What is a Catalog?
A catalog is a collection of related products grouped together. Think of it like a folder that holds all your products for a specific brand, season, or product line. For example, you might have a “Summer Collection” catalog, a “Winter Collection” catalog, or separate catalogs for different brands you represent.Creating Your First Catalog
Follow these simple steps to create a new catalog:Step 1: Access the Catalogs Section
From the main dashboard, click on Catalogs in the left navigation menu.Step 2: Click “New Catalog”
Look for the blue “New Catalog” button (usually in the top-right area). Click it to start creating a new catalog.Step 3: Select Your Brand
A dialog box will appear asking you to select which brand this catalog belongs to. Choose from your available brands in the dropdown menu.Step 4: Enter Catalog Details
Fill in the following information:- Catalog Name: Give your catalog a clear, descriptive name (e.g., “Spring 2025 Collection”, “Premium Electronics”, “Kids Clothing Line”)
- Description: Add a brief description of what this catalog contains. This helps you remember the catalog’s purpose later.
Step 5: Create the Catalog
Click the “Create Catalog” button. Your new catalog is now ready! You’ll see it appear in your catalogs list.What Can I Do With Multiple Catalogs?
Since a brand can have multiple catalogs, you have flexibility in how you organize your products:- By Season: “Spring Collection”, “Summer Collection”, “Fall Collection”, “Winter Collection”
- By Product Line: “Electronics”, “Clothing”, “Home & Garden”, “Sports Equipment”
- By Price Point: “Budget Line”, “Premium Line”, “Luxury Line”
- By Channel: “Wholesale Only”, “Retail Online”, “B2B Direct”
- By Supplier: One catalog per supplier or manufacturer
What’s Next?
Once you’ve created your catalog, you’re ready to add products. You can:- Add products manually — Perfect for small batches or specific products
- Import products in bulk — Great for adding many products at once