Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shopify cataloging? +
Shopify cataloging involves creating, organizing, and optimizing your product listings for your Shopify store. This includes writing SEO-friendly product titles and descriptions, uploading high-quality images, adding tags, assigning collections, and ensuring product variants and inventory details are accurate.
Why is product cataloging important for my Shopify store? +
A well-cataloged store improves user experience, helps customers find products easily, and boosts your search engine visibility. Accurate and appealing listings directly impact your store's conversion rates and sales performance.
What do Cart Potato’s Shopify Cataloging Services include? +
Our cataloging services include:
- Product title and description writing
- Category and collection assignment
- Image editing and uploading
- Variant (size, color, etc.) management
- Tagging and SEO optimization
- Inventory and pricing setup
- Bulk product uploads using CSV files
Can you handle large product catalogs? +
Absolutely! Whether you have 50 products or 5,000+, our team is equipped to manage large-scale cataloging projects efficiently using bulk upload tools and automation wherever possible.
Do you also help with SEO optimization of product listings? +
Yes. We write keyword-rich product titles and descriptions, optimize alt text for images, and apply relevant meta titles and meta descriptions to boost your store’s organic search performance.
I already have product data. Can you work with that? +
Yes, we can work with existing product data provided via Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, or your previous platform. We clean, organize, and upload your data to Shopify in a consistent, optimized format.
Can you create product listings from scratch? +
Yes! If you’re launching a new product or store, we can create product listings from the ground up—copywriting, image sourcing/editing, tags, and collection setup included.
Do you support multilingual cataloging? +
Yes. For brands selling internationally, we offer multilingual cataloging support to ensure consistency and clarity across regions using Shopify Markets or third-party translation apps.
How do you ensure catalog accuracy and quality? +
We have a multi-step QC process that includes data validation, duplicate checks, SEO review, and a manual preview of how products appear on both desktop and mobile.
What’s the turnaround time for cataloging services? +
Timelines depend on catalog size and complexity. A typical 100-product catalog may take 3–5 working days. Bulk uploads or complex variations may take longer, and we’ll always share a delivery schedule in advance.
Do you offer ongoing catalog management? +
Yes. In addition to one-time setup, we offer ongoing product catalog management services—including updates, seasonal collections, pricing changes, and inventory monitoring.
How much does Shopify cataloging cost? +
Our pricing is flexible and based on catalog size, complexity, and service scope. Get in touch for a customized quote based on your exact needs.
Do you also handle image editing for product listings? +
Yes. We offer basic image editing services such as cropping, background removal, resizing, and formatting to meet Shopify’s display guidelines.
Will my store remain live while you're working? +
Yes. We can work in draft mode or schedule updates in a way that doesn't affect your live store performance or disrupt user experience.
“Over 70% of drop-offs on Shopify stores happen on product pages.” 
