Product Overview

Products are the physical goods that a store sells. An online store must have a well-managed product catalog and must ensure that all available products are accessible to consumers. ZenBasket Admin allows store owners to add products with details including names, descriptions, categories, images, brands, prices and a lot more.

Important Terminologies

Product Name
Description
Product Image
Category
Pricing
Weight Unit/Weight Count
Product Ribbons
Replace/ Remove
Shipping
Stock & Availability
Product Options and Variations
Shipping Rates
Modifiers
Product Specifications
SEO
Open Graph Sharing

1. Product Name

The name is just the title given to the product. When you name a product it should automatically let the user think about the features of the product. The product name is displayed below the product image and the character limit is 250.

Example: a 24-litre ABC Backpack for travel.

2. Description

The description provides detailed information about the product. It explains the product features, advantages, or specifications. When customers search for a particular product, they go through the images and then move to the description part to know the complete details. An exclusive inbuilt editor allows the admin to format paragraphs, add images, videos, and links, change text color, size, and font, create lists and tables, and much more. Always write a catchy description with popular keywords to rank better in search engines.

Example: Description of 24 liter ABC Backpack for travel.

Outer Material: Polyester
Color: Orange
Water Resistance: Yes
Capacity: 24 litres
Weight: 450 grams
Dimensions: 30 cm x 10 cm x 40 cm
Number of Compartments: 3
Laptop Compatibility: Yes
Laptop Size: 13”
- Outer material: Polyester
- Color: Orange
- Water resistance: Yes
- Capacity: 24 liters
- Weight: 450 grams, Dimensions: 30 cms x 10 cms x 40 cms
- Number of compartments: 3
- Laptop compatibility: Yes
- Laptop size: 13

Tips to write product description

3. Product Image

A snapshot of a product can provide more relevant information than paragraphs of text. The ZenBasket admin is allowed to upload images of a particular product either from their local drive or from the ZenBasket gallery managed by the team. Upload images with a minimum resolution of 400 px width & 400 px height.

Tips while uploading images

Use images of the same size for every product.
High-quality images are recommended.
Try to use original product images.

4. Brand

A product brand defines a product’s identity, setting it apart from others. It includes the name, logo, and unique traits. Assigning brands builds trust and ensures customers easily recognize products, creating a seamless and professional shopping experience.

5. Category

A product category refers to groups of products that offer similar benefits. The idea is to categorize your products as a part of a group. Categories help the admin to organize products in a way that makes it easy for visitors to find out what they’re looking for. Every product must be assigned at least one category.

6. Pricing

Price is the amount of money the customer has to pay for a product. ZenBasket admin provides 3 options for pricing: price(per unit), wholesale pricing, and cost comparison.

Price represents the amount per unit of the product.
Wholesale pricing applies when a bulk order is placed. Wholesalers can buy products at a much lower price than normal customers. To avail of wholesale prices, customers must have a wholesaler account.
Cost comparison - When a cost comparison price is entered, it is displayed as a strikethrough price above the sale price(current price). This acts as a reference so that the customer knows how much he/she saved by availing of this offer.

7. Weight Unit/Weight Count

Weight Unit denotes the weight of a product. ZenBasket provides a lot of weight units to choose from, like, lb, oz, count, gal, box, pack, case, serving, etc.

Example: Apple Fruit Juice 16.9 oz is a product, here oz refers to the weight unit.

Weight Count When a product is added to the cart, a customer needs to specify the number of products to be ordered. Weight Count is a number from which the quantity begins at the storefront when a customer adds the product to the cart. Quantity can start as low as 0.25 or 1.

Example: Weigh count = 0.25. For vegetables and fruits, the quantity to start with can be 0.25, and if a customer clicks on the add button twice, the count will become 0.50.

8. Product Ribbons

Ribbons are colored horizontal labels that are displayed on product thumbnails and product details pages in your store. Product ribbons are used to highlight featured products on the storefront, whether it’s a bestseller, sale item, new product, or any other item that deserves a spotlight. Any text can be put on ribbons like Bestseller, 30% Off, New, Festival offer or Free Shipping.

9. Replace /Remove

Example: If a user had chosen Replace option and ordered an Atta of ‘ABC’ brand which is unavailable at that moment, a replacement of ‘XYZ’ brand Atta will be delivered.

When the Replace/Remove option is enabled and the ordered product is unavailable, a customer can ask for a similar product as a replacement. Customers will see this option at checkout and can choose between Don’t Replace and Replace Items.

Example: If a user had chosen the Replace option and ordered an Atta of the ‘ABC’ brand, which is unavailable at that moment, a replacement of the ‘XYZ’ brand Atta will be delivered.

10. Product Availability

Enabling product availability ensures the product is visible on the storefront and ready for purchase. It allows customers to view and access the product easily, improving their shopping experience and ensuring updated inventory is displayed.

11. Product Tags

Product tags are keywords or phrases assigned to products to improve searchability and organization. They help customers quickly find related items by filtering products based on shared attributes, enhancing navigation, and creating a smoother shopping experience.

12. Tax Details

Taxes are manually calculated according to the Tax Settings. Taxes can be applied to all products, or specific products can be excluded from being taxed.

13. Product Video

A product video showcases a product in action, providing customers with a visual demonstration of its features and benefits. It enhances the shopping experience, helping customers make informed purchasing decisions by offering a clearer, more engaging product presentation.

14. Availability Location

Availability location refers to the geographic areas where a product is in stock and available for delivery. It helps customers know if the product is accessible in their region, ensuring they can purchase and receive the product without issues.

15. Personalized Product

A personalized product enables customers to customize items by adding their text or images. This feature makes the product unique and special, offering a more personal touch. It enhances the customer experience by creating meaningful, tailored items.

16. Custom Sell Product

A custom-sell product lets customers upload a file to personalize the product they’re buying. This allows them to add their designs, logos, or images, making the product unique and tailored to their individual preferences.

17. Product Identification and Inventory

Stock or inventory refers to the number of products available. Managing inventory helps store owners track product availability and identify items with low stock. Stock can be specified as an exact quantity or marked as infinite (products that never run out of stock).

Inventory can be maintained across multiple locations.

The SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) and UPC (Universal Product Code) are unique identifiers used to track and manage products. The SKU helps store owners monitor inventory, while the UPC ensures easy identification of products during sales and shipments.

18. Schedule Product Details

Schedule product details let store owners choose when a product will be available for sale. This feature helps manage product launches and promotions, ensuring items are available at the right time for customers to purchase.

19. Pre-order

A pre-order allows customers to purchase a product before it’s officially available. This option ensures they receive the product as soon as it’s released, giving them priority access and allowing them to secure the item in advance.

20. Product Options and variations

Options – It helps in providing different options for a product. Example: Color and Size

Variants – Variations are combinations of various options. Example: Red L. Blue XL

21. Modifiers

Modifiers are used to easily add modifications to a Product. For example, a Pizza item can have toppings like Onions, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Chilis, Paneer, etc.

22. Product Shipping

This Product Requires Shipping or Pickup - Enable this option if the product needs to be delivered to customers either via shipping or by self-pickup.
Weight and Dimensions - Specify the product’s weight and dimensions to obtain precise carrier-calculated shipping rates for your customers.
Shipping Rates - Shipping rates will be calculated based on the delivery method chosen by the admin. For example, Use global rates, free shipping, and fixed rate per item. Delivery methods can be Enabled/Disabled by the admin in the Shipping settings.

23. Product Specifications

Product specifications provide detailed and technical information about a product that helps shoppers make informed purchasing decisions, especially those with technical requirements such as size, weight, power, and compatibility with other equipment.

24. SEO

Details like Page title, search keywords, and meta description help your site rank higher on Google.

OGS allows you to control what image, title, and description are displayed when sharing links on social media. Products are the physical goods that a store sells. An online store must have a well-managed product catalog and must ensure that all available products are accessible to consumers. ZenBasket Admin allows store owners to add products with details including names, descriptions, categories, images, brands, prices and a lot more.