Differences between: Category, Attribute, and Options
Categories:
Categories are used to group products together that may have similar uses or belong to similar descriptions.
You can create a category to help customers search for related products, or to narrow down lists of products to help them find what they are looking for.
An example of this could be a category labeled “Kitchen”. Products you may find inside it are mixers, cookware, etc.
Attributes:
This function is used for specifications you would like listed for individual products.
Examples of this could be weight, dimensions, or custom attributes such as color or finish.
Options:
This function is used to create Master/Child relationships and product listings.
Good to use if you have a product that comes in different colors or sizes.
Allows you to use a single Master product listing to create and manage additional product listings.
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