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Category management in Magento 2

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In Magento 2, product categories helps in organizing the product catalog, improving site navigation, and optimizing the overall structure of your online store. This category management provides a seamless shopping experience and aligns with both user needs and business objectives efficiently. Let’s understand the steps to add Category in Magento 2 easily.

Steps to Add Category in Magento 2

1. Accessing Category Management

Search for “Catalog > Categories” option in the Magento Admin panel. This section provides comprehensive tools for managing and configuring product categories.

Add Category in Magento 2 | BigCloudy KB
2. Creating a New Category

Click “Add Root Category” to create a new top-level category and save it . For example, you might name this root category Fresh Product. 

Add Root Category in Magento 2 | BigCloudy KB

When creating a new root category in Magento 2, you have several configuration options:

  • Enabled Category

Toggle to make the category visible on the storefront.

  • Include in Menu

Choose whether the category appears in the main navigation.

  • Category Name

Set the name displayed on the storefront.

3. Content

Add descriptions and images for detailed category information.

Enable Category in Magento | BigCloudy KB
Content in Product Category | BigCloudy KB
  •  Edit with Page Builder

Design the category page layout using Page Builder.

  •  Add CMS Block

Include a CMS block for additional content.

Edit Page Builder in Magento 2 | BigCloudy KB
4. Display Settings
  • Display Mode

Select how products and content are shown.

  • Anchor

Enable layered navigation filters.

Display Settings in Magento 2 | BigCloudy KB
5. Search Engine Optimization

Set SEO metadata like URL key, meta title, and description.

Search Engine Optimization in Magento | BigCloudy KB
6. Products in Category

Assign products to the category.

Products in Category | BigCloudy KB
7. Design
  • Custom Layout Update

Apply custom layout changes.

  • Theme

Select a specific theme for the category page.

  • Schedule Design Update

Schedule future design changes for events or promotions.

Design Settings in Product Categories | BigCloudy KB

To add a subcategory, select the desired root category. For example, to create a subcategory under Fresh Products, choose Fresh Products and then add the subcategory, such as Apples.

Add SubCategory in Magento | BigCloudy KB

8. Create a New Root Category in your store.

  • From the Admin Panel sidebar, navigate to Stores > All Stores
Stores in Magento | BigCloudy KB
  • Select the “Main Website Store”.
Create Website Store | BigCloudy KB
  • Choose the root category you wish to assign, then click the “Save Store” button.
Save Store in Magento 2| BigCloudy KB

Additional Resources

  • Magento Documentation
Tags : Magento Store Management

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