Categories Management
Create hierarchical product categories for organized browsing and improved customer navigation through your product catalog.
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Image: Screenshot of the Categories Management page showing a hierarchical tree view of product categories with parent and child categories, expand/collapse controls, and action buttons for editing and managing the category structure.
Categories Access: Manage your product categories at
yourstore.partify.co.za/admin/categoriesCategory Management Features
- • Hierarchical category structure creation
- • Parent and child category relationships
- • Category image and description management
- • SEO optimization for category pages
- • Category-based product filtering
- • Drag-and-drop category reordering
- • Automatic product assignment to categories
- • Category visibility and status control
- • URL slug customization
- • Category analytics and performance tracking
- • Mobile-optimized category management
- • Bulk category operations
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Video: Complete category setup walkthrough showing how to create parent categories like "Engine Parts", add subcategories like "Filters" and "Belts", organize the hierarchy, and assign products to appropriate categories.
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Setting Up Category StructureCreate an organized hierarchy for your product categories
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Image: Screenshot of the "Create New Category" form showing fields for category name, parent category selection, description, image upload, and SEO settings.
Category Creation Steps:
- 1Navigate to Categories → Add Category
- 2Enter category name and description
- 3Select parent category (if creating subcategory)
- 4Upload category image and set SEO settings
- 5Configure visibility and save category
Product Category Structure Example:
🔧 Engine Components
├── Air Filters
├── Oil Filters
├── Fuel Filters
├── Belts & Hoses
└── Engine Gaskets
🛞 Brake System
├── Brake Pads
├── Brake Discs
├── Brake Fluid
└── Brake Calipers
⚡ Electrical Components
├── Batteries
├── Spark Plugs
├── Sensors
└── Wiring & Connectors
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Product Assignment & OrganizationAssign products to categories for better organization and navigation
Assignment Methods:
Individual Product Assignment
- • Edit product and select category
- • Multiple category assignment
- • Primary category designation
- • Category inheritance from parent
Bulk Assignment
- • Select multiple products
- • Bulk category assignment
- • CSV import with categories
- • Rule-based auto-assignment
Category Management Best Practices
- • Keep category hierarchy logical and intuitive for customers
- • Use clear, descriptive category names
- • Limit hierarchy depth to 3-4 levels maximum
- • Regularly review and optimize category structure
- • Use category images to improve visual navigation
- • Optimize category SEO for better search visibility
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SEO & Performance OptimizationOptimize your categories for search engines and customer experience
SEO Settings
- Custom URL slugs
- Meta titles and descriptions
- Category image alt text
- Structured data markup
Performance Features
- Category page caching
- Lazy loading for large catalogs
- Mobile-optimized navigation
- Analytics integration