Adding your first product is an exciting step. The following steps are designed to simplify the process, ensuring you cover all necessary bases to create and test your first product effectively.
Note: The menu section Product is now called Catalog
Step-by-step Instructions for Creating Your First Product
Here's how to create a simple product for your first test order. You'll be able to change and adjust all settings later.
Access the Product Catalog
Navigate to Catalog within your TWICE Admin from the left menu bar to open the Products page.
Create New Product
Click New Product on the top right of the Products page.
Input Basic Product Details
Enter a product name and set a price. These are the minimal details required for a test setup. You can always return to fine-tune these settings later.
Adjust Product Visibility
Change your product's Status from Hidden to Public to ensure visibility in your online store.
Finalize Product Creation
Click Create Product to add your item to the catalog.
Congratulations, you've successfully created your first product! 🎉
Placing a test order
Seeing your store from a customer's perspective is key to understanding their experience. Let's take on the role of a customer
Launch your store
Click the Online Store button on the top right corner of your TWICE Admin's homepage.
Navigate your store as a customer
Browse your store from a customer's perspective.
Add product to cart
Select your product, choose a rental duration and start time, and add it to your order.
Proceed to checkout
Complete the checkout process, filling in contact details and selecting the Pay in-store Payment method.
Confirm the order
Finalize your test order and check your email for the order confirmation, mimicking the customer experience. This step is key in ensuring everything is set up correctly and provides insight into how your customers will interact with your online store.
Managing the order
Leaving the customer role behind, let's jump back into your Twice Admin to have a look at the order:
View the Test Order in TWICE Admin
Navigate to Orders to see all upcoming orders. Here you should already see your test order.
Manage Order Details
Click on your test order to view its details, edit the start time and date, change the price, and additional product, or start the fulfillment process by clicking "start order"
Completing the steps above not only gets your first product up and running but also familiarizes you with the key aspects of managing your product catalog and orders. You're now well on your way to expanding your catalog and optimizing your online store for success.