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Adding Products Manually

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Adding Products Manually

# Adding Products Manually

Adding products one by one gives you complete control over each listing.

## Step 1: Product Basics

### Product Title
- Use descriptive, keyword-rich titles
- Include brand name, product type, and key features
- Maximum 150 characters
- **Example**: "Nike Air Max 270 Running Shoes - Men Size 10 - Black/White"

### Product Description
- Write 200-1000 words
- Include features, benefits, and specifications
- Use formatting (bullet points, headers)
- Add sizing or measurement information
- Include care instructions if applicable

## Step 2: Images

### Image Requirements:
- **Minimum size**: 1000x1000 pixels
- **Recommended**: 2000x2000 pixels
- White or transparent background preferred
- Up to 10 images per product
- Show product from multiple angles
- Include lifestyle/context images
- Show size/scale reference

### Image Tips:
- Use natural lighting
- Show the product in use
- Include close-ups of details
- Keep file size under 5MB

## Step 3: Pricing & Inventory

### Pricing
- **Regular price** (required)
- **Sale price** (optional - shown as discounted)
- **Compare-at price** (for showing discounts)
- **Cost** (for your profit calculations - not shown to customers)

### Inventory
- **SKU** (stock keeping unit) - your internal code
- **Barcode/ISBN/UPC** (if applicable)
- **Quantity in stock**
- **Track inventory** (yes/no)
- **Allow backorders** (yes/no)

## Step 4: Variants

If your product comes in different options:
- Size
- Color
- Material
- Style

Each variant can have its own price, SKU, and inventory count.

## Step 5: Organization

- **Product type**: Category of product
- **Vendor**: Your shop name
- **Collections/Categories**: Group related products
- **Tags**: Keywords for search (up to 13 tags)

## Step 6: Shipping

- Product weight and dimensions
- Shipping class (if applicable)
- Whether product requires special handling

## Review and Publish

Always preview your product before publishing to ensure everything looks correct.

## Product Optimization Checklist

✅ High-quality main image
✅ Clear, descriptive title
✅ Detailed description with keywords
✅ Accurate pricing
✅ Correct inventory count
✅ Proper categorization
✅ Shipping information set
✅ SEO-friendly tags
✅ Mobile-friendly preview