Simple Product

The following instructions demonstrate the process of creating a simple product using a product template, required fields, and basic settings. Each required field is marked with a red asterisk (*). When you finish the basics, you can complete the advanced settings and other settings, as needed.

 Step 1 - Login to vendor dashboard

Log in to your vendor dashboard and click the "New Product" tab and select "Add Simple Product" as shown in the screenshot. 

 

 

Step 2: Choose the attribute set

To choose the attribute set that is used as a template for the product, do one of the following:

  • For Search, enter the name of the attribute set.

  • In the list, choose the attribute set that you want to use.

Step 3: Complete the required settings

  1. Enter the Product Name.

  2. Accept the default SKU that is based on the product name or enter another.

  3. Enter the product Price.

  4. Because the product is not yet ready to publish, set the Enable Product option.

  5. Click Save and continue.

    When the product is saved, the Store View chooser appears in the upper-left corner. dFindar Shopping platform has 2 main store views "Default Store View" where Business to Customer (B2C) products and transactions occur and a Business to Business (B2B) store view which is built reselling and sales to other businesses and larger quantities. 

  6. Choose the Store View where the product is to be available.

Step 4: Complete the basic settings

  1. Set Tax Class to one of the following:

    • None
    • Taxable Goods
  2. Enter the Quantity of the product that is currently in stock.

    By default, Stock Status is set to In Stock.

  3. Enter the Weight of the product.

  4. Accept the default Visibility setting of Catalog, Search.

  5. To assign Categories to the product, click the Select… box and do either of the following:

    Choose an existing category:

    • Start typing in the box to find a match.

    • Select the checkbox of each category that is to be assigned.

       

  6. To feature the product in the list of new products, select the Set Product as New checkbox.

  7. Choose the Country of Manufacture.

  8. There might be additional individual attributes that describe the product. The selection varies attribute set, and you can complete them later.

 

Step 5: Complete the product information

Scroll down and complete the information in the following sections as needed:

  • Content

    The Content section is used to enter and edit the main product description that appears on the product page. The short description can be used in most RSS feeds, and might also appear in catalog listings. Enter a detailed description and a short description of your products. 

  • Images and Videos

  1. Open the product in edit mode.

  2. Scroll down and expand  the Images and Videos section.

    Images and Videos

  3. If you are ready to add a product image, do one of the following:

    • Drag an image from your desktop and drop it on the camera () tile.

    • Click the camera () tile, select the image file, and click Open.

  • Search Engine Optimization 

    The Search Engine Optimization section specifies the URL Key and meta data fields that are used by search engines to index the product. Although some search engines ignore meta keywords, other search engines continue to use them. The current SEO best practice is to incorporate high-value keywords in both the meta title and meta description.

    The default value for each metadata field can be auto-generated based on values specified in the configuration. Each field contains a placeholder that is replaced by an actual value. For more information, see Default Field Values.

    Complete the SEO fields

    1. Open the product in edit mode.

    2. Scroll down and expand  the Search Engine Optimization section.

    3. Enter the URL Key (optional).

      The default URL key is based on the product name. You can use the default or change it as needed. 

    4. Enter the Meta Title (optional).

      The meta title is the text that appears at the top of the browser window. You can use the default, which is based on the product name, or change it as needed.

    5. Add the Meta Keywords (optional).

      The meta keywords are used by some search engines more than others. It is a best practice to enter a few high-value keywords to help the product gain more visibility.

    6. Enter the Meta Description.

      The meta description is the text that appears in search results listings. For best results, enter a description that is between 150-160 characters in length.

      Field reference

      FIELD SCOPE DESCRIPTION
      URL Key Store View Determines the online address of the product. The URL key is added to the base URL of the store and appears in the address bar of a browser. Magento initially creates a default, search engine friendly URL, that is based on the product name. The URL Key should be all lowercase characters, with hyphens instead of spaces. Do not include a suffix such as .html in the URL Key, because it is managed in the configuration.
      Meta Title Store View The title appears in the title bar and tab of your browser and is also used as the title on a search engine results page (SERP). The meta title should be unique to the page and less than 70 characters in length. Auto-generated value: {{name}}
      Meta Keywords Store View Relevant keywords for the product. Consider using keywords that customers might use to find the product. Auto-generated value: {{name}}
      Meta Description Store View The meta description provides a brief overview of the page for search results listings. An ideal length is between 150-160 characters in length, with a maximum of 255 characters. Although not visible to the customer, some search engines include the meta description on the search results page. Auto-generated value: {{name}} {{description}}
  • Related Products, Up-Sells, and Cross-Sells

This section is used to set up simple promotional blocks that present a selection of additional products that might be of interest to the customer. 

Product Relationships

Products in your catalog can be promoted on other pages by defining the nature of the relationship between the products. The options available are:

Related Products - Related Products are meant to be purchased in addition to the item the customer is viewing. They complement, enhance, or add optional features to the product.
Up-sells - Up-sell products are items that are similar, but are perhaps of a higher-quality, more popular, or have a better profit margin than the item the customer is considering.
Cross-sells - Cross-sell products are offered on the shopping cart page as last-minute purchases before the checkout process begins.
  • Customizable Options

Adding customizable options to a product is an easy way to offer a selection of options with a variety of text, selection, and date input types. Customizable options are a good solution if your inventory needs are simple. However, because they are based on variations of a single SKU, they cannot be used to manage stock. If you have multiple products with the same options, you can set up one product and import the options to the other products.

When a customer purchases a product with a customizable option, a description of each selected option appears below the product description, and any associated markup (or markdown) is automatically applied to the price of the item.

Input types

TYPE DESCRIPTION
Text An input line or text box where the customer can enter the required information. Options:
Field - A single line input field for text.
Area - A multiple-line input field. Text can be formatted with the WYSIWYG editor or entered as HTML directly into the text box.
File Allows the customer to upload a file.
Select Allows the customer to select a single option or multiple options, depending on the input type used. Options:
Drop-down - A drop-down list of options that allows only one selection.
Radio Buttons - A set of options that allows only one selection.
Checkbox - A checkbox is a variation of a yes/no option. If the product has more than one checkbox, multiple selections can be made.
Multiple Select - A drop-down list box of options that accepts multiple selections. To choose multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) key, and click each option.
Date Allows the customer to enter a date or time or choose the value from a calendar. Options:
Date - An input field for a date value. The date can be typed directly into the field or selected from a list or calendar. The input method and format are determined by the Date & Time Custom Options configuration.
Date & Time - An input field for a date and time value.
Time - An input field for a time value.

 

  • Design

The Design settings allow a different theme to be applied to the product page, change the column layout, determine where product options appear.

  • Gift Option

    Gift Options can be set at the product level to allow a gift message to be included during checkout. 

  • Attribute Set Information 

    Depending on the attribute set you selected in "Step 2", there will be a tab with varying product information required. 

 

Step 6: Publish the product

If you are ready to publish the product in the catalog, set the Enable Product switch to Yes.