Categories Creation Guide in Buzzcart
This document provides a step-by-step process for creating a new category in Buzzcart using the admin panel.
Steps to Create a Category
1. Navigate to Category Creation
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From the Admin Tools menu on the left sidebar, go to Catalog > Category.
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Click on Create New Category.
2. Fill Category Details
1. Name
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Enter the category name (e.g., "Earrings", "Necklaces").
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This is a required field.
2. Image
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Upload or drag-and-drop an image representing the category.
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Click Browse to select a file.
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Once uploaded, the image preview will be displayed on the right.
3. Status
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Toggle ON to activate the category.
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Toggle OFF to keep it inactive.
4.Parent Category
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Select a parent category if this new category falls under an existing one.
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Leave blank if this is a top-level category.
5.Position *
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Enter the numeric position/order for display.
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Lower numbers typically appear first.
6.Display Mode
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Choose how the category will appear.
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Options: Product Create & Front Page.
7.Is Parent Category
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Select Yes if this will serve as a parent category.
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Select No if it belongs under another parent.
8.Upload Video
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Upload a category-specific video file (if available).
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Use Browse to select and upload.
9.Video Status
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Toggle ON to enable video display for this category.
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Toggle OFF if no video should be shown.
3. SEO Settings
1.Meta Title
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Enter an SEO-friendly title for the category.
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Recommended length: 55–60 characters.
2.Meta Keywords
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Provide relevant keywords separated by commas.
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Example: earrings, jhumka earrings, indian jewellery.
3.Meta Description
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Enter a concise description of the category.
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Recommended length: 120–158 characters.
4. Submit the Category
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Once all fields are completed:
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Review the details.
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Click on the Submit button at the bottom.
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Notes
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Fields marked with * are mandatory.
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Ensure images and videos meet size and format requirements (as per system standards).
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SEO details help improve search visibility on Google and within the site.
