The Book Collection Page feature
allows you to organize and showcase collections of books that are carefully
curated based on criteria such as language, publisher, or theme. By creating
collections, you can provide your clients with a personalized browsing
experience, helping them discover books that match their preferences and
interests.
Accessing the Book Collection
To access the Book Collection
page, click on Collections in the Publishing Panel menu.
Creating a New Collection of Books
Click on Create New Collection.
After completing the previous step, you will see a page with fields to
enter relevant information.
Language
The default language of your
bookstore is automatically saved to maintain uniform organization throughout
your store. If necessary, you can specify the language for a specific
collection using the Language parameter. Choose the appropriate language
from the provided list to ensure accurate categorization.
Vendor
You can link the collection to a
specific bookseller using the Vendor option. This helps you track and
maintain separate vendor collections.
Name
Choose a Name for your
collection. Your collection will be easily recognized because this name will be
displayed on the front of your store.
Description
You can write a description or
overview of the collection in the Description area. Highlight the
collection's key characteristics, goal, or theme in this area.
Image
Enter a collection-appropriate
image in the Image field. Pick a photo that reflects the collection's
content meaningfully.
Note: Use a 1:1 aspect ratio with
a maximum width or height of 1000 pixels.Price
Enter the collection's price in
the Price section. Instead of setting a price for each individual book
in the collection, you can do it using this field.
Save Collection
Once all the required information
has been entered, click Save Collection to save the collection's details
and make them accessible in your store.
Collection Table
The Book Collection table allows
you to manage and organize your existing book collections.
Accessing the Book Collection Table
To access the Book Collection
table, navigate to the Collections section in the Publishing Panel menu. If you
have previously created collections, you will see a table displaying
information about those Collections on this page.
Show Items
You can customize the number of
items displayed on every page. This flexibility lets you customize the view,
streamlining your browsing and management experience without navigating through
multiple pages.
Search
The search option is a useful
tool when you have numerous book collections and need to locate a specific one
quickly. Simply enter relevant keywords to find the desired Collection with
ease.Vendor
The book vendor linked to the collection
is identified in the Vendor field.
Number of Books
The Number of Books field
displays the total count of books in a collection. This information allows you
to assess the Collection's size and determine if it is complete or requires
adjustments.
Publication Status
The Publication Status
category provides information about the status of books in the collection. It
shows whether the books have been published, are still unpublished, or are
ready for publication. This feature allows you to manage and control the
availability of books in the collection.
Sort Date
You can sort your collection by
date via Sort Date. Sorting collections in ascending or descending
format helps you organize and navigate new or old collections.
Settings
Under Settings, you can see what
Collection actions you have.
Show allows you to see the
collection’s specifics.
Edit allows you to change the
collection’s details, like name, vendor, and descriptions.
Editing a Book Collection
Click on the Collections
option in the Publishing Panel menu.
On the Collections page, you will
see a table displaying information about your previously created collections.
This table serves as an overview of your current book collection.Locate the collection you want to
update in the table. Click on the Edit option associated with that
collection. This action will open the collection editor.
Language
In the collection editor, go to the
language drop-down menu.
Select the language you want to edit
or add to your book collection.
Update book names, descriptions, and
vendor information in the chosen language. You can repeat this step for
multiple languages if desired.
Vendor
Here, you can add, modify, or remove vendors. Ensure that your vendor list
is current to match your distribution strategy.
Name
Review and update book names to reflect the latest trends, themes, and
reader interests.
Description
Review and update book descriptions to reflect the latest trends, themes,
and reader interests.
Image
Update book cover images to meet current design standards. Ensure that they
are high-quality and visually appealing.
Price
Keep an eye on market trends and adjust book prices accordingly. You can
offer competitive pricing to attract more buyers.
Update Collection
Click on Update Collection to save all your changes. This ensures
that your edits are reflected accurately on your publishing platform.
Collection Information Page
This page contains detailed
information about the collections you have created. Additionally, you can
select books and add them to any collection.
Accessing the Collection Information Page
Click on Collections in the
Publishing Panel menu. If you have created collections before, you will see a
table on this page that provides information about those collections.
Click on the eye icon (show)
within the table to be directed to the Collection Information Page.
Collection Information Page
Sections
The collection information page has
three sections: the Collection Information Tab, the Books Tab, and Editing.
The Collection Information
gives you a complete description of the selected collection.- Title: Displays the title or name of the
collection.
- Creation Date: Contains the creation date of the
collection.
- Description: Gives a brief summary or
description of the collection.
- Collection Price: If applicable, displays the price
specified for the entire collection.
- Total Prices of All Books: Calculates and displays the
collection's total cost for all books.
- Publication Status: Displays the collection's
publication status, such as ready to release, published, or unpublished.
Books Tab
In your chosen collection, you
can add new books using the Book Tab. In
addition, information about the books created by the collections is displayed
in a table.
Adding a New Book to the Collection
1. Click on Add New Book.
2. In the Book section, input the book's title, and once the desired book is
displayed, select it.3. Click on the Add Book button.
4. After this, the book will be added to the collection.
The Collection’s Table of Books
You may view and manage books on the Book Tab after they have been
added to the collection.
Each book entry displays relevant information, such as Title, Download, Publication
Date, Publication Status, and Revision Status.
By clicking on the View option, you will be directed to the book
information page.
You can remove the book from the collection using the remove option.By clicking on the Edit option, you will be able to edit the
collection.
FAQ(s)
1. How do I access the Book Collection page in the
Publishing Panel?
To access the Book Collection page, click on
"Collections" in the Publishing Panel menu.
2. What are the steps involved in creating a new collection
of books?
Click on "Create New Collection," fill in details
like language, vendor, name, description, image, and price, then save the
collection to make it accessible in your store.
3. How can I edit an existing book collection's details in
the publishing panel?
Access the Collections page, locate the collection to update
in the table, click "Edit" associated with that collection, and
modify details like language, vendor, name, description, image, and price.
4. Is it possible to access detailed information about a
specific collection?
Yes, by clicking the eye icon (show) within the table on the
Collections page, you can access detailed information about the collection,
including its title, creation date, description, price, total book prices, and
publication status.
5. What sections are available on the Collection Information
Page?
The Collection Information Page includes three sections: the
Collection Information Tab, the Books Tab for adding and managing books within
the collection, and an Editing section for making changes to the collection.
6. How can I add a new book to an existing collection?
Access the Collection Information Page, click on the
"Books" tab, then click "Add New Book," input the book's
title, select it, and click "Add Book" to include it in the
collection.