Categories
Product Categories allow you to organize products into logical groups, making it easier for customers to browse and find what they're looking for.
Accessing Category Management
Navigate to Admin Panel > Products > Categories to manage product categories.
Category Types
Categories come in two types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Pageless | A filter tag only: groups products for store filtering but has no public URL |
| Page | Has a dedicated public page at /{slug} with customizable content |
Creating a Category
- Navigate to Admin Panel > Products > Categories
- In the "Create Category" section, fill in:
- Name: Category display name
- Type:
PagelessorPage - Slug (Page type only): URL slug for the category page
- Hidden from Home: Hide this category from the home page
- Hidden from Filter: Hide this category from the store filter
- Click Create Category
Page-type categories are accessible at /{slug}.
Category Fields
Name
The category display name shown throughout the site.
Type
- Pageless: tag-only category used for filtering; no public page
- Page: category with a public-facing page and customizable layout
Slug
URL-safe slug for page-type categories.
Examples:
digital-products→/digital-productssoftware→/software
Visibility
Two independent visibility flags control where a category appears:
- Hidden from Home: hides the category from the home page
- Hidden from Filter: hides the category from the store filter
Managing Products
Assigning Products
- Click the product assignment button on a category
- Search for products to add
- Click Add or Remove to assign/unassign products
Managing Categories
Editing Categories
- Click Edit on a category
- Modify name, type, slug, or visibility settings
- Save changes
Deleting Categories
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Deleting a category does not delete the products within it. Products become uncategorized.
- Click Delete on a category
- Confirm deletion
Page Layout Editor
For Page-type categories, a layout editor is available at /{slug} in the admin panel. It provides:
- Show Title toggle: controls whether the category name appears as the page heading
- Page Sections: drag-and-drop page builder (defaults to a product grid section on creation)
Permissions
| Permission | Access |
|---|---|
owner | Full access |
manageStore | Create, edit, and delete categories |