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How do I display the images that I put in to my Advanced Gallery on my site?
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You will need to create a page that displays your images. This Answer will show you how to add an Image list frame and configure it.
For all of the videos pertaining to the Advanced Gallery, go here
The only required frame you will need on your page to properly display the images from your Advanced Gallery is the "image list" frame.
Other frames are optional and recommended.(see details here)
- The Image List Frame
This is the frame that will actually display your images. Once you add this frame to your page you can configure the frame to show your images.
we will go over the frame settings now. For information on changing the layout of your images (not changed in the frame settings) you can view this answer.
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Module: If you have more then one Advanced Gallery, you would specify in this area which module you are wanting to use on this page.
View Mode: This option when selected will alter the other options on this page. There are two view modes. "Tiles" and "Tables". (below are the options shown when "Tiles" is selected)
Here is what a page would look like with a Category Drop down, a search panel and an item list frame set to "Tiles":
Images Listed: This option is where you can choose what images are being displayed.
Advanced Filtering: This Sort Ordering tool allows the website User to change the sort order of products based upon different product fields - such as price, title, sku or other allowed fields.
Order By: Order by is the default item order. Advanced filtering CAN override if active
Image Rows per Page: This allows you to specify how many rows you want of images on your page. In the example above there are 2 rows
Image Columns per Page: This allows you to specify how many columns of images you want on your page. In the example above there are 3 columns.
Navigation Location: This refers to a navigation button that allows the users to scroll through pages of images. If you have several pages of images to display.
Show "X Images: Page Y of Z": This will show a counter of your images. (see screenshot below)
page settings of the Image list frame continued:
Show Row Separator: This will add a line between the rows of images
Show Column Separator: This will add a line between the Columns
Show Image Count: This will add a number count next to the image.
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Rotate Images: This option will automatically rotate your images. (you can choose manually, automatically, or No. Automatically will add the option of an interval )
Change Current Image by Paging/Rotating: If there is an image field set to display "current image" - then that field is used. Otherwise, rotate images will rotate the image(s) in the image cell(s)
Highlight Current Image: This will highlight a selected image
Upon "link to details" click: This option will allow you to choose what page you want the details page to be. You can make a custome details page if you wish.
Category link page: This will let you choose what page you want to use for your category page. NOTE: only pages with a "Category List" frame with "Search Affects Categories Listed" enabled, will show up in the drop down.
Message when no items found: This will allow you create a custom message to show users when there are no images to display.
Update Page Title and Meta Information: This option will update the page title and meta data with the information used in the image field.
NOTE: The Mobile version settings are will only show if you have had support enable the mobile site version for your site. Go here for more info on the mobile site
Show In: This options allows you to specify whether or not this frame is shown in the full site and mobile or one of the two.
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How can I change the layout of my Blog Posts?
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One way to modify how your Blog Posts are displayed is by modifying the Layout of the Blog Posts frame. This Answer will show you how to do that.
(videos on the layout builder & formatting your Blog :more info here)
The Blog Module has a unique setup with the layout builder. This area will describe each layout that you see in the Blog Layout Builder:
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This is the "Post View" layout. Each "layout" on this page representsPick back up here
You can re-arrange how the layout looks by dragging and dropping each field into a different area.
You can remove fields from this page and add more fields to this.
The information that will display on the site is information that comes from the actual item in the module. When you edit an image in the module it has all of these fields and each field has information pertaining to each item. So in general the layout on this page will look "generic" as these are fields that represent data coming from the module.
NOTE: some of the fields that aren't here by default are:
Text Block - This can be used to display the same text on every item.
To Edit any of the fields displayed on this page, right click on the field and click "Edit".
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Image - Starting on the left you have the image field.
Details - Under that is a "link to details" link.
Code - Going over to the right and top you see the "Code" field. (which is similar to SKU)
Title - This is the title of your Item. (Keep in mind the word "Title" is the "label" and the data that displays for the title is called the "Value")
Description - This field shows the description of your item.
Label -You can choose to not show the "label" (For example if you don't want the word "CODE" to show up, but still want the actual content of the code field there you would choose "none" under the "label" drop down.)
Or you can change what is shown as the label. If you wish the word "code" to display as let's say "company" instead, then you would choose "Custom" in the "Label" drop down. Then type the word "company".
Label Format - If you wish to show the label differently you can choose to customize the label format. (For example if you want the customized label "company" to show up as bold and larger then the other text, you would choose the size and "bold" under "label format".
Value Format - If you wish to display the content of the field in a different format you can do so under "Value Format". For example. If you want the description field to show up as Blue text that is bold. You can do that under "value Format". NOTE this doesn't change the label color. Only the actual description content.
Show - You can also choose to show the content as a link, and specify the link here.
Max Length - You can choose to show a limited amount of characters. So if you wish to only have a portion of each AD display you can do so. And there will be a "read more" link that shows up and will display more content. Or can be redirected to a page that shows all of the content. (To re-direct to another page, you can specify that in the "Frame settings" of the item list frame you are working on.)
Visible to - This can be used if you want this ad to be visible to everyone or to "Logged in members". |
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How can I change the layout of my Images in an Advanced Image Gallery?
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One way to modify how your Images are displayed is by modifying the Layout of the Image List frame. This Answer will show you how to do that.
(for videos on the layout builder for the advanced gallery module:more info here)
This is a default layout for a Image List frame.
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This is a default layout style. Below you will see what each of these items are and how to edit them.
You can re-arrange how the layout looks by dragging and dropping each field into a different area.
You can remove fields from this page and add more fields to this.
The information that will display on the site is information that comes from the actual item in the module. When you edit an image in the module it has all of these fields and each field has information pertaining to each item. So in general the layout on this page will look "generic" as these are fields that represent data coming from the module.
NOTE: some of the fields that aren't here by default are:
Text Block - This can be used to display the same text on every item.
Image- Basic Fields > Image will only show images from that specific field.
"Image" (as displayed above in the main list) can do the same but can also be used to show option images, images selected in a list and images from multiple image fields
Image List - This can be used if you have multiple images for an item and wish to display them all. You can show a larger version of the image in a regular "Image" field.
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Social media buttons - These are the Facebook, Google +, and Pinterest buttons.
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To Edit any of the fields displayed on this page, right click on the field and click "Edit".
Image - Starting on the left you have the image field.
Details - Under that is a "link to details" link.
Code - Going over to the right and top you see the "Code" field. (which is similar to SKU)
Title - This is the title of your Item. (Keep in mind the word "Title" is the "label" and the data that displays for the title is called the "Value")
Description - This field shows the description of your item.
Label -You can choose to not show the "label" (For example if you don't want the word "CODE" to show up, but still want the actual content of the code field there you would choose "none" under the "label" drop down.)
Or you can change what is shown as the label. If you wish the word "code" to display as let's say "company" instead, then you would choose "Custom" in the "Label" drop down. Then type the word "company".
Label Format - If you wish to show the label differently you can choose to customize the label format. (For example if you want the customized label "company" to show up as bold and larger then the other text, you would choose the size and "bold" under "label format".
Value Format - If you wish to display the content of the field in a different format you can do so under "Value Format". For example. If you want the description field to show up as Blue text that is bold. You can do that under "value Format". NOTE this doesn't change the label color. Only the actual description content.
Show - You can also choose to show the content as a link, and specify the link here.
Max Length - You can choose to show a limited amount of characters. So if you wish to only have a portion of each AD display you can do so. And there will be a "read more" link that shows up and will display more content. Or can be redirected to a page that shows all of the content. (To re-direct to another page, you can specify that in the "Frame settings" of the item list frame you are working on.)
Visible to - This can be used if you want this ad to be visible to everyone or to "Logged in members". |
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How do I upload my files, images, or videos into Websiteforge?
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There are several ways to do this. See links below on more detailed info.
- Manage Images and Files area
- Standard Uploader
- Java Uploader
- FTP
- YouTube Embedd Code video
- YouTube instructions
Here is a list of file extensions that are supported when you have the "new Video player" enabled on your site:
the following video file types are converted into the "mp4" video format:
'asf', 'asx', 'wmv', 'wm', 'wvx', 'wmx', 'mov', 'qt', 'm4v', 'm4p', 'mpeg', 'mpe', 'mpg', 'm1v', 'm2v', 'flv', 'f4v', 'f4p', 'avi', '3gpp', '3gp', '3gp2', '3g2', 'rv', 'rm', 'ivf', 'vob', 'divx', 'xvid', '264', 'h264', 'mp4v', 'mkv'.
And the following audio file types are converted into the "mp3" audio format:
'f4a', 'f4b', 'm4a', 'm4b', 'm4p', 'mp2', 'mpa', 'm3u', 'ogg', 'flac', 'ape', 'ra', 'ram', 'aif', 'aiff', 'aifc', 'au', 'snd', 'wav', 'wma', 'wax', 'mid', 'midi', 'rmi', 'mka', 'aac', 'adts', 'dts', 'wv', 'wvc'.
To enable the "new video player" on your site please contact support and ask them to enable it for your site.
NOTE: Our server has limit setting set to 51 MB at a time(files larger than that will not upload with the regular uploader). However the Java Uplaoder splits files to small pieces when uploading to the server, then puts them back together. please use the Java uplaoder or FTP for large files |
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Have you added a YouTube Video to your site and now your Site Menu hides behind it?
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How to fix a YouTube iFrame Video Displaying Over a Site Menu
The iFrame is basically an element on your page and so is your rollover menu. There is what’s called a “z-index” that helps the browsers understand which elements to display in which order (front-to-back or back-to-front basically). If your menu is popping up behind the YouTube iFrame video, then most likely the z-index of your menu is lower than what YouTube is assigning their video player.
 Sounds pretty technical & perhaps it is, but there’s an easier solution for most of you. YouTube actually provides a parameter that you can add to the embedded iFrame URL to enable transparency (e.g. put it behind your dynamic menu).
If you can copy & paste some simple code and add it within the YouTube iFrame code itself, then you should have your problem solved in no time.
How to Fix the Embedded YouTube iFrame z-index Problem(AKA Site menu doesn't display properly)
Here’s the parameter you should add to the YouTube URL in the iFrame embed code:
?wmode=transparent
Example iFrame code:
<iframe title=”YouTube video player” width=”525″ height=”325″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/ucowE8dtNqM” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Code With Fix Applied:
<iframe title=”YouTube video player” width=”525″ height=”325″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/ucowE8dtNqM?wmode=transparent” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> |
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How do I access my FTP?
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You can access your FTP from a browser or an FTP program. Here's how:
To access your FTP from a browser you can go to ftp://ftp.websiteforge.com/
And then login with your username. (which looks like this: YourUsername.websiteforge.com) (YourUsername refers to the user name that you login to your members area with. So if you go to www.websiteforge.com and login with JohnSmith as your username then your login would be JohnSmith.websiteforge.com)
Your password, is the password that you login to your members area with.
If you are using a FTP program, then your Server address would be:
ftp.websiteforge.com
and you will use the same instructions above for the Username and Password.
You can also access FTP from within your members area.
When you go to "manage images and files" there is a link on the bottom left hand side that reads "upload via FTP"
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What are Shipping Conditions and Methods?
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Shipping Conditions are like filters for your orders to determine what method is best for your order to use. The method is the means in which you will ship. (like UPS Ground, FEDEX Ground, USPS Priority Mail Etc...)
Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods Area first
YourDomain.com > Modules > Ecommerce: Products (mX) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
See screenshot of the left area:
Screenshot of the right area:
NOTE: in the "available shipping services" area only enabled (checked) Services will offer options to buyers. Even if there is a method setup for a service that isn't checked.
First you should understand what a Condition is, and what a method is.
A Condition is like a filter. You can setup the Condition/Filter to determine if the items in the order should use this condition or not. For example.... You can have a Condition specify that an order needs to be over $100 in total to be able to use this condition and these methods. Or the order may have a certain Quantity or weight requirement.
NOTE: Each condition needs at least 1 method
A Method is the actual means in which cost for shipping is calculated and a shippper like UPS or USPS is chosen.
So let's take a look at the Condition settings:
Naming the Condition is something only you will see internally. Customers do not see this name. I recommend naming the condition based on the settings. For example if this applies to a certain buyer group, then you should name it accordingly. (shipping for bulk customers) etc...
Placing. This is important because when an order goes to calculate shipping it starts at the top of the condition list and works its way downward. so if an order meets the filter of the condition on top it will use the methods in that Condition before checking any of the other Conditions.
Item Quantity Range You can specify a range of items. So if you wish to require customers to have at least 5 items in the order before getting a special shipping rate, you would put 5-999999.
Order Total Range You can specify a order range here. For example if you want to give a flat rate or special rate of shipping for orders over $100 then you would put 100-999999. (NOTE: you don't actually specify the shipping discount here, only the filter of what orders will get this special shipping attention. You will setup the rate in the Method)
Weight Range You can specify a weight range. IF you have heavy items and wish to use flat rate or special rates for large shipments you would specify how heavy the range should be here.
Destination Zone This is where you can choose what zone you are shipping to. You can specify what areas are covered in a zone in here: YourDomain.com > Modules > Ecommerce: Products (m7) > Shipping Zones
Source If you have multiple shipping sources, then you can specify a source here. For example: If you want to only use 1 shipper from a certain shipping source then you could specify the source here and the shipper in the method.
Items You can make a Condition that applies only to certain items.
Apply to Buyers/groups If you wish to apply a special set of shipping settings to a certain buyer or group you can choose the group here.
No Shipping to P.O. Boxes If you do not want to ship to P.O. boxes then you can check this box.
To see how to setup Methods Click the individual links below:
UPS
USPS
FEDEX
DHL
FREIGHTQUOTE
USER-DEFINED
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How can I change the layout of my Ads?
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One way to modify how your ADs are displayed is to modify the Layout of the Ad List frame. This Answer will show you how to do that.
(other ways consist of formatting your text-more info here)
This is a default layout for an AD Item List frame.
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This is a default layout style. Below you will see what each of these items are and how to edit them.
You can re-arrange how the layout looks by dragging and dropping each field into a different area.
You can remove fields from this page and add more fields to this.
The information that will display on the site is information that comes from the actual item in the module. When you edit an AD in the module it has all of these fields and each field has information pertaining to each item. So in general the layout on this page will look "generic" as these are fields that represent data coming from the module.
NOTE: some of the fields that aren't here by default are:
Text Block - This can be used to display the same text on every item.
Image- Basic Fields > Image will only show images from that specific field.
"Image" (as displayed above in the main list) can do the same but can also be used to show option images, images selected in a list and images from multiple image fields
Image List - This can be used if you have multiple images for an item and wish to display them all. You can show a larger version of the image in a regular "Image" field.
Control Line
Social media buttons - These are the Facebook, Google +, and Pinterest buttons.
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To Edit any of the fields displayed on this page, right click on the field and click "Edit".
Image - Starting on the left you have the image field.
Details - Under that is a "link to details" link.
Code - Going over to the right and top you see the "Code" field. (which is similar to SKU)
Title - This is the title of your Item. (Keep in mind the word "Title" is the "label" and the data that displays for the title is called the "Value")
Description - This field shows the description of your item.
Label -You can choose to not show the "label" (For example if you don't want the word "CODE" to show up, but still want the actual content of the code field there you would choose "none" under the "label" drop down.)
Or you can change what is shown as the label. If you wish the word "code" to display as let's say "company" instead, then you would choose "Custom" in the "Label" drop down. Then type the word "company".
Label Format - If you wish to show the label differently you can choose to customize the label format. (For example if you want the customized label "company" to show up as bold and larger then the other text, you would choose the size and "bold" under "label format".
Value Format - If you wish to display the content of the field in a different format you can do so under "Value Format". For example. If you want the description field to show up as Blue text that is bold. You can do that under "value Format". NOTE this doesn't change the label color. Only the actual description content.
Show - You can also choose to show the content as a link, and specify the link here.
Max Length - You can choose to show a limited amount of characters. So if you wish to only have a portion of each AD display you can do so. And there will be a "read more" link that shows up and will display more content. Or can be redirected to a page that shows all of the content. (To re-direct to another page, you can specify that in the "Frame settings" of the item list frame you are working on.)
Visible to - This can be used if you want this ad to be visible to everyone or to "Logged in members". |
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What is the "Layout Builder" and how does it work?
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The Layout Builder is the area where you can make a layout for your Products, Blog posts, Ads, Or your Advanced Gallery. Here is how it works.
Your modules have "Fields". In your E-commerce module you have product fields like Description, Price, Title, etc...
Your Blog Module is the only module where you can't add and remove fields, but all other modules can add and remove fields. Having a field and displaying it are 2 different things.
Fields are added in the module and data is added to these fields by adding/editing your Products/Items.
A Layout Builder is how the Page/Frame displays your Products/Items.
Each Layout builder works the same. You add the fields to the layout where you want to display them. You can move them around by dragging them where you want them to be displayed. And the content of the fields is edited in the module itself when editing an item.
See these individual Answers for each Module:
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How do I setup a User Defined Method?
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Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods area and click on "Add Method".
YourDomain.com > Modules > ECommerce: Products (Mx) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
Once you click on "add method" you will see 2 drop down boxes. Choose the Condition you would like to apply this method to, and Choose "User Defined" in the "Service" drop down box. (click here to see more about "Conditions")
see screenshot:
Next Click "Add"
Then you will be taken to the methods details page. This is where you can select what type of shipping method you are going to use.
see screenshot:
Next since there is no auto calculation done with a user defined method you will want to either specify "Free Shipping" or setup a calculation or flat rate in the range area in the bottom.
You can additionally put customer notes here, and specify a markup if you wish. Specifying the "Package Type" can change the estimates for your customers. Try to pick the most accurate package type. You also need to be sure each of your products reflect an accurate weight so the estimate is as accurate as it can be.
Shipping Charges table allows you to define a cost to ship an order based on its cost or weight (depending on Ranges by option above)
This formula is used: Shipping Charge = Flat + [Order Cost]*% of Total + [Number of Items Ordered]*Per Item + [Order Weight]*Per Lb
Flat - specify an amount using this field if you want orders to be subject to a flat shipping charge regardless of the number of ordered products or their weight or cost.
% - type in a value into this field if you want the shipping cost calculated as a percentage of the total cost of products ordered.
Per Item - specify an amount using this field if you want the shipping cost calculated based on the number of items (quantity) ordered.
Per Lb - specify an amount using this field if you want the shipping cost calculated based on the weight of products ordered. |
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How do I setup my FreightQuote Shipping Method?
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Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods area and click on "Add Method".
YourDomain.com > Modules > ECommerce: Products (Mx) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
Once you click on "add method" you will see 2 drop down boxes. Choose the Condition you would like to apply this method to, and Choose UPS in the "Service" drop down box. (click here to see more about "Conditions")
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Next Click "Add"
Then you will be taken to the methods details page. This is where you can select what type of shipping method you are going to use.
see screenshot:
Next Choose what type of Method you want to use from this service, in the "method" drop down box. (NOTE when you change the method in the drop down the name will change as well. You can change the Name that displays for the method if you wish)
You can additionally put customer notes here, and specify a markup if you wish. Specifying the "Package Type" can change the estimates for your customers. Try to pick the most accurate package type. You also need to be sure each of your products reflect an accurate weight so the estimate is as accurate as it can be.
Number Of Packages Can either be set to 1 or "= Number of Items".
Freight Class Can be set but if skipped, all dimensions are required for LTL quote.
Shipping Markups table allows you to define a markup to be added to the value returned by the real-time shipping calculator. This is especially useful when your shipping expenses exceed the value returned by the calculator (e.g. packing, insurance etc.).
The total shipping cost formula is similar to one above: Total Shipping Cost = Real-Time Shipping Charge + [Real-Time Shipping Charge]*% of Shipping + Flat Markup + [Order Cost]*% of Total + [Number of Items Ordered]*Per Item Markup + [Order Weight]*Per Lb Markup
Real-Time Shipping Charge - shipping cost returned from the real-time shipping calculator.
Flat Markup, % Markup, Per Item Markup and Per Lb Markup are used similarly to Flat, %, Per Item, Per Lb to calculate the Shipping Charge using the formula. |
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How do I setup my DHL Shipping Method?
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Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods area and click on "Add Method".
YourDomain.com > Modules > ECommerce: Products (Mx) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
Once you click on "add method" you will see 2 drop down boxes. Choose the Condition you would like to apply this method to, and Choose UPS in the "Service" drop down box. (click here to see more about "Conditions")
see screenshot:
Next Click "Add"
Then you will be taken to the methods details page. This is where you can select what type of shipping method you are going to use.
see screenshot:
Next Choose what type of Method you want to use from this service, in the "method" drop down box. (NOTE when you change the method in the drop down the name will change as well. You can change the Name that displays for the method if you wish)
You can additionally put customer notes here, and specify a markup if you wish. Specifying the "Package Type" can change the estimates for your customers. Try to pick the most accurate package type. You also need to be sure each of your products reflect an accurate weight so the estimate is as accurate as it can be.
Shipping Markups table allows you to define a markup to be added to the value returned by the real-time shipping calculator. This is especially useful when your shipping expenses exceed the value returned by the calculator (e.g. packing, insurance etc.).
The total shipping cost formula is similar to one above: Total Shipping Cost = Real-Time Shipping Charge + [Real-Time Shipping Charge]*% of Shipping + Flat Markup + [Order Cost]*% of Total + [Number of Items Ordered]*Per Item Markup + [Order Weight]*Per Lb Markup
Real-Time Shipping Charge - shipping cost returned from the real-time shipping calculator.
Flat Markup, % Markup, Per Item Markup and Per Lb Markup are used similarly to Flat, %, Per Item, Per Lb to calculate the Shipping Charge using the formula. |
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How do I setup my FEDEX Shipping Method?
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Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods area and click on "Add Method".
YourDomain.com > Modules > ECommerce: Products (Mx) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
Once you click on "add method" you will see 2 drop down boxes. Choose the Condition you would like to apply this method to, and Choose FEDEX in the "Service" drop down box. (click here to see more about "Conditions")
see screenshot:
Next Click "Add"
Then you will be taken to the methods details page. This is where you can select what type of shipping method you are going to use.
see screenshot:
Next Choose what type of Method you want to use from this service, in the "method" drop down box. (NOTE when you change the method in the drop down the name will change as well. You can change the Name that displays for the method if you wish)
You can additionally put customer notes here, and specify a markup if you wish. Specifying the "Physical Packaging" can change the estimates for your customers. Try to pick the most accurate Physical Packaging. You also need to be sure each of your products reflect an accurate weight so the estimate is as accurate as it can be.
Shipping Markups table allows you to define a markup to be added to the value returned by the real-time shipping calculator. This is especially useful when your shipping expenses exceed the value returned by the calculator (e.g. packing, insurance etc.).
The total shipping cost formula is similar to one above: Total Shipping Cost = Real-Time Shipping Charge + [Real-Time Shipping Charge]*% of Shipping + Flat Markup + [Order Cost]*% of Total + [Number of Items Ordered]*Per Item Markup + [Order Weight]*Per Lb Markup
Real-Time Shipping Charge - shipping cost returned from the real-time shipping calculator.
Flat Markup, % Markup, Per Item Markup and Per Lb Markup are used similarly to Flat, %, Per Item, Per Lb to calculate the Shipping Charge using the formula. |
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How do I setup my USPS shipping method?
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Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods area and click on "Add Method".
YourDomain.com > Modules > ECommerce: Products (Mx) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
Once you click on "add method" you will see 2 drop down boxes. Choose the Condition you would like to apply this method to, and Choose USPS in the "Service" drop down box. (click here to see more about "Conditions")
see screenshot:
Next Click "Add"
Then you will be taken to the methods details page. This is where you can select what type of shipping method you are going to use.
see screenshot:
Next Choose what type of Method you want to use from this service, in the "method" drop down box. (NOTE when you change the method in the drop down the name will change as well. You can change the Name that displays for the method if you wish)
You can additionally put customer notes here, and specify a markup if you wish. Specifying the "Container" can change the estimates for your customers. Try to pick the most accurate Container. You also need to be sure each of your products reflect an accurate weight so the estimate is as accurate as it can be.
Shipping Markups table allows you to define a markup to be added to the value returned by the real-time shipping calculator. This is especially useful when your shipping expenses exceed the value returned by the calculator (e.g. packing, insurance etc.).
The total shipping cost formula is similar to one above: Total Shipping Cost = Real-Time Shipping Charge + [Real-Time Shipping Charge]*% of Shipping + Flat Markup + [Order Cost]*% of Total + [Number of Items Ordered]*Per Item Markup + [Order Weight]*Per Lb Markup
Real-Time Shipping Charge - shipping cost returned from the real-time shipping calculator.
Flat Markup, % Markup, Per Item Markup and Per Lb Markup are used similarly to Flat, %, Per Item, Per Lb to calculate the Shipping Charge using the formula. |
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How do I setup UPS in my Shipping Conditions and Methods area?
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Go to your Shipping Conditions and Methods area and click on "Add Method".
YourDomain.com > Modules > ECommerce: Products (Mx) > Shipping Conditions/Methods
Once you click on "add method" you will see 2 drop down boxes. Choose the Condition you would like to apply this method to, and Choose UPS in the "Service" drop down box. (click here to see more about "Conditions")
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Next Click "Add"
Then you will be taken to the methods details page. This is where you can select what type of shipping method you are going to use.
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Next Choose what type of Method you want to use from this service, in the "method" drop down box. (NOTE when you change the method in the drop down the name will change as well. You can change the Name that displays for the method if you wish)
You can additionally put customer notes here, and specify a markup if you wish. Specifying the "Package Type" can change the estimates for your customers. Try to pick the most accurate package type. You also need to be sure each of your products reflect an accurate weight so the estimate is as accurate as it can be.
Shipping Markups table allows you to define a markup to be added to the value returned by the real-time shipping calculator. This is especially useful when your shipping expenses exceed the value returned by the calculator (e.g. packing, insurance etc.).
The total shipping cost formula is similar to one above: Total Shipping Cost = Real-Time Shipping Charge + [Real-Time Shipping Charge]*% of Shipping + Flat Markup + [Order Cost]*% of Total + [Number of Items Ordered]*Per Item Markup + [Order Weight]*Per Lb Markup
Real-Time Shipping Charge - shipping cost returned from the real-time shipping calculator.
Flat Markup, % Markup, Per Item Markup and Per Lb Markup are used similarly to Flat, %, Per Item, Per Lb to calculate the Shipping Charge using the formula. |
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How do I create a category?
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Go to your "Categories" area of your E-commerce module, and click add.
The path looks like this: YourDomain.com > Modules > Ecommerce: Products (mX) > Categories
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The area looks like this:
Click on "Add Category" to create a new category.
Once you have 1 Category created you can "export to CSV" and create your Categories in a CSV file, then import them. This is recommended if you have a large number of Categories. Also you can Backup your Categories by exporting to CSV and saving the file on your Computer.
When you are on the add category screen you will be able to set the category name, whether its active, make a description for the category, add a picture that represents the category, Select where in the tree structure it appears and set any shipping restrictions. You can also add products that will be included in this category.
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Notes:
- It is recommended to create your Category structure prior to adding products. It is the organizational unit of your products.
- If you have a "category tree" displaying on your site anywhere, all of your active categories will automatically display in the category tree.
- Changes made to your E-commerce module don't need to be published they are live and active once saved.
- If you add an image to your category, you can display them with the advanced Category list frame in a very professional manner.
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Some of my pages look great on my regular site, but are hard to read on the mobile site. Can I change the layout?
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YES! You can change each page to have a custom layout for your mobile site. Or they can have the automatic layout. Here is how to make changes:
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Go to the page that you want to appear different on your mobile site. Click on the "Mobile Version".
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Then you can choose to edit this page manually.
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Click on Save and start editing your page for your mobile site.
This will start a blank page for your mobile version. You can copy and paste content from your regular page to your mobile page. This will not interfere with the current page that you have laid out for your desktop/regular page. |
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How do I export Products? Export via CSV, Export Inventory, Advanced Export, and Google Merchant Center Export all explained here...
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You can export products in your "Products" area in your E-Commerce Module.
"Export to CSV"
"Export Inventory"
"Advanced Export to CSV"
"Export to Google Merchant Center"
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When you are on your products page you can export products in a couple of ways.
"Export to CSV"
"Export Inventory"
"Advanced Export to CSV"
"Export to Google Merchant Center"
First thing to understand about this process is if you do a search on the left hand side of this area, and then click any of the export options it will only export the items from the search results. If you wish to export all of your items then you should click the "Show All" button prior to doing an export.
Export to CSV
Will export all of the products listed from the search. It will include all fields that you have for your products. (Fields are "SKU", "Description", "Price", etc...)
Export Inventory
Will export all of the QOH for the results listed. ( it will show the sku and QOH of that sku)
Advanced Export to CSV
This option will export all of the items shown from the search. But will allow you to choose what fields to export. (This can come in handy if you are only looking to update pricing for example. Then you may only want to export the title or sku, and the price field. To keep the file small and easier to update)
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Export to Google Merchant Center
also see this video
This option allows you to export to Google Merchant Center. And set the mapped fields here. This will save a .txt file that you can import to Google Merchant Center. (Note: be sure the fields match how you want them to be linked in Google Merchant Center)
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Once you click on "Export" in any of these scenario's it will either prompt you to save the file (if it is small enough) or it will go to "scheduled tasks" and create the file for you there. Once completed it will have a link for you to click and downlaod your file. The link will expire soon after creation.
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I have a large site menu on my regular site, is there a way I can make a smaller simpler site menu for my mobile site?
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YES! you can make a site menu complete separate from your regular site menu. And they will not interfere with each other. Here's how:
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Enable the ability for a separate mobile site here:
YourDomain.com > Mobile Version Settings
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Go to your Site menu area: YourDomain.com > Site Menu
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Now you will have a drop down here that will allow you to select which version of your site menu you are working on.
By default it will look exactly like your Desktop mobile version. You can add and remove the site menu items without it actually removing any pages. This is just adding a link in your site menu to a page. |
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I don't see my header on the mobile site, how do I add it?
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The regular site header is not automatically shared to the mobile site, but you can specify a header just for your mobile site.
The reason the main site header isn't automatically shared is becuase in most cases it would be too large for a mobile site. It is best to make the header for your mobile site simple. Perhaps your company logo and a slogan.
You can make the mobile site header and footer here: YourDomain.com > Mobile Version Settings
Once in this area you will see an area to add your mobile header and footer.
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Notice the editor here is a little more limited. You do not have the copy frame to clipboard option or paste. If you wish to copy content from another page I recommend copying the source and pasting here in source view.
You can also opt to not show the site menu at all for the mobile site. (by checking the "Don't Show Site Menu" check box)
Also you can enable a separate site menu for your mobile site. (by checking the "Separate Site Menu
for Mobile Version")
(NOTE: if you wish to have a link to the full site, you can link some text to a URL like this:http://www.YourDomain.com/home?mobileVersion=off ) (this links to an alias of "home") |
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