What Is Product List System (PLS)?

A Complete Q&A for Systeme.io and Shopify & Liquid-Powered Stores

Product List System (PLS) is a data-driven product listing system designed for review sites, affiliate projects, and content hubs with many products. Instead of manually building and updating individual product cards, PLS allows you to manage your entire product list using Google Sheets and render it directly on your website.

This article serves two purposes:

1. As a supporting resource for the sales funnel, answering common pre-purchase questions

2. As a long-term log and knowledge base, documenting how Product List System works in real-world usage

Requirements & Compatibility

Product List System is designed to run reliably across multiple web platforms. On Systeme.io, the system is fully compatible and can be deployed directly without any additional adjustments.

For platforms that use Liquid such as Shopify, Haravan, and Sapo, Product List System works stably on Haravan and Sapo, and is well compatible with Shopify using Vintage Themes (prior to Online Store 2.0).

From a technical standpoint, Product List System is built using standard Liquid (when required), Bootstrap 3, and vanilla JavaScript, without relying on heavy frameworks or third-party libraries. This approach keeps deployment straightforward and long-term maintenance easier.

1. What exactly is Product List System (PLS)?

Product List System is a dynamic product listing system that uses Google Sheets as its data source and renders product lists directly on a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

2. How is Product List System different from building product cards manually?

Instead of creating and editing each product card by hand, Product List System allows you to manage products through structured data. This makes updates faster, reduces errors, and allows easier scaling when the number of products grows.

3. Is Product List System a SaaS platform?

No. Product List System is not a SaaS platform. It has no backend, no user accounts, and no recurring subscription fees.

4. What is Product List System NOT designed to do?

Product List System is not designed to handle payments, inventory management, order processing, CMS functions, or website building.

5. What versions of Product List System are available?

Product List System currently has two dedicated versions:

• Product List System for Systeme.io

• Product List System for Shopify

Both share the same design philosophy and data structure but are optimized for their respective platforms.

6. Who should use Product List System?

Affiliate marketers, bloggers, content creators, solo builders, and small teams running long-term content projects with multiple products.

7. Who should not use Product List System?

Projects that require on-page checkout, complex backend logic, or deep UI customization are not a good fit.

8. Is Product List System better suited for blogs or landing pages?

Product List System is best suited for review pages, comparison pages, use-case-driven recommendations, and content hubs. It is not designed for short-term ad landing pages.

9. Where is product data managed?

All product data is managed in Google Sheets, which acts as the single source of truth for the system.

10. What does one row in Google Sheets represent?

Each row represents a single product, and each column represents a specific product attribute such as name, use case, CTA, or image.

11. Do I need coding skills to use Product List System?

No. You only need to copy the provided code, paste it into your page (Systeme.io or Shopify version), and configure the Sheet ID and Sheet Name.

12. Which version should I choose: Systeme.io or Shopify?

If you build blogs, funnels, or content hubs on Systeme.io, choose the Systeme.io version. If your website runs on Shopify & Liquid-Powered Stores (Shopify, Haravan, Sapo...), the Shopify version is the better fit.

13. Why does Product List System use Google Sheets instead of a database?

Google Sheets is easy to use, easy to control, platform-agnostic, and well suited for content- and affiliate-driven workflows.

14. Is there a limit to how many products I can list?

The system can run smoothly with hundreds of products. In real deployments, it has been tested with 300+ products while maintaining good load speed and interaction performance.

15. Can one Google Sheet be used for multiple pages?

Yes. You can reuse the same sheet and segment products by category or use multiple sheet tabs.

16. Can Product List System be used on multiple websites?

Yes. Product List System does not lock domains and does not limit the number of websites.

17. What is Neo Click and why does it matter?

Neo Click is a use-case-based quick filter system that helps visitors find relevant products faster without scrolling through long lists.

18. Do filters, search, and infinite scroll slow down the page?

No. Product List System loads products in batches and is optimized to remain responsive even with large product lists.

19. What are Visual Break and Smart Reset used for?

Visual Break reduces visual fatigue during long scrolling sessions, while Smart Reset appears only when users are actively filtering products.

20. What documentation is included with Product List System?

The package includes a README, Data Structure Guide, and Setup & Usage Guide for each platform.

21. What if something is configured incorrectly or doesn’t display properly?

Most issues are data-related, such as incorrect Sheet IDs, column structure problems, or invalid image links.

22. Is post-purchase support provided?

Yes. Support is primarily provided via email to clarify usage and resolve common issues. In some cases, short remote sessions may be used to identify problems more quickly.

23. What is the scope and limitation of support?

Support focuses on ensuring the system works as designed. It does not include deep UI customization, logic changes outside the documentation, or new feature development.

24. Does Product List System receive updates?

Yes. Product List System is versioned, and upgrade guidance is provided when updates are released.

25. What if I stop using my current platform later?

Product List System is not platform-locked. You can migrate to another platform with appropriate adjustments.

26. Can the interface be customized further?

Yes, if you are comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. However, deep customization is not the primary goal of the Lite edition.

27. What types of projects is Product List System best suited for?

Long-term content projects with many products, frequent updates, and a data-driven management approach.

28. Is Product List System worth using for only 10–15 products?

If you do not plan to expand, you may not need it yet. If you expect to scale, starting early can save time later.

29. Will Product List System help me make more money?

Product List System does not guarantee revenue. It helps you work faster, reduce errors, and scale more easily. Results depend on your content and strategy.

30. Is Product List System suitable for long-term projects?

Yes. Product List System is designed for long-term and scalable projects. After successfully setting up the first product list page, users can duplicate the page structure, adjust data sources or filters, and create additional product list pages without rebuilding from scratch.

We offers email support for installation issues and usage-related questions where users need clarification, via info@ikigaiteck.com

Further Reading

If you want to explore real-world implementation details, you can also check:

• Product List System for Systeme.io

• Product List System for Shopify & Liquid-Powered Stores

• Additional articles sharing deployment experience and best practices

These resources help you choose the right version and apply Product List System effectively to your project.