Why Create a Catalog
Creating your catalog directly from your website offers several advantages:
Better SEO: each product is indexed by search engines, unlike a static PDF.
Modularity and Flexibility: you can easily add, modify, or reorganize your products without redoing an entire file.
Rich Information: you can add multiple photos, detailed descriptions, prices, variations, and tags for each product.
In summary, opting for a detailed catalog of your products or services improves your visibility, simplifies catalog management, and offers a more complete experience to your customers.
Create Your Catalog
Here are the steps to create your product list on CentralApp:
Go to the Site Editor tab.
Click on the Products & Services option.
Click on Create a Product List, on the right side of the screen.
then Create Your Product List.
Fill in the main information: name, description, VAT, currency, and image format.
Save to access full management of your catalog.
Add and Organize Sections
A menu is structured into sections (Starters, Main Courses, Desserts, Drinks…).
To manage your sections:
In the right panel, open Settings > Sections.
Create a section by giving it a name.
Add a description if necessary.
Choose if the photos associated with the items should be displayed on the site.
Save.
You can reorganize your sections by drag and drop, modify their settings, or delete them.
Important: An empty section does not appear on the site.
Add Items
You have two ways to create items:
Advanced Addition
For a complete setup:
Click on Manage Items > Add a New Item.
Fill in all the information:
Name, description
Price (you can decide to display it or not upon publication)
Photo (optional)
Quick Addition
Ideal for simple items. This method does not handle translations, photos, attributes, or variations.
Click on Quick Add under the desired section.
Enter the name, description, and price.
Once created, each item can be modified via the edit icon.
Note: an item must be associated with a section to be published.
Expected Results
Best Practices
Clearly Structure Your Sections: a well-organized catalog makes navigation easier for your customers and search engines.
Add Quality Images: each section and product should have at least one image.
Refine Descriptions: include relevant details, use keywords for SEO.
Check for Empty Sections: ensure each section contains at least one product before publishing.
Update Regularly: price, product, or photo changes should be made directly in the catalog to stay up-to-date.