Adding new products to your store involves entering product details, uploading images, setting pricing, and managing inventory.
Overview
Products are the items you sell in your store. Adding a product requires information about the item, pricing, images, and inventory.
How to Access
- Log in as an administrator
- Navigate to Ecommerce or Shop in the sidebar
- Click on Add Product
Prerequisites
- Administrator role required
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Basic Information
Enter the product name, description, and select the category.
Step 2: Pricing
Set your pricing:
- Price - Regular selling price
- Cost - Your cost (not shown to customers)
- Compare at Price - Show original price for discounts
- Tax Class - Select applicable tax rules
Step 3: Inventory
Configure inventory settings:
- Track Inventory - Enable stock tracking
- Quantity - Current stock level
- Low Stock Alert - Threshold for notifications
Step 4: Images
Upload product images:
- Click Add Images
- Select images from your computer
- Drag to reorder
- Set a main image
Step 5: Variants (if applicable)
If the product has options like size or color:
- Click Add Options
- Enter option names (Size, Color, etc.)
- Add values (Small, Medium, Large)
- Set variant-specific pricing and inventory
Step 6: SEO Information
Configure search engine visibility:
- Page title
- Meta description
- URL handle
Step 7: Publish
Click Save or Publish to make the product visible.
Product Statuses
- Draft - Not visible, can continue editing
- Active - Visible and available for purchase
- Archived - Hidden but not deleted
Quick Reference
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