Catalogue Publishing

Catalogue Publishing

Publishing your catalogue makes it accessible to customers through a public URL. This guide explains how to publish your catalogue and make it live on your website.

What is Catalogue Publishing?

Catalogue publishing makes your product catalogue accessible to customers through a unique public URL. Once published, customers can browse your products, view prices, and interact with your catalogue online.

Pre-Publishing Checklist

Before publishing your catalogue, ensure:

• All catalogue settings are configured correctly
• Items are selected and properly organized
• Pricing information is accurate
• Product images are uploaded and displayed correctly
• Business information is complete
• SEO settings are configured
• Catalogue is set to "Active" status

Activating Your Catalogue

To make your catalogue live:

1. Open your catalogue for editing
2. Ensure all settings are configured
3. Check the Is Active checkbox
4. Save the catalogue
5. Your catalogue is now published and accessible

Catalogue URL Structure

Your published catalogue will have a unique URL:

• Format: https://yoursite.com/c/[your-unique-slug]
• Example: https://yoursite.com/c/summer-collection-2024
• Slug: The unique identifier you created for the catalogue

Validity Period

Set when your catalogue is available:

• Valid From: Start date for catalogue availability
• Valid To: End date for catalogue availability
• Never Expires: Keep catalogue active indefinitely
• Automatic Publishing: Catalogue becomes active on "Valid From" date
• Automatic Expiry: Catalogue becomes inactive after "Valid To" date

Testing Your Published Catalogue

Before sharing, test your catalogue:

1. Copy the catalogue URL
2. Open in a new browser window (or incognito mode)
3. Verify all items are displayed correctly
4. Check that prices and images load properly
5. Test search and filter functionality
6. Verify interactive features (WhatsApp, Add to Cart)
7. Test on mobile devices
8. Check loading speed and performance

Password Protection

If your catalogue is password-protected:

• Password Required: Customers need password to access
• Setting Password: Configure password in catalogue settings
• Sharing Password: Share password with authorized customers
• Password Security: Use strong, unique passwords

Sharing Your Catalogue

Once published, share your catalogue:

• Direct Link: Share the catalogue URL directly
• Email: Send link via email to customers
• Social Media: Share on social media platforms
• Website: Add link to your website
• QR Code: Generate and share QR code (if available)
• WhatsApp: Share link via WhatsApp

Embedding Catalogue

To embed catalogue on your website:

• Direct Link: Add link button to your website
• Iframe Embed: Embed catalogue in iframe (if supported)
• Widget: Use catalogue widget (if available)

Updating Published Catalogue

To update an already published catalogue:

1. Edit the catalogue
2. Make your changes (items, settings, etc.)
3. Save the changes
4. Changes are reflected immediately on the published catalogue
5. No need to republish - updates are live automatically

Unpublishing Catalogue

To temporarily hide your catalogue:

1. Open the catalogue for editing
2. Uncheck Is Active
3. Save the catalogue
4. Catalogue is now inaccessible but not deleted
5. You can reactivate it anytime

Deleting Catalogue

To permanently remove a catalogue:

1. Open the catalogue
2. Click Delete or Remove
3. Confirm deletion
4. Catalogue is permanently removed
5. URL will no longer work

Multiple Catalogues

You can publish multiple catalogues:

• Different Products: Create separate catalogues for different product lines
• Different Seasons: Seasonal catalogues (Summer, Winter, etc.)
• Different Customers: Customer-specific catalogues
• Different Branches: Branch-specific catalogues
• Each has Unique URL: Each catalogue has its own unique slug and URL

Analytics and Tracking

Monitor your published catalogue:

• Google Analytics: Track visits if Analytics ID is configured
• View Counts: Monitor how many times catalogue is viewed
• Customer Interactions: Track enquiries and cart additions
• Performance Metrics: Analyze catalogue performance

Best Practices

• Test thoroughly before publishing
• Ensure all information is accurate
• Keep catalogue updated regularly
• Monitor catalogue performance
• Respond to customer enquiries promptly
• Set appropriate validity periods
• Use SEO-friendly slugs and meta information
• Optimize images for fast loading
• Keep catalogue content fresh and relevant

Next Steps

After publishing your catalogue:

• Share the catalogue URL with customers
• Promote the catalogue through your marketing channels
• Monitor customer interactions and feedback
• Update catalogue content regularly
• Analyze performance and optimize accordingly