Managing Wix Store Inventory
TL;DR:
- Enable inventory tracking in your product settings to monitor stock levels automatically
- Mark products as 'out of stock' to prevent customer disappointment at checkout
- Show remaining stock counts to create buying urgency during sales
- Set up low-stock alerts to warn customers before items sell out
- Check inventory stats regularly to keep your store running smoothly
Managing inventory on Wix is straightforward once you know where to find the right settings. Whether you're running a small product range or handling dozens of items, getting your stock levels right keeps customers happy and sales flowing.
Setting Up Inventory Tracking
Head to your product settings in the Wix dashboard. You'll find the inventory tracking option here, which automatically updates your stock levels as customers make purchases. This beats manually tracking everything in spreadsheets and prevents overselling.
Once enabled, Wix handles the number crunching. When someone buys a product, the system deducts it from your available stock. New inventory gets added when you update the numbers in your product settings.
Managing Out of Stock Products
When products sell out, Wix can mark them as unavailable automatically. This stops customers from adding items to their basket only to discover at checkout that they can't actually buy them.
You can also manually mark items as out of stock if you're waiting for new deliveries or have damaged stock you need to remove temporarily. The status updates across your entire store immediately.
Using Stock Counts for Sales
Showing remaining stock numbers works well during promotions. When customers see "Only 3 left in stock," they're more likely to buy quickly rather than think about it later.
This feature works particularly well for limited edition items or seasonal products where genuine scarcity drives purchasing decisions. Just make sure your numbers are accurate, or you'll damage trust with your customers.
Setting Low Stock Alerts
Wix doesn't send automatic restocking notifications, but you can set up low-stock warnings that appear on your product pages. These prompt customers to buy before items disappear completely.
You control the threshold for these warnings. Setting it at 5 units might work for fast-moving items, while 2 units could be enough for slower sellers.
Keep an eye on your inventory reports to spot patterns. Some products might need higher safety stock levels, while others move so slowly that running low isn't urgent.
FAQs
Can I track inventory for product variants separately?
Yes, Wix tracks inventory for each variant individually. If you sell t-shirts in different sizes, each size has its own stock count.
What happens when inventory tracking is disabled?
Products show as available regardless of actual stock levels. Only enable this for digital products or services that don't have physical inventory limits.
Can customers see exact stock numbers?
Only if you choose to display them. You control whether stock counts are visible on product pages or kept private for your reference only.
Jargon Buster
Inventory Tracking – Automatically monitoring how many products you have available as sales happen
Stock Variants – Different versions of the same product (like sizes or colours) that need separate inventory counts
Safety Stock – Extra inventory you keep to avoid running out between deliveries
Wrap-up
Wix inventory management works best when you check it regularly and keep your numbers current. Set up the tracking features that match how you sell, whether that's showing urgency with stock counts or quietly managing everything behind the scenes.
The key is finding the balance between giving customers useful information and creating unnecessary pressure. Start with basic inventory tracking, then add features like stock displays once you're comfortable with how everything works.
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