🗂️ Category Management

This section allows administrators to create, organize, and manage product categories. Categories help users navigate your site and group products by theme or type.

Category List Overview

  • Category Name: The display name of the category (e.g., Laptops, Women, Garden).
  • Slug: A URL-friendly version of the category name (e.g., laptops). Used in SEO and routing.
  • Parent Category: Defines hierarchy. Leave blank for top-level categories or select a parent to create subcategories.
  • Products: Shows how many products are currently assigned to this category.
  • Actions: Includes options to edit or delete the category.

Adding a New Category

  • Click Add Category to create a new entry.
  • Fill in the following fields:
    • Name: The visible label for users.
    • Slug: Auto-generated or manually entered. Must be unique.
    • Parent Category: Optional. Use to nest categories (e.g., Women → Shoes).
  • Click Save to add the category to the list.

Reordering Categories

  • Use drag-and-drop to reorder categories directly in the list.
  • Subcategories will automatically follow their parent after page refresh.

Import/Export Categories

  • Import: Upload a CSV file to bulk-create categories. Each row should include Name, Slug, and optional Parent.
  • Export: Download a CSV file containing all current categories for backup or editing.
  • Use this feature to migrate categories between installations or update large sets efficiently.

Best Practices

  • Use clear, intuitive category names that reflect product types.
  • Keep slugs short and lowercase for better SEO.
  • Organize categories hierarchically to improve navigation and filtering.
  • Regularly review product counts to ensure categories are populated and relevant.