What is a Template?
A template is a collection of attributes grouped to define specific types of products, or provide structured metadata for non-product use cases like SEO. Templates can be created at both the organization and store level, and they allow you to apply uniform attribute sets across various products.
Each product can have one or more templates, but an attribute can only be linked to a single template. Templates must be created before assigning attributes, and each attribute can only be assigned to one template. If an attribute field for a product is left blank, it would still be displayed on the product page, but it would not be visible to the customer.
Applied Examples
Click on each of the tabs below to see examples of how templates might be applied across various products and industries. The templates display the key information customers would see on a storefront, enhancing the shopping experience while supporting marketing and search capabilities behind the scenes.
- Outdoor Gear Retailer
- Garage Door Manufacturer
- Professional Association
An Apparel template for an outdoor gear retailer can be applied across multiple products such as raincoats, snow suits, and hiking jackets. It contains attributes that are relevant to all types of apparel in the store.
| Attribute | Attribute Type | Raincoat | Snow Suit | Hiking Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Name | String | Adventure Raincoat | Alpine Snow Suit | Trailblazer Hiking Jacket |
| Price | Currency | $120.00 | $180.00 | $150.00 |
| Material | String | Waterproof Nylon | Insulated Polyester | Breathable Polyester |
| Waterproof | Boolean | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insulation | String | None | Down Feather | Fleece-Lined |
| Weight | Numeric | 500g | 1.5kg | 800g |
| Gender | String | Unisex | Women’s | Men’s |
| Warranty | String | 2 Years | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| Season | String | Spring/Fall | Winter | Year-round |
A Door template for a garage door manufacturer could be applied to various types of doors such as insulated doors, sectional doors, and custom glass doors. It captures key specifications across different garage door types.
| Attribute | Attribute Type | Insulated Door | Sectional Door | Custom Glass Door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Name | String | Classic Insulated Door | Premium Sectional Door | Modern Glass Garage Door |
| Price | Currency | $1,200.00 | $950.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Material | String | Steel with Foam Insulation | Aluminum | Glass and Aluminum |
| Insulation | Boolean | Yes | No | No |
| Wind Load Resistance | Numeric | 130 mph | 100 mph | 80 mph |
| Glass Panels | Boolean | No | No | Yes |
| Finish Options | String | White, Brown, Grey | White, Black | Custom |
| Warranty | String | 10 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| Automation Compatible | Boolean | Yes | Yes | Yes |
A Membership template for a professional association like the Architects Guild can be used across different membership tiers such as Basic, Premium, and Corporate. It captures key attributes related to the membership offerings and benefits.
| Attribute | Attribute Type | Basic Membership | Premium Membership | Corporate Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Name | String | Basic Member | Premium Member | Corporate Member |
| Price | Currency | $99/year | $199/year | $1,000/year |
| Access to Resources | Boolean | Limited | Full | Full |
| Webinar Access | Boolean | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized Support | Boolean | No | Yes | Yes |
| Continuing Education | Boolean | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Benefits | String | Discounts on Events | VIP Event Access | Custom Training Programs |
| Number of Users | Numeric | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Digital Library Access | Boolean | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Conference Invitations | Boolean | No | Yes | Yes |