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How to create an Internet-store
Directories and products
- How to create a directory
- How to edit directory name
- How to add a subdirectory to the directory
- How to rearrange the directories
Products
- How to add products
- How to add product features
- How to add product features with choices
- How to add product information to the product cover
- How to rearrange products in the directory
Images
- How to set the product cover
- How to rearrange the product photos
- How to change the directory cover size
- How to change the product image size
- How to add the product image description
- How to rotate the image
Directories and products
In this example we will create a tourism agency Internet store. In this particular store we will create directories «Turkey», «Egypt», «UAE», «Thailand», «Tunisia», «Maldives». For the «Turkey» directory we will create subdirectories «Antalya», «Bodrum», «Dalaman» and add products to these subdirectories.
In the website management system in the upper navigation menu choose menu item "Content", then "Internet store".
How to create a directory
To create a product directory, click on the "Add a directory" hyperlink.
A pop-up window will open up:
Enter the directory name. For example, write «Turkey». Upload a cover for this directory from your computer.
Then in the same way create more directories: «Egypt», «UAE», «Thailand», «Tunisia», «Maldives»
To do so, use the hyperlink "Add a directory" and use the same directory creation principle as in «Turkey» example.
We created these directories:
How to edit directory name
To edit directory name and cover, use the editing buttons on the upper side of the covers.
How to add a subdirectory to the directory
To add a subdirectory to the directory, use the editing buttons on the upper side of the covers.
Let’s add subdirectories to the «Turkey» directory.
In the pop-up window enter the subdirectory name and add an image for the subdirectory cover.
In the same manner add other subdirectories to the «Turkey» directory, and you will get this:
How to rearrange the directories
Go to «Internet store» section, and then use the -> "Rearrange directories" hyperlink.
Use the buttons to change the directory placement in the list.
Products
How to add products
To add a product to the subdirectory, click on the directory cover (for example, «Antalya») and click on the «Add a product» hyperlink.
In the pop-up window enter the product name and upload a product cover.
Then in the newly opened page edit the newly created product; you can upload another image and specify basic features.
After clicking the «Save» button you will be redirected to the product page.
How to add product features
Suppose we need to add additional fields to specify product features, such as «Official category of the Hotel», «Hotel’s year of construction», «Description».
To do so, use the "Add field" hyperlink.
The default product characteristics are in the left column. The user created features are in the right column. By using the «right» and «left» arrows, you can add or remove features that will be displayed while viewing the product.
In the newly opened page click on the hyperlink «Create a new product feature».
We created these product features:
For each field we selected the field type: text or number, and entered the desired settings for each field.
Then we added the necessary features from the left column to the right column and clicked on the «View the directory».
After this we clicked on the «Edit product information» on the product cover.
In this editing mode we entered the necessary data for the product and clicked on the «Save» button.
After these manipulations we have the product and its description:
How to add product features with choices
Go to the product viewing page: «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> «Product» -> «Add field» hyperlink.
Add the desired feature. For example, «Food & Drink». When user makes a purchase, we need him to decide for himself, what kind of option he wants. For example: HB (two meals per day), BB (breakfast only) or AI (all inclusive). To let the user choose, let’s make a new product feature for all directory products, and in the «Food & Drink» field we will enter the hotel meal variations data that will be offered to the user.
We can set the way in which the user will be making his choice. For example, if we choose the «button» option:
Then let’s go to the product editing: «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> «Product» -> «Edit product information» hyperlink.
In the newly opened page enter the selection options for the user in the «Food & Drink» field. Important! The options for choosing must be written in one line, separated by the «|» symbol. In our case it’s «AI|BB|HB». To type the «|» symbol in the Russian keyboard mode, hold the «Shift» key and then press on the «\» key.
Then click on the «Save» button.
How to add product information to the product cover
To add additional information to the product cover go to «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> click on "«Features in the directory» hyperlink.
Choose the features you need to show on the product cover under the product photo. To choose the feature, move it from the right column to the left column. For example, move features «Price» and «City» from the right column to the left column.
To view the result, go to the «Antalya» directory. To do so, click on «Main page» » «Internet store» » «Directory» » «Subdirectory».
After finishing the instructions above you will get the following result:
If after adding the additional information the cover height has changed because of the number of characters in the cover, we recommend changing the product cover photo width. To do so, please go to the «Cover options» section and set the optimal size for the cover image.
How to rearrange products in the directory
НClick on the «Internet store» -> hyperlink and choose the necessary directory.
A window with directory products will open. Click on the «Rearrange directories» hyperlink.
By using arrows change the product placement in the directory.
Images
How to set the product main cover picture
Go to the product overview page using these links: «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> «Product» -> «Edit information»
Choose the photo, and then use navigation buttons that appear on the top of the image when the mouse cursor is over them. Click on the «Make homepage» button.
By default the first uploaded picture in the product picture gallery is set as the product cover.
How to change product pictures order
Go to the product overview page using these links: «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> «Product» -> «Edit information».
To change the picture order you just have to drag and drop the pictures with your mouse.
How to change the directory cover size
Suppose we need to change the main directory photos, such as «Turkey», «Egypt» etc.
Go to the «Internet store» -> section, and then click on the «Cover options» hyperlink.
Set the necessary parameters, for example:
To view the result, click on the «View the directory» hyperlink, which will redirect you to the «Internet store» page:
How to set the product image size
Go to the «Internet store» -> section and click on the cover of the directory containing the product. Choose the necessary subdirectory, and then choose the necessary product.
On the product page, click on the «Picture size» hyperlink.
Then set the image parameters for the image that the user will see when opening the products page in the directory.
Important! These image parameters are applied to each product of the current directory. In our case these image parameters are applied not only to the selected product, but also for all products in the «Antalya» subdirectory.
To view the result, use the «View the directory» hyperlink, and click on the product image.
How to add the product image description
Go to product overview using these links: «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> «Product» -> «Edit information».
Choose the image and then using navigation buttons that appear on the top of the images when the mouse cursor is over them, click on the «Edit product information» button.
How to rotate the product image
Go to product overview using these links: «Internet store» -> «Directory» -> «Subdirectory» -> «Product» -> «Edit information».
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