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Getting Started

This guide helps you set up Perfex Shop and make your first sale.

Initial Setup Flowโ€‹

1. Configure Settings โ†’ 2. Create Categories โ†’ 3. Add Products โ†’ 4. (Optional) Set up Coupons โ†’ 5. Go Live

1. Configure Module Settingsโ€‹

Before adding products, review the core settings:

  1. Go to Setup โ†’ Settings โ†’ Products tab.
  2. Configure:
    • Products menu - Enable or disable the Products menu in the customer area.
    • Low quantity - Threshold for low-stock warnings (used in reports).
    • Shipping - Flat rate shipping and tax settings.
    • Coupons - Enable or disable coupon functionality.

2. Create Product Categoriesโ€‹

Categories organize your products and help customers browse.

How to Create a Categoryโ€‹

  1. Navigate to Products โ†’ Products Categories.
  2. Click Add New Category (or use the modal if available).
  3. Fill in:
    • Category name - e.g., "Electronics", "Books"
    • Description - Optional
    • Parent category - For hierarchical categories
  4. Click Save.

You can create multiple categories before adding products.

3. Add Your First Productโ€‹

  1. Go to Products โ†’ Products.
  2. Click New Product.
  3. Complete the form:
    • Category - Select the product category
    • Product name - e.g., "Wireless Headphones"
    • Description - Product details
    • Rate - Price (in your base currency)
    • Tax - Select applicable taxes
    • Quantity - Stock quantity
    • Image - Upload a product image
  4. Click Save.

Product Typesโ€‹

  • Physical - Standard products with inventory
  • Digital - Downloadable files (enable in Settings)
  • Service - No inventory tracking

4. Test the Customer Experienceโ€‹

  1. Log in as a customer (or create a test customer).
  2. Navigate to the Products link in the customer area.
  3. Browse products, add to cart, and complete a test order.

5. Enable Optional Featuresโ€‹

As needed, enable in Settings โ†’ Products:

  • Wishlist - Let customers save products for later
  • Product detail pages - Individual product URLs
  • Reviews - Customer reviews and ratings
  • Coupons - Discount codes
  • Remarketing - Facebook/Google pixels