Add Categories to Your CubeCart Store

What is a category?

A category is a group of similar products. In a real shop, think of the signs above the aisles: "Shoes", "Bags" and "Hats". Online, categories do the same job. They help visitors browse your store.

CubeCart is an online store program. You add categories from its admin area.

Steps

1. Open your CubeCart admin page in a browser. The address is usually your domain followed by the admin file name you chose during setup, such as yourdomain.com/admin.php.
2. Log in with your admin username and password.
3. In the menu, click Inventory.
4. Click Categories.
5. Click the Add Category button (a plus sign in some versions).
6. In the Name box, type the category name, such as "Shoes".
7. Choose a Parent. Leave it as top level for a main category. Pick another category to make this one a sub-category.
8. Write a short text in the Description box. This text is shown to shoppers.
9. Set the Status to enabled so the category shows in your store.
10. Upload an image if you want one. Use a small, clear picture.
11. Open the SEO tab if you see one. Add a short page title and description. These help search engines.
12. Click Save.

Put products in the category

1. Go to Inventory, then Products.
2. Click the product you want to move.
3. Find the Categories section. Pick your new category.
4. Click Save.

The menu names can differ a little between CubeCart versions. If you cannot find an item, look for words like "Inventory" or "Catalogue".

Quick recap

• A category groups similar products.
• Go to Inventory, then Categories, then add a new one.
• Set a name, a parent and the status.
• Save, then assign products to it.