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The "Catalog" section is accessible by clicking on opening the tab menu with the same name, which lists all the product-related pages. This is where you manage all of your products catalog throughout your PrestaShop e-commerce solution.

The first page under the "Catalog" tab lists both the homepage's sub-categories, and the products that are attached to the homepage.

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In the "Categories" section, you can create different product classifications using the "Add a new subcategory" function. This arranges your articles, and helps your customers easily find what they are looking for. All of the categories are subcategories of the home page.

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pages are sorted by order of importance in the everyday management of your shop: indeed, you are more likely to add/edit/deleted products than any other item.

Tip

When adding your first product, you should first start with a clear plan:

  • Which category does it fit in? You should define beforehand your whole store hierarchy, with categories and sub-categories clearly set.
  • Who is its manufacturer? If you make it yourself, create your own manufacturer.
  • Who is your supplier for this product? If you make it yourself, create your own supplier.
  • Do you have the description, features and details available? The more your customer know, they quicker they'll be able to make a decision.

You can start adding products with minimal information and edit them at will, but before launching your shop, you should at least have this information written down.

Create a Category

Products are always grouped into categories. This helps customers find their way through the variety of your products, and narrow down their search when looking for a specific type of product.

Tip

When creating a product category, you should focus on one thing: the products of this category must be comparable. This is not only useful for your customers, but it is also a necessity for PrestaShop "Compare Products" feature.

All the categories you will create are in fact sub-categories of "Home", the root category, which cannot be deleted.

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You may chose to have all products grouped into a single global category, "Home".

To create a category, click on the "Add a new sub-category" button and fill out the form.

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