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How to create a product

Products are vital for photographers, forming the core of client photo galleries. This guide will quickly walk you through how to create a basic print product in Sunshine Photo Cart.

Additional guides for specific product types:

Setting up organization first

Before creating your products, it is recommended to first create your product category organization. You can always change or edit your categories at any time, but having them in place first makes your initial product data entry a bit quicker.

Also, if you are going to be setting up multiple Price Levels, it is recommended to set them up first as well.

Video Walkthrough

The following video has been put together to walk you step-by-step on how to create a product in Sunshine Photo Cart. Otherwise, read the instructions below.

Creating your first product

Here are the steps to create your first basic product in Sunshine Photo Cart:

  • Go to Products > Add New in your WordPress admin
  • Enter a name
  • Optional description
  • Select a category
  • Optional featured image upload
  • Select the Product Type
  • Enter a price
  • Select if product is taxable
  • Provide Extra Shipping Cost for larger items like canvases or anything that will cost you more to ship
Default Add Product screen
Completed Add Product screen
Products view of an image for customers
Product details and add to cart screen for customer

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