¶ Setting Up Product Inventory
Setting Up Product Inventory
Managing product inventory is essential for any e-commerce store or business selling products online. Setting inventory limits ensures that stock levels are controlled, overselling is prevented, and customer expectations are managed effectively. This article will guide you through setting up product inventory limits applicable to e-commerce stores and order forms.
¶ How to Use
¶ Setting Up Inventory Limits in Funnels
1. Navigate to Funnels:
- Go to Sites > Funnels and select the funnel you’re working on.
2. Attach Product to Funnel:
- Select the funnel step to which you have added the product or want to add the product and click on the product section.
- Attach the product if not already done.
3. Edit Product Details:
- Click on the three dots next to the product and select “Edit.”
- Scroll down to “Additional Options” and set the “Maximum Units per Order”.
- Enter the desired limit (e.g., 10 units).
4. Save Changes:
- Save the changes to ensure the inventory limits are applied.
¶ Inventory Management in E-commerce Store
¶ How to Use
1. Access the Inventory Management Page:
- Navigate to the Inventory Management page by going to Payments > Products dropdown > Inventory. You can check here:
i, SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
ii, You can set the quantity
iii, Enable/disable the “Track Inventory” option
iv, You also have the option to set the if you want to continue selling the product even if it is out of stock.
- Save and Update:
- Save the settings to apply the inventory management rules.
Adding Product Weights, Dimensions, and SK
- Store owners can add detailed product information, including weight, dimensions, and SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). These fields are essential for future shipping integrations and inventory tracking. By accessing the product on the inventory page, users can define these details for each variant. This enhancement streamlines inventory management and prepares products for seamless shipping integration.
¶ Manage Inventory in Bulk
Whether managing hundreds or thousands of SKUs, bulk inventory features allow merchants to make quick updates across product variants, helping maintain accurate stock levels and improve customer experience.
Select Products or Variants**
Check the boxes beside each product/variant, or useSelect All** for bulk selections on the current page.
Click “Bulk Actions”**
Once items are selected, theBulk Actions** menu will appear.
Choose One of the Following Actions :
-
Update Available Quantity
- Choose Add (to increment) or Set (to overwrite current quantity).
- Preview affected variants.
- Save changes.
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Set Inventory Status
- Toggle Track Inventory and/or Continue Selling When Out of Stock.
- Save changes.
Confirmation**
**A success message confirms that the updates were processed correctly.
Creating a new price
Variant Pages:
- Navigate to Payments > Products, choose the product, and select Edit by clicking the three dots.
¶ SEO for Products & Site Preferences
Store owners can also enhance their product visibility in search engines by adding SEO information to their products. This feature allows for better discoverability and improved search engine rankings, ultimately leading to increased traffic and sales for E-Commerce stores.
¶ How to Use
1. Navigate to Product SEO Settings:
- Go to the Payments section.
- Select Products.
- Choose either to create a new product or edit an existing one.
2. Configure SEO Information:
- On the Product Create/Edit Page, locate the SEO section.
- Fill in the SEO Title, Description, and Custom slug fields.
- Ensure the featured image is selected, which will be used for the SEO preview.
3. Save Changes:
- After entering the SEO information, save your changes to apply the settings.
- Handle reflected in URL:
- SEO Information for the product is reflected here:
¶ Notes
- Featured Image: The featured image will be used for the preview in SEO listings.
- Product Listing Toggle: SEO modifications are available only when the toggle for product listing in online stores is enabled.
- Unique Slugs: Each product must have a unique slug; the same slug cannot be used for multiple products.
¶ Demonstration of Inventory Limits in Action
- Product Display:
- When customers view the product, they will see the available quantity.
- If they try to purchase more than the available stock, a message will notify them of the limit.
- Purchasing Process:
- Customers can add the product to their cart and proceed with the purchase.
- If the stock is sufficient, the order will be processed normally.
- If stock runs out, the product will either show as unavailable or continue to be sold based on your settings.
¶ Key Features
- Inventory Limits: Define the maximum number of units available for sale.
- Multiple Pricing Options: Set different pricing for various inventory levels.
- Stock Management: Easily manage stock levels, including adding or deducting inventory.
- Continue Selling Option: Choose whether to continue selling products when out of stock.
¶ Managing Inventory for Different Scenarios
- Event Tickets:
- For ticket sales, set a specific number of tickets available.
- Once the tickets are sold out, the system can stop sales automatically or continue if the option is enabled.
- Multiple Variants:
- Manage inventory for each product variant separately.
- Adjust stock levels as needed for each variant.
¶ Adjustment History
- View Adjustment History:
- Track all changes made to the inventory count.
- Access the history on the product or variant page to review past adjustments.
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¶ FAQ’s
Question: How do I set inventory limits for a product in a funnel?
Answer: Navigate to Sites > Funnels, select the relevant funnel, and choose the funnel step with the product. Click on the product section, select “Edit” next to the product, and set the “Maximum Units per Order” under “Additional Options.” Save your changes.
Question: How can I manage inventory on the Inventory Management page?
Answer: Access the Inventory Management page by going to Payments > Products dropdown > Inventory. Edit the product by clicking on its name, check the “Track Inventory” option, and enter the available quantity. Set the option to continue selling when out of stock if needed, then save the changes.
Question: How do I configure SEO settings for a product?**
**Answer: Go to Payments > Products, select the product to edit, and find the SEO section on the Product Create/Edit Page. Enter the SEO Title, Description, and Custom slug. Ensure the featured image is selected, and save your changes.
**Question:**How do SEO settings affect product visibility?
Answer: SEO settings:
- Improve your product rankings in search engines
- Control how your products appear in search previews**
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- Drive moreorganic traffic to your store
**Question:**Can I apply bulk actions to all pages at once?
Answer: No. Only the items selected on the current page are included in the bulk update. To update across multiple pages, you’ll need to repeat the selection and action for each page.
**Question:What’s the difference between “Add” and “Set” in Update Quantity?
**Answer: “Add” increases the current inventory by a specified amount. “Set” replaces the current stock level with a new value.
Question: How does bulk inventory management help large stores?
Answer: Bulk inventory tools allow you to update quantities, inventory tracking, and selling status across multiple products or variants at once, saving time and reducing errors.
Question: What is a “Custom Slug” in the SEO settings, and why does it matter?
Answer: A custom slug is the specific part of the URL that identifies your product (e.g., /cool-blue-shirt). Each product must have a unique slug to ensure the URL points correctly to that item and helps search engines index your pages accurately.