Out of stock products naturally affect customer purchases and their browsing experience. Here's how to manage them effectively:

Understanding Out of Stock Status

Products automatically become out of stock when:

• The last item in inventory is purchased
• You manually set the inventory level to 0

Managing Stock Levels

To mark a product as out of stock:

1. Navigate to Products in your dashboard
2. Find the desired product
3. Set the Inventory quantity to 0
4. For variants, adjust individual Values to 0

Customizing Out of Stock Display

Label Text:

• Open product status panel
• Click "Out of Stock"
• Enter custom text (e.g., "Sold Out", "Class Full")
• Save changes

Label Colors:

• Store pages: follows Products > Status settings
• Product detail pages: matches Description settings
• Product blocks: displays white text on black background (v7.1)

Label Placement:

• Center-aligned text: label appears below price
• Left/right-aligned text: label appears on opposite side
• Product detail pages: always below price
• Product blocks: always on right

Variant Handling:

• Buttons: appear grayed out when out of stock
• Dropdown menus: show "(Out of Stock)" label
• Multiple options: checks stock status as customers select combinations

Additional Features:

• Enable product waitlists for customer notifications
• Hide out-of-stock products or reorder them
• Receive mobile notifications through Squarespace app
• Customize label visibility in site styles

Best Practices:

• Consider keeping out-of-stock products visible to show product range
• Use waitlists to maintain customer interest
• Regularly monitor inventory levels
• Update stock levels promptly when inventory is replenished

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