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

Organizing products into subcategories helps customers easily find what they’re looking for and improves the overall shopping experience. By setting up subcategories, you can group similar products under a main category, ensuring a structured and user-friendly store.

Here’s how to create and manage product subcategories using OzSpeed hPanel.

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Step 1: Log in to hPanel #

1. Visit OzSpeed hPanel.
2. Log in with your credentials.
3. Navigate to Online Store > Products.

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Step 2: Create Main Categories #

Before adding subcategories, ensure you have set up the main product categories.

How to Add a Main Category: #

1. Go to Product Categories.
2. Click Add New Category.
3. Enter the category name and description.
4. Upload a category image (optional) to display in the storefront.
5. Save the category.

Example Main Categories: #

• Electronics
• Clothing
• Home & Kitchen

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Step 3: Add Subcategories #

Once the main categories are created, you can start adding subcategories.

How to Add a Subcategory: #

1. Go to Product Categories in hPanel.
2. Select the main category where you want to add a subcategory.
3. Click Add Subcategory.
4. Enter the subcategory details:
   • Name: Name of the subcategory (e.g., “Laptops” under “Electronics”).
   • Description: Brief description of the subcategory.
   • Parent Category: Ensure the correct main category is selected.
   • Image: Upload an optional image for the subcategory.
5. Save the subcategory.

Example Subcategories: #

• Electronics:
  • Laptops
  • Smartphones
  • Accessories
• Clothing:
  • Men’s Wear
  • Women’s Wear
  • Kids’ Wear

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Step 4: Assign Products to Subcategories #

To make subcategories functional, assign products to them.

How to Assign Products: #

1. Go to Products > Manage Products.
2. Click on the product you want to assign to a subcategory.
3. In the product settings, locate the Category field.
4. Select the appropriate subcategory from the dropdown menu.
5. Save the changes.

Example: #

• Product: “MacBook Pro”
• Category: Electronics
• Subcategory: Laptops

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Step 5: Customize Subcategory Display #

Adjust the storefront layout to prominently feature subcategories.

How to Customize: #

1. Go to Website Builder > Customize Design.
2. Select the Product Categories Section.
3. Enable the Show Subcategories option.
4. Choose how subcategories are displayed (e.g., grid or list view).
5. Save and publish your changes.

Tip: #

• Use clear and high-quality images for subcategories to enhance their visual appeal.

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Step 6: Test Your Storefront #

Ensure that subcategories are displayed correctly and products are assigned to the right subcategories.

How to Test: #

1. Visit your storefront and navigate through the categories.
2. Click on a main category to view its subcategories.
3. Verify that the correct products appear when a subcategory is selected.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Subcategories Not Displaying:
   • Ensure subcategories are assigned to a parent category.
   • Check that the Show Subcategories option is enabled in the storefront settings.
2. Products Not Showing in Subcategories:
   • Verify that products are assigned to the correct subcategory in the product settings.
3. Subcategories Out of Order:
   • Reorder subcategories in Product Categories by dragging and dropping them into the desired sequence.

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Additional Tips: #

• Use Descriptive Names: Choose clear and intuitive names for categories and subcategories to make navigation easier.
• Add Filters: Enable filters for price, brand, or features within subcategories to help customers refine their search.
• Regularly Review Categories: Periodically update your categories and subcategories to reflect changes in inventory or trends.