Overview
Categories structure how customers browse your online store — nested folders, featured sections, and visibility control independent of internal catalog organization.
Where in the app: Sidebar → Store → Categories
Open: Categories
Category list
| Column / badge | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Name & slug | Display name and URL path (/catalog/category/[slug]) |
| Product count | Components assigned to category |
| Featured | Highlight on storefront home |
| Hidden | Visible in admin only; hidden from customers |
| Parent | Nested subcategory support |
Drag handle for sort order (where enabled).
Create or edit category
- Add Category or edit from row menu
- Set name, slug, description, image
- Assign parent category for nesting
- Map catalog components or fence types to include products
- Toggle visible and featured
- Save
Auto-generate from catalog
Generate from Catalog builds starter categories from your fence types and component categories — review and adjust before publishing.
Catalog health banner warns when products lack retail pricing or category assignment.