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      Getting started with your shop - Manual

      By Sabina.

      Add product groups

      We recommend that you start by adding product groups, as the product groups form the menu.

      Follow the steps below to add product groups:

      1. Go to Assortment in the left menu
      2. Click on Product groups
      3. Click on **Add your first product group!
        **
      4. Go through and fill in the fields*
      5. You can add introductory text and image to each product group*
      6. Finish with Add

      *We go through thesesteps in detail in the manual linked below.

      Click below for a more detailed description of each step.

      Manual - Product groups

      Add products

      You can choose to add products manually or via import.

      1. Go to Assortment in the left menu
      2. Click on Products
      3. Choose whether to Import from a file or manually Add your first product.

      Click below for a more detailed description of each step.

      Manual - Add your first productsManual - Import with file

      Add a theme

      There are currently 8 different themes to choose from, each with a different design.Add the one that suits you best.

      1. Go to Appearance in the left menu
      2. Click on Themes
      3. Select the Theme Templates tab
      4. Add: Select the theme you want to use in your store.Demo: Here you can get a glimpse of what the theme might look like.Learn more: Click here to get some extra information about the theme.
      5. Under the My themes tab you will find your added themes, this is also where you edit them.
      6. Click on the pencil to edit.
      7. Via the eye you can preview your store.

      Click below for a more detailed description of how to edit the theme.

      Manual - Editing the theme

      Add payment methods

      We support multiple payment methods both domestically or if you want to go global.Remember. Always start by getting an agreement with the supplier.

      1. Go to Settings in the left menu.
      2. Click on Payment methods
      3. In the "Add a new payment method" list, add your preferred payment option.
      4. Finish by clicking on Add

      For information on activation and other settings, go to the link below and find your provider.

      Manual - Payment methods

      Add delivery methods (Shipping)

      Here you add your different delivery methods and name which suppliers you will send your goods with.

      Remember!

      You need to create separate agreements with the suppliers you have chosen.

      1. Go to Settings inthe left menu
      2. Click onFreight
      3. In the top right corner, click on**New shipping method
        **
      4. Here you name the supplier for example Postnord, DHL etc.
      5. Remember to check "Active" for the delivery method to be visible to the customer.
      6. FinishwithAdd

      For information about weight ranges, fees, links to countries/customer groups, free shipping etc. click on the link below.Manual - Delivery methods

      Add terms and info

      It is important to tell your customers about what applies in your store, for example, info regarding returns, delivery time, etc. In Abicart there is a ready-made template that you can use.

      1. Go to My pages in the left menu
      2. Click on Terms & info

      The template for Terms and info:

      The template is created based on what stores generally have for Terms and Info.The yellow fields below show text you need to replace with your own.

      In the template, there are ready-made headings that you can use. Review and edit the text under each heading to ensure it matches your terms and conditions.

      Follow the steps in the manual below to make your "terms and info" visible on the home page.Manual - Linking to your own pages

      Signing the GDPR agreement

      1. click on Dashboard in the top left menu

      1. Click on the button **Sign agreement
        **
      2. Choose whether you want to Sign on another device or Sign on this device.

      Below you will find information about GDPR for you as a store owner.Manual - GDPR

      Add Domain

      The domain name is the address of your shop, for example www.abicart.se.Having a domain name gives credibility to your customers.

      Remember!

      Start by buying a domain name. You can do this through a domain provider or through a web host.

      1. Go to Settings in the left menu
      2. Click on Domains and SEO
      3. Click on the Domains tab
      4. Type in your domain name and finish with **Add domain
        **
      5. Go to the URL settings tab
      6. In the drop-down list, select the domain name you just added.
      7. Finish by clicking on Save

      Click below for a detailed description on how to redirect your domain name.Manual - Connect domain to the store

      Go live with your store

      Now that your store is getting ready, it's time to make it visible.

      1. Go to Settings in the left menu
      2. Click on General
      3. Uncheck Hide store
      4. Finish by clicking Save