Display products by category

Product categories in Portfoliobox are a powerful tool that can transform your online store, making it more user-friendly and efficient. This article will guide you through the benefits of using product categories and how to implement them effectively in your Portfoliobox store.

Understanding the Benefits of Product Categories

1. Improved Navigation: Categories allow customers to quickly find what they’re looking for, enhancing their shopping experience.

2. Targeted Promotions: Create categories for sales, new arrivals, or featured products, helping you market specific products more effectively.

3. Better Organization: Keep your inventory sorted and manageable, especially useful for stores with a wide range of products.

4. Enhanced SEO: Using relevant category names can improve your store's search engine visibility.

Setting Up Categories in Portfoliobox

Step 1: Define Your Categories

Start by thinking about how your customers shop. Categories can be based on product types, occasions, special sales, etc. Effective categorisation resonates with the shopper’s mindset.

Step 2: Create Categories in Portfoliobox

1. Log in to your Portfoliobox admin panel
2. Click Settings in the top right corner of the admin panel
3. Click on Store Settings
4. Select General Settings
5. Click on Store Categories
6. Use the Add New Category button to add a category
7. Once the category name is provided, click on Save

Step 3: Assign Categories to Products

Once your categories are set up in the general store settings, you can visit your individual product settings to assign categories to your products:

1. Click Edit
2. Select Your Products
3. Click on Edit next to the product you want to edit
4. Click on Product Settings in the top-right corner and select General Settings
5. Click on Categories
6. Use the Add New Category button to add a category
7. Select a category from the list and click Save Category to add it to your product
8. Repeat the last step to add multiple categories.

Step 4: Displaying Products by Category

To showcase products based on categories, like new arrivals:

1. Create a store section on your site dedicated to a specific category
2. Click Edit Products
3. Select Change Content
4. Under Which Products do you want to display?, choose Product with a certain category or Product With Discount
5. Then, choose a category.