Products¶

Purpose¶

The Products page is your catalog management center where you manage your entire product inventory. This is where you create, edit, and organize all items available for sale in your store. Each product can have detailed information including pricing, descriptions, specifications, images, and inventory tracking to ensure customers have all the information they need to make purchases.

Accessing Products¶

Navigate to: Catalog Management > Products from the sidebar menu
Or click on the "Products" quick access card from the dashboard

Products List View¶

Products List

The Products listing page showing all your catalog items

Understanding the Product List¶

The product list displays all your products in a searchable, sortable table with the following columns:

ID - Unique product identifier number - Click to sort products by ID - Useful for referencing specific products

Name - Product name as displayed to customers - Click on the name to edit the product - Searchable field for quick product lookup

Category - The category this product belongs to - Helps organize products for customers - Click to filter by category

Image - Thumbnail preview of the product's main image - Gives quick visual reference - Empty if no image uploaded

Price - Current selling price of the product - Displayed in your default currency - Click to sort by price

Quantity - Current stock level - Shows how many units are available - Important for inventory management

Vendor - Shows which vendor owns this product - Useful in multi-vendor marketplaces - Empty for platform-owned products

Actions - Edit: Modify product details - View: See product details without editing

List Features¶

Locale Switcher - Switch between Arabic and English for product names/descriptions - Allows you to manage translations - Set separately for different languages

Search Bar - Search products by name, ID, or other attributes - Instant filtering as you type - Helpful for large catalogs

Toggle Columns - Customize which columns to display - Hide irrelevant information - Personalize your view

Bulk Selection - Checkbox to select individual products - Select all checkbox for bulk operations - Perform actions on multiple products at once

Pagination - Navigate through products in pages - Adjust items per page (5, 10, 25, 50, or All) - Page numbers for quick navigation

New Product Button - Click to create a new product - Opens the product creation form - Start adding items to your catalog

Exporting Products¶

Export product data in Excel or PDF formats for inventory management, reporting, or sharing with suppliers.

Export All Products¶

Click the Export button in the header area
Choose your format (Excel or PDF)
All products matching current filters will be exported

Export Selected Products¶

Check the boxes next to specific products
Use the bulk action dropdown
Select Export and choose your format

Exported Data: Product name, SKU, category, pricing, stock levels, status, and all visible table columns.

Creating a New Product¶

Click the "New Product" button at the top right. The product form is organized into eight comprehensive tabs:

Basic Information Tab¶

Product Basic Information

Basic product information and primary settings

Name (Required)¶

The product name as shown to customers
Make it descriptive and clear
Should include key product features
Examples: "Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB", "Men's Leather Wallet Brown"

Permalink (Required)¶

URL-friendly version of the product name
Used in product page URLs (e.g., yourstore.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s24)
Click "Generate permalink" to auto-create from product name
Can customize for better SEO

Category (Required)¶

Select the category this product belongs to
Helps customers find products through browsing
Choose the most specific category available
Products can typically belong to one category

Image¶

Upload the main product image
This is the primary image shown in listings
Recommended aspect ratio: 3:4 (portrait)
Example size: 600×800px
Supports common formats: JPG, PNG, WebP

Featured¶

Toggle ON to mark this as a featured product
Featured products get special visibility
May appear in homepage sliders or featured sections
Use for bestsellers or promotional items

Approved¶

Toggle ON to make product visible on the store
Toggle OFF to hide product from customers
Useful for preparing products before launch
Default is ON for immediate availability

Description Tab¶

Product Description

Product descriptions and search terms

Short Description¶

Brief summary of the product
Displayed in product listings and previews
Keep concise (2-3 sentences)
Highlight key benefits or features
Example: "Premium wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, 30-hour battery life, and exceptional sound quality"

Description¶

Full detailed product description
Rich text editor with formatting options:
Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough
Headings and Subheadings
Bullet lists and numbered lists
Links and blockquotes
Code blocks for technical specs
Include product features, benefits, specifications
Answer customer questions
Can attach files or images inline

Search Terms¶

Keywords customers might use to find this product
Improves internal search results
Not visible to customers
Example: "wireless earphones bluetooth headset audio"

Pricing & Inventory Tab¶

Pricing & Inventory

Pricing, stock quantity, and inventory settings

Price (Required)¶

Current selling price of the product
Amount customers will pay
In your default currency
Include tax if your pricing is tax-inclusive

Old Price¶

Previous or original price
Shows as "was $X" crossed out
Creates urgency and shows savings
Leave empty if no discount

Cost¶

Your cost to acquire/produce the product
Not shown to customers
Used for profit margin calculations
Helps track profitability

Quantity (Required)¶

Current stock level
How many units available to sell
Decreases automatically when orders are placed
Set to 0 if out of stock

Unit¶

Measurement unit for this product
Examples: Piece, Kg, Liter, Box, Set
Select from configured units
Helps customers understand quantity

Max Quantity¶

Maximum units a customer can order at once
Prevents bulk purchases if needed
Leave empty for no limit
Example: Limit promotional items to 2 per customer

Min Quantity¶

Minimum units required per order
Useful for wholesale or bulk items
Leave empty for single-item purchases
Example: Minimum order of 10 units

Quantity Options¶

Predefined quantity choices for customers
Comma-separated values
Example: "1,5,10,20" shows buttons for these quantities
Simplifies ordering process

Item Round¶

Rounding factor for quantities
Useful for items sold in multiples
Example: Round to nearest 5 or 10
Leave empty for exact quantities

Disable Quantity Input¶

Toggle ON to prevent customers from entering custom quantities
Forces selection from Quantity Options only
Useful for packaged or fixed-quantity items
Toggle OFF to allow free quantity entry

Specifications Tab¶

Product Specifications

Product attributes and technical details

Brand¶

Manufacturer or brand name
Select from configured brands
Helps customers find favorite brands
Example: Apple, Samsung, Nike

Mark¶

Product mark or model designation
Additional classification beyond brand
Depends on your product type
Example: For cars - Toyota Corolla

Part Model¶

Specific model or part number
Useful for automotive or spare parts
Links to configured part models
Helps in parts compatibility

Weight¶

Product weight for shipping calculations
In kilograms or your configured unit
Used for delivery cost calculation
Important for accurate shipping quotes

Year Manufacture From¶

Starting year for product compatibility
Useful for parts or accessories
Example: "Fits 2018-2023 models"
Leave empty if not applicable

Year Manufacture To¶

Ending year for product compatibility
Defines compatibility range
Used with Year Manufacture From
Leave empty for ongoing compatibility

Sales & Discounts Tab¶

Sales & Discounts

Discount settings and sales options

Ignore Coupon¶

Toggle ON to exclude product from coupon discounts
Product won't be discounted when coupons are applied
Useful for already-discounted or low-margin items
Default is OFF (coupons can be applied)

Ignore Customer Level Discount¶

Toggle ON to exclude from customer tier discounts
VIP or wholesale customer discounts won't apply
Use for special pricing or promotional items
Default is OFF (level discounts apply)

Store¶

Assign product to a specific physical store/branch
Useful if managing multiple locations
Select from configured stores
Leave unselected for all stores

Vendor¶

Assign product to a specific vendor
For multi-vendor marketplace setups
Vendor can manage their own products
Select "No vendor" for platform products

Virtual Item List¶

Link to a list of virtual/digital items
For gift cards, vouchers, or digital products
System delivers digital items automatically
Leave empty for physical products

Delivery Within Minutes¶

Estimated delivery time for digital/virtual products
In minutes after purchase
Sets customer expectations
Only relevant for virtual items

Images Tab¶

Product Images

Product image gallery

Images¶

Upload multiple product images
Click "Add to images" to upload additional photos
Show product from different angles
Include detail shots and lifestyle images
Customers can browse through gallery
First image becomes main image if no image set in Basic tab

Best Practices for Product Images: - Use high-quality, clear photos - Show product from multiple angles - Include size reference if relevant - Use consistent lighting and background - Optimize file sizes for fast loading

Other Tab¶

Other Settings

Additional product configuration

Item Order¶

Display order number
Lower numbers appear first
Use to feature important products
Default is 0 (no specific order)

Disabled¶

Toggle ON to temporarily disable product
Different from Approved - for maintenance
Product won't be visible or purchasable
Use when product needs updates

Status¶

Product lifecycle status
Select from configured item statuses
Examples: New, Used, Refurbished
Helps customers understand product condition

Code¶

Internal product code or SKU
For your inventory management
Not always visible to customers
Useful for warehouse operations

Product Contact¶

Assign a specific contact for this product
For customer inquiries about this item
Falls back to default if not set
Useful for specialized products needing expert support

Bidding Settings¶

Configure if product allows bidding/auction
Expandable section for auction features
Enable for auction-style sales
Set minimum bid, duration, etc.

SEO & Social Media

Search engine optimization and social sharing

Meta Title¶

Page title for search engines
Appears in search results and browser tabs
Recommended: 50-60 characters
Leave empty to use product name automatically
Include key product features and brand

Meta Description¶

Description for search engine results
Appears below title in search listings
Recommended: 150-160 characters
Leave empty to use short description automatically
Compelling summary to improve click-through rates

Image shown when product is shared on social media
Recommended size: 1200×630px
Optimized for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Leave empty to use main product image
Should be eye-catching and include product clearly

Meta Keywords¶

Comma-separated SEO keywords
Optional field (less important for modern SEO)
Include variations of product name
Example: "bluetooth speaker, wireless speaker, portable audio"
Helps with internal site search

Saving Your Product¶

After filling in the product information:

Create: Save the product and return to the list
Create & create another: Save and immediately start creating another product
Cancel: Discard changes and return to the list

Editing Existing Products¶

To edit a product: 1. Find the product in the list 2. Click "Edit" or click directly on the product name 3. Make your changes in the appropriate tabs 4. Click "Save" or "Save & close"

Locale Management¶

Products support multiple languages: 1. Use the Locale dropdown at the top of the form 2. Switch to Arabic to enter Arabic product information 3. Switch to English to enter English product information 4. Each locale has separate Name and Description 5. Other fields (price, quantity) are shared across locales

Tips for Product Management¶

Complete Information: Fill all relevant fields for better customer experience
Quality Images: Use clear, high-resolution product photos
Accurate Stock: Keep quantity updated to avoid overselling
SEO Optimization: Write descriptive titles and meta descriptions
Regular Updates: Review and update product information periodically
Competitive Pricing: Monitor and adjust prices based on market
Detailed Descriptions: Answer common customer questions in description
Proper Categorization: Place products in the most specific relevant category
Featured Products: Use strategically for promotions and bestsellers
Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and reorder before running out

Product Quality Checklist¶

Before publishing a product, ensure:

[ ] Product name is clear and descriptive
[ ] High-quality main image uploaded
[ ] Multiple product images from different angles
[ ] Price is correct and competitive
[ ] Stock quantity is accurate
[ ] Category is appropriate
[ ] Short description highlights key benefits
[ ] Full description is complete and informative
[ ] SEO meta title and description are optimized
[ ] Product is approved and enabled
[ ] All required fields are filled

By maintaining high-quality product information, you ensure customers have confidence in their purchases and can easily find what they're looking for!

Categories - Organize products
Brands - Brand association
Marks - Product badges and labels
Item Variations - Product variants