Adding categories and products to your store is easy using the BearCart Admin area. To get started we will look at the fields that we have and what they are used for.

In the Catalog section in the Admin area click Categories/Products.

This first page is where we add the main categories for the store. All of the current categories are listed and we can add another by clicking the New Category button.



A side panel will now appear prompting us to include details of the new category including;
Category Name – This is the name shown in our store.
Category Image – We are able to upload an image to be shown in the front     page of our website. Usually this will be resized to 150px x 150px.
Sort Order – This box determines the order of our Categories. If left blank the     categories will be ordered alphabetically.
Header Tags Category Title – This is the title shown in your browser window when     looking at the category. This has been added to assist with Search Engine     Optimisation.
Header Tags Category Description – This is the description that search engines will     see for this category. It is good to add a short description of what the category is     as it has been added to assist with Search Engine Optimisation.

Header Tags Category Keywords – These are the keyword that search engines will     see for this category. Keywords can be listed individually separated by a comma     (ie: keywords, like, this).

It is important to note that BearCart allows you to automatically add Descriptions, Keywords and Page Titles once your shop is ready to launch. For more details contact Morris Bear Designs.

Once you have filled in these fields click the save button to add your category.

Congratulations, you have just added a new category to your store.

Now on to your products…

By clicking the New Product button you are brought to the insert product page.

Product Status – This will automatically be set to In Stock, but it does allow you to set products as out of stock, preventing them from showing in the front end of your website.
Date Available – If a product is arriving to you store at a future date, you can save time by adding the product and setting an arrival date here. BearCart will automatically stock your product when the date arrives.
Products Manufacturer – This can be used for product manufacturers or brands and gives you may display options in the front end of your website ie: See more from this manufacturer.
Products Name – This is the product name as shown in the front end of your website.
Tax Class – Can be set if products are taxable. Also set up for GST.
Products Price (Net) – The price of your goods shown with out tax.
Products Price (Gross) – If products are set as Taxable this will automatically add tax to the Net Price and show a final price.
Products Retail Price – If selling goods at a reduced rate this allows you to show a RRP price on your products and adds savings fields to the front end of your website.
Products Description – Add the description of your product here.
Product Title Tag, Product Description Tag, Product Keywords Tag are shown to Search Engines. These can be set automatically once your store is ready to launch.
Products Quantity – If using multiple sizes, colours etc. set the total number of items available.
Products Model – Insert a model number if needed.
Products Image – Up to 6 images can be uploaded for each picture.
Products URL – Can be set to link to a manufacturer website or review page for more information on the product. Not needed.
Products Weight – Adding the weight of each product will allow you to use the Shipping by weight method. Not needed.

Once all fields have been completed click the preview button to see how your product looks. Click the Insert button to complete the process.

Congratulations you have successfully added a new product to your website!