How to Create Product Categories in Your Online Store Using OzSpeed hPanel

Organizing products into categories helps customers navigate your store and find what they’re looking for more easily. Product categories group similar items and improve the browsing experience.

Here’s a detailed guide to creating product categories in OzSpeed hPanel.

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Step 1: Log in to hPanel #

1. Visit OzSpeed hPanel.
2. Enter your credentials and log in.
3. Navigate to Online Store > Products.

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Step 2: Access the Product Categories Section #

1. In the Products menu, click on Categories or Manage Categories.
2. This will display a list of existing categories in your store (if any).

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Step 3: Create a New Category #

1. Click on Add New Category.
2. Fill in the required fields to define the category.

Required Fields: #

• Category Name:
  • Enter a clear and descriptive name (e.g., “Electronics,” “Clothing”).
• Description:
  • Provide a brief description to explain the category (optional but recommended).
• Category Image:
  • Upload a representative image for the category to make it visually appealing.

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Step 4: Assign Products to the Category #

1. While creating the category, you’ll see an option to assign products.
2. Select the relevant products from your inventory to include in the category.
3. Click Save.

Tip: #

• If you haven’t added products yet, you can assign products later by editing the category.

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Step 5: Create Subcategories (Optional) #

To further organize your store, you can create subcategories under a main category.

How to Create Subcategories: #

1. Select a main category from the Manage Categories list.
2. Click Add Subcategory.
3. Fill out the same fields as for a main category (name, description, image).
4. Save the subcategory.

Example: #

• Main Category: Electronics
  • Subcategories:
    • Laptops
    • Smartphones
    • Accessories

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Step 6: Customize Category Display #

How to Customize: #

1. Navigate to Website Builder > Categories Section.
2. Choose how categories are displayed:
   • Grid view: Categories in a grid layout with images.
   • List view: Categories in a vertical list.
   • Carousel: Rotating categories for visual appeal.
3. Adjust the layout, colors, and spacing.

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Step 7: Preview and Save Changes #

1. Click Preview to check how the categories appear on your storefront.
2. Ensure that the layout is user-friendly and matches your website’s style.
3. Save and publish your changes.

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Step 8: Test the Categories #

1. Visit your website and navigate through the categories.
2. Click on each category to verify that the correct products are displayed.
3. Check on mobile and desktop devices to ensure responsiveness.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Category Not Showing on Storefront:
   • Ensure the category is marked as Active in the settings.
   • Verify that products are assigned to the category.
2. Category Image Not Displaying:
   • Check that the image is uploaded and meets the size requirements.
   • Re-upload the image if necessary.
3. Products Missing from Categories:
   • Go to the product settings and ensure they are assigned to the correct category.

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Additional Tips: #

• Use SEO-Friendly Names: Include keywords in category names to improve search engine visibility.
• Highlight Popular Categories: Use banners or featured sections to promote best-selling categories.
• Regular Updates: Periodically review and reorganize categories to match changing inventory or trends.