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How to Set Up a Category on Your E-Commerce Site
This article walks through how to create and configure a new category, including images, featured placement, driver's license requirements, and rental buffer periods.
Getting to Categories
Navigate to Inventory, then Categories.
This shows a list of all of your current categories.
Click Add Category to create a new one.
Basic Category Information
Enter the category name.
Add a description if desired. This will show up on the e-commerce site.
If this category should be a subcategory, select the category you want it listed underneath.
Uploading a Category Image
Go to the navigation icon, click Browse, and select an image to upload. This image will display on the e-commerce site for this category.
Featured Category Setting
Make sure this option is selected if you want the category to be featured on the homepage, so that it shows up on the top bar. This is selected by default.
Driver's License Requirement
By default, driver's license is required for all products underneath this category. Uncheck this option if you do not want it required.
Descriptions and Module Text
Add any descriptions or module text at the top of the category setup. This information will show up on the category page.
If left blank, which is typically recommended, this will automatically populate with basic information about the category.
Buffer Periods
Scroll down to set a buffer period before rental and a buffer period after rental. These determine how many hours must pass before or after a rental before another customer can rent a product within this category.
Saving and Organizing Categories
Click Save Changes once you have finished setting up the category.
The new category will appear in your categories list.
Click and drag categories to reorder them. This determines the order they display in on the e-commerce site.
To edit a category later, click back into that category, make any needed changes, and click Save Changes.
Common Questions
How do I make a category show up on the homepage?
Make sure the featured category option is selected when setting up the category. This is selected by default and will show the category on the top bar.
Can I require a driver's license for only certain categories?
Yes. Driver's license requirement is set per category and is enabled by default. You can uncheck it for any category where you do not want it required.
What is a buffer period and where do I set it?
The buffer period is the number of hours before and after a rental that a product within that category is blocked from being rented again. It is set during category setup, with separate fields for before rental and after rental.
What happens if I leave the category description blank?
The system will automatically populate it with basic information about the category. This is typically the recommended approach.
How do I change the order categories appear in on the site?
From the categories list, click and drag a category to reorder it. The order shown in the list determines the order it displays in on the e-commerce site.