How to Organize Products in Your Site Store
Products can be displayed in four main areas: Store Pages (navigable collections), Product detail pages (showing specific item details), Product Blocks (individual items on any page), and Summary Blocks (sample products by tags/categories).
Store Pages Best Practices:
- Use clear, descriptive names (e.g., Store, Sale, Products)
- Optimize SEO titles with detailed descriptions
- Consider setting a Store Page as homepage
- Reorder products by dragging or using the "..." menu options
Product Detail Pages Tips:
- Split products with many variants into separate items
- Use unique descriptions for similar products
- Add customization forms when needed
- Include limited availability tags
- Optimize SEO descriptions
Categories and Organization:
- Create up to three levels of subcategories
- Manage categories through the store category manager
- Display subcategories in nested menus
- Hide seasonal or unused categories
- Use different Store Pages for broad product groups
Category Navigation Options:
- Position at page top or sidebar
- Customize visibility in site settings
- Add categories to main navigation
- Create dropdown menus for better organization
Product Organization Tools:
- Tag Cloud Blocks for visual organization
- Archive Blocks for text-based lists
- Image Click URLs for category linking
- Custom navigation dropdowns
- Summary Blocks for highlighting products
Best Practices for Structure:
- Create logical category hierarchies
- Use clear, descriptive naming
- Maintain consistent organization
- Optimize for mobile viewing
- Regular review and updates of structure
Remember to regularly review and adjust your product organization based on customer behavior and sales patterns.