Item variations are one of the most versatile tools in your SignUpGenius organizer toolkit! They allow you to create a single item with multiple options — think size, color, material, and more. The best part? Each variation can have its own unique price, quantity, photo, and/or SKU, all neatly organized under one item in your collection. More flexibility and less hassle mean it's a win for everyone!
Ways to use item variations
Below are a few examples of how we see organizers using item variations. Keep in mind when viewing these examples, with each variation selected from the drop-down menus, there can be a unique quantity (as well as price, photo, and SKU) that the platform is tracking and managing.
Clothing
In this item example, "Booster Tee" is the item, and "Size" and "Color" are the item variation drop-downs in which payers make a selection.
Registration
In this example, "Thursday from 3-5 pm" (a time slot) is the item, and "Activity" is the item variation drop-down in which payers make a selection.
Sign Ups
In this example, "Class Volunteer Sign Up - Friday Mornings" (a date) is the item, and "Times" is the item variation drop down in which payers make a selection.
Jewelry
In this example, "Acacia Ring" is the item, and "Material” is the item variation drop down in which payers make a selection.