{"id":1733,"date":"2024-07-26T10:17:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T10:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/?p=1733"},"modified":"2024-07-30T11:13:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T11:13:07","slug":"bigcommerce-how-to-create-and-organize-product-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/bigcommerce-how-to-create-and-organize-product-categories.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Create &amp; Organize Product Categories in BigCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizing your store with<strong> product categories <\/strong>is essential for a seamless shopping experience. This guide explains the importance of creating product categories in BigCommerce and how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Create Product Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.  Add a New Category:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Log into your store and go to the &#8220;Products&#8221; section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Click on \u201cProduct Categories\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1.jpg\" alt=\"Product Categories\" class=\"wp-image-1735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1-1030x466.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1-1500x679.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-1-705x319.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Add a New Category:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the &#8220;Add new&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2.jpg\" alt=\"Add a New Category\" class=\"wp-image-1742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2-1030x466.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2-1500x679.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-2-705x319.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Fill in Required and Optional Fields:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Display Name:<\/strong> The name shown for the category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Channel:<\/strong> Assign the category to a specific storefront channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent Category:<\/strong> Add a parent category if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable visibility:<\/strong> Make the category visible on the storefront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3.jpg\" alt=\"Fill in Required and Optional Fields\" class=\"wp-image-1745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3-1030x466.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3-1500x679.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-3-705x319.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Save the Category:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After filling in all required fields, click the &#8220;Save&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4.jpg\" alt=\"Save the Category\" class=\"wp-image-1749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4-1030x466.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4-1500x679.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-4-705x319.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, you can create organized product categories that enhance the user experience and optimize store management in BigCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5.jpg\" alt=\"Organized product categories\" class=\"wp-image-1752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5-1030x466.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5-1500x679.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bc-5-705x319.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of Adding Product Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved Navigation<\/strong>: Easier targeting of customer segments and tailored marketing campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Searchability:<\/strong> Better SEO and improved site visibility in search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Reporting<\/strong>: Detailed reporting and analysis for data-driven decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streamlined Inventory Management:<\/strong> Easier management and updating of product listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Selling Opportunities<\/strong>: Encourages customers to explore related products, boosting sales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targeted Marketing<\/strong>: Effective targeting of specific customer segments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Create Product Categories in BigCommerce\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w8PypR7W9cU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organize BigCommerce Categories\u00a0 with Drag-and-Drop Feature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Product Categories section, click and hold a category, then drag it to the desired position.\u00a0This is a user-friendly feature. You may repeat it for subcategories as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Organize Product Categories in BigCommerce\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hh905BZYSy0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step-by-Step Guide Organizing your store with product categories is essential for a seamless shopping experience. This guide explains the importance of creating product categories in BigCommerce and how to do it. Steps to Create Product Categories 1. Add a New Category: 2. 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