> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alana.shopping/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Navigating the Dashboard

> Get familiar with the main dashboard interface and learn where to find key features

Welcome to your Alana Shopping B2B dashboard! This is your command center for managing your brands, catalogs, and product content. Let's take a tour of the main areas.

## Dashboard Layout Overview

The dashboard is organized into three main sections:

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  🔍 Search  🔔 Notifications  👤 Profile Menu      │  ← Top Bar
├──────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────┤
│          │                                          │
│          │                                          │
│ Sidebar  │        Main Content Area                 │
│          │        (Workspaces, Brands,              │
│          │         Catalogs, Products)              │
│          │                                          │
│          │                                          │
└──────────┴──────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

## Left Sidebar

The left sidebar is your primary navigation hub. It contains quick access to all main features and settings.

### Workspace Selector (Top)

At the very top of the sidebar, you'll see your current workspace name. Click it to:

* Switch between workspaces (if you have multiple)
* Create a new workspace

### Main Navigation Items

Below the workspace selector, you'll find these key sections:

<CardGroup cols={1}>
  <Card title="Brands" icon="tag">
    Manage all your brand profiles. Create new brands, edit brand information, and organize your portfolio.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Catalogs" icon="list">
    Access all your product catalogs. Create new catalogs, upload products, manage inventory, and generate AI content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team" icon="users">
    Invite and manage team members. Set permissions, manage user roles, and control access to your workspace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Settings" icon="gear">
    Configure workspace settings, billing, integrations, and preferences.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Top Navigation Bar

The top bar provides quick access to common actions and information:

### Search

On the left side of the top bar, use the **search icon** (🔍) to:

* Find products by name or SKU
* Search for brands or catalogs
* Look up team members

Simply type your query and results will appear instantly.

### Notifications

The **bell icon** (🔔) in the top right shows notifications about:

* Team invitations
* Product processing completions
* System updates and important announcements

Click the bell to see your notification history.

### Profile Menu

Your **profile avatar** (👤) in the top right corner opens a dropdown menu with:

* **Your Profile** — View and edit your personal information
* **Account Settings** — Manage password, email, and preferences
* **Help** — Access this help center
* **Keyboard Shortcuts** — Learn quick keyboard commands
* **Sign Out** — Log out of Alana

## Main Content Area

The largest section of the dashboard displays your main content. What you see here depends on which section you're currently viewing:

### Brands View

* **List of all brands** in your workspace
* Quick actions to create new brands or edit existing ones
* Brand overview cards showing catalog count and product count

<Card title="Learn more about managing brands" href="/help/brands/adding-a-brand">
  Step-by-step guide to adding and managing your brands.
</Card>

### Catalogs View

* **List of all catalogs** organized by brand
* Catalog status and product count
* Quick actions to upload products, generate AI content, and manage catalog settings

<Card title="Learn more about creating catalogs" href="/help/catalogs/creating-a-catalog">
  Step-by-step guide to creating and organizing your catalogs.
</Card>

### Products View

* **Your product library** with filterable list
* Product details (name, SKU, price, stock)
* Quick actions to edit, preview, or generate AI descriptions

<Card title="Learn more about managing products" href="/help/catalogs/managing-products">
  Guide to uploading, editing, and organizing products.
</Card>

### Team View

* **List of team members** in your workspace
* Member roles and permissions
* Quick actions to invite new members or manage existing ones

<Card title="Learn more about team management" href="/help/workspaces/inviting-team-members">
  Guide to building and managing your team.
</Card>

## Common Dashboard Tasks

Here are some quick links to help you accomplish common tasks:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a Brand" icon="plus" href="/help/brands/adding-a-brand">
    Add a new brand to your workspace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a Catalog" icon="plus" href="/help/catalogs/creating-a-catalog">
    Create a new product catalog.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload Products" icon="upload" href="/help/catalogs/uploading-products">
    Add products to a catalog via CSV or manual entry.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generate AI Content" icon="sparkles" href="/help/ai-engine/generating-descriptions">
    Use AI to create product descriptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite Team Members" icon="user-plus" href="/help/workspaces/inviting-team-members">
    Add people to your workspace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Integrations" icon="plug" href="/help/integrations">
    Sync data with external tools and platforms.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Keyboard Shortcuts

Save time with keyboard shortcuts! Access the full list by clicking your **profile avatar** → **Keyboard Shortcuts**, or try these common ones:

* `Cmd/Ctrl + K` — Open search
* `Cmd/Ctrl + /` — Show keyboard shortcuts
* `?` — Quick help

## Tips for Efficient Navigation

1. **Use Search** — If you can't find something, use the search bar at the top
2. **Bookmark Key Pages** — Save frequently used catalogs or brand pages
3. **Explore Settings** — Customize your dashboard and notification preferences
4. **Invite Your Team** — Work is better together! Invite colleagues to collaborate
5. **Check Notifications** — Stay informed about important updates and completions

## Getting Help While Navigating

* **Hover over icons** — Most icons have helpful tooltips when you hover over them
* **Look for "?" icons** — Context-specific help is available throughout the dashboard
* **Check the sidebar** — The help option in your profile menu links to this help center
* **Contact Support** — Can't find what you need? [Reach out to us](/help/faq/contact-support)

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**Ready to create your first brand or catalog?** Pick a task above and dive in! 🚀