This mentor will step you through the process of setting up a category list for your store
by entering values into a "category_db.htm" file which you save
to the main MyStore folder in the Database sub folder as category_db.htm.
Product categories and the items in a category can vary widely depending on the products and range of
products you are selling. You must decide what items go in which categories and how many
categories are appropriate to your store.
The product hierarchy used with MyStore3 is both powerfull and flexible. It looks
like this:
Your Store |_ Departments (optional) |_ Product Categories |_ Product Types |_ Table Items
This category file is used for navigation and to present your customer with a list of product categories to choose from. A good rule of thumb is to break your inventory into logical categories of 100 or fewer items. This speeds page loading and reduces customer confusion.
Logical categories do not have to be unique or limited to specific product groupings. For instance, "this week's sale items" is a logical category and may contain products listed in other categories.
Flexibility and ease of change is a key feature of MyStore3. A category may be temporary so you need a way to remove it or make changes simply and quickly. The category file lets you temporarily remove a product category from the store by removing the category line. No other changes have to be made. This also means you can set up and test a category before going live.
Begin by reviewing the GENERAL INFO page.
The first letter of the headings on your left are hot links to in-line information files
which will display in this frame. You can switch back and forth the between these links and your
current work at will. NOTE:
Refer to the Going Live, for an indexed list of in-depth information. It includes upload
instructions, background material, and tips and tricks.