What is the reason that Webflow does not have nested components in ecommerce collections like it does in CMS collections, and should this feature be requested on the Webflow Wishlist?

Currently, Webflow does not support nested components in ecommerce collections like it does in CMS collections. This limitation exists because ecommerce collections have a more complex structure compared to CMS collections. Ecommerce collections are designed to handle product-specific information such as pricing, SKU, inventory tracking, and variations, requiring a different set of functionality.

However, this does not mean that nested components cannot be used within ecommerce collections. You can still create custom fields within your ecommerce collection items to handle related or nested data. For example, if you want to display additional product information such as specifications or ingredients, you can create custom fields within the product data structure and populate them accordingly.

While it may seem beneficial to have nested components within ecommerce collections, there are some considerations to be aware of. Ecommerce collections are primarily focused on managing product data and its related functionalities, such as inventory, order management, and transactional processes. Introducing nested components could add complexity to these processes and potentially impact the performance and usability of an ecommerce site.

That being said, if there is a strong demand for nested components within ecommerce collections, it is definitely worth requesting this feature on the Webflow Wishlist. The Wishlist is a platform where users can suggest and vote for new features they would like to see implemented in Webflow. By submitting your request and encouraging others who share the same need, you can bring attention to this feature and potentially influence its prioritization by the Webflow team. They consider user feedback seriously and often use it to shape the future development roadmap of the platform.

To sum up, while nested components are not currently available in ecommerce collections, you can still leverage custom fields to handle related or nested data. If nested components are crucial to your ecommerce workflow, it is advisable to submit a feature request on the Webflow Wishlist to increase the likelihood of its implementation in the future.