Once your categories are configured, you�ll have a much easier time keeping track of your inventory � and customers will have an easier time finding the products they want.
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Accessing the Categories Page
Categories are the organizational glue that holds your store together. To access yours, head on over to Inventory > Categories in your Admin Area.
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Creating a New Category
From the Categories page, click the Add Menu Item button to open the Categories Management page. Here's where you can create your new category.
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Once you've created a number of categories, it's time to get them organized.
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Managing Categories
Displaying the Category
By default, your category won't display on your homepage unless you specify a menu that's set to display in your theme. To make this assignment, use the Show in Menu drop-down menu. You can switch menu assignments freely, but be aware that some options don't exist in every theme.
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Adding a Subcategory�
To add a subcategory to an existing category, hover your mouse on the category you want to add it to, and click the Plus Sign Button:
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From there, just give the subcategory a name and save it. Subcategories are a great way to improve the flow of your site navigation.
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Moving a Category�
You can organize categories and subcategories by dragging and dropping them on the Categories page.�
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You can drag one category into another to create a subcategory, or move a subcategory up to make it a primary one.
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Changing Your Default View
If you don't want to go to the drag & drag sorter every time you visit Inventory > Categories, you can land on the list view by default instead. To take advantage of this option:
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Go to Inventory > Categories.
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Click View List.
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Click the three-dot more actions menu icon.
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Select Category View Settings.
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In the dialog box, select Category List.
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Click Save.
Now, every time you visit Inventory > Categories, you'll land on the list view by default, bypassing the drag & drop sorter.
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Managing Category Images
The Category Images tab is, of course, where you set up images for your category. Here are some basics you'll need to know about this section:
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Banner Image (the image that displays on the category page).
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Subcategory Image (the image that displays on on a parent category page).
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Advanced Settings (more advanced features to control the look of your page).
Summary
Setting up categories is important for you and your customers. Volusion provides a comprehensive set of controls for you to better organize, control and present your products. So go ahead, get organized.
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