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Table Of Contents
  1. Step 1: Creating a Product Category
    1. Method A: Via the Category Section
    2. Method B: While Creating a Product
  2. Step 2: Managing Categories (Edit, View and Delete)
  3. Step 3: Tracking Inventory at a Glance

Organizing your products into categories is essential for a great user experience and better SEO. StoreEngine provides a seamless way to create, organize, and manage these categories directly from your dashboard.

Step 1: Creating a Product Category

There are two primary ways to add a new category to your store.

Method A: Via the Category Section

  1. Navigate to the StoreEngine > Product Categories section.
Product Categories
  1. Fill in the following details:
    • Category Name: Enter the category name.
    • Parent Category: If this is a subcategory, select its parent. Otherwise, leave it as “None.”
    • Description: Provide a brief summary of what this category contains.
  2. Click the Add Category button to save.
Add Category

Method B: While Creating a Product

If you are already in the middle of adding a new product and realize you need a new category:

  1. Go to the Product Organize section on the right side of the product editor.
  2. Click the + Add New Product Category link.
Add New Product Category
  1. Type the name and hit enter. The category is created and assigned to that product instantly.
Parent Category

Step 2: Managing Categories (Edit, View and Delete)

Once your categories are created, you can manage them using the Action Button found next to each entry in the category list.

  • Edit: Update the name, slug, or description if your branding changes.
  • View: Preview how the category page looks on your live storefront.
  • Delete: Remove categories that are no longer needed.

Note: Deleting a category does not delete the products inside it; they will simply become “Uncategorized.”

Managing Categories

Step 3: Tracking Inventory at a Glance

StoreEngine makes it easy to see how your inventory is distributed. In the main Category list, you will see a Count column.

  • The number displayed here represents the total number of products currently assigned to that specific category.
  • This helps you identify which categories are your largest and which might need more products.
Action Button

Effective category management is the backbone of a successful online store. By using StoreEngine’s intuitive creation tools and management actions, you can ensure your customers find exactly what they are looking for with minimal effort.

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  1. Step 1: Creating a Product Category
    1. Method A: Via the Category Section
    2. Method B: While Creating a Product
  2. Step 2: Managing Categories (Edit, View and Delete)
  3. Step 3: Tracking Inventory at a Glance