The Publishing Panel's Subject
tool is key for managing your store's inventory and helping customers find what
they need. It sorts books by topic, making browsing easier and your store run
smoother. Learning how to use the Subject page well helps create a
user-friendly bookstore, ensuring customers can easily find the books they
want.
Accessing the Subject
In the Publishing Panel, click on Subjects.
Creating a New Subject
You can add subjects to your
bookstore using this option.
Click on Subjects in the Publishing Panel menu. On the Subjects page, click on Create
New Subject.
Fill in the following fields:
Language
This process automatically saves in the default language of the
bookstore.
Title
Enter the subject's title.
Image
Add an image that represents the
subject. The image must have a 1:1 ratio.
Save Subject
Click on Save
Subject to add the new subject to your bookshop.
Table of Subjects
On the Subjects Page, you can see
a list of subjects and how many books are assigned to each. This page gives you
the tools you need to easily manage and modify each subject.
Accessing the Table of Subjects
In the Publishing Panel, click on Subjects.
You will be directed to the subjects page, where you can view the list of
subjects created in the store.
The Different Sections of the
Table
Show Items
Select the number of entries—10,
25, 50, or 100—you want to see on each page.
Search
Use the search bar to look for
particular subject entries. The table will dynamically refresh to provide any
results that match the subject title you enter.
Title
Displays the name of the created subject.
Number of
Books
Displays the number of books associated with the subject.
Sort Date
To organize the subjects
according to the date they were added, click on Sort. You have the option to
sort them in either ascending or descending order.
Setting
In the settings, you can change
your subjects' titles, update images, or switch book covers to match your
needs.
Edit
This gives you the option to
change the subject's title, images, or book cover images.
Delete
Click on the Delete button to delete a subject from your bookshop. The subject is permanently
removed after this action.
Editing a Subject
Click the Subjects option in the Publishing Panel menu. After taking this step, you will be
directed to the subjects page, where you can view the list of subjects that
have been created in the store.
Locate the subject you want to
update in the table. Click on the Edit option associated with that collection.
This action will open the subject editor.
Language
If necessary, change the
subject's language. Click on the language drop-down menu and select your
language of choice. By doing this, you can also perform edits related to other
languages.
Title
Change the subject title.
Image
Update the topic's image.
Update Subject
After making the necessary
changes, click on Update Subject to save the new
information.
Attributes
In your online bookstore, you have the flexibility to create
subcategories within subjects and further customize them by defining attributes
and values.
Adding an Attribute to a Subject
Click on Subjects in the Publishing Panel menu. You will be directed to the subjects page, where you can
view the list of subjects that have been created in the store.
Locate the subject you want to
add attributes to in the table. Click on the Edit option associated with that
subject. This action will open the subject editor.
At the bottom of the editor, you
will find a section for attributes. Here, you can both edit previously defined
attributes and introduce new ones to the system.
To add a new attribute to the
subject, click on Add Attribute.
Following this step, you will be
directed to a page where you can enter attributes and values.
Name
Enter the attribute's name; for example, if the subject is
"Medical Sciences", the attribute could be "Medicine",
"Pharmacy," or "Dentistry."
Value
Decide on values for your attribute. For example, if the subject is
"Medical Sciences" and the attribute is "Medicine", the
value could be "Neurological Disorders".
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Note: You can add multiple values.
Save Attribute
Click on Save
Attribute to save your information.
Editing an Attribute
Click the Subjects option in the Publishing Panel menu. On the Subjects page, you can view the list of subjects
that have been created in the store.
Locate the subject that contains
your attribute. Click on the Edit option associated with that subject. This
action will open the subject editor.
At the bottom of the editor, you
will find a table displaying attributes.
To edit a specific attribute,
click on the Edit option.
Change the attribute name, and
then click on Update Attribute.
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Note: The values become unchangeable after this attribute is used.
Deleting an Attribute
Click the Subjects option in the
Publishing Panel menu. On the Subjects page, you can view the list of subjects
that have been created in the store.
Locate the subject that contains
your attribute. Click on the Edit option associated with that subject. This
action will open the subject editor.
At the bottom of the editor, you
will find a table displaying attributes.
Find the attribute you want to
delete in the table.
Click on the Trash
Can icon to delete.
FAQ(s)
1. How do I access the Subject page in the Publishing Panel?
Navigate to the Publishing Panel and click on
"Subjects" to access the Subject page.
2. What steps are involved in creating a new subject in the
bookstore?
Access the Subjects page, click on "Create New
Subject," then fill in the title and add an image before saving the
subject.
3. What information can I find in the Table of Subjects on
the Subjects page?
The table lists subjects along with the number of books
associated with each subject, providing tools to manage and modify subjects.
4. How can I edit existing subjects in the publishing panel?
Access the Subjects page, locate the subject to update in
the table, click on "Edit" associated with that subject, and modify
details like language, title, and image.
5. Is it possible to add attributes to a subject in the
bookstore?
Yes, you can add attributes to a subject by accessing the
Subject Editor, selecting the subject, and adding attributes and values in the
attributes section.
6. How can I edit or delete attributes linked to a subject?
Access the Subject Editor, select the subject containing the
attribute, and either edit or delete attributes by clicking on the
corresponding options in the editor.
7. Can I manage multiple attribute values for a subject?
Yes, you can add multiple values to attributes when defining
attributes for a subject.