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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

[x] High-quality main image

[x] Clear, descriptive title

[x] Detailed description with keywords

[x] Accurate pricing

[x] Correct inventory count

[x] Proper categorization

[x] Shipping information set

[x] SEO-friendly tags

[x] Mobile-friendly preview