To add a new product to your store, there are a few required fields to fill out: Name, Price, and Image. However, there are many more optional fields available for better product management. Below is a breakdown of each field:
Product Fields #
1. Name #
This is the title of your product. It should be descriptive and engaging, helping customers understand the product at a glance.
2. Price #
This is the regular selling price of your product.
3. Sale Price #
If you want to offer a discount on your product, you can enter the sale price here. If no discount is available, leave it blank.
4. Status #
- Draft: The product is saved but not visible to customers. You can use this to keep incomplete product listings until you’re ready to publish.
- Published: The product is live on your store and visible to customers.
5. Visibility #
- Shop and Search Results: The product appears in both your online store and in search results.
- Search Only: The product will only appear in search results and not in the main shop listing.
- Shop Only: The product will only be visible in your shop, not in search results.
- Hidden: The product will be hidden from both the shop and search results. This could be useful for private products.
6. Description #
A detailed explanation of your product, which will appear on the product’s individual page.
7. Short Description #
A brief summary of your product, typically shown next to the product image in your store.
8. Images #
You can upload multiple images for your product. The first image in the list will be set as the product’s cover image.
9. Slug #
This is the URL-friendly version of your product name. It helps with SEO and makes the product URL easier to share.
10. SKU #
A unique identifier for your product, used for inventory management.
11. Link #
This allows you to copy the product link.
Product Attributes #
1. Tax Status #
- Taxable: The product is subject to tax.
- Shipping Only: Only shipping costs are taxable, not the product itself.
- None: No tax is applied to the product.
2. Tax Class #
- Standard Rate: This is the default tax rate applied to most products.
- Reduced Rate: For items that qualify for a reduced tax rate.
- Zero Rate: No tax is applied to the product.
Product Type #
1. Data Type #
- Simple Product: A single item with no variations (e.g., a book or a chair).
- Grouped Product: A collection of related products sold together, but individually (e.g., a set of matching kitchen items).
- External/Affiliate Product: A product you list in your store, but it’s sold on another website.
- Variable Product: A product with different variations, such as size or color (e.g., a T-shirt available in different sizes).
2. Virtual #
Check this box if the product is a virtual item (e.g., a service or membership), which doesn’t require shipping.
3. Downloadable #
If your product is a digital file, check this box to provide a downloadable link to customers after purchase.
Categories and Tags #
1. Categories #
Select the category under which your product falls. This helps organize your products in your store.
2. Tags #
Add tags to help describe the product in more detail and improve searchability.
Inventory Management #
1. SKU #
A unique identifier used to track inventory.
2. Stock Management #
You can enable stock management and set purchase limits to ensure you don’t oversell a product.
3. Stock Status #
Set the stock status to one of the following: In Stock, Out of Stock, or On Backorder.
4. Quantity #
Enter the quantity available for sale.
Shipping Options #
Shipping #
- Weight: The product’s weight.
- Dimensions: The length, width, and height of the product.
- Shipping Class: Select the shipping class if you have different rates for specific types of products.
Linked Products #
Up-sells
Add products here that you want to recommend to customers as a higher-end alternative.
Cross-sells
Add products to suggest to customers during checkout, encouraging them to buy related items.
Advanced Options #
Purchase Notes #
You can add custom notes here that will be sent to customers after they purchase the product, such as delivery instructions.
Reviews #
Enable or disable reviews for this product.
Menu Order #
Control the order in which this product appears in the catalog by setting the menu order.
These fields help create a comprehensive product listing to attract customers and provide all necessary details.