This above page allows you to start adding the details of each of your products that you 

want to sell online. All the mandatory fields are marked by a `*'. You need to fill in the 

details for each product that you want to display on your Storefront, separately. 

If  a  particular  product  has  variations  (like  size,  style,  color,  weight,  flavors,  etc.),  then 

you  can  just  fill  in  the  main  details  for  the  actual  main  product  and  the  many  product 

variations thereof as category options for your customer. You can do this by filling in the 

`Field Name', `Field Type' and `No. of Options' fields provided at the bottom of the main 

product  details.  You  can  choose  between  a  check  box,  pull down  menu  (or)  even  a 

radio  button  as  appropriate for  your  product.  In  the  `No.  of Options' field,  you  need  to 

enter the number of variations available for each product field.  

This allows your customer to indicate his/her preference by choosing one of pre defined 

options that you have set. Example: Suppose you sell shirts, you would fill in the details 

of Cotton Shirts as one of your main products. And within cotton shirts, you would create 

Fields (or categories) such as Size, Sleeve, Color, etc. Once you submit all the required 

information about your product on this page, the following `Edit Field Properties' page is 

displayed  which  allows  you  to  add  the  predefined  value  options  for  each  of  the  field 

names (categories) that you have chosen. 

The values that you enter here will appear as choice options for your online customers 

when  they  visit  your  web  page.  Once  you  enter  the  details,  you  can  preview  your 

product  along  with  the  details  and  options,  as  it  will  appear  on  your  final  online  shop 

page. If you are satisfied with the design template you can then proceed to either add 

more products or publish the shop page right away. 

Importing data using a CSV file  

You will also be able to import data directly from a CSV (comma separated values) file, 

instead of manually typing in the individual data for each product. To do this just click on 

the  Import CSV file   link available on the top of the page, then select and upload the 

particular CSV spreadsheet file which contains the shop data. 

Setting as a Product Catalog page 

You will also be able to set your shop page as a product catalog page by checking the 

 Make this a product catalog page  option available on the top of the page. This option 

creates a simple catalog page where your users can only view and browse the items in 

your shop but will not be able to `add to cart' or purchase the item. 

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