What are Item Categories?
Item categories are like the shelves within each section of our virtual showroom. They're the next level down from group categories, and they represent specific types of furniture and decor that belong in each area of the home.
Let's break it down: Imagine you're in the Bedroom section of our software. That's the group category. Now, within the Bedroom section, you'll find item categories like Beds, Nightstands, Dressers, and Mirrors. These item categories help you zoom in on exactly what you're looking for within that broader bedroom theme.
For your customers, item categories are like treasure maps. Instead of searching through every piece of furniture in the showroom, they can navigate directly to the right section using group categories and then fine-tune their search using item categories. Need a king-size bed with storage drawers for a customer's bedroom? Just head to the Beds item category within the Bedroom section, and they will find a selection of options to choose from.
By organizing our inventory into item categories, we make it easy for our customers to locate specific products. It's all about efficiency and making the shopping experience as smooth as possible.
How to Add an Item Category
- Login to your EZ Process Pro system
- Go to Getting Started > Add / Edit Categories > Add Item Categories
- Type in the name of the Item Category within the "Item Category Name" field
- Check the boxes of the Group Categories that this Item Category can be accessed from. (For example, my Item Category could be "TV Stands and Media Centers", I would check the boxes for "Living Room" and also "Bedroom" if my TV Stands and Media Centers can be used in both rooms)
- Click Add to save your Item Category
How to Edit an Item Category
- Login to your EZ Process Pro system
- Go to Getting Started > Add / Edit Categories > Edit Item Categories
- Select the name of the Item Category you wish to edit from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen
- Make your necessary changes to either the Item Category Name or which Group Categories this Item Category is associated with by checking or unchecking the boxes next to each Group Category
- When you are finished click Edit to save your changes
How to Deactivate an Item Category
- Login to your EZ Process Pro system
- Go to Getting Started > Add / Edit Categories > Edit Item Categories
- Select the name of the Item Category you wish to deactivate from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen
- You will then click Deactivate to deactivate this Item Category.
How to Reactivate an Item Category
- Login to your EZ Process Pro system
- Go to Getting Started > Add / Edit Categories > Edit Item Categories
- Select the name of the Item Category you wish to reactivate from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen
- You will then click Reactivate to reactivate this Item Category.
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