Product Categorization Method Report

By Michael Chen

December 5, 2024 at 01:55 AM

This store is organized in four main areas: the Store Page which displays product collections, Product Detail Pages showing individual items, Product Blocks for featuring specific items, and Summary Blocks for showcasing product selections.

For optimal organization:

Store Page Best Practices:

  • Use clear names like "Shop" or "Store"
  • Add SEO titles describing products
  • Place store link prominently in navigation
  • Rearrange products by dragging to reorder
  • Use the [...] menu to edit, move, or reposition items

Product Detail Pages:

  • Include multiple images and variation options
  • Use unique descriptions for similar products
  • Add custom forms for personalized items
  • Display low stock labels
  • Optimize SEO descriptions

Organizing with Categories:

  • Create up to 1,000 categories and subcategories
  • Display navigation at top or sidebar
  • Use nested dropdown menus
  • Customize category names and URLs
  • Hide seasonal categories as needed

To manage categories:

  1. Open the Page panel and click the store page icon
  2. Click "Categories"
  3. Enter category name and press Enter
  4. Add subcategories by hovering and clicking [...]
  5. Reorder by dragging the handle icon

A blue polo shirt hanging on a hanger

A blue polo shirt hanging on a hanger

Category List Table

Category List Table

Squarespace Product Category Settings Screen

Squarespace Product Category Settings Screen

Website Category Creation Screen

Website Category Creation Screen

Additional organization options:

  • Use Tag Cloud Blocks for visual browsing
  • Add Archive Blocks for text-based navigation
  • Link gallery images to categories
  • Create dropdown menus in main navigation
  • Separate broad categories into individual store pages

Three women's clothing items displayed

Three women's clothing items displayed

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