TO SET UP A BASIC SIMPLE PRODUCT

2. Variable Product

A Variable Product allows vendors to create products with variations. These variations can differ in attributes like size, edition, or price.

• Example: A game with different editions, such as Basic Edition and Ultimate Edition.

• Use Case: Suitable for products that come in multiple versions or formats.

How to Set It Up:

1. Define attribute (e.g., Edition).

2. Check the attribute as "use for variation"

3. Create variations from those attributes.

4. Set prices, links etc for each of variation

HERE IS A DETAILED VIDEO GUIDE

3. Grouped Product

A Grouped Product is a collection of related products that can be purchased together or individually.

• Example: A group of products that includes multiple standalone games.

• Use Case: Perfect for vendors who want to sell a series of products that fit together.

Key Features:

• Customers can select individual items from the group.

• Each item has its own price 

• There is no discount on the group product! This is not a bundle!

IMPORTANT!

THIS IS NOT A BUNDLE! To create a bundle please contact us as we need to create that for you!

4. Affiliate Product

An Affiliate Product is a product that is listed on your store but sold on another website. When customers click on the product, they are redirected to the external site to complete the purchase.

• Example: A promotional listing for a game available on another platform.

• Use Case: Useful for vendors who want to earn commissions through affiliate marketing.

How to Set It Up:

1. In the product type dropdown, select External/Affiliate Product.

2. Enter the external URL where the product is sold.

3. Set a button text, such as Buy Now.

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IMPORTANT!

This type of products need special approval! Please contact our customer support for more information!