Collection Sorting

Collection sorting (collection merchandising) is the core function of Dynasort. Instead of relying on Shopify’s default sorting options, Dynasort lets you automate and customize rankings using Recipes, Boost, and Pinning.

How Collection Sorting Works

1. Dynasort syncs collection data from Shopify.
2. Products are ranked based on weighted Attributes in a Recipe.
3. Boost adjustments add additional ranking points across all collections.
4. Pinning locks specific products to fixed positions within a collection.
5. The optimized order is pushed to Shopify.
6. Sorting refreshes every 10–60 minutes, depending on your plan.

Recipes: The Foundation of Collection Sorting

Recipes define how products are ranked. You select Attributes (e.g. Best Sellers, Inventory Levels, Price) and assign weights.

Example:

• “Best Sellers” weight: 30 points
• “Price over $100” weight: 20 points
• “New Arrivals” weight: 10 points

Each product’s total score determines its ranking.

Boost: Enhancing Product Visibility

Boost is a product-specific ranking adjustment that applies across all collections.

When to use Boost:

• Highlighting high-margin or promotional products
• Pushing seasonal products across multiple collections
• Keeping flagship items visible storewide

Pinning: Locking Product Positions

Pinning is collection-specific and fixes products to a certain position. Other products adjust around pinned items when Dynasort updates rankings.

When to use Pinning:

• Keeping key products in specific spots
• Ensuring brand/category balance
• Preserving manual merchandising decisions alongside automation

Collection Sorting vs. Managed Collections

Collection Sorting ranks products already in Shopify collections. Managed Collections can also choose which products belong in a collection based on conditions.