Product Management

Complete guide to managing your product catalog in Stallio.

Adding Products

Basic Product Information

Navigate to Admin → Products → Add New Product and fill in:

Product Images

Image Requirements:

• Format: JPG, PNG, or WebP
• Size: Maximum 5MB per image
• Dimensions: Minimum 800x800px
• Quality: High resolution, clear lighting

Best Practices:

• Use consistent background (white or light gray)
• Show product from multiple angles
• Include lifestyle photos if applicable
• Optimize for fast loading

Product Categories

Create categories to organize your inventory:

# Example Categories
- Women's Clothing
  - Dresses
  - Tops
  - Bottoms
  - Outerwear
- Accessories
  - Bags
  - Jewelry
  - Scarves
  - Hats
- Shoes
  - Heels
  - Flats
  - Sneakers
  - Boots

Product Variants

Creating Variants

For products with options (size, color, etc.):

1. Enable Variants in product settings
2. Add Variant Options (Size: S, M, L, XL)
3. Set Variant Prices (if different)
4. Track Stock per Variant

Variant Management

• Individual Stock: Track inventory per variant
• Pricing: Different prices per variant
• Images: Specific images per variant
• SKU: Unique codes per variant

Inventory Management

Stock Tracking

Stallio provides real-time inventory tracking:

• Current Stock: Available quantity
• Reserved Stock: Items in pending orders
• Low Stock Alerts: Notifications when stock is low
• Out of Stock: Automatic status when stock reaches 0

Stock Alerts

Configure alerts for:

• Low Stock: When quantity falls below threshold
• Out of Stock: When item is unavailable
• High Demand: When sales velocity increases

Bulk Operations

Import Products:

Title,Description,Price,Stock,Category,SKU
"Elegant Dress","Beautiful evening dress",89.99,10,"Dresses","ED-001"
"Casual Top","Comfortable everyday wear",39.99,25,"Tops","CT-002"

Export Products:

• Download current inventory
• Edit in spreadsheet software
• Re-upload updated information

Product SEO

SEO Best Practices

Title Optimization:

• Include primary keywords
• Keep under 60 characters
• Use descriptive language

Description Guidelines:

• Minimum 150 characters
• Include relevant keywords
• Use bullet points for features
• Add size and care information

Image SEO:

• Descriptive file names
• Alt text for accessibility
• Compressed for fast loading

Meta Information

# Example Product SEO
Title: "Elegant Blue Evening Dress - Formal Wear"

Description: "Shop our elegant blue evening dress. 
Perfect for formal events, weddings, and special occasions. 
Available in sizes S-XL. Free shipping on orders over $50."

Keywords: "blue dress, evening wear, formal dress, 
women's clothing, boutique fashion"

Pricing Strategy

Pricing Models

• Cost-Plus: Cost + markup percentage
• Competitive: Based on market rates
• Value-Based: Based on perceived value
• Dynamic: Adjust based on demand

Discount Management

Sale Pricing:

• Percentage discounts (20% off)
• Fixed amount discounts ($10 off)
• Bundle pricing (2 for $50)
• Seasonal promotions

Promotional Tools:

• Coupon codes
• Flash sales
• Limited time offers
• Free shipping thresholds

Product Analytics

Performance Metrics

Track these key metrics:

• Views: How many times product was viewed
• Sales: Number of units sold
• Conversion Rate: Views to sales ratio
• Revenue: Total income from product
• Profit Margin: Revenue minus costs

Reports

Best Sellers:

• Top 10 products by revenue
• Top 10 products by quantity
• Fastest growing products

Inventory Insights:

• Slow-moving inventory
• High-demand products
• Seasonal trends

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Product not showing

• Check product status (must be "Published")
• Verify stock is greater than 0
• Check category permissions

Images not loading

• Verify image format and size
• Check internet connection
• Clear browser cache

Stock not updating

• Wait 5 minutes for sync
• Check order status
• Verify inventory settings