> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.storefront.co.za/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.storefront.co.za/features/catalogue/products/goods-products.md). # Goods Products ## How to Create a Goods Product ### A **Goods** product is a physical item that can be purchased by customers through your storefront. This guide walks you through every section of the Goods product creation form. ### Getting Started 1. From the back office, navigate to **Catalogue → Products** in the left-hand sidebar. 2. Click the **+** (Create) button in the top-right corner of the Products page. 3. On the **Create Product** screen, click the **Create** button under **Goods**. You will be taken to the Goods product creation form, which is divided into the following sections accessible via the left-hand navigation panel. *** ### Stores Select which store(s) the product will be available on. By default, the product is not published to any store. * Use the **Add Store** dropdown to select a store, then click **Add**. * A product must be added to at least one store to be available for sale. > **Note:** The Pricing section will only appear once the product has been added to at least one store. *** ### Basics This section contains the core product information displayed to customers. > **Tip:** The platform includes an **AI-Powered Auto-Fill** feature. Click the AI buttons next to any field to automatically generate professional product content. | Field | Required | Description | \ > \| **Full Name** | Yes | The complete product name shown across the storefront and in search results. | \ > \ > \| **Short Name** | No | A condensed version of the name used in space-limited areas like receipts or mobile views. | \ > \ > \| **Product Code / SKU** | Yes | A unique identifier used to track the product internally for inventory and order management. |\ > \ > \| **Barcode** | No | An optional code for physical handling, shipping, and POS systems. | \ > \| **Categories** | No | Assign the product to one or more hierarchical categories (e.g. Clothing > Tops) to help customers navigate the store. |\ > \ > \| **Brand** | No | The manufacturer or label associated with the product. | \ > \ > \| **Tags** | No | Keywords to improve search relevance and enable grouping for campaigns or filters. | \ > \ > \| **Short Description** | No | A brief summary (max 250 characters) shown on listing pages or product previews. |\ > \ > \| **Full Description** | No | A detailed overview including features, specifications, and benefits. Supports rich text formatting. | *** ### Options Specify whether the product is sold as a single configuration or in multiple variants. * **This product does not have any options** — The product has one fixed configuration (e.g. one size, one colour). * **This product has options like size, colour, material, style, etc.** — The product has variants. Selecting this will allow you to define option types and values. Each variant can have its own SKU and stock level. *** ### Inventory Configure how stock is tracked for this product. | Setting | Description | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Don't Track Inventory** | No stock tracking. The product will always appear as available. | | **Track Inventory** | Stock decrements when orders are placed. The product will show as out of stock when depleted. | | **Track Inventory and continue selling when out of stock** | Stock is tracked, but customers can still purchase the product even when stock reaches zero. | | When tracking is enabled, you can assign stock quantities per warehouse location. | | *** ### Fulfillment Adjust how the product is shipped and fulfilled. | Field | Description | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Free Shipping** | Check this box if the product qualifies for free shipping. | | **Shipping Charge** | Apply an additional shipping charge per item in the order (overrides store defaults if set). | | **ETA** | Set an estimated delivery time in days, displayed to customers at checkout or on the product page. | | **Fulfillment Type** | Select one of three options: **Consignment** (you hold and ship inventory yourself), **Cross Docking** (a third party consolidates and fulfils orders), or **Drop Shipping** (the supplier ships directly to the customer). | *** ### Pricing Set the cost price, markup, selling price, and reduced from price for the product. This section appears after a store has been added to the product and displays a row for the default price list of each store assigned to the product. | Column | Description | | ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Store** | The store this pricing row applies to. Click the store name to navigate to the Pricelist Manager for additional price lists. | | **Cost Price** | The price you pay to acquire or produce the product. (Including VAT/Tax) | | **Markup (%)** | The percentage markup applied on top of the cost price. | | **Profit** | Calculated automatically based on the cost price and markup. | | **Selling Price** | The retail price shown to customers on the storefront. (Including VAT/Tax) | | **Reduced From Price** | An optional original/was price shown alongside the selling price to indicate a discount. | | **Tax Exempt** | Check this box if the product is exempt from tax for the applicable store. | > **Note:** To manage pricing for additional price lists (beyond the default), save the product first and then use the **Pricelist Manager**, accessible by clicking the store name in the pricing table. *** ### Physical Properties Enter the product's dimensions and weight. These values are used for shipping calculations, packaging, and logistics. * **Width** (cm) * **Height** (cm) * **Depth** (cm) * **Weight** (kg) *** ### Images Upload one or more product images to show customers what the product looks like. * Drag and drop image files onto the upload area, or click to browse your computer. * Use square aspect ratio images to prevent cropping. * Drag images left or right to reorder them — the first image is always used as the cover/primary image. *** ### Attributes Add custom properties to the product (e.g. fabric type, voltage, gender, colour, compatibility). Attributes are useful for storefront filtering and detailed product specifications. * Select an **Attribute Set** from the dropdown and click **Add** to apply a group of attributes. *** ### SEO Optimise how the product appears in search engine results. | Field | Description | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Page Title** | The title shown in browser tabs and search results. AI generation is available. | | **Keywords** | Comma-separated keywords relevant to the product (e.g. clothes, shirt, blue). | | **Page Description** | A short summary for search engines (under 150 characters recommended). | | **Canonical URL** | The preferred URL for this product page. Auto-generated from the product name on save — only edit if needed. | *** ### Sitemap URLs ### Add additional URLs for the product if needed. A default URL is automatically generated when the product is saved, so this section typically does not need to be edited. ### Display & Behaviour Control how the product is presented on the storefront. | Field | Description | | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Badges** | Add visual labels to the product card such as "New", "Sale", or "Best Seller". | | **Display Order Weight** | A numeric value that controls the product's sort priority within listings. Higher values appear first. | | **Publish Date** | Schedule a date and time for the product to automatically appear on (and optionally disappear from) the storefront. | | **Sold Out** | Manually mark the product as sold out even if stock is available. | | **Products Bought** | Show a social proof counter on the product page when a threshold number of units has been sold. | | **Disable Reviews** | Hide the ratings and reviews section for this product. Useful for B2B or regulated items. | *** ### Order Controls Set purchase quantity limits for this product. | Field | Description | | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Minimum** | The minimum number of units a customer must buy per order. | | **Maximum** | The maximum number of units a customer can add to a single order. | | **Maximum Per Customer** | Limits the total units a single customer can purchase across all their orders. | | **Enquiry** | When enabled, replaces the buy button with an enquiry/contact form. Useful for custom orders, price on application (POA), or B2B products. | *** ### Documents Upload supporting files that customers can download from the product detail page. Suitable for product manuals, warranty information, safety data sheets, or technical specifications (PDF or DOC format). * Drag and drop files onto the upload area, or click to browse your computer. *** ### Metadata Add custom backend key-value pairs to the product. These are not visible to customers but can be used for integrations, reporting, or custom logic rules (e.g. a Google Category ID for a Google Shopping feed). * Enter a **Key** and **Value**, then click **Add**. *** ### Saving the Product ### Once you have completed all relevant sections, click the **Save** button in the bottom-right corner of the page. The product will be created and saved to your catalogue. If you added it to a store, it will become visible on the storefront according to any publish date you have set. *For a full reference of all product detail fields, see the* [*Goods Product Details*](https://support.storefront.co.za/features/catalogue/products/goods-products/goods-product-details) *article.* {% embed url="" %}