Guide: Report On Website Product Organization Best Practices
Products display in four key locations: store pages, product details pages, product blocks, and summary blocks. Each serves a specific purpose in your e-commerce setup.
Store Pages
- Create clear, descriptive names like "Shop" or "Store"
- Use SEO titles to describe products in detail
- Consider setting a store page as your homepage
- Reorder products by dragging or using the options menu (top, bottom, move)
Product Details Pages
- Include comprehensive product information
- Display variant options (size, color)
- Add custom forms for personalized items
- Use unique descriptions for similar products
- Include limited availability labels
- Optimize SEO descriptions
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Managing Categories
- Create up to 1,000 categories and subcategories
- Use nested categories (up to 3 levels)
- Display categories in top navigation or sidebar
- Customize category names and URL slugs
- Hide seasonal or temporary categories
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Category names in dropdown menu
Organizing Tips
- Group broad product categories into separate store pages
- Use categories for subcategorization (e.g., Tops, Bottoms)
- Create dropdown menus for easy navigation
- Utilize tag clouds and archive blocks for alternative displays
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Additional display options include tag cloud blocks, archive blocks, image clickthrough URLs, and custom navigation dropdowns. Each helps create an intuitive shopping experience for your customers.