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Contents
Getting Started
CHAPTER 1: Welcome to Magento Go! Your Login Credentials For Your Records Additional Resources CHAPTER 2: A Quick Tour of Your Store Home Page Blocks Category Page Category Page Layout Search Results Page Product Page Personalized Shopping Shopping Cart Page Checkout Page CHAPTER 3: Start My Store CHAPTER 4: Using the Admin Panel Logging In to Your Store Admin Changing Your Admin Login Admin Menus CHAPTER 5: Your Store Information Editing Store Information Store Locale

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Countries Options State Options Currency Setup Store Email Addresses Contact Us CHAPTER 6: Store Views Using the Language Chooser Creating a Store View Configuration Scope Changing the Store Language CHAPTER 7: Your Magento Account Logging In to Your Account Updating Your Contact Information Changing Your Magento Password Sharing Access to Your Account Changing Your Plan Custom Domains Transferring an Existing Domain Setting Up a New Domain Purchasing a Custom SSL Purchasing from a Third Party Transferring an Existing Certificate CHAPTER 8: Industry Compliance PCI Compliance Privacy Policy Cookie Law Implied Consent

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Building Your Catalog

CHAPTER 9: Navigation by Category Top Navigation Breadcrumb Trail Creating Categories Editing a Category Root Categories Hidden Categories General Information Display Settings Custom Design Category Products Category View Optimization Layered Navigation Anchor Categories Filterable Attributes CHAPTER 10: Managing Attributes Attribute Input Types Creating Attributes Deleting Attributes Creating an Attribute Set Attribute Quick Reference Attribute Frontend Properties Attribute Properties CHAPTER 11: Creating Products

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Product Types Creating a Simple Product Creating a Virtual Product Creating a Grouped Product Creating a Configurable Product Configurable Product Workflow Super Product Attributes Creating a Bundle Product Creating a Gift Card Managing Gift Card Accounts Gift Card Configuration Product Guidelines CHAPTER 12: Product Information General Prices Special Price Tier Pricing Unit Pricing Package Pricing Minimum Advertised Price Meta Information Images Thumbnail Gallery Light Box Image Size and Type Shape and Background Adding Product Images Placeholders

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Watermarks Shopping Cart Thumbnails Design Inventory Managing Stock Stock Availability Messages Setting the Out of Stock Threshold Product Page Examples Catalog Page Examples Managing Stock for Configurable Products Categories Product Relationships Related Products Up-sells Cross-sells Custom Options Description Product View Optimization Websites

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Search &SEO
CHAPTER 13: Mastering Search Storefront Search Tools Quick Search Advanced Search Search Results Configuring Catalog Search

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Using Product Attributes in Search Weighted Search CHAPTER 14: Managing Search Terms Popular Search Terms Search Term Tools Adding Search Terms Related Search Terms Search Term Reports CHAPTER 15: Admin Search Tools Global Search Sort and Filter Controls Action Controls Refreshing the Search Index CHAPTER 16: SEO Best Practices Meta Data Sitemap Catalog URL Options Dynamic URLs Static URLs URLKey HTMLSuffix Category Path Canonical Meta Tag CHAPTER 17: Managing URL Rewrites Automatic Product Redirects Creating URLRewrites Deleting URLRewrites

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Refreshingthe Search Index Clearing Your Browser Cache CHAPTER 18: Google Sitemap Setting Up Google Sitemap Updating Google Sitemap Setting Up a "Robots" File Default Settings Excluding Pages

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Marketing
CHAPTER 19: Merchandising & Promotions Catalog Price Rules Price Rules for Multiple SKUs Shopping Cart Price Rules Buy X, Get Y Free Discount with Minimum Purchase CHAPTER 20: Shopping Tools Compare Products Product Reviews Moderating Reviews Managing Ratings Tags Polls Wishlist Email a Friend CHAPTER 21: Newsletter Subscriptions

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Setting Up Subscription Options Disabling Newsletter Subscriptions Managing Requests to Unsubscribe Updating Multiple Subscription Records Exporting Subscribers Editing the Newsletter Block CHAPTER 22: Sales Channels Setting Up RSS Feeds Google Shopping Selling on eBay CHAPTER 23: Marketing Tools Adding Social Media Icons Setting Up Google Analytics Moving to Content Experiments Google Adwords CHAPTER 24: Add Ons Purchasing Trusted Extensions

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Content Elements
CHAPTER 25: Creating Content Content Tools Changing the Copyright Notice CHAPTER 26: Content Pages Core Content Pages Creating a New Page Changing the Home Page

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CHAPTER 27: Using the Editor Editing a Page Inserting Images Inserting a Frontend App Embedding Video CHAPTER 28: Linking Pages Inserting Links from the Toolbar Creating Links with HTML Adding Page Links to Footer Adding Page Links to Main Menu Linking an Image to a Page CHAPTER 29: Page Hierarchy Setting Up Page Hierarchy Adding Nodes Linking to a Node CHAPTER 30: Working with Blocks Creating a Custom Block Nesting Blocks Positioning Blocks Block References CHAPTER 31: Banners Creating a Banner Using Banners with Price Rules Creating a Banner Rotator CHAPTER 32: Using the Frontend App Tool Frontend App Types

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Creating a Frontend App CMS Static Block "New Products" List Removing the "New Products" List Creating Links CMS Page Link Block of Links Inline Links CHAPTER 33: Custom Variables Creating a Custom Variable CHAPTER 34: Layout Updates Placing Blocks with Layout Updates Removing the "Free Shipping" Message Standard Block Layout Layout Update Syntax Layout Update Examples XMLLoad Sequence Default Layout Changes to Specific Pages CHAPTER 35: Markup Tags Store URL Media URL Block ID Frontend App "Widget" Using Markup Tags in Links Dynamic Media URLs

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Design & Theme

CHAPTER 36: Your Store Design Design Tools CHAPTER 37: Choosing a Theme Previewing Themes Changing Themes Adding Your Logo Favicon Adding a Mobile Theme How Does It Work? Setting Up Your Mobile Theme CHAPTER 38: Changing Interface Text Using the Theme Text Editor CHAPTER 39: Page Layout Using the Layout Editor Page Layout Variations Changing the Page Layout Column Dimensions CHAPTER 40: Customizing Your Theme Header Settings Heading Settings Text Properties Background Properties Border Properties Body Settings

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Footer Settings Background Properties Border Properties Using the Color Picker Resizing Catalog Images CHAPTER 41: Using the CSSEditor Modifying the Style Sheet Uploading Custom CSS CSSExamples Managing CSSAssets CSS Images CSS Fonts CHAPTER 42: Working with JavaScript Adding JavaScript Adding Third-Party Scripts

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Customers
CHAPTER 43: Customer Accounts Account Dashboard Customer Account Login CHAPTER 44: Customer Login Options New Account Opt-In Setting Up PayPal Access PayPal Access In Your Store Customer Account Landing Page CHAPTER 45: Customer Groups

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Sales & Orders

CHAPTER 46: Managing the Order Process Checkout Preference Order Process Overview CHAPTER 47: Shopping Cart Assistance Editing a Shopping Cart Creating a Customer Account Creating an Order Updating an Order Persistent Shopping Cart Types of Cookies Cookie Scenarios Terms and Conditions CHAPTER 48: Order Fulfillment Order Workflow Order Status Custom Order Status Invoicing an Order Shipping an Order Viewing the Shipment Detail Packing Slips Shipping Labels Custom PDF Templates CHAPTER 49: Managing Store Credit

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Product Return Workflow Store Credit and Refunds Creating Credit Memos Orders and Returns Orders and Returns Block CHAPTER 50: Payment Methods Bank Transfer Payment Cash On Delivery Check / Money Order Purchase Order Zero Subtotal Checkout CHAPTER 51: PayPal Payment Solutions PayPal Express Checkout Workflow Setting Up PayPal Express Checkout PayPal Payments Standard Setting Up PayPal Payments Standard PayPal Payments Advanced Setting Up PayPal Payments Advanced PayPal Payments Pro Setting Up PayPal Payments Pro PayPal Payflow Pro PayPal Payflow Link PayPal API PayPal Sandbox CHAPTER 52: Payment Gateways CHAPTER 53: Payment Services

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Enhanced Security Alternate Payment Processing 3D Secure Credit Card Validation Kount Fraud Detection Google Checkout CHAPTER 54: Shipping Methods Checkout Shipping Options Shipping Settings Flat Rate Shipping Free Shipping Table Rates Price vs. Destination Example CHAPTER 55: Shipping Carriers UPS USPS FedEx DHL CHAPTER 56: Tax Rules Setting Up Taxes Retail Tax Calculations Compound Tax Rules Tax on Shipping Value Added Tax (VAT) Deleting Tax Rates

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Reports
CHAPTER 57: Store Reports

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Dashboard Summary Reports Dashboard Configuration Refreshing Report Data CHAPTER 58: Search Reports Search Terms Report CHAPTER 59: Customer Reports New Accounts Report Customers by Order Totals Customers by Number of Orders CHAPTER 60: Product Reports Bestsellers Report Low Stock Report Most Viewed Report Products Ordered Report CHAPTER 61: Sales Reports Shopping Cart Reports CHAPTER 62: Reviews Reports Reviews by Customer Reviews by Product CHAPTER 63: Tag Reports Customer Tags Report Popular Tags Report Product Tags Report

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CHAPTER 64: Managing Email Templates Adding Your Email Logo Adding a New Email Template Custom Email Templates Configuring Email Templates Email Template Reference All Templates New Account Templates Password Notification Templates Order Processing Templates Gift Card Templates Product Alert Templates Social Shopping Templates Newsletter Templates System Templates CHAPTER 65: Permissions Creating New Users Creating Custom Roles Unlocking User Accounts CHAPTER 66: Managing Data Transfer Exporting Data Exporting Orders Exporting Custom Options Importing Data Importing Orders Importing Product Images Importing Configurable Products

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Product System Attributes Customer System Attributes Data Transfer Guidelines Common Problems CHAPTER 67: Translating Your Store Translating Content Uploading Custom Translations CHAPTER 68: Site Maintenance Maintenance Mode Removing the Demo Notice Hiding "Start My Store" Task Notifications CHAPTER 69: Web Services Activating Web Services WS-I Compliance

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Appendices
APPENDIX A: Glossary APPENDIX B: Editor Toolbar APPENDIX C: Video Tutorials Index

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Welcome to Magento Go!

Welcome to Magento Go, the hosted eCommerce solution for small businesses with big ambitions. Magento Go offers the power and flexibility of the Magento platform at a price that every business can afford. If any of these are true:
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You are new to eCommerce You have outgrown your current online store You use Magento Community Edition You are a Web designer, developer, or work for a creative agency

Then, Magento Go is for you!

Start Your Free Trial Because Magento Go is a secure, cloud-based, Software as a Service solution, there is no software to install or servers to manage. We handle the technology, so you can focus on your business. To get started, we recommend that you sign up for a free 30day trial. If youre in a hurry, you can sign up right away for one of our monthly plans. Lets begin!

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CHAPTER 1: Welcome to Magento Go!

Your Login Credentials

You are now a member of the fastest-growing and most dynamic community of eCommerce merchants and developers in the world! Before you go any further, make sure that you have the information you need to access your store and Magento account.

Your Welcome Email

The Welcome email you receive when you sign up contains your login instructions and important information about your account. Make sure to keep the information in a safe place where it can be easily found.

Your Storefront
The Store URL in the Welcome email is a hyperlink that takes you to your store's Home page. Your Store URL looks like this: http://mystore.gostorego.com

Your Store Admin

The Admin URL in the Welcome email is a hyperlink that takes you to the Login page of your store's Admin Panel. The address is the same as your store, but with /admin at the end. It looks like this:

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Your Login Credentials

Your Magento Account

Your Magento account provides access to information about your current products and services, account settings, billing history, and support resources. Simply visit the MagentoGo site and click Login.

For Your Records

Its a good idea to keep a record of your login credentials and the email address associated with your account. Why not print this page, write down your credentials, and keep it in a safe and convenient place?

Your Store and Admin Panel

Home Page URL: Store Admin URL: User Name: Password:

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Your Magento Account

User Name: Password: Email Address:

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CHAPTER 1: Welcome to Magento Go!

Additional Resources
Magento Go has all the resources you need to succeed from a world-class tech support team to a wide variety of self-help resources.

Knowledge Base
Got a question? The Magento Go Knowledge Base has an answer. Our Knowledge Base is your one-stop shop for helpful articles and how-to guides, as well as technical product documentation.

Video Tutorials
Watch our easy-to-follow video tutorials for tips on how to create and manage your Magento Go store.

Discussion Forum
Looking to connect and learn from other Magento Go merchants or experts? Tap into the Magento Go community at our Discussion Forum.

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Additional Resources

Support
Our expert tech support team is here to help you with a wide variety of technical support issues, basic design and store configurations.

Magento Go Blog
Check out our Blog for the latest on new product features, eCommerce trends, best practices, upcoming events, and more!

Webinars
Learn from Magento employees and eCommerce experts at our next live webinar, or catch up today on past webinars.

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User Guides
Comprehensive reference guides for the technically savvy merchant, IT manager, web developer or designer.

Find an Expert
Want help setting up your store or achieving that perfect look and feel? Magento Go Pros are experts in everything from store set up and design to integrations and marketing. Find a Magento Go Pro and jumpstart your business today!

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A Quick Tour of Your Store

In this quick tour, we'll take a look at each page that customers usually visit while shopping in your store. The path customers follow that leads to a sale is called the path to purchase, and the term conversion refers to the process of transforming a visitor into a paying customer.

Home Page
Your home page is like the window display of your store. It is the primarylanding page for your store and is designed to entice visitors to come inside for a closer look.

Category Page
This page shows products in a specific category from your catalog. The product selection can be based on a category in the top navigation, or can be the result of a search. Any item can be examined in more detail, or placed directly into the shopping cart.

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Product Page
The product page provides detailed information about a specific item in your catalog. Shoppers can read reviews, add the product to their wish lists, compare it to other products, share the link with friends, and most importantly, place the item in their shopping carts.

Shopping Cart Page

The Shopping Cart lists each item by price and quantity selected and calculates the subtotal. Shoppers can apply discount coupons and gift cards and generate an estimate for shipping and tax charges.

Checkout Page
During Checkout, the necessary billing, shipping, and payment information is gathered to complete the order. New customers can open accounts, or if they prefer, check out as guests. Regular customers can speed through checkout by logging in to their accounts. The final step in the process is to review the order and approve the purchase. This shopper is now your customer!

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Order Confirmation Page

The order confirmation page thanks the customer for the order. If the customer is registered, the page includes a link to the customer's account. At this point in the process, the customer also receives confirmation by email.

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Home Page
Did you know that most people spend only a few seconds on a page before they decide to stay or go somewhere else? Thats not long to make an impression! If you were to do an eye-tracking study of this page, you would discover that the eyes of most people gravitate toward the Free Shipping offer in the upper-left corner. Shoppers love free shipping, but theres more to it than that. For most people, that general area on the page is the sweet spot. Studies show that people also love photographs, especially of other people. Whatever design you choose, everything on your home page should move visitors along toward the next step in the sales process. The idea is to guide their attention, in a cohesive flow from one point of interest to the next.

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Blocks

Blocks
Your store includes a set of blocks that add a variety of features and opportunities for customers to interact with your store. Some blocks are required components of your store, while others can be enabled or disabled according to your preference. These built-in blocks are always located in either the right or left sidebar of the page.

PayPal
The PayPal block lets your customers know that you accept payments by PayPal.

Newsletter
The Newsletter block invites people to sign up for your newsletter.

Poll
The Poll block displays polls or surveys that you have set up.

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Compare Products
The Compare Products block lets your customers quickly compare items side-byside.

Recently Viewed Products

The Recently Viewed Products block keeps track of products which customers have recently viewed, so they can quickly and easily find them again.

Wishlist
The Wishlist block displays the items from the customer's wishlist.

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Blocks

My Orders
The Orders block allows customers who are logged in to view the Order Summary page of their account.

Orders and Returns

The Orders and Returns block allows guests and customers who are not logged in to their accounts to retrieve information about a specific order.

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Category Page
Your home page is like the front door of your store, although people don't always enter through the front door! Because people who use search engines often arrive at a specific product or category page, all the more reason to make sure your category pages have interesting content! The categories you create for your product catalog appear in the top navigation of your store. They also appear in the breadcrumb trail and in the layered navigation that runs down the left column of some pages. Category pages usually have small product images and brief descriptions, and can be formatted as a list or a grid. You can liven things up with banners, videos, and keywordrich descriptions, and create special designs that are timed to appear for a promotion or season. The initial product description usually gives shoppers just enough information to merit a closer look. People who know what they're looking for might just add the product to their shopping carts and go!

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Category Page

Category Page Layout

Heres a different take on a category page that uses a two-column, rather than threecolumn layout. You can have fun experimenting with different column layouts, and even apply different layouts to different categoriesall within the same theme. You might be surprised by what you discover! This page lists only the products in the category, without the added distraction of images or text. There is nothing wrong with this straight-forward approach. In fact, there is a distinct advantage to having products listed above the fold, because people dont have to scroll down to see them. Its good to remember that most people who arrive at a category page are often in a hurry, and might be looking for something specific.

Category List with Two Columns, Right Bar Layout

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Search Results Page

Did you know that people who use search are nearly twice as likely to make a purchase as those who rely on navigation alone? You might consider these shoppers to be prequalified. Your Magento Go store has a Quick Search box in the upper-right corner, and a link to Advanced Search in the footer. Magento Go keeps track of all the search terms shoppers submit through your site, so you can see exactly what theyre looking for. You can offer suggestions, and enter synonyms and common misspellings. Then, display a specific page when a search term is entered.

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Product Page

Product Page
The first thing that catches your eye on the product page is the product image with high-resolution zoom and thumbnail gallery. In addition to the price and availability, theres also a tabbed section where shoppers can find more information. Depending on the product, there may also be additional options from which to choose.

Product Page

Personalized Shopping
As you learn more about your customers, you can make targeted special offers, personalize promotions, offer a curated selection of related products they might find interesting. Customers who shop while logged in to their accounts enjoy a personalized shopping experience.

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Shopping Cart Page

Shopping Cart Page

The Shopping Cart is where the total cost of the order can be determined, based on estimated shipping and tax. This is also where coupon codes and gift cards can be applied toward the purchase price. The shopper can change the quantity of items in the cart, or delete items if necessary. The Shopping Cart is a great place to display your trust badges and seals. You should also include a link to your Privacy Policy in the footer. Many merchants put their tollfree number in the header, so it is always readily available.

Shopping Cart Just as standing in the checkout line, the Shopping Cart is an ideal opportunity to offer one last item. You can carefully select certain items to be offered whenever a specific item is in the Shopping Cart. Its the classic cross-sell, Would you like some fries with that?

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Checkout Page
The transaction shifts to a secure, encrypted channel as soon as the customer clicks the Proceed to Checkout button. A padlock symbol appears in the address bar of the browser, and the URL changes from http to https. The checkout process has begun.

Checkout Page From this point on, the goal is to gather the information necessary to complete the transaction. The Checkout page leads the customer through each step of the process, starting with the billing, shipping, and payment information, and finally a review of the order. Customers who are logged into their accounts can skip some of these steps, if the information is already in their accounts. The last step is for the customer to agree to the terms and conditions of the sale, and place the order.

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Start My Store
Magento Go leads you through the process of setting up your store, step by step. You can refer to this chapter for more detailed information as you go through the Start My Store process. When youre done, your store will be ready to go live!

Start My Store

To access Start My Store:

1. 2. Log in to the Admin panel with the credentials you received in your Welcome email. From the Dashboard, click Start My Store in the upper-left corner of the orange header at the top of the page. 3. Complete each of the following steps before opening your store for business. You can close the guide and return to the Admin panel at any time by clicking anywhere in the orange bar at the top of the page.

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Step 1: Language Preference

Magento Go gives you the ability to participate in the global marketplace, with support for multiple languages, currencies, and tax rules. When your store is first created, the language is set to English (United States). You can change the language and add additional languages depending on your plan. Video Tutorial: Choose Your Language

Start My Store: Language Preference

Step 2: Contact Information

Get started right away by letting customers know who you are and how to reach you. Your contact information appears on email messages, invoices, packing slips, and newsletters sent to your customers. You can create a variety of contacts to represent different departments. Video Tutorial: Set Up Your Contact Information

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Step 3: Design
Magento Go helps you create compelling and professional stores that engage your customers, regardless of your design skills. You can use a theme right out of the box or customize it with your own design. You can use the Design Settings Editor to make simple changes or work directly with the CSS Editor for more creative control. Video Tutorials: Set Your Store Logos Set Your Store's Look and Feel Picking a Starting Theme

Start My Store: Design

Step 4: Plan
As your business grows, Magento Go can grow with you. With a wide range of configurable features and a variety of plans to meet your needs as the size of your business grows, Magento Go is the ideal way to launch your online business. Video Tutorial: Choose Your Store Plan

Start My Store: Plan

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Step 5: Products
Magento Go lets you create a wide variety of products with custom attributes and input controls. You will learn how to create configurable products with drop-down lists of options, grouped and customizable products, gift cards, and more. Video Tutorial: Create New Products Import Products

Start My Store: Products

Step 6: Payments
Magento Go lets you accept payment by credit card and other methods directly from your store when processed through PayPal and other trusted partners. Our payment systems are safe for your customers and provide you with the security and PCI compliance that you need to confidently sell online. Video Tutorials: Set Up PayPal Set Up Other Payment Methods Set Tax Calculation

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Step 7: Shipping
Magento Go supports a wide range of shipping methods and carriers offering services in all parts of the world. Even if your business is small, you can offer your customers an assortment of world-class shipping services. Video Tutorial: Set Up Shipping Options

Start My Store:Shipping

Step 8: Get Going

When you are ready to launch your store and open for business, click the Go button to remove the demo store notice. With the Under Construction message removed, your store is open for business! Video Tutorial: Launch Your Store

Start My Store: Get Going

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Using the Admin Panel

The Admin panel is your virtual back office. It gives you the ability to control all aspects of your online store. In this chapter, you will learn how to find your way around the menus, commands, configuration utilities, and reports that make up the Admin panel.

Admin Login

Logging In to Your Store Admin

If you dont remember your User Name or Password, you can find them in the Welcome email you received when your store was created.

To log in to the Admin panel:

1. In the address bar of your browser, type the domain for your store, followed by: /admin
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If your store has a standard domain, type: http://mystore.gostorego.com/admin. If your store has a custom domain, type: http://www.mystore.com/admin.

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Enter your User Name and Password, and click the Log In button.

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Changing Your Admin Login

The information associated with your admin account includes your user name and password, first name and last name, and email address. The information can be updated as needed, or as an additional security measure.

My Account

To change your admin login credentials:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > My Account. Do any of the following, as needed:
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Enter a new User Name. Update your First Name and Last Name. Update your Email Address. Enter a New Password. To confirm the password, enter it again in the Password Confirmation field.

Admin Account Information 3. When complete, click the Save Account button.

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Admin Menus

Admin Menus
All of the commands you need to manage your store are located in the menus that runs across the top of the Admin panel. You don't need to learn them all now, but eventually, youll become very familiar with them!

Dashboard
The Dashboard provides an overview of the sales and customer activity on your site. It is usually the first page that appears after you log in to the Admin panel.

Sales
The Sales menu is where you can find everything related to processing an order, including current and past orders, invoices, shipments, credit memos, terms and conditions, and taxes.

Catalog
The Catalog menu controls everything related to your product catalog, including products, categories, attributes, URL rewrites, search terms and indexing, product reviews, ratings and tags, Google Content and Google Sitemap.

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Design
The Design menu lets you change the design of your store by customizing and applying different themes, editing text, moving blocks, and making code changes with CSS and JavaScript.

Promotions
The Promotions menu lets you set up catalog and shopping cart price rules, which trigger an action whenever a set of conditions is met. Rules can be used to extend a discount to a customer group or product or be based upon the items in the shopping cart.

Newsletter
The Newsletter menu is used to manage the list of subscribers to any newsletters you publish.

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Admin Menus

CMS
The CMS menu lets you create new content pages and edit existing ones. In addition, you can create static blocks of content and set up dynamic frontend apps, such as a rotating banner or list of new products. You can also create polls and monitor the responses.

Reports
The Reports menu provides a broad selection of reports on every aspect of your store, including sales, shopping cart, products, customers, reviews, tags, and search terms.

System
The System menu provides configuration utilities for every aspect of your store. In addition, you can manage your account, set permissions, import/export data, manage email templates, currency and translations, and create additional store views.

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Add-Ons
The Add-Ons command provides access to the Magento Connect marketplace where you can find Trusted Extensions, themes, and integration with third-party tools.

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Your Store Information

The basic information for your store includes the store name and address, telephone number and email address, and appears on email messages, invoices, and other communications sent to your customers.

Editing Store Information

If you have started working your way through the Quick Start Guide, then you have already entered some of your store information. Here's how to access the information you have entered so you can make changes.

To edit your information:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. On the General page, click to expand the Store Information section. Then, do the following:

Store Information a. b. Type your Store Name as you want it to appear on customer communications. Type your Store Contact Telephone number, formatted as you want it to appear on customer communications. c. 3. In the Store Contact Address box, type the mailing address of your store.

When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Store Locale
The locale determines the language, country, tax rate, and other settings used throughout your store. The Locale Options configure the time zone and language of the store, and identify the days of your work week in your area.

Locale Options

To set the locale for your store:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. On the General page, click to expand the Locale Options section. Select your Timezone from the list. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Locale to the language for your store. Set First Day of the Week to the day that is considered to be the first day of the week in your area. c. In the Weekend Days list, select the days which fall on a weekend in your area. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Countries Options

Countries Options
The Countries Options establish the country where your business is located and the countries from which you accept payment.

Countries Options

To set your store's country options:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. On the General page, click to expand the Countries Options section. Set Default Country to the country where your business is located.

4. In the Allow Countries list, select each country from which you accept orders. By default, all countries in the list are selected. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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State Options
The state, province, or region is a required part of the address in many countries. The information is used to enter shipping and billing information, to calculate tax rates, and so on. For countries where it is not required, the field can be omitted entirely from the address, or included as an optional field. Because standard address formats vary from one country to another, you can also edit the address template that controls how the information appears on documents such as invoices and packing slips.

State Options Configuration

To configure the state:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select General. Click to expand the States Options setting, and do the following: a. In the State is required for list, select all the countries where you want the State to be a required entry. To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key. b. Set Display not required State to one of the following: Yes No In countries where the state field is not a required, your customers can optionally enter the information. In countries where the state field is not a required, the field is omitted from the form. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Currency Setup

Currency Setup
Magento Go lets you configure your store to accept currencies that are used in more than two hundred countries around the world. Managing accepted currencies is different from managing currency rates. Before you can set currency rates, you must specify which currencies you accept, and which currency is used to display prices in your store. If necessary, currency symbols can be customized. You can also set the display of prices for each store view. In addition to setting your accepted currencies, you can also manage currency rates for your store. If you accept payment in multiple currencies, make sure to monitor the currency rate settings, because any fluctuation can affect your profit margin. Currency rates can be set manually, or imported into your store. Currency symbols are used throughout your store, and appear in product prices and sales documents such as orders and invoices.

Currency Options

To set up currency for your store:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, on the General tab, click to expand the Currency Setup section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Set Base Currency to the primary currency that is used for online transactions. Set Default Display Currency to the currency used to display pricing in your store. In the Allowed Currencies list, select all currencies you accept. (To select multiple currencies, hold down the Ctrl key and click each option.) 3. When finished, click the Save Config button.

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To manage currency rates:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Manage Currency > Rates. The Manage Currency Rates page displays a table with currency rates in relation to your base currency, which is the default currency rate for your store. 2. Do one of the following:
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To manually control currency rates, click the field in the column for the currency, and type the changes.

To import the latest currency rates from Webservicex Import Service, click Import.

3.

When complete, click the Save Currency Rates button.

To customize currency symbols:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Manage Currency > Symbols. Each enabled currency for your store appears in the Currency list. 2. Enter a custom symbol for each currency you want to use, or select the Use Standard checkbox to the right of each currency. 3. When complete, click the Save Currency Symbols button.

Field Descriptions
Options Scope Description

Base Currency

Store View

The primary form of currency used in store transactions.

Default Display Currency

Store View

The primary form of currency used to display prices in your store.

Allowed Currencies

Store View

The currencies your store accepts for payment.

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Store Email Addresses

Store Email Addresses

You can use five different email addresses to represent distinct functions or departments within your business. Each identity and its associated email address can be used as the author of automated email messages that are sent to your customers. In addition to the three predefined email identities, there are two custom identities that you can use however you want. Your store's predefined identities are:
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General Contact Sales Representative Customer Support

To set up email addresses for your store:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, click Store Email Addresses. Click to expand the General Contact section. Then, do the following: a. In the Sender Name box, type the name of the person listed as your store's General Contact. This name will appear as the sender of all email messages associated with the General Contact identity.

General Contact b. Type the name that you want to appear as the sender of email messages associated with the General Contact identity. c. In the Sender Email box, type the associated email address.

4. Repeat the process to configure the following email addresses:

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Sales Representative Customer Support Custom Email 1 Custom Email 2

5.

When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Contact Us
The Contact Us link in the footer of each page is an easy way for customers to keep in touch with you. The form is enabled by default, and can be configured to send inquiries to a specific email address and replies from a specific store identity.

Contact Us Form

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Contact Us

To configure the Contact Us form:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, click Contacts. Click to expand the Email Options section. Then, do the following:

Email Options a. In the Send Emails To field, enter the email address where the form information is to be sent. b. Set Email Sender to the store identity you want to use for any replies sent in response to inquiries you receive. c. Select the Email Template used to format data sent from the form.

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Notes
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Store Views
Magento Go lets you create up to three separate views of your store, depending on the capabilities of your plan. Usually, store views are used to offer support for multiple languages, but they can also be used to target a specific demographic or brand.
If your current plan supports only one language, you will need to upgrade your plan before you can create multiple store views.

Using the Language Chooser

Customers can then use the "language chooser" in the header to change from the default store view to another.

To choose a different store view:

In the header of the store, set the Language Chooser to the store where you want to shop.

Language Chooser

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Creating a Store View

Use the Manage Stores tool to create additional views and identify the primary view that customers see first when they visit your store. After adding multiple views to your store, make sure to set the scope of the products you want to be available from the view.

Managing Store Views

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Creating a Store View

To create a store view:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Manage Stores. Click the Create Store View button to display the New Store View page. Under Store View Information, do the following:

Store View Information a. b. Set Store to "Main Store." Assign a meaningful Name to the store view. As a best practice, you can use the store language. (For example, Spanish.) c. Using lower-case characters, assign a meaningful Store Code to identify the store. The store code is for internal reference. d. Set Status to "Enable" to activate the store view. e. (Optional) If you have more than one store view, enter a number in the Sort Order field to determine the sequence in which it appears when listed with other views. The store with a sort order of 1 is the default view. 4. When complete, click the Save Store View button.

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Configuration Scope
If your Magento Go site has multiple views, you can set the scope of a configuration setting, product, category, or attribute to apply to a specific view. The scope provides context for the configuration setting. The Change Configuration Scope list box in the upper-left corner of most pages in the Admin panel lets you set the scope of the configuration for the fields on that page. If an admin user's access is restricted to a specific store or view, the list includes only the areas that they have permission to access.

Changing the Configuration Scope

To change the scope of a configuration setting:

1. In the upper-right corner of the configuration page that you want to change, select the store view where you want the configuration to apply. The "Use Website" checkbox after each field indicates the current scope of the field. A checked box means that the field is set to the default scope. The scope cannot be changed unless the checkbox is cleared. 2. 3. Clear the Use Website checkbox to unlock the configuration setting. Change the configuration as needed for the Current Configuration Scope setting.

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Changing the Store Language

Changing the Store Language

You can instantly change the language that is used in the interface of a store view by changing its locale. However, changing the locale doesnt actually translate the text word-for-word, but references a different translation table to generate the text used throughout the store. As a result, all of the text that is used for labels, buttons, titles, and links can be instantly "translated" to another language. After changing the locale, you can use the Theme Text Editor to fine-tune the translation by making manual spot changes to text used throughout the store. One caveat is that changing the locale does not translate any of the content that you have added to your store. You still must translate the product descriptions and categories in your catalog, as well as any CMSpages, blocks, banners, and polls that you have created.

Language Chooser

To change the store language:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the upper-left corner, set Current Configuration Scope to the view to be changed. On the General configuration page, click to expand the Locale Options section.

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Locale Options 4. Set Locale to the new language for the store view. 5. When complete, click the Save button.

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Your Magento Account

You can find the information related to the products and services you have signed up to receive, as well as your contact and billing information. in the dashboard of your Magento account.

Logging In to Your Account

Your account has a separate login from your store and can be accessed from either the Magento website or from the Admin panel of your store.

Logging In to Your Magento Account

To log in to your Magento account:

1. 2. 3. Navigate to the Magento site: http://go.magento.com In the upper-right corner, click the Log In link. Enter your User Name or Email Address, and Password. Then, click the Log In button. Your User Name appears next to a placeholder image. 4. Click your User Name to open your Magento account dashboard.

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Updating Your Contact Information

The contact information for your Magento account was first entered when you opened the account. Your account details can be updated and expanded as needed to include additional information, such as your photo, signature line, and a detailed profile.

Account Settings: Contact Information

To update your contact information:

1. 2. 3. In the panel on the left under Account Settings, click Contact Information. Make the necessary changes to your account details. When complete, click the Save button.

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Logging In to Your Account

Changing Your Magento Password

Initially, the password for your Magento account and store Admin panel are the same. If you decide to change your Magento account password, make sure to keep a record of it with the rest of your login credentials. Changing your account password does not change the Admin password for your store.

Magento Account Dashboard

To change your Magento password:

1. 2. 3. Log in to your Magento account. In the panel on the left under Account Settings, click Change Password. Type your Current Password.

4. Type your New Password. Then, enter it again in the Confirm New Password box. 5. Click the Save button.

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Sharing Access to Your Account

Your Magento account contains information that can be useful to trusted employees and service providers who help manage your site. As the primary account holder, you have authority to grant limited access to your account to other Magento account holders. For example, you may want to give someone the ability to open a support ticket on your behalf, or let that person download documents from your Solutions Library.

Add New User When your account is shared, all sensitive informationsuch as your billing history or credit card informationremains protected, and is not shared at any time with other users.
All actions taken by users with shared access to your account are your sole responsibility. Magento Inc. is not responsible for any actions taken by users to whom you grant shared account access..

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Sharing Access to Your Account

To set up shared access to your account:

1. Before you begin, you must have the following information from the new users Magento account:
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Account ID Email address

2. 3.

From the Magento site, log in to your own account. In the My Account panel on the left, under Shared Access, click Add New User.

4. In the New User Information section, do the following:

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Enter the Account ID of the new users Magento account. Enter the Email address that is associated with the new users Magento account.

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In the Shared Information section, do the following: a. Enter a Sharename to identify your shared account. Because the Sharename becomes an option in the Switch Accounts list, it should be something that the other person will recognize as your account. b. To share your personal contact information, select the checkbox of each item that you want to make available to the other person:
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Your Email Your Phone

6. In the Grant Account Permissions section, select the checkbox of each item that you want to share. 7. When complete, click the Create Shared Access button. You are notified when the new role is saved, and the new user record appears in the Manage Users & Permissions section of the Shared Access page. Magento also sends an email invitation with instructions for accessing the shared account to the new user.

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Create Shared Access

To access the shared account:

1. When you receive the invitation to a shared account, the first thing you must do is to log in to your own Magento account. Your account dashboard has a new Switch Accounts list box in the upper-right corner, with options for My Account and the name of the shared account. 2. To gain access to the shared account, set the Switch Accounts list box to the name of the shared account. The shared account displays a welcome message and any contact information available. The left panel includes only the items that you have permission to use.

Welcome

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3.

In the left panel of the shared account, click Support. The Support page includes a section for each area that you have permission to use. For example, you might have permission to create Support tickets, and use the Solutions Library.

Support Page
4. The Support Tickets section lists your latest support tickets. From here, you can:
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Post New Ticket View All Tickets

5.

In the Solutions Library section, click the Search and Browse link to display the list of recent articles. From here, you can:
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Browse through the recent articles Search for a solution

6. When you are ready to return to your own account, simply set Switch Accounts to My Account.

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Changing Your Plan

Magento Go offers several plans that are designed to meet your needs as your business grows. Visit our site to learn more about each plan. If you started with a free trial, you can upgrade to a paid plan and keep all of your data if you upgrade within the thirty-day trial period. Your plan can be upgraded or downgraded at any time from the dashboard of your Magento account.

Your Current Plan

To upgrade your plan:

1. 2. From your account panel, click the Upgrade to Paid Plan link. In the Change Magento Go Plan list, select the plan that is right for you, and click the Next button.

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Changing Your Plan

Change Magento Go Plan 3. Complete the payment information, and click the Next button.

Billing Information 4. After reviewing your order, click the Confirm your Plan button. A confirmation email with a link to your invoice will be sent to the email address that is associated with your account.

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Custom Domains
Your Magento Go store can be launched quickly, without registering a domain. However, you may prefer to use your own, custom dot com address. With a custom domain, you can create and manage your own email addresses, such as:
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[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Transferring an Existing Domain

If you already have a registered domain name, you can transfer the domain to your store in two steps. First, you must add the URL to your Magento Go account. Then, you must change the DNS settings of your domain to point to Magento Go. After these changes have been made, it will take from one to two days for the domain to be fully recognized across the Internet. During this time you can continue to work on your store.

Setting Up a New Domain

To set up email addresses for your store, you must first choose an email hosting provider. Your email can be hosted by the same company that provides your Internet service, your domain registrar, or another third-party provider. Follow the instructions they provide to create the individual email addresses you need for your store. When your email addresses are in place, you can add them to your store configuration.

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Custom Domains

Step 1: Add the Domain to Your Magento Account

1. 2. 3. To log in to your account, go to the Magento site, and click the My Account link. In the panel on the left, under Products and Services, select My Magento Go Store. Next to Custom URL, click the Add link. (If you have multiple stores, be sure to select the correct one). 4. Enter the domain name that you want to use for your Magento Go store, and click OK.

Step 2: Point the Domain to Your Store

The next step is to configure your DNS settings to point to Magento Go. To do this, you must create an A Record in your DNS configuration that points to the following IP address for your store: 192.69.184.33 The domain management settings can usually be found in the control panel of your domain registrar. If your DNS is not managed by a registrar, you will have to configure the settings with your DNS service provider. If you prefer not to include the www in your domain, make sure to point the correct URL to the host. It may be necessary to edit the entry from www.mystore.com to mystore.com. If you need help, check your registrars support site for more information about DNS management or zone file configuration. The following example shows how to configure your domain using GoDaddy.

To configure your domain with GoDaddy:

1. 2. 3. Log in to your GoDaddy account. In the top navigation, select Domains > My Account > Domain Management. On the Domain Manager page, select your domain name, and click Manage Domain.

4. Just below the DNSManager section, click the Launch link. 5. On the Zone File Editor page, click Add Record.

6. When prompted to Add DNS Record, set Record Type to A (Host), and click OK. Then, enter the following values: Host Name: IP Address: TTL: @ 192.69.184.33 1 Hour

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7.

When complete,click OK.

8. Click Save Zone File at the top right, and then click OK to confirm and save the changes.
DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate. We recommend that you wait a couple of days before completing the next step.

Step 3: Activate Your New Custom Domain

After you have configured your domain to point to the Magento Go server, the final step is to change the active domain of your Magento Go store to your custom domain. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Web. Click to expand the Active Domain section.

4. Set Active Domain to your custom domain. 5. Click the Save Config button to save your changes.

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Purchasing a Custom SSL

Purchasing a Custom SSL

Merchants who accept credit cards are required by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to process transactions over a securely encrypted channel. An SSL certificate verifies that all transactions take place over the encrypted secure socket layer (SSL). The secure session is established when the customer begins the checkout process, or whenever other sensitive information is shared. During the secure transaction, a padlock icon appears in the address bar of your browser, and the URL prefix changes from http:// to https://.
You must have a custom domain before you can purchase a custom security certificate for your store.

Step 1: Purchase the SSL Certificate

1. 2. Log in to your Magento account. From your account dashboard, in the My Magento Go Stores section,find the listing for your store and click the Purchase SSL button.

Purchase SSL
3. In the SSL Product section, do the following: a. b. Select the SSL Provider you want to use. Specify whether you want to purchase Extended Validation, and the Duration / Term of the license for your SSL certificate. A running price total appears below the options. c. Click the Next Step button.

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SSL Product
4. Complete the Organizational Info section with all the information required to contact your business as follows: a. Enter the First Name and Last Name of the business owner or other person who is responsible for the domain, and the Main Phone Number used to contact that person. b. In the Business/Store name field, enter your company's full legal name. Do not use any abbreviations or unregistered acronyms. (Legally registered identifiers, such as Inc., Corp., or LLC, are acceptable.) Then, enter the Title and Email address of the person identified as the organizational contact. c. In the Organization Address field, enter the physical street address of your business. Do not enter a post office box number for the organization address. d. Enter the City, State/Province or province, and ZIP/Postal code. Then, select the Organization Country where your business is located.

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Organization Info
5. Complete the Admin Contact section with the contact information for the person who administrates the day-to-day tasks related to your store.
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To use the information from the previous section, select the checkbox on the right.

Then, click the Continue button at the bottom of the section.

Admin Contact
It is important to enter the information in these fields correctly. Symantec may need to contact you to verify your information before your SSL purchase is completed.

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6. In the SSLPayment Information section, select the payment method you would like to use. Verify that the billing address listed above the payment methods is correct. Then, click the Continue button.

SSL Payment Information

7. In the SSL Order Review section, verify the certificate options and the information you have entered, and click the Place Order button. When complete, your account dashboard shows the status of your Custom SSL as SSL Pending Approval. 8. When the purchase is approved and finishes processing, go on to the next step.

Step 2: Change Your DNS Settings

The next step is to change the A Record of your custom URL to point to the new IP address. The exact process may vary according to your DNS manager and registrar.Custom Domains 1. 2. Click Confirm DNS Change to certify that the A Record has been changed. After confirming the DNS change, check your account dashboard for the status and expiration date of your Custom SSL certificate.

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Purchasing from a Third Party

Follow these steps if you prefer to purchase your SSL certificate for your Magento Go store from a third-party provider. For pricing, see: Secure Your Online Store with its Own SSL Certificate.

Add Custom SSL

Step 1: Purchase the Certificate

1. 2. 3. Log in to your Magento account. From your account panel under My Products and Services, select Magento Go. Click Purchase SSL. Then, follow the prompts until you see the following options:
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Transfer an Existing SSL Purchase New SSL from 3rd Party

4. Select Purchase New SSL from 3rd Party. 5. When prompted, complete the following:
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Email Contact Organization Location

6. When complete, click the Generate CSR Filebutton. Then, send the Certificate Signing Request file to your SSL provider, according to their instructions.
Important! Make sure to let your provider know that the certificate is for an Apache server.

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7.

When your provider processes your request, you will receive the following files:
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SSL Certificate File Key File Certificate Authority (CA) File

8. Save the files you receive to your computer. Then, compress them into a single zipped archive.
Important! Do not include any folders or subdirectories in the zipped archive.

Step 2: Upload Your Certificate Files

1. 2. Return to your Magento account dashboard to complete the process. Browse to find your zipped archive of SSL files, and click the Upload SSL button. You are notified when the file uploads successfully. If it does not upload correctly the first time, try again. When your SSL certificate is approved and has finished processing, the following message appears:
Required Configure your DNS settings to point to: x.x.x.x (IP address)

Step 3: Change Your DNS Settings

1. Follow the instructions provided by your domain registrar to point the "A Record" of your customer URL to the new IP address. The exact procedure may vary, depending on your DNS manager and registrar. To learn more, see: Custom Domains 2. Click Confirm DNS Change to certify that the A Record has been changed. After confirming the DNS change, your account dashboard shows the status of your Bring Your Own SSL certificate.

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Transferring an Existing Certificate

If you already have a security certificate, your existing certificate can be transferred to your Magento Go store.

Add Custom SSL

Step 1: Upload the Certificate Files

1. Before you begin, do the following: a. Obtain the SSL Key (*.key), SSL Certificate (*.crt) and Certificate Authority (CA ) files from your SSL provider.
Important! Make sure to let your provider know that the certificate is for an Apache server.

b. 2. 3.

Compress the files into a single zipped archive.

Log in to your Magento account. From your account dashboard, under My Products and Services, select Magento Go. Then, click Purchase SSL.

4. Follow the prompts to begin the process. Your account dashboard displays the following options:
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Select Transfer an Existing SSL.

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6. From your account dashboard, browse to the zipped archive of SSL files on your computer. Then, click the Upload SSL button. You are notified when the file uploads successfully. If it does not upload correctly the first time, try again. When your SSL certificate is approved and finishes processing, the following message appears:
Required Configure your DNS settings to point to: x.x.x.x (IP address)

Step 2: Change Your DNS Settings

The next step is to change the A Record of the URL for your custom domain to point to the new IP address. 1. Follow the instructions provided by your domain registrar to update the A Record of your domain. The exact process may vary according to your DNS manager and registrar. 2. Click Confirm DNS Change to verify that the A Record has been changed. After confirming the DNS change, your account dashboard displays the SSL type as Bring Your Own SSL, and shows the status of the certificate.

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Industry Compliance
Magento Go offers a range of security and privacy capabilities that meet legal requirements and industry guidelines for online merchants. Some are mandated by the payment card industry, and others are required by law, depending on your location. The topics covered in this chapter include:
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PCI Compliance Privacy Policy Cookie Law

You will learn about PCI compliance, and the importance of establishing procedures to protect payment information. You will also learn about the Cookie Law, which is a requirement in some countries, and considered a "best practice" in others. In addition, you will learn how to customize and maintain your store's privacy policy.

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PCI Compliance
Your Magento Go store is hosted in a secure, Tier 4 data center that meets the network requirements set by the Payment Card Industry (PCI)for businesses that accept payment by credit card over the Internet. However, in addition to maintaining a secure hosting environment, there are additional requirements that merchants must meet to ensure the privacy of cardholder data. Every merchant who handles customer credit card information is required by the Payment Card Industry to conduct business within these guidelines: Build and maintain a secure network, and maintain a firewall on the server to protect data. Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and security parameters. Protect stored customer data and encrypt the transmission of cardholder data and other sensitive information across public networks. Use and regularly update antivirus software, and develop and maintain secure systems and applications. Restrict physical access to customer data, and provide access only to those with business need-to-know. Assign each person with computer access a unique ID. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data. Regularly test security systems and processes, and perform a quarterly network vulnerability scan. Maintain an Information Security Policy. Report to the Payment Card Industry according to the requirements of your merchant level. Although reporting requirements are waived for small businesses that process fewer than 20,000 credit card transactions per year, by conducting business within these parameters, you will be in compliance with the requirements and have the satisfaction of providing a safe and secure shopping experience for your customers. As your business grows, your PCI reporting requirements will change according to your merchant level. To learn more, visit the PCI Security Standards Council website. To verify the PCI Compliance of the Magento Go platform, see this document.

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Privacy Policy
Your Magento Go store includes a sample privacy policy that must be updated with your own information. For your convenience, your company name and contact information are already inserted into the document. The sample privacy policy should describe the type of information that your company collects, and how it is used. In addition, the privacy policy should list the filenames of all cookies that are placed on the computers of people who visit your site. The Privacy Policy page is accessible from the Cookie Restriction message when Cookie Restriction Mode is enabled, and includes a description of each cookie that is used by your Magento Go store. Any additional cookies that you usesuch as for Google Analyticsshould be added to the list.

To edit your Privacy Policy page:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the Manage Pages list, click to open the Privacy Policy page. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Content.

4. Remove the red text at the top of the page, and make any other changes necessary. If you are making a lot of changes, it might be easier to update the document offline, and paste the completed text back into the Privacy Policy CMS page. 5. When complete, click the Save Page button.

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Cookie Law
Cookies are small files that are saved to the computer of each visitor to your site, and used as temporary holding places for information. Information that is saved in cookies is used to personalize the shopping experience, measure traffic patterns, and improve the effectiveness of promotions. To keep pace with recent legislation in the European Union regarding the use of cookies, Magento Go offers merchants a choice of methods used to obtain customer consent.

Expressed Consent in Cookie Restriction Mode

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Implied Consent
Using cookies with implied consent is the method that is currently the most widely adopted in the UK. Implied consent means that visitors to your store have a clear understanding that cookies are a necessary part of operations, and by using your site, they indirectly grant permission to use them. The key to gaining implied consent is to provide enough information for a visitor to make an informed decision. The following instructions show how to create a message that appears at the top of all standard pages in your store. The message should provide a brief overview of how cookies are used by your business, with a link to another page for more information.

Step 1: Create a Cookie Notification Block

1. Create a static block that includes your cookie notification and a link to your privacy policy. 2. When the block is complete, use the Frontend App tool to place the block at the top of each of the main pages in your store. To learn more, see: CMS Static Block. Be sure to make the following settings in the Layout Update section of your frontend app:
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Set Display On to Generic Pages (All Pages) Set Block Reference to Page Top

Step 2: Update Your Privacy Policy

Your Magento Go store includes a sample Privacy Policy page that can be modified to describe the type of information that your company collects, and how it is used. The sample Privacy Policy page includes a description of each cookie that is used by your Magento Go store. Any additional cookies that you usesuch as for Google Analytics, or any other programsshould be added to the list.

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Expressed Consent
Operating your store in "Cookie Restriction Mode" requires visitors to express their consent before any cookies can be saved to their computers. Unless consent is granted, many features of your store will be unavailable. When Cookie Restriction Mode is enabled, visitors to your store are notified that cookies are required for full-featured operations. They are invited to read your Privacy Policy for more information, and encouraged to grant consent by clicking the Allow button. Your stores default Privacy Policy page displays the name of your store and contact information, and explains the purpose of each cookie that is used by your Magento Go store. If Google Analytics is available for your store, it is invoked only after the visitor has granted permission to use cookies. If a visitors browser does not have JavaScript enabled, a message explains that JavaScript must be enabled to use the website. After JavaScript is enabled, the Cookie Restriction Mode message prompts the visitor to read your Privacy Policy, and to click the Allow button to accept cookies from the site. The Cookie Restriction Mode message resides in a CMS static block, which you can edit to suit your voice and style. Although there is variation by theme, the message looks something like this:

Cookie Restriction Mode Message

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Cookie Law

Step 1: Enable Cookie Restriction Mode

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Web. 2. Click to expand the Session Cookie Management section, and set Cookie Restriction Mode to Yes.

Cookie Restriction Mode

3. When you set Cookie Restriction Mode to "Yes," an additional option titled Expose to Google User Agents appears. Select "Yes" to expose your Google Analytics and Google Analytic Content Experiments code to Google user agents.
If your store is based in the United Kingdom and you select "Yes" in the Expose to Google User Agents field, be sure to add Google's cookies and their functions to your Privacy Policy.

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Step 2: Edit the Cookie Restriction Mode Message

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks. In the Static Blocks list, click to open the Cookie restriction notice. Edit the text in the Content box as needed, but be careful not to change the link to your privacy policy. 4. When complete, click the Save Block button.

Step 3: Update Your Privacy Policy

Update the sample privacy policy page to describe the type of information that your company collects, and how it is used.

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Navigation by Category
Categories are one of the main methods people use to find products in your catalog. The term navigation refers to methods shoppers use to move from one page to another in your store. The main menu, or top navigation of your store is actually a list of categories. You will also find categories in the breadcrumb trail that runs across the top of most pages, and in the layered navigation that appears on the left side of some two- or three-column pages. These are all examples of how categories are used to navigate throughout your store.

Navigation Options For a product to be visible in your store, it must be assigned to at least one category. Each category can have a dedicated landing page with an image, a static block, a description, list of products. You can also create additional designs for your category pages that are active for a specific period of time.

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Top Navigation
The main menu of your store includes the highest level of categories that are available in your catalog. You can think of the top navigation as departments in your store, and each top-level category page as a destination landing page. The first level of categories is typically used for the top navigation of your store. Below that, you can have as many additional subcategories as needed. The category structure of your catalog can influence how well your site is indexed by search engines. The deeper a category, the less likely it is to be thoroughly indexed. As a general rule, anywhere between one and three levels is considered optimum. However, the maximum number of levels available in your top navigation is determined by your system configuration.

Top Navigation

To set the depth of the top navigation:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Click to expand the Category Top Navigation section.

Category Top Navigation 4. In the Maximal Depth field, enter the number of subcategory levels you want to include in the top navigation. 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Breadcrumb Trail
A breadcrumb trail is a set of links that shows where you are in relation to other pages in your store. You can click any link in the breadcrumb trail to return to a previous page. The breadcrumb trail can be configured to appear on CMS content pages, as well as catalog pages. The format and position of the breadcrumb trail varies by theme, but it is usually located in the upper-left, just below the header.

Breadcrumbs on Product Page

To show breadcrumbs for CMS pages:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Web. Click to expand the Default Pages section.

4. Set Show Breadcrumbs for CMS Pages to Yes.

Show Breadcrumbs for CMS Pages

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Creating Categories
Every product in your catalog must be assigned to at least one category. Before you can build your product records, you must first establish the basic category structure of your catalog.

Manage Categories

Step 1: Create a Category

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the Categories panel on the left, click to select the level that you want to be the parent of the new category. This is the level just above where the category will appear. If youre starting from the beginning without sample data, there will be only two categories in the list: Default Category, which is the root, and Example Category, which can become the first option in the top navigation of your store, with additional subcategories nested below. The number of nested subcategories possible is determined by your system configuration. 3. Click the Add Subcategory button.

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Step 2: Complete the General Information

1. 2. Type the Name of the category. Do any of the following:
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In the Description box, enter a paragraph or two of descriptive text to accompany the products on the page.

At the Image field, click the Browse button to upload an image for the page. Wait until the next step to choose a static block for the category page.

General Information
3. Do the following: a. b. c. Enter a descriptive Page Title. Complete the Meta Keywords. Complete the Meta Description.

4. Set Is Active to Yes. 5. To include the subcategory in the main menu of your store, set Include in Navigational Menu to Yes. 6. Assign a URL Key to the category.
Do not add the .html suffix to the URL key, because the suffix is managed by your system configuration.

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Step 3: Complete the Display Settings

You can configure the category landing page to display both a static block and product list, or one or the other. A static block can provide additional information, including text, images, and even embedded video.

Display Settings
1. On the Display Settings tab, do the following: a. Set Display Mode to one of the following:
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b.

If applicable, set CMSBlock to the static block that you want to appear on the category page.

c.

If you want this category page to display the "filter by attribute" section of layered navigation, set Is Anchor to Yes.

d. Clear the checkbox under Default Product Listing Sort By. Then select one of the available values to sort the list. By default, all available attributes are listed. The default values typically include:
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2.

When complete, click the Save Category button.

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Creating Categories

Editing a Category
After a category has been established, it can be edited, moved to another position in the category tree, or deleted from the catalog.

To move a category:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. To move a category, simply drag-and-drop it to a new location. Category order changes are saved automatically for you.

To delete a category:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. Click to select the category you want to delete.
A deleted category cannot be restored, so make sure that you have selected the correct category before proceeding.

3.

Click the Delete Category button to save your changes.

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Root Categories
The catalog structure is like an upside down tree, with the root on top. All categories in your catalog are nested below the root. Because the root category is the highest level of the catalog, your store can have only one root category active at a time. You can, however, create additional root categories for alternate catalog structures.

Root Category

Step 1: Create a New Root Category

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the upper-left of the Manage Categories page, click the Add Root Category button. Enter a Name for the root category.

4. Set Is Active to Yes. 5. On the Display Settings tab, and set Is Anchor to Yes.

6. Click the Save Category button.

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Step 2: Create the Subcategories for the New Root

1. From the Manage Categories page, in the category tree on the left, click to select the new root category. 2. 3. Click the Add Subcategory button. Give the subcategory a Name, and set Is Active to Yes.

4. Click the Save Category button. 5. Repeat this step to create as many categories as you need.

Step 3: Apply the New Root Category to Your Store

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Manage Stores. From the Manage Stores page, under Store Name, click the Main Store link. Change Root Category to the new root category.

4. Click the Save Store button.

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Hidden Categories
There are many ways to use hidden categories. You might want to create additional category levels for your own internal purposes, but show only the higher-level categories to your customers. Or, you might want to link to a category that is not included in the navigation menu.

To create hidden categories:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the Categories panel on the left, select the category you want to exclude from the navigation. 3. On the General Information tab, do the following: a. b. Set Is Active to No. Set Include in Navigation Menu to No.

4. On the Display Settings tab, set Is Anchor to No. 5. Although the category is hidden, you can still create now additional subcategories beneath it, and make them active. Make the following settings for each hidden subcategory: a. b. On the General Information tab, set Is Active to Yes. On the Display Settings tab, set Is Anchor to Yes.

As active categories, you can now link to them from other places in your store, but they will not appear in the navigation menu. 6. When complete, click the Save Category button.

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General Information

General Information
In the General Information page, enter basic information about the category you are editing. You can also enter keywords that make the category easier for search engines to index, create a URL key for the category, and activate or deactivate the category.

General Information

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Name

(Required) The category name appears in the navigation, and also in the URL key of the category page and associated product pages.

Description

The category description, if used, appears below the category image, and before the product list.

Image

The category image, if used, appears at the top of the category page, before the description and product list. Note: As an alternative, you can use a CMS static block in place of the description and image.

Page Title

The category page title appears in the browser tab and title bar. The title should be not more than twelve words in length, and include a combination of primary and secondary keywords.

Meta Keywords

Keywords are used by some search engines, and not by others. You can use a keyword search tool to identify high value keywords that relate to your category. A general rule is to use no more than thirty keywords, or 180 characters. Avoid repeats, and words such as a, an, or and that.

Meta Description

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Field

Description

five words or 150 characters. Is Active (Required) If you want this category to be available, select Yes. Options include: Yes / No Include in Navigation Menu (Required) If you want this category to be included in the top navigation, select Yes. If you want this category to be active, but hidden, select No. A hidden category does not appear in the top navigation, but is still included in layered navigation. Options include: Yes / No URL Key Enter text to represent the category in the URL. You should use all lowercase characters and no spaces. (You can use a hyphen to represent the space between words.)
The format of the category URL is determined by your system configuration.

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Display Settings
The Display Settings page contains settings for which content elements are displayed on a category page. You can enable CMS blocks, set the anchor status of the category, and manage sorting options from this page.

Display Settings

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Display Mode

Determines the content elements displayed on the category page. Options include: Products Only Static Block Only Static Block and Products

CMS Block

If you want to display a CMS static block at the top of the category page, select the name of the block from the list.

Is Anchor

When set to Yes, includes the filter by attribute section in the layered navigation. Options include: Yes / No

Available Product Listing Sort By

(Required) The default values are set to set to Value, Name, and Price.To customize the sorting option, clear the Use All Available Attributes check box and select the attributes you want to use. You can define and add attributes as needed.

Default Product Listing Sort By Layered Navigation Price Step

(Required) To define the default Sort By option, clear the Use Config Settings check box and select an attribute. By default, Magento Go displays price range in increments of 10, 100, and 1000, depending on the price range of the products in the list. To change the Price Step range, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox.

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Custom Design
The Custom Design tab lets you to control the look and feel of a category and all assigned product pages, including the content blocks and page layout. Customizing category pages and assigned products will help you promote selected products and categories to increase sales. Customizing category pages and assigned products enables you to differentiate selected products and categories. For example, you can develop specific designs for brands or a special line of products in order to increase sales.

Custom Design

To create a custom category design:

1. If the parent category of the selected category has already been customized and you want to use same settings, set Use Parent Category Settings to Yes. 2. If you want the custom settings to apply all the products assigned to this Category, set Apply to Products to Yes. Otherwise, the customization applies only to the category page. 3. To apply a different theme to the category, select the theme you want to use from the Custom Theme list. 4. To apply the category design to a specific range of time, click the calendar to select both the Active From and Active To dates. Otherwise, the design will take effect when you save the changes to the category.
You can easily change the layout of the category page by selecting one of the default layouts.

5.

Click the Save Category button to save your changes.

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Use Parent Category Settings Apply to Products

To inherit the design settings from the parent category set this option to Yes. Options include: Yes / No To apply the custom settings to all products in the category, set to Yes. Options include: Yes / No

Custom Theme

Select the custom theme you want to apply from the list of available themes.

Active From

If applying a custom theme for a period of time, enter the beginning date, or select the date from the calendar.

Active To

If applying a custom theme for a period of time, enter the ending date, or select the date from the calendar.

Page Layout

To apply a different layout to the category page, select one of the following: No layout updates: This option is pre-selected by default and does not apply layout changes to the category page. Empty: This option lets you define your own page layout. (Requires an understanding of XML.) 1 column Applies a one-column layout to the category page. 2 columns with left bar 2 columns with right bar 3 columns Applies a two-column layout with a left sidebar to the category page. Applies a two-column layout with a right sidebar to the category page. Applies a three-column layout to the category page.

Custom Layout Update

You can further customize the theme with XML coding. See the Magento Go Design Guide to learn more about customizing themes.

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Category Products
The Category Products tab lists the products that are currently assigned to the category, and gives you the ability to add and remove products.

Category Products

To assign products to a category:

1. From the category record, click the Category Products tab. Then, do the following: a. Use the filters and checkbox control to find the products you want to assign:
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To display all products currently assigned to the category, set the checkbox control to "Yes."

To display all products that are not assigned to the category, set the checkbox control to "No."

To display all products, set the checkbox control to "Any."

b. c. 2. 3.

Press the Search button. To list all products again, click the Reset Filter button.

Select the checkbox of each product you want to assign to the category. When complete, click the Save Category button.

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Category View Optimization

Category View Optimization

The Category View Optimization tab is used to install Google Content Experiments tracking scripts, to test the effectiveness of category and product pages in your store. This tab appears for both products and categories if Google Analytics with Content Experiments is enabled in the system configuration of your store.

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Layered Navigation
Layered navigation makes it easy to find a product based on category, price range, or any other available attribute. Layered navigation usually appears in the left column of search results and category pages and can also be used on the home page. The standard layered navigation includes a Shop By list of categories and price range. You can configure the way layered navigation is displayed in your store, including the product count and price range.

Layered Navigation by Category and Price

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Layered Navigation

To setup layered navigation:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Click to expand the Layered Navigation section. Then, do the following:

Configure Layered Navigation a. b. To display the results after each attribute, set Display Product Count to Yes. Set Price Navigation Step Calculation to one of the following:
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c.

For a manual calculation, enter a number in the Default Price Navigation Step field to determine how the price ranges are grouped. For example, if you enter 100, the prices will appear in groups of 100.

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Anchor Categories
In addition to the standard layered navigation, anchor categories display an additional section that lets you filter the list by attribute value. The attribute section of layered navigation appears when the category is set to Is Anchor. Each attribute can be configured to display the results, which is the number of matching records found.

Anchor Categories The attribute properties, combined with the product properties, determine which attributes can be used as filters for layered navigation. Only those with the catalog input type of Dropdown, Multiple Select or Price can be used as filterable attributes. In addition, the number of anchor categories and filterable attributes you have available is determined by your Magento Go plan.
Magento Go Plan Anchor Categories Filterable Attributes

Get Going Going Places Go Beyond Go Anywhere

50 50 100 400

10 50 50 110

Setting up anchored layered navigation is a two-step process. First, you need to set up the filterable attributes. Then, make the category an anchor.

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Layered Navigation

Step 1: Set the Attribute Properties

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Attributes > Manage Attributes. Click to open the attribute in Edit mode, and do the following: a. Scroll down to the Frontend Properties section, and set Use In Layered Navigation to one of the following:
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b.

Set Use In Search Results Layered Navigation to Yes.

Step 2: Make the Category an Anchor

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the Categories panel on the left, click to open the category. On the Display Settings tab, set Is Anchor to Yes.

4. Click the Save Category button. 5. To test the setting, go to your store and select the category from the top navigation. The layered navigation with filters will appear.

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Filterable Attributes
Shoppers can use layered navigation to search for products by category or attribute. For example, when a shopper chooses Apparel / Shoes category from the top navigation, the initial list includes all products in that category. The list can be filtered further by choosing a specific color or size, or both color and size. For an attribute to be included in layered navigation, its property settings must make it filterable.

Layered Navigation

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Layered Navigation

Step 1: Set the Attribute Properties

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Attributes > Manage Attributes. Click to open the attribute in edit mode, and do the following: a. Scroll down to the Frontend Properties section, and set Use In Layered Navigation to one of the following:
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Set Use In Search Results Layered Navigation to Yes.

Step 2: Make the Category an Anchor

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the Categories panel on the left, click to open the category. On the Display Settings tab, set Is Anchor to Yes.

4. Click the Save Category button. To test the setting, go to your store and select the category from the top navigation. The selection of filterable attributes for products in the category appears in the layered navigation.

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Managing Attributes
Attributes are the building blocks of your product catalog, and describe specific characteristics of a product. Each attribute contains values that represent a particular characteristic of a product, such as "color" or "fabric." A single attribute, such as "color," can hold many values, although only a few might apply to any given product. Because it can be used by multiple products, your store needs to have only one attribute for color. You can assign the most common value as the default, to make it easy for your customers to select the option. The attributes that make up a product are combined into an attribute set, which is used as template to create new products. The attribute set determines which fields are included in a product, and how they are grouped in the Product Information panel. You can use attributes to help customers find what they are looking for in your catalog. Here are a few ways attributes enhance the shopping experience:
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Magento Go has a default attribute set with a standard selection of product attributes such as Name, Price, Description, and so on. If you want, you can build your entire catalog using only the default attribute set.

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Attribute Input Types

From the standpoint of the store owner or administrator, attributes are the data entry fields that you complete when creating a product record. The input type that is assigned to an attribute determines the type of data that can be entered and the format of the field or input control. Options include:
Property Description

Text Field Text Area

A single line input field for text. A multiple-line input field for entering paragraphs of text such as a product description. You can use the WYSIWYG Editor to format the text with HTML tags, or type the tags directly into the text.

Date

Fields used for entering date values are followed by an icon that displays either a calendar or list of dates when clicked. Depending on your system configuration,a date can be typed directly into the field, or selected from the calendar or list.

Yes/No

Displays a drop-down list with pre-defined options of Yes and No.

Dropdown

Displays a drop-down list of values. Only one item can be selected at a time. The Dropdown input type is a key component of configurable products.

Multiple Select

Displays a drop-down list of values. To select more than one option, hold the Ctrl key down and click each item.

Price

This input type is used to create price fields that are in addition to the predefined attributes, Price, Special Price, Tier Price and Cost. The currency used is determined by your system configuration.

Fixed Product Tax

Lets you define FPT rates based on the requirements of your locale. To learn more, see: Tax Settings.

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Creating Attributes

Creating Attributes
The properties of an attribute determine how it can be used in your catalog and throughout your store. In addition to the basic properties, there are additional properties for Dropdown and Multiple Select input types, their values, and associated labels. The title, or label, identifies the attribute in the Admin panel, and storefront. If your store is available in multiple languages, you can enter a different translated label for each language supported.

Manage Attributes

Step 1: Define the Attribute Properties

1. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Attributes > Manage Attributes. Then. click the Add Attribute button. 2. In the Attribute Properties section, complete the following required (*) properties: a. Enter a unique Attribute Code to identify the attribute internally. The Attribute Code should be all lowercase characters without spaces. b. In the Apply To list, choose the product type(s) with which the attribute will be associated. To choose Selected Product Types, hold the Ctrl key down and click each applicable product type.

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3. Complete the remaining Attribute Properties as needed. a. Set Scope to specify the range of influence this attribute has in terms of your entire Magento Go installation. b. Set Catalog Input Type for Store Owner to the type of input control you want to be used for this attribute during data entry. c. To avoid duplicate values in this field, set Unique Value to Yes.

d. If you want to require that a value be entered in this field, set Values Required to Yes. e. To test the validity of the entry, set Input Validation for Store Owner to the type of value that the attribute should contain. 4. In the Frontend Properties section, complete as many of the settings as needed.

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Frontend Properties

Step 2: Define the Label and Values

1. In the Attribute Information panel on the left, select Manage Label / Options. Then, do the following: a. In the Manage Titles section, under Admin, type a descriptive label to identify the field during data entry. b. The next column controls how the label appears in your storefront. Leave the box blank to use the Admin label as the default. c. If your store is available in multiple languages, enter a translated label into each box, as needed. 2. For a drop-down or multiple-select input types, do the following: a. b. In the Manage Options section, click the Add Option button. In the new row, under Admin, type the value as you want it to appear from the Admin panel of your store. c. Enter the value as you want it to appear to the customer in your store. (You can leave this blank to use the Admin value as the default.) d. If applicable, enter a translated value for each language supported.

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Enter a number to determine the Position of this value in relation to other options in the list.

f.

Select Is Default to have this entry automatically selected. Repeat this step for each value you want to add to the list.

Manage Label / Options

3. When complete, click the Save Attribute button. The attribute appears in the Manage Attributes list, sorted in alphabetical order by Attribute Code. You can use the Page controls to view each page of the list.

Deleting Attributes
If you have been using a trial store with the sample data installed, your store already includes a large number of predefined attributes which mayor may notrelate to the products you sell. To ensure that you have access to the full number of attributes that you have available according to your plan, you can either delete the unnecessary attributes from the sample data, or create a new trial store without the sample data installed. When an attribute is deleted, it is removed from any related products and attribute sets. System attributes are part of the core functionality of your store and cannot be deleted.

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To delete an attribute:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Attributes. In the attribute list, click to open the attribute that you want to delete. Click the Delete Attribute button to remove this attribute from your store.

Delete Attribute 4. When prompted to confirm, click OK.

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One of the first steps when creating a product is to choose the attribute set that is used as a template for the product record. The attribute set determines the fields that are available during data entry, and the values that appear to the customer.

Manage Attribute Sets Your store comes with an initial attribute set called "default" which contains a set of commonly-used attributes. If you would like to add only a small number of attributes, you can add them to the default attribute set. However, if you sell products that require specific types of information, such as cameras, it might be better to create a dedicated attribute set that includes the special attributes (fields) needed to describe the product. A single attribute can be used by as many different attribute sets as is necessary. For example, the attribute "color" can be included in an attribute set for clothing, paint, or for any number of different products.

To create an attribute set:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Attributes> Manage Attribute Sets. Click the Add New Set button. Then, do the following:

Edit Set Name

a. b. Enter a Name for the attribute set. In the Based On field, select another attribute set from which this attribute set is to inherit attributes. This option enables you to reuse the attributes already defined in a set to build other attribute sets. The simple option is to leave the Default option that appears in this field. 3. Click the Save Attribute Set button. The next page displays the following:

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The top left of the page shows the name of the attribute set defined earlier. You have the option to edit the name because this value is for internal use.

The center of the page shows a hierarchical tree representing Groups for attributes. The right side of the page shows a list of defined attributes that are not assigned to this attribute set.

4. Select the attribute to be assigned to this Group by dragging them from the Unassigned Attributes area on the right into the relevant Group in the middle of the page. 5. When the attribute set is complete, click the Save Attribute Set button.

Edit Attribute Set

System Attributes are marked with an orange dot. You cannot remove them from the Groups list, but can drag them to another Group within the attribute set.

To create a new attribute group:

1. 2. 3. In the Groups section of the attribute set, click the Add New button. Enter a Name for the new group, and click OK. Do either of the following:
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The new group becomes a section in the Product Information panel of any products based on this attribute set.

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Product Type Properties
Some product types have specific requirements for attribute settings. For example, the configurable product type has a specific set of requirements for drop-down attributes which must be set up correctly. The following attributes can be used to identify the attribute with a specific product type:
Property Description

Apply To

Identifies the product types that can use the attribute. Visibility must be set to include the catalog.

Use to Create Configurable Product

Identifies the attribute one that will be used to create a dropdown list of options for a configurable product.

Data Entry Properties

You can use the following attribute properties to provide assistance during data entry, and to reduce the number of typographical errors in your catalog:
Property Description

Default Value Unique Value Values Required Input Validation

Displays a common entry as a starting value. Prevents duplicate values from being entered. Requires a value to be entered before the record can be saved. Performs a validation check of the data, based on data type, or format.

Search and Navigation Properties

Property Description

Use in Quick Search

Lets customers use the Search box to find items based on the value of the attribute.

Use in Advanced Search Use in Layered Navigation Use in Search Results Layered Navigation Position

Includes the attribute as a field on the Advanced Search form. Includes the attribute in the layered navigation that is displayed for category lists. Includes the attribute in the layered navigation that is displayed for search results lists. Determines the position of the attribute when listed with others in the layered navigation list.

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Property

Description

Use in Product Listing

(Depending on theme) Includes the attribute in the product listing.

Use for Sorting in Product Listing

(Depending on theme) Includes this attribute as an option in the Sort By list, which can be used to sort a product list.

Rules and Comparison Properties

Property Description

Comparable on Front-end Use for Promo Rule Conditions

Includes the attribute in the Compare Products report. Allows the attribute to be used as the basis of a condition that triggers a promotional Price Rule or Shopping Cart rule.

Presentation Properties
Property Description

Visible on Product View Page

Includes the attribute on the Additional Information tab of the product view page.

Allow HTML Tags on Frontend Enable WYSIWYG Editor

Permits text fields and areas to be manually tagged with HTML.

Makes the WYSIWYG Editor available for tagging a text field or text area with HTML.

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Attribute Frontend Properties

Customize the Attribute Frontend Properties to modify how customers interact with individual attributes. From this page, you can set up the search criteria needed to weight an attribute and how the attribute appears in navigation.

Frontend Properties

Property Descriptions
Property Description

Use in Quick Search

Select Yes if you want people to be able to search on the value of this field. Options include: Yes / No

Search Weight Use in Advanced Search

Assign a value from 1 5 to weight the search. Similar to Quick Search with the option of adding each attribute with its own field, rather than having one search field. Options include: Yes / No
Do not include every attribute in Advanced Search, because it may overflow the search page.

Comparable on Front-end

Select Yes to include this attribute as a row in the Product Comparison report. Options include: Yes / No

Use In Layered

(Dropdown, Multiple Select and Price input type only) Includes

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Property

Description

Navigation

No

The attribute is not included in the layered navigation.

Filterable (with results Filterable (no results)

Lists only the products which match the filterable value. Lists all values in the attribute, even if they do not apply to any product listed. If there are no filterable attributes for a category page, the layered navigation section will not appear.

Use In Search Results Layered Navigation Use for Promo Rule Conditions

Select Yes to include this attribute in Layered Navigation. Options include: Yes / No Select Yes if you want this attribute to be available when creating Category and Shopping Cart Price Rules. Options include: Yes / No

Position

This option determines the position of the attribute in the Layered Navigation menu with respect to the other filterable attributes

Enable WYSIWYG

Provides the option of using a simple, What You See Is What You Get text editor for entering and formatting text. The editor inserts the HTML tags needed to format. or create numbered or bulleted list. When set to Yes, the Allow HTML Tags on Frontend option is not used. (Available for Text Area input type.)

Allow HTML Tags on Frontend

Select Yes if you want to be able to format the content of this field with HTML tags. (Available for Text Field and Text Area input types.)

Visible on Product View Page on Front-end

Select Yes to include this attribute on the Additional Information tab of the product page. This attribute can be used with simple and virtual products. Options include: Yes / No

Used in Product Listing

(Depends on Design Theme) Select Yes to include this attribute in the search results list. All available and assigned Layered Navigation attributes will abide by its results.

Used for Sorting in Product Listing

(Depends on Design Theme) Select Yes to be able to sort the catalog list by the value of this attribute. The attribute will appear as an option in the Sort By list.

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Set up internal data related to an attribute from the Attribute Properties page. You can define identifying codes, specify a range over which the attribute applies, and indicate other properties.

Attribute Properties

Property Descriptions
Property Description

Attribute Code

(Required) A unique identifier for internal use. The code can include a combination of lowercase letters (a-z) and numbers (09), but must begin with a letter. The Attribute Code cannot include any special characters or spaces, although an underscore (_) can be used to indicate a space.

Scope

Indicates the range over which the attribute applies. The scope setting is used to limit use of the attribute to a specific website or view. Options include: Store View Website Global

Catalog Input Type for Store Owner

Determines the data type and input control that is used to manage the product from the Admin panel. Options include: Text Field Text Area A single line input field for text. A multiple-line input field that can display paragraphs of text formatted with HTML.

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Property

Description

Date

An input field for date values. The date can be typed directly into the field, or selected from a list or calendar.

Yes/No

Displays a drop-down list with pre-defined options of Yes and No.

Dropdown

Displays a drop-down list of configurable options, from which only one can be selected.

Multiple Select

Displays a drop-down list of configurable options. To select more than one option, hold the Ctrl key down and click each item.

Price

This input type is used to create price fields in addition to the predefined attributes, Price, Special Price, Tier Price and Cost.

Fixed Product Tax

The Fixed Product Tax input type lets you define FPT rates based on the requirements of your locale.

Default Value

Assigns a starting value to the attribute, to assist with data entry.

This option is not available for Multiple Select, Dropdown, or Fixed Product Tax input types. To assign a default value to Multiple Select or Dropdown input types, see Manage Label / Options.

Unique Value

To prevent duplicate values in this field, set Unique Value to Yes. Options include: Yes / No

Values Required

To require that a value to be entered in this field before the record can be saved, set Values Required to Yes. Options include: Yes / No

Input Validation for Store Owner

Performs a validation check of the data entered in the field, based on the following options: None Decimal Number Integer Number Email URL

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Property

Description

Letters Letters (a-z, A-Z) or Numbers (0-9) Apply To (Required) Identifies the product types to which this attribute applies. Options include: All Product Types Selected Product Types Simple Product Grouped Product Configurable Product Virtual Product Bundle Product Gift Card Use to Create Configurable Product (Dropdown input type only) Select Yes if this attribute will be used to create a drop-down list for a configurable product. Options include: Yes / No

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Creating Products
Choosing a product type is one of the first things you must do when creating a new product. In this section, you will learn about each product type, and how to create a product of each type. For more information about all the available options, see Product Information. If you are just starting out, you can create a few sample products, and experiment with each type. When you are ready to start building your actual catalog, we recommend that you read the sections, Navigation by Category and Search &SEO. This material will give you a good understanding of the relationship between your store navigation and the categories in your catalog, and how you can help search engines to bring a steady stream of shoppers to your store.

Product Types
Magento Gos product catalog is based upon six product types, described as Simple and Complex. In this case, the word complex conveys the meaning of a product with multiple components.

Simple Product
A simple product is a physical item with a single SKU. Simple products have a variety of pricing and of input controls which make it possible to sell variations of the product. Simple products can be used in association with grouped, bundle, and configurable products.

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Virtual Product
Although virtual products do not have a physical presence, they represent something that can be sold, such as a service, warranty, or subscription. Virtual products are not shipped, and therefore have no weight field. Virtual products can be used in association with grouped and bundle products.

Gift Card
There are three kinds of gift cards: virtual gift cards are sent by email, physical gift cards are shipped to the recipient, and combined gift cards are a combination of the two. Each has a unique code, which is redeemed during checkout. Gift cards can be used in association with grouped products.

Grouped Product
A grouped product lets you offer multiple, standalone products as a group. You can offer variations of a single product, or group them by season, theme, or for a promotion. Each product can be purchased separately, or as part of the group.

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Configurable Product
A configurable product appears to be a single product with lists of options for each variation. However, each option represents a separate, simple product with a distinct SKU, which makes it possible to track inventory for each variation.

Bundle Product
A bundle product let customers build their own from an assortment of options. The bundle could be a gift basket, computer, or anything else that can be customized. Each item in the bundle is a separate, standalone product.

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One of the keys to harnessing the power of product types is learning how and when to use a simple, standalone product. Simple products can be sold individually, or as part of a grouped, configurable, or bundle product. A simple product with custom options is considered to be a composite product. These instructions take you through the process of creating a simple product with the required fields. Each required field is marked in the Admin panel with a red asterisk (*). After you complete the required settings and save the product, you can complete the remaining product information as needed.
The following example is based on the default attribute set. Don't be concerned if your selection of fields differs from what is shown, because the process is the same.

Step 1: Choose the Attribute Set

The first step is to choose the attribute set, which determines the fields to be included in the product record. The product in this example is based on the Default attribute set, which includes a standard of set of fields that are used by most products.

Catalog > Manage Products - Add Product

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, go to Catalog > Manage Products. In the upper-right corner of the Manage Products page, click the Add Product button. In the Create Product Settings section, accept the default settings for Attribute Set and Product Type. Then, click the Continue button.

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Step 2: Complete the Required Fields

The basic set of required fields must be completed before the product record can be saved. The Product Information panel groups related fields by topic and the required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*). 1. In the Product Information panel, select General. Then, complete the required fields as follows: a. b. Type the product Name as you want it to appear in all catalog listings. In the Description box, type the main description that will appear on the Product Detail page. c. Type a Short Description of the product.

d. Assign a unique SKU for the product. e. f. g. 2. Type the Weight of the product, which is used to calculate shipping. Set Status to Enabled. Set Visibility to Catalog, Search.

In the Product Information panel, select Prices. Then, complete the required fields as follows: a. b. Type the Price that you will charge for the product. Set Tax Class to the appropriate tax classification for the product.

3.

Although not a required field, the product must be assigned to a category to be visible in your catalog. To assign the product to a category, do the following: a. b. c. In the Product Information panel, select Categories. In the category tree, click to expand the section where the item belongs. Select the checkbox of each category where you want the product to appear.

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Product Categories with Sample Data

4. If your store has multiple views, the product must be assigned to each view where the product is available for sale. (This option appears only if multiple store views exist.) To assign the product to a view, do the following: a. b. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Websites. On the Websites tab, select the checkbox of each website where the product is available for sale. 5. After completing these steps, click the Save and Continue button. The product should now be visible on the assigned category page of your catalog. Until the product image is uploaded, a placeholder image appears in its place.

Products with Placeholder Image

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Step 3: Complete the Remaining Product Information

Although not required, there are other important sections of Product Information to complete. At the very least, you will want to upload product images and complete the meta data. In addition, you can keep track of your product inventory, and create additional input options and controls. 1. If you plan to track inventory for the product, do the following: a. b. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Inventory. Under Manage Stock, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox. Then, set Manage Stock to Yes. c. In the Qty field, type the quantity of the item that is currently in stock.

d. Set Stock Availability to In Stock. e. 2. 3. Click the Save and Continue button.

To upload product images, see: . To create additional fields with input controls, see the following:
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Things to Remember
A simple product can have custom options with a variety of input controls, which makes it possible to sell many product variations from a single SKU. Custom options are not tracked as separate inventory items. A simple product that is included in a configurable, or bundle product type cannot have custom options.

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Although virtual products do not have a physical presence, they represent something that can be sold, such as a service, warranty, or subscription. Virtual products can be sold individually, or included as part of the following product types:
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The process of creating a virtual product and a simple product is nearly the same. However, because a virtual product is not shipped, there is no Weight field or option to include a gift card. These instructions take you through the process of creating a virtual product with the required fields. Each required field is marked in the Admin panel with a red asterisk (*). After you complete the required settings and save the product, you can complete the remaining product information as needed.
The following example is based on the default attribute set. Don't be concerned if your selection of fields differs from what is shown, because the process is the same.

To create a virtual product:

1. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. Then in the upper-right corner of the Manage Products page, click the Add Product button. 2. In the Create Product Settings section, do the following: a. b. Accept the Attribute Setdefault settings. Make sure that the Use Complex Product types checkbox is selected. Then, set Product Type to Virtual Product, and click the Continue button.

Create Product Settings The Product Information panel on the left groups related fields by topic. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).

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Product Information - General, Virtual Product 3. On the General tab, complete the required fields as follows: a. b. c. Type the product Name as you want it to appear in all catalog listings. Assign a unique SKU to the product. Set Status to Enabled.

d. Set Tax Class to the appropriate setting for your area. e. Set Visibility to Catalog, Search.

4. On the Prices tab, enter the Price you intend to charge for the product or service. 5. On the Description tab, complete the required fields as follows: a. b. Type a Short Description of the product. In the Description box, type the main description that will appear on the product view page. 6. If youre not going to use Magento Go to manage your inventory, you can skip this section. Otherwise, complete the required fields on the Inventory tab as follows: a. Under Manage Stock, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox. Then, set Manage Stock to Yes. b. c. 7. In the Qty field, type the quantity of the item currently in stock. Set Stock Availability to In Stock.

If applicable, on the Website tab, select the checkbox for the website where the product or service will be available for sale.

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8. On the Categories tab, assign the product to the appropriate category, as follows: a. b. In the Product Category tree, click to expand the section where the item belongs. Select the checkbox to assign the product to the category.

9. When the required fields are complete, click the Save and Continue button. You have now completed the required fields. The next step is to complete the rest of the product information as needed for this product. The meta information and product images are a good place to start.

Things to Remember
Virtual products can be used for anything that is not physical in nature, such as services, subscriptions, and warranties. Virtual products are much like simple products, but without the Weight and Allow Gift Message fields. Shipping Options appear during checkout only if there is also a physical product in the cart.

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Creating a Grouped Product

A grouped product lets you offer multiple, standalone products as a group. You can offer variations of a single product, or group them by season or theme to create a coordinated set. Each product can be purchased separately, or as part of the group. These instructions take you through the process of creating a grouped product with the required fields. Each required field is marked in the Admin panel with a red asterisk (*). After you complete the required settings and save the product, you can complete the remaining product information as needed.
The following example is based on the default attribute set. Don't be concerned if your selection of fields differs from what is shown, because the process is the same.

Step 1: Create the Grouped Product

1. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Manage Products. Then, click the Add Product button. 2. In the Create Product Settings section, select the Attribute Set you want to use as a template for the product.

Add Product - Create Product Settings

3. Make sure the Use Complex Product Types checkbox is selected. Then, set Product Type to "Grouped Product," and click the Continue button. 4. Complete the main configuration settings as you would for a simple product, with the following exceptions:

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On the Prices tab, a grouped product record has no Price field or associated price options because the price of each item in the group originates from the associated product record.

b.

On the Inventory tab, you can set quantity increments and stock availability for the group, as a whole, but the inventory of individual items is managed by the associated product records.

5.

Click the Save and Continue button.

Step 2: Add Associated Products

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, select the Associated Products. Click the Reset Filter button to list all available products. You can also filter by available fields in columns and clicking the Search button to display a filtered group of products. 3. Select the checkbox of each product you want to include in the group.

Grouped Product: Associated Products

4. Click the Save button to save your changes.

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Step 3: Configure the Shopping Cart Thumbnails

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Checkout. In the Shopping Cart section, set Grouped Product Image to one of the following:
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4. Click the Save Config button to save the setting.

Shopping Cart Configuration

Things to Remember
A grouped product is essentially a collection of simple associated products. Simple and virtual products associated with a grouped product cannot have custom variants or options. Each item purchased appears individually in the shopping cart, rather than as part of the group. The thumbnail image in the shopping cart can be set to display the image from the grouped product record, or from the associated product.

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Creating a Configurable Product

A configurable product looks like a single product with drop-down lists of options for each variation. Each option is actually a separate simple product with a distinct SKU, which makes it possible to track inventory for each variation. You could achieve a similar effect by using a simple product with custom options, but without the ability to track inventory for each variation. Although a configurable product uses more SKUs, and may initially take a little longer to set up, it can save you time in the long run. If you plan to grow your business, the configurable product type may be a better choice. These instructions take you through the process of creating a configurable product with the required fields. Each required field is marked in the Admin panel with a red asterisk (*). After you complete the required settings and save the product, you can complete the remaining product information as needed. For an overview of the process, see: Configurable Product Workflow.
The following example is based on the default attribute set. Don't be concerned if your selection of fields differs from what is shown, because the process is the same.

Step 1: Create the Attribute Set

Video Tutorials: Setting Up Product Attributes Creating an Attribute Set 1. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Attributes > Manage Attribute Sets. Then, click the Add New Set button. 2. 3. Assign a Name to the attribute set. In the Based On list, select an existing attribute set, such as Default, to use as a template. Then, click the Save Attribute Set button.

Manage Attribute Sets: Add New Set

4. Starting from the list of Unassigned Attributes, drag and drop each attribute you want to the center column. You can arrange them in any order.

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List of Unassigned Attributes

5. To group the attributes in their own section of the Product Information panel, do the following: a. Click the Add New button.
If prompted by your browser, select Temporarily Allow Scripted Windows to continue. Then, click the Add New button again.

b.

When prompted, enter a Name for the new group. Then, click the OK button. The new group appears at the bottom of the Groups column.

Naming a New Group

c. Drag and drop each attribute which you want to include over to the new group.

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6. Click the Save Attribute Set button.

Step 2: Create the Configurable Product

Video Tutorial: 1. Creating the Configurable Product

From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Manage Products. Then, click the Add Product button.

2.

In the Create Product Settings section, select the Attribute Set that you created for the product.

Add Product: Create Product Settings

3. Make sure that the Use Complex Product Types checkbox is selected. Then, set Product Type to "Configurable Product," and click the Continue button. 4. Complete the Product Information as you would for a simple product, with the exception of the following fields:
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On the Inventory tab, Manage Stock is set to No by default, because inventory is managed for each associated product.

5.

Click the Save and Continue button.

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Step 3: Add the Associated Products

Video Tutorial: Adding Associated Products

There are three different ways you can add associated products to a configurable product:
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In the Product Information panel on the left, select the last option, Associated Products.

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Then, use one of the following methods to add the associated products.

Method 1: Quick Simple Product Creation

This method automatically creates the associated products and optionally, assigns a Name and SKU to each one.

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In the Quick Simple Product Creation section, make sure that the Autogenerate checkbox is selected for both Name and SKU. This optional setting adds the name and SKU from each associated product to those of the configurable product. Then, complete these fields as follows: a. b. c. Enter the Weight. Set Status to Enabled. Set Visibility to Not Visible Individually.

2.

To complete the fields for the drop-down lists, do the following: a. b. c. Select the value you need from each list to create the first product. Enter the Qty, and set Stock Availability to In Stock. Click the Quick Create button to create the associated product record.

Repeat this step for the values needed for each associated product. As each associated products is created, it is added to the list at the bottom of the page.

Method 2: Create Empty

This method opens a blank Product Information form, which you can complete for each associated product. 1. In the Create Simple Associated Product section, click the Create Empty button. A popup window with a blank Product Information form appears. 2. 3. Complete the required fields as you would for any simple product. Click the Save button to add the associated product.

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Method 3: Copy from Configurable

This method opens a Product Information form that contains the values already entered for the configurable product. The only fields that need to be completed are the Name, SKU, and values for each drop-down list. 1. In the Create Simple Associated Product section, click the Copy From Configurable button. A pop-up window with the basic Product Information from the configurable product appears. 2. Complete the following required fields:
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3.

Complete the fields with values for each drop-down list.

4. Click the Save button to add the associated product to the configurable product record.

Step 4: Make any Necessary Price Adjustments

Use the Super Products Attributes Configuration section to make price adjustments to a specific associated product. The adjustment can be entered as a fixed value or percentage, and is made in relation to the price of the configurable product.

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Step 5: Configure the Shopping Cart Thumbnails

Video Tutorial: 1. 2. 3. Managing Shopping Cart Images

From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Checkout. In the Shopping Cart section, set Configurable Product Image to one of the following:
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4. Click the Save Config button to save the setting.

Shopping Cart Configuration

Things to Remember
A configurable product allows the shopper to select options from drop-down lists. Each option is actually a separate, simple product. The drop-down list values are based on attributes that must be set up in advance with required settings. The attribute Scope must be set to Global, and Use to Create Configurable Product must be True. The drop-down attributes must be included in an attribute set, which is then used as a template for the configurable product. The simple products associated with a configurable product cannot include custom variants or options, and must be based on the same attribute set that is used to create the configurable product. The associated products can be generated automatically from inside with configurable product record. The thumbnail image in the shopping cart can be set to display the image from the configurable product record, or from the associated product.

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Configurable Product Workflow

For a configurable product, each option, or variant, is based on a product attribute which must be set up in advance, before the configurable product record can be created. A separate attribute is created for each drop-down list. Then, each "dropdown" attribute is loaded with the values needed for the selection of variations. Using the example of a tee shirt that comes in three colors and three sizes, it takes nine associated simple product records to cover every possible combination of options.
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Because these attributes are handled separately, they can also be shared with other products and product types. For example, if your store already has an attribute for color, you dont need to create another one. But you do need to add the appropriate color values to the "color" attribute, so they will be available as options for your product. If you have a large catalog with many items that share common attributes, this can represent a significant time savings. The drop-down attributes are then included in an attribute set, which is used as a template to create the configurable product and its associated products. The next step in the process is to create the configurable product record, based on the attribute set you prepared, and complete the basic required fields. The final part of the process is to add an associated product for each variation. It is not necessary to create each associated product in advance, because they can be generated automatically from the configurable product. Each associated product is actually a separate simple product, and is always based on the same attribute set used to create the configurable product.

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Super Product Attributes

The Super Products Attributes Configuration section of a configurable product is used to make price adjustments to a specific associated product. To the customer in the store, the price adjustment appears next to the item in the drop-down list of options. For example a price adjustment could be made for a specific shoe size, or color. When an item with a price adjustment is selected, the price on the product detail page and in the shopping cart reflects the change. A price adjustment can be entered as a fixed amount or percentage. The calculation is based on the default price of the configurable product, rather than on the price of the associated product.

Price Adjustment for Configurable Product Option

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To make a price adjustment for an associated product:

1. From the Associated Product page of a configurable product, scroll down to the Super Product Attributes Configuration section. The section lists the values for each dropdown list of options associated with the configurable product.

Super Product Attributes Configuration

2. In the Price column of the item to be adjusted, do the following: a. Set the type of adjustment to one of the following:
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In the Price field, enter the amount of adjustment to be made, relative to the default price of the configurable product. For example, if the default price is $30, you can enter a fixed price adjustment of 1 to increase the price of that item by one dollar. To make a discount, enter the adjustment as a negative value.

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If you are still adding associated products, click the Save and Continue Edit button.

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Creating a Bundle Product

A bundle product let customers build their own from an assortment of options. The bundle could be a gift basket, computer, or anything else that can be customized. Each item in a bundle can be based on one of the following product types:
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These instructions take you through the process of creating a bundle product with the required fields. Each required field is marked in the Admin panel with a red asterisk (*). After you complete the required settings and save the product, you can complete the remaining Product Information as needed.
The following example is based on the default attribute set. Don't be concerned if your selection of fields differs from what is shown, because the process is the same.

Step 1: Create the Bundle Product

Video Tutorials: Create a Bundle Product, Part 1 Create a Bundle Product, Part 2 1. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Manage Products. Then, click the Add Product button. 2. In the Create Product Settings section, select the Attribute Set for the product.

Catalog > Manage Products: Add Product - Create Product Settings

3. Make sure that the Use Complex Product Types checkbox is selected. Set Product Type to "Bundle Product," and click the Continue button.

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Step 2: Complete the Product Information

1. Complete the Product Information as you would for a simple product, with the exception of the following fields: 2. On the General tab, set both the SKU and Weight fields to one of the following:
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If using a Fixed value, enter the actual value in the field to the right.

Bundle Dynamic SKU and Weight

3. On the Prices tab, set Price to one of the following:
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If using a Fixed value, enter the actual value in the field to the right. 4. Then, set the Price View to one of the following:
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Bundle Dynamic Price and Price View

Step 3: Add Bundle Items

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, select the last option, Bundle Items. Then in the Shipment section, set Ship Bundle Items to one of the following:
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Ship Bundle Items Together

3. In the Bundle Items section, click the Add New Option button.

Add Bundle Item

4. In the Default Title box, enter a label for the bundle item, as you want it to appear on the Customize Product page. Then, do the following:

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Set Input Type to one of the following:

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b. c.

Set Is Required as needed. In the Position field, enter the order that you want this item listed in relation to other items included in the bundle.

5.

Click the Add Selection button. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Click the Reset Filter button to display the list of products. Select the checkbox of each product that you want to include in this item. In the Qty to Add column, enter the quantity of each item to be included.

Select the Checkbox of Each Item

6. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Option button. 7. When the items appear in the Bundle Items list, do the following:

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Set User Defined Qty to one of the following: Yes No Displays an input box so the customer can change the quantity. Prevents the customer from changing the default quantity.

b.

Enter a number in the Position column of each item to determine its place in relation to other items.

c.

To make an item the default selection, select the Default option of the item to be pre-selected in the form.

Bundle Items
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for each bundle item you want to include. 9. When complete, click the Save button to save the bundle product.

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

SKU

Determines if each item is assigned a variable, dynamic SKU, or if a fixed SKU is used for the bundle. Options include: Fixed / Dynamic.

Weight

Specifies the weight is calculated based on the items selected, or is a fixed weight for the entire bundle. Options include: Fixed / Dynamic.

Price View

Specifies whether the product price is shown as a range, from the least expensive component to the most expensive (Price Range), or the least expensive shown (As Low As). Options include: Price Range / As Low As.

Ship Bundle Items

Specifies if individual items can be shipped separately.

Things to Remember
A bundle is a Build Your Own product. Bundle items can be simple or virtual products, but without custom variants and options. The Price View can be set to a price range or As Low as. The SKU and Weight of a bundle product can be set to either Fixed or Dynamic. The Quantity can be set to a pre-set or user-defined value. Items can be shipped together or separately.

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There are three kinds of gift card products: virtual gift cards sent by email, physical gift cards, which can be shipped to the recipient, and a combination of the two.
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Virtual Gift Card Physical Gift Card Combined Gift Card

Each gift card has a unique code, which can be redeemed by only one customer during checkout. A code pool must be established before gift cards can be sold. These instructions take you through the process of creating a gift card with the required fields. Each required field is marked in the Admin panel with a red asterisk (*). After you complete the required settings and save the product, you can complete the remaining product information as needed.
The following example is based on the default attribute set. Don't be concerned if your selection of fields differs from what is shown, because the process is the same.

Step 1: Create the Gift Card Product

1. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. Then, click the Add Product button. 2. In the Create Product Settings section, select the Attribute Set you want to use as a template for the product.

Create Product Settings

3. Make sure the Use Complex Product Types checkbox is selected. Then, set Product Type to "Gift Card" and click the Continue button. 4. You can complete most of the Product Information as you would for a simple product. 5. Click the Save and Continue button.

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Step 2: Set Up the Gift Card Pricing

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, click Prices. To add predefined gift card prices, click the Add Amount button. Then, enter a price of the gift card as the Amount. Repeat this step to add more pricing options. 3. Set Allow Open Amount to one of the following: No Yes Requires customers to select a predefined gift card amount. Allows customers to enter their own gift card amount.If using an open amount, complete the following to specify the minimum and maximum amounts allowed: Open Amount Min Value Open Amount Max Value 4. Click the Save button.

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Step 3: Complete the Gift Card Information

1. 2. In the Product Information panel, select Gift Card Information. Set Card Type to one of the following: Virtual The gift card will be sent to recipient by email. The order will require an email address of the recipient. Shipping address will not be necessary. Physical The gift card will be shipped to recipients address. Recipient address will be required during purchase. Combined The gift card will be shipped and emailed to recipient. Recipients email and shipping address will be required during purchase. 3. Specify whether the value of the gift card Is Redeemable. If so, the amount can be transferred to Store Credit upon creation. 4. Set Lifetime (days) to the number of days remaining before the gift card expires. If you do not want to set a limit for the lifetime of the card, leave this field blank. 5. Set Allow Gift Message to "Yes," if you want the customer who purchases the Gift Card to be able to include a message for the recipient. A gift message can be included for both virtual (emailed) and physical (shipped) gift cards. 6. Set Email Template to the template that you want to use for the notification email that is sent when a gift card account is created. 7. Click the Save button.

Give Card Information

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Things to Remember
A code pool of unique numbers must be generated before a gift card can be offered for sale. The three types of gift cards are: Virtual, Physical, and Combined. Gift cards can be set to Redeemable or Non-Redeemable.

The lifetime of a gift card can be unlimited, or set to a number of days. The value of a gift card can be set to a fixed amount, or set to an open amount with a minimum and maximum value. A gift card account for the customer can be created when the order is placed, or at the time of invoice.

Managing Gift Card Accounts

A gift card account is created for each Gift Card that is purchased. The value of the gift card can then be applied toward the purchase of a product in your store.

Gift Card Accounts: Add New - Information

To create a gift card account:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Gift Card Accounts. Click the Add New button. On the Information tab, make sure that Active is set to Yes. This field determines whether the balance of the account can be redeemed in the shopping cart before checkout. Also, the value in this field determines whether the balance of the account can be transferred to a customer's Store Credit.

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4. If applicable, set Websites to the store view where this gift card account can be redeemed. 5. Enter the Balance of the gift card account.

6. Enter the Expiration Date for the gift card. If left blank, the gift card account will not expire. 7. In the Gift Card Account panel on the left, click Send Gift Card. Then, do the following: a. In the Recipient Email field, enter the email address to which an email notification of this gift card account will be sent. This field is optional, and no email will be sent if it is left blank. b. In the Recipient Name field, enter the name of the person who will receive the gift card message. c. Set Send Email from the Following Store View to the language store view that is associated with the gift card.

Gift Card Accounts: Add New - Send Gift Card 8. Do one of the following:
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Gift Card Configuration

Use the System Configuration Gift Card settings to establish the default settings for all gift cards sold through your store. The Code Pool is a pre-generated set of unique gift card codes in a specific format. Codes from the code pool are used each time a gift card account is created. It is the administrator's responsibility to assure there are enough free codes in the code pool for the gift cards. Make sure to generate a code pool before starting to offer Gift Card products. By default, Magento Go generates 1,000 codes. A new pool will not be generated if there are still unused codes available.

To establish the gift card code pool:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Gift Cards. Click to expand the Gift Card Account General Settings section.

4. Complete the code format fields according to your preference. 5. When you are ready, click the Generate button to create the new code pool. When complete, the message, New code pool was generated appears.

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To configure your store to sell gift cards:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Gift Cards. Click to expand the Gift Card Email Settings. Then do the following: a. Set Gift Card Notification Email Sender to the email identity that you want to appear as the sender of gift card notifications sent from your store. b. Set Gift Card Notification Email Template to the template you want to use for the email notifications.

Gift Card Email Settings

4. Click to expand the Email Sent from Gift Card Account Management section. Then, do the following: a. Set Gift Card Email Sender to the identity that you want to appear as the sender of gift cards from your store. b. Set Gift Card Template to the template you want to use for the gift card.

Gift Card Account Management

5. Click to expand the Gift Card General Settings section. Then, set the following fields to the default values that you want to use for gift card purchases:
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Allow Gift Message (Yes / No) Gift Message Maximum Length Generate Gift Card Account when Order Item is (Ordered / Invoiced)
Depending on your location, there may be laws in place that forbid gift cards from having expiration dates. Check your local laws before setting a lifetime for your gift cards.

Gift Card General Settings

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Code Length Code Format

Determines the length of the gift card code. Determines the format of the gift card code. Options include: Alphanumeric / Numeric

Code Prefix Code Suffix Dash Every X Characters

Defines any prefix to added to the beginning of the code. Defines any suffix to be added to the end of the code. If you want to include dashes in the code, determines the number of characters between each dash.

New Pool Size Low Code Pool Threshold

Determines the size of the new code pool to be generated. Determines the number of records in the code pool that triggers an alert that the pool needs to be replenished.

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Product Guidelines
If your new product does not appear in your store, check to make sure the following settings are correct:

General
Status must be enabled. The Visibility setting must include the catalog.

Inventory
If managing stock, Quantity on Hand must be greater than zero. Stock Availability must be set to In Stock.

Website
If your store has views, the product must be assigned to a specific store view.

Categories
The product must be assigned to at least one category.

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The Product Information panel provides access to the full range of settings which make up a product record. The information in this section can be used for reference when creating a product of any type. The selection of tabs in the Product Information panel, and the organization of the fields on each tab is determined by the attribute set that was used to create the product.

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General
Use the General page to enter information about the product. The information in the required fields can be referenced in searches, so it is important that all of the information you enter is correct. Make sure to check for spelling and numerical errors!

Product Information: General

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Name

(Required) The name of the product you want to appear in catalog. The name is also used to auto-generate the URL Key.

SKU

(Required) The Stock Keeping Unit is a unique identifier for each individual product or service provided.

Weight

(Required) The weight of the product is a decimal value used for shipping calculations, and refers to the standard measurement system used by shipping carriers in your locale. In the United States, weight is measured in pounds and ounces, whereas countries on the metric system measure weight in grams and kilograms.

Status

(Required) The Status indicates when the product is ready to be offered for sale in your store. Options include: Enabled / Disabled.

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Field

Description

Tax Class

(Required) Select the appropriate Tax Class for the product. Options include: None Default The item is not subject to tax. The item is subject to the tax rules associated with the default tax class. Taxable Goods The item is subject to the tax rules associated with the Taxable Goods tax class. The manner in which product taxes are calculated is determined by the configuration of your store. For more information, see:

URL Key

The URL Key determines the online address of the product. It is added to the base URL of the store, and appears in the address bar of a browser. The URL Key should be all lowercase characters, with hyphens instead of spaces. Magento initially creates a default, search engine friendly URL, based on the product name. Do not type the suffix .html in the URL Key, because use of the suffix is controlled by your store configuration. For more information, go to: System > Configuration > Catalog > Search Engine Optimizations.

Visibility

(Required) Determines the level of visibility the product has throughout the store. Options include: Not Visible Individually The product may be associated with a one-to-many product, but is not listed in the catalog. Catalog The product appears in the catalog listing, but is not included in Search results. Search The product appears in search results, but is not listed in the catalog. Catalog, Search The product is listed in the catalog and search results.

Allow Gift Message

Displays a Gift Message input box. Options include:

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Field

Description

Yes

Presents the option to include a gift message for the product in the Shipping Method section of the checkout process.

No

Does not offer the gift message option.

Use Config

Applies the gift message configuration setting for order items.

Manufacturer

Select the manufacturer of the product. To add new options to the list, see Manage Label / Options.

Color

(Required) Select the color of the product. To add new options to the list, see Manage Label / Options.

Set Product as New from Date

Sets the beginning date for the range of time the product is featured in the New Product block on the Home page. The date can be typed directly into the box, or selected from the calendar.

Set Product as New to Date In feed

Sets the ending date for the range of time the product is featured in the New Product block on the Home page. Determines if the product is included in your stores standard

RSS feed. Options include: Yes / No Gives you the ability to create a new attribute while working in product edit mode. Although you can save the new attribute, it is not automatically included in the attribute set that is associated with the current product.

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Prices
The Prices tab on the Product Information panel lets you establish the pricing structure that is associated with a product. Options include special and tier pricing, unit pricing, and manufacturer's suggested retail price.

Product Information - Prices

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Price Cost

The retail price of the product. The actual cost of the product. This amount does not appear to the customer, and can be used to generate revenue reports.

Tier Price

Tier pricing is used to offer a quantity discount. The discount can be applied to a specific store view or customer group.

Special Price

To offer a Special Price, enter a discounted price and complete the date range fields to establish when the promotion goes into

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Description

effect. When available, the retail price is crossed out and the special price appears below in a large, bold font. Special Price From Date Sets the beginning date for the range of time the Special Price is offered. Special Price To Date Sets the ending date for the range of time the Special Price is offered. Is product available for purchase with Google Checkout Determines if the product is available through Google Checkout. Options include: Yes / No

Apply MAP

When applied, hides the actual product price from the customer. Options include: Yes / No / Use Config

Display Actual Price

Determines when the customer can see the actual product price. Options include: In Cart Before Order Confirmation Displays the actual product price in the shopping cart. Displays the actual product price only at the end of the checkout process, just before the order is confirmed. On Gesture Use Config Displays the actual product price Displays the actual price according to the configuration setting.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price Allow displaying the unit product's price

The retail price as suggested by the manufacturer.

Determines the unit of measurement that is used for the unit

price. Options include:

Kilogram (kg) Pound(lbs) Liter Milliliter (ml) Meter (m) Inch Centimeter (cm) Millimeter (mm)

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Field

Description

Piece (pc) Measurement to be used for the base product Determines the unit of measurement that is used for the base product. Options include: Kilogram (kg) Pound(lbs) Liter Milliliter (ml) Meter (m) Inch Centimeter (cm) Millimeter (mm) Piece (pc) Measurement to be used for the unit product Volume/size of the unit product Determines the unit of measurement that is used for the unit product. The actual volume or size of the unit, according to the specified measurement.

Special Price
To offer a Special Price, enter a discounted price and complete the date range fields to establish when the promotion goes into effect. On both the Category List and Product Detail pages, the regular price is crossed out, and the Special Price appears in a bold red font.

Special Pricing

To display a special price:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Prices. Enter the amount of the Special Price.

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3.

Then, complete the Special Price From Date and Special Price To Date to define the period of time that the special price is in effect. You can pick the dates from the Calendar to the right of each field.

4. Click the Save button to save your changes.

Tier Pricing
Tier pricing lets you offer a quantity discount from both the category list and product detail page. The discount can be applied to a specific store view or customer group.

Tier Price As Low as

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On the catalog page, the product price includes the words, As Low As: $110.49 On the product page, the calculated quantity discount has the message: Buy 2 for $__._ each and save _% Buy 4 for $__._. each and save _%

To change the text of these messages, see: Using the Themes Text Editor

To display a tier price:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Prices. In the Tier Price section, click the Add Tier button. Then, do the following:

Tier Pricing a. b. Select the Website to which the tier pricing applies. Select the Customer Group for whom the tier pricing is available.

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In the Qty field, enter the quantity that must be ordered to receive the discount.

d. In the Price field, enter the adjusted price of the item. 3. When complete, click the Save button.

Unit Pricing
The base price of a product can be used as a reference to calculate and display unit price variations based on a number of factors, including packaging units such as milliliter, gram, and centimeter.

Product Detail with Unit Pricing When unit pricing is enabled, the following settings can be made for each product:
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Display the unit product price The measurement used for the base product The volume/size of one item of the base product The measurement used for the unit product The volume/size of the unit product

To configure the default unit price for all products:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Click to expand the Unit Price section, and do the following:

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If necessary, set Enable to Yes. Unit Price is enabled by default. The Frontend Label field uses variables to create the label that appears on the Product Detail page. You can accept the default value or make changes as needed.
{{baseprice}} / {{reference_amount}} {{reference_unit}}

c.

To Calculate the unit product's price based on the base price product's price, including tax, select "Yes."

d. Select the Measurement to be used for the base product and the Measurement to be used for the unit product. Options include:
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e.

Enter the Volume/size of the unit product based on the unit of measurement selected.

f.

If you want the unit price of the product to appear on the Product Detail page of your store, set Display the unit product's price on the product page in the frontend to Yes.

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3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

To configure the unit price for a specific product:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Manage Products. In the list, click to open the product record. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Prices.

4. Complete the measurement, volume, and unit information as needed for the product. 5. When complete, click the Save button.

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Enable

Activates or deactivates unit pricing for your store. Options include: Yes / No

Frontend Label

Determines the label that accompanies the tier price on the Product Detail page. The default label uses variables to incorporate the tier price settings.

Calculate the unit product's price based on the base product's price, including tax. Measurement to be used for the base product

Determines if you want to calculate the unit price calculation, based on the price of the base product, including tax. Options include: Yes / No

Determines the unit of measurement used for base product price calculations. Options include: Kilogram (kg) Pound(lbs) Liter Milliliter (ml) Meter (m) Inch Centimeter (cm) Millimeter (mm) Piece (pc)

Measurement to be used for the unit product

Determines the unit of measurement used for unit price calculations. Options include: Kilogram (kg) Pound(lbs) Liter Milliliter (ml) Meter (m) Inch Centimeter (cm) Millimeter (mm) Piece (pc)

Volume/size of the unit product Display the unit product's price on the product page in the frontend

Determines the volume or size of a unit, based on the measurement selected. Determines if the unit price appears on the Product Detail page in your store.

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Package Pricing
Unlike a unit price, a package price refers to multiple items of the same product that are packaged together and sold as a single unit. A six-pack of soft drinks is an example of package pricing.

How to sell multiple products as a package:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. In the list, click to select the product you want to sell as a package. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Inventory. Then, do the following: a. Set Qty for Items Status to Become Out of Stock to the lowest inventory threshold for this item. The number should be a multiple of the number of items in the package. For example, for a six-pack, the threshold might be 6, 12, 18, and so on. b. c. Set Enable Qty Increments to Yes. Set Qty Increments to the number of units included in the package. For example, 6.

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

If any field is grayed out, click to clear the checkbox just below the field, next to Use Config Settings.

Minimum Advertised Price

Merchants are sometimes prohibited from displaying a price that is lower than the manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP). Magento Gos Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) gives you the ability to remain in compliance with the manufacturers requirements while offering your customers a better price. Because requirements differ from one manufacturer to another, you can configure your store to prevent the display of your actual price on pages where it is not allowed to appear according to the terms of the manufacturer. There are a variety of configuration options that you can use to remain in compliance with the terms of your agreement with the manufacturer, while still offering your customers a better price. Your store's MAP settings can be applied to all products in your catalog or configured for only specific products.

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"Click for Price" on Product View Page

To configure MAP for your store:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Sales. 2. Click to expand the Minimum Advertised Price section, and do the following: a. b. To activate MAP, set Enable MAP to "Yes." Set Apply MAP (Default Value) to one of the following:
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To apply MAP to certain products, select "No." To apply MAP by default to all products and hide all prices throughout your store, select "Yes."

c.

To determine when and where you want your actual price to be visible to the customer, set Display Actual Price to one of the following:
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In Cart Before Order Confirmation On Gesture (on click)

d. If the actual price is set to appear "On Gesture," edit the text, as needed, for each popup. 3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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To configure MAP for a specific product:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, click to expand the Minimum Advertised Price section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. 3. Set Enable MAP to "Yes." Set Apply MAP (Default Value) to "No." Complete the remaining settings as needed. Then, click the Save Config button.

Select Catalog > Manage Products, and open the product record.

4. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Prices. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Enter your Price that is lower than the manufacturer's minimum advertised price. Set Apply MAP to "Yes." Set Display Actual Price according to your preference.

d. Enter the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. 5. When complete, click the Save button.

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Enable MAP

Activates Minimum Advertised Price for your store. Options include: Yes / No

Apply MAP (Default Value)

Applies MAP by default to all products in the store. Options include: Yes Initially hides all prices in the store, and displays them according to the Display Actual Price setting. No Does not apply MAP to all products, by default. If MAPis enabled, it can still be applied to products individually.

Display Actual Price

Determines where the actual price of a product is visible to the customer.Options include: In Cart Displays the actual product price in the shopping cart. Before Order Confirmation Displays the actual product price at the end of the checkout process, just before the order is confirmed. On Gesture Displays the actual product price in a popup when the customer clicks the "Click for price" or What's this?" link.

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Field

Description

Default Popup Text Message

The popup text message that appears when the customer selects the "Click for price" link from a category list or product view page.

Default "What's This" Text Message

The pop-up text message that appears when the customer clicks the "What's this?" link from the product view page.

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Meta Information
Meta data is your first level of contact with potential customers who are searching for a product. Your title and description are selling tools that will either help to motivate a visitor to click your link or not. It is wise to use a descriptive title and a description that includes relevant words that a potential customer might search. The information is read by search engines that index your site. Although Google no longer places a value on meta keywords, other search engines continue to use the information. Its a good practice to incorporate high-value keywords in your product titles and related content.

Product Information: Meta Information

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Meta Title

The title appears in the title bar and tab of your browser, and is also used as the title on a search engine results page (SERP).

Meta Keywords

Enter relevant keywords for the product. Consider using keywords that customers may use to find the product.

Meta Description

Write a few sentences to describe the product. Though not visible to the customer, some search engines include the meta description on the search results page.

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Images
Using images of consistent quality, size, and proportion gives your product catalog a professional look with commercial appeal. However, before you get started, it's a good idea to establish a naming convention for your image files, and organize them so you can find the originals if you ever need them.

Thumbnail Gallery
The thumbnail gallery on the product page displays multiple images of a product. Although the position of the gallery varies by theme, it is usually just below the main image on the product page. When a thumbnail is clicked, the image appears in either the light box or popup window, depending on the theme.

Main Image and Thumbnail Gallery

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Light Box
If your theme uses the light box, whenever a thumbnail image is clicked, it replaces the main image on the page. You can use the left and right arrows in the light box to browse through the images, or click a thumbnail to view a specific image. When zoom is activated, you can click the main image and move the cursor around to magnify different parts of the image. The magnified selection appears to the right of the image.

Light Box with Zoom If your theme uses the popup, a magnified version of the selected image appears in a popup window. You can use the left and right arrows in the popup to browse through the images. To return to the product page, close the popup window.

PopUp and Magnify

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Image Size and Type

As a best practice, you should standardize the size of your images so they appear at the highest possible resolution and with the correct proportion. A single product image can be displayed in several different sizes throughout your catalog. In addition to the main image on the product page, there are also smaller images and thumbnails. The following image types are determine how images are used in your catalog. If you have only one product image, you can use the same image for each type. If you do not assign an image to each type, a placeholder image will appear at that place in the catalog. Thumbnail The thumbnail image appears in the thumbnail gallery, shopping cart, and in some blocks such as Related Items. Example Size: 50 x 50 pixels Small Image The small image is used for the product images in listings on category and search results pages, and to display the product images needed for sections such as for Up Sells, Cross Sells, and the New Products List. Example Size: 470 x 470 pixels Base Image The base image is the main image on the product detail page. Image zoom is activated if you upload an image that is larger image than the image container. Example Size without Zoom: 470 x 470 pixels Example Size with Zoom: 1100 x 1100 pixels

Shape and Background

Because the container that holds the image is square, you can take advantage of the available space by making your catalog images square. Regardless of their size or shape, images are automatically resized to fit the width of the container. Both images in the following example are rectangular, and fit within the square container. The first is a .jpg with an solid white background, and the second is a .png with a transparent background. Because the image is a different shape than the container, a margin of unused space appears at the top and bottom. The Catalog Images tool gives you the option to either save the extra space as part of the image, which effectively makes the image square, or retain its original rectangular shape. You can see the effect of this setting if you right-click to save an image from the product view page.

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Rectangular Image in Square Container Although both these images have space added to the top and bottom. The first (.jpg) image shows the background color as a border at the top and bottom of the image. The second (.png) image has the same space added to make it square, but it isn't visible because the background is transparent.

Images with Solid and Transparent Backgrounds

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Adding Product Images

The Images tab is used to upload and manage images for a single product. You can upload multiple images for the product, and maintain different images for each store view. If you have many images to manage, you might prefer to import them, rather than upload each one individually.

Adding Product Images

To add product images:

1. If the images are to be used for only a specific store view, set Choose Store View in the upper-left corner to identify the view where the images will be used. 2. 3. In the Product Information panel on the left, click Images. Click the Browse Files button, and select the product images files you want to upload to your store. 4. Click the Upload Files button to upload the selected images to your store. Then, for each image, do the following: a. Enter a descriptive Label for the image. This text appears on mouseover and improves indexing by search engines. b. If using multiple images, enter a numeric value in the Sort Order field to determine the sequence in which it appears in the thumbnail gallery.

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c.

To prevent an image from being listed in the thumbnail gallery, click the Exclude checkbox. For example, if the product has only one image, theres no reason to include it in the gallery.

d. To delete any image, select the Remove checkbox. 5. Click the Save and Continue Edit button.

To add images to the gallery:

To add a new image to the gallery, follow the same process for adding a new product image. For best results, gallery image files should be the same size and proportion as the main product image.

To exclude images from the gallery:

Select the Exclude checkbox.

Excluding Images

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Image Label

On mouseover, a thumbnail of each uploaded image appears. The label is the descriptive Alt text that appears on mouseover. Including a label for each image improves indexing by search engines, and accessibility for people who use screen readers.

Sort Order

Determines the order in which images are displayed in the gallery.

Thumbnail

The Thumbnail image is used in the shopping cart and in some blocks, such as Related Items.

Small Image

The Small Image is used in product listings on the category and search results pages, and to display product images in additional sections such as Up Sells, Cross Sells, and the New Products List.

Base Image

The Base Image is the main image on the product page, and is also used to produce the magnified area displayed during image zoom.

Exclude

Select the Exclude checkbox to prevent the image from being listed in the thumbnail gallery.

Remove

Select the Remove checkbox to delete the image. All selected images are deleted when the product record is saved.

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Placeholders
Magento Go displays a temporary image as a placeholder until permanent product images are available. The initial placeholder image is the Magento logo, which you can replace with placeholder images of your own design.

Product Image Placeholders

To upload placeholder images:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Click to expand the Product Image Placeholders section. Then, do the following: a. For each image type, click the Browse button to upload the placeholder image you want to use for the Base Image, Small Image, and Thumbnail images. If you like, you can use the same image for each type. b. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Product Image Placeholder Configuration

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Base Image

The base image is the main image on the product detail page. Zoom is activated if the base image is larger image than the image container. The default size of the image container may vary by theme, but is generally 470 pixels square. For example: 470 x 470 pixels (without zoom) 1100 x 1100 pixels (with zoom)

Small Image

The small image is used for the product image in listings on category and search results pages, and for sections such as Up Sells, Cross Sells, and the New Products list. For example: 470 x 470 pixels

Thumbnail

The thumbnail image appears in the thumbnail gallery on the product detail page, in the shopping cart, and in some blocks such as Related Items. For example: 50 x 50 pixels

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Watermarks
If you have gone to the expense of creating your own original product images, there is not much you can do to prevent unscrupulous competitors from stealing them with the click of a mouse. However, you can place a watermark on each image to identify it as your property and make it a less attractive target. A watermark file can be either a .jpg (jpeg), .gif, or .png image.

Watermark on Product Image

To place watermarks on product images:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Design. Click to expand the Product Image Watermarks section. Then, complete the following steps for the Base, Small, and Thumbnail images: a. b. c. Enter the Watermark Default Size, in pixels. For example: 200 x 300 Enter the Watermark Opacity, as a percentage. For example: .40 Click the Browse button and select the Watermark image file to upload.

d. Set Watermark Position to your preference. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Product Image Watermark Configuration

Watermark Position
The watermark used in these examples is a .png file 470 x 470 pixels square, with a black logo and transparent background. The size and opacity were later adjusted to 100 x 100 pixels at 10% using the watermark configuration settings in the Admin panel. You can experiment with different watermark settings until you find the look you want.

None

Tile

Center

Stretch

Top Left

Top Right

Bottom Left

Bottom Right

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Base Image Watermark Default Size Base Image Watermark Opacity, Percent Base Image Watermark

The default size of the watermark for the Base Image. (For example, 470 x 470) The percentage of opacity applied to the watermark for the Base Image. The file with the watermark image to be uploaded for the Base Image. (The image file can be .jpg (jpeg), .gif, and .png.)

Base Image Watermark Position

The position of the watermark for the Base Image. Options include: Stretch Tile Top/Left or Top/Right Bottom/Left or Bottom/Right

Small Image Thumbnail Image

(Repeat the above for the Small Image.) (Repeat the above for the Thumbnail Image.)

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Shopping Cart Thumbnails

The thumbnail images in the shopping cart gives customers a quick overview of the items they are about to purchase. However, for products with multiple options, the standard product image may not match the actual item being purchased. If the customer purchased a pair of red shoes, ideally, the thumbnail in the shopping cart should show the product in the same color. The thumbnail image for both grouped and configurable products can be set to display the image from either the "parent" product record or associated product. The setting applies to all grouped or configurable products in the current store view.

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To configure shopping cart thumbnails:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Checkout. In the Shopping Cart section, do the following, as applicable: a. Set Grouped Product Image to one of the following:
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Product Thumbnail Itself Parent Product Thumbnail

b.

Set Configurable Product Image to one of the following:

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Product Thumbnail Itself Parent Product Thumbnail

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Shopping Cart Configuration

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Design

Design
The Design page lets you apply a different theme to the product page, and make updates to the XML code that controls the page layout.

Product Information: Design

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Custom Theme

To apply a custom theme, select the one you want from the list of available themes.

Active From

If applying a custom theme for a period of time, enter the beginning date, or select the date from the Calendar.

Active To

If applying a custom theme for a period of time, enter the ending date, or select the date from the Calendar.

Custom Layout Update

You can further customize the theme with XML coding.

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Field

Description

Display product options in Page Layout

Options include: Product Info Column / Block after Info Column To apply a different layout to the product page, select one of the following: No layout updates This option is preselected by default and does not apply layout changes. Empty This option lets you define your own layout, such as a 4-column page. Requires an understanding of XML. 1 column 2 columns with left bar 2 columns with right bar 3 columns Applies the 2-columns with right bar layout. Applies the 3 column layout. Applies the 1-column layout. Applies the 2 column layout.

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Inventory

Inventory
There is both a short and long version of the Inventory section, depending on whether you need to manage inventory for the product. The long form appears only when Manage Stock is set to "Yes."

Product Information: Inventory (Short Form)

Managing Stock
To complete the required inventory settings:
1. In the Product Information panel, select Inventory. Then, do the following: a. b. c. 2. Clear the checkbox below the Manage Stock field. Then, set Manage Stock to Yes. In the Qty field, type the number of units you currently have in stock. Set Stock Availability to In Stock.

When complete, click the Save button.

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

Manage Stock

Determines if you use full inventory control to manage the items in your catalog. Options include: Yes Activates full inventory control to keep track of the number of items currently in stock. (To change the setting, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox and select Yes.) No Does not keep track of the number of items currently in stock. (This is the default setting.)

Qty Qty For Items Status to become Out of Stock Minimum Qty Allowed in Shopping Cart Maximum Qty Allowed in Shopping Cart

(Required) The quantity of the item in stock. Specifies that below a level of your choosing, the product will become Out of Stock. Determines the minimum amount of this item that is available for purchase. By default, the minimum quantity is set to 1. Determines the maximum number of this item that can be purchased in a single order. By default, the maximum quantity is set to 1000.

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Field

Description

Qty Uses Decimals

Determines if customers can use a decimal value rather than a whole number when entering the quantity ordered. Options include: Yes Permits values to be entered as decimals, rather than whole numbers, which is suitable for products sold by weight, volume or length. No Quantity values must be entered as whole numbers.

Backorders

Determines how your store manages backorders. A backorder does not change the processing status of the order. Funds are still authorized or captured immediately when the order is placed, regardless of whether the product is in stock. When the product becomes available, it will be shipped. Options include: No Backorders Does not accept backorders when product is out of stock Allow Qty Below 0 Allow Qty Below 0 and Notify Customer Accepts backorders when the quantity falls below zero. Accepts backorders when the quantity falls below zero, but notifies customers that orders can still be placed.

Notify for Quantity Below

Sends a notification to you when the quantity in stock falls below this number.

Enable Qty Increments Qty Increments Stock Availability

Allows the product to be sold in quantity increments. Sets the number used as the basis of quantity increments. Determines the current availability of the product. Options include: In Stock Out of Stock Makes the product available for purchase. Unless Backorders are activated, prevents the product from being available for purchase and removes the listing from the catalog.

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Stock Availability Messages

Your catalog can be configured to display the availability of each item as In stock or Out of stock on the product page. The configuration setting applies to the catalog as a whole, and the message changes according to the stock status of the product. There are several display variations possible, including how out of stock products are managed in the catalog and search results lists.

"In Stock" Message on Product Detail Page

Step 1: Configure the Inventory Stock Options

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Inventory. Click to expand the Stock Options section. Then, do the following: a. To configure how out of stock products are handled in the category and search results lists, set Display Out of Stock Products to one of the following: Yes No b. Includes out of stock products on catalog pages. Omits out of stock products from catalog pages.

To configure the stock availability message on the product page, set Display products availability in stock in the frontend to one of the following: Yes No Displays an availability message indicating the product stock status. Does not display an availability message.

4. Click the Save Config button to save the setting.

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Step 2: Set the Product to Manage Stock

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. In the list, click to open the product. Then in the Product Information panel on the left, select Inventory. 3. If necessary, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox, and set Manage Stock to Yes. Then, complete the inventory settings as needed. 4. Make sure that Stock Availability is set to In Stock. 5. Click the Save button to save the product settings.

Setting the Out of Stock Threshold

You can define an inventory level that becomes the threshold for determining that an item needs to be reordered. The out of stock threshold is set to a number above zero.

To set the out of stock threshold:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel, select Inventory. Set the Qty for Item's Status to Become Out of Stock to a value above zero.

To change the quantity allowed in cart:

This option is helpful for products in high-demand. If you want to capture a larger number of new customers rather than selling high volumes to high-quantity buyers, you can set a maximum quantity to prevent a high-quantity buyer from taking out your entire inventory. 1. 2. In the Product Information panel, select Inventory. Change the Minimum and Maximum Quantity Allowed in Shopping Cart fields to appropriate values for your product, store, and strategy.

To be notified when stock drops below a certain threshold:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel, select Inventory. Clear the Use Config Settings checkbox, and set Notify for Quantity Below to indicate the level at which you want to be notified. By default, the value is set to 1.
If you need time to restock your inventory, you can change the value of this field to replenish.

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Product Page Examples

You can use a combination of settings to specify whether you want to include the availability message, or omit it from the product page.

Out of Stock Message in Product Detail

Shows Availability Message

Scenario 1: This combination of settings causes the availability message to appear on the product page, according to the stock availability of each product.
Stock Option Setting

Display product availability in stock in the frontend:

Product Inventory Setting

Yes
Message

Manage Stock Stock Availability

Yes In Stock Out of Stock Availability: In Stock Availability: Out of Stock

Scenario 2: When stock is not managed for a product, this combination of settings can be used to display the availability message on the product page.
Stock Option Setting

Display product availability in stock in the frontend

Product Inventory Setting

Yes
Message

Manage Stock

No

Availability: In Stock

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Hides Availability Message

Scenario 1: This combination of configuration and product settings prevents the availability message from appearing on the product page.
Stock Option Setting

Display product availability in stock in the frontend

Product Inventory Setting

No
Message

Manage Stock Stock Availability

Yes In Stock Out of Stock None None

Scenario 2: When stock is not managed for a product, this combination of configuration and product settings prevents the availability message from appearing on the product page.
Stock Option Setting

Display product availability in stock in the frontend

Product Inventory Setting

No
Message

Manage Stock

No

None

Catalog Page Examples

The following display options are possible for the category and search results lists, depending on the product availability and configuration settings.

Out of Stock Message in Category List

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Shows Product with "Out of Stock Message

This combination of configuration settings includes out of stock products in the category and search results lists, and displays an out of stock message.
Stock Options Setting Message

Display Out of Stock Products Display product availability in stock in the frontend Display Out of Stock Products Display product availability in stock in the frontend

Yes Yes Yes No None "Out of stock"

Shows Product without "Out of Stock Message

This combination of configuration settings includes out of stock products in the category and search results lists, but does not display a message.
Stock Options Setting Message

Display Out of Stock Products Display product availability in stock in the frontend

Yes No None

Hides Product Until Back in Stock

This configuration setting omits out of stock products entirely from the category and search results lists, until they are back in stock.
Stock Option Setting Message

Display Out of Stock Products

No

None

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Managing Stock for Configurable Products

By default, Manage Stock is turned off for a configurable product, because the inventory is managed through each associated product. However, at times it may be necessary to apply inventory settings to a configurable product as a whole, such as to set quantity increments and change the stock availability.

To enable quantity increments:

1. On the Inventory tab of the configurable product, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox, and set Manage Stock to Yes. The Enable Qty Increments field appears. 2. To sell the product in quantity increments, do the following: a. Below the Enable Qty Increments field, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox. Then, set Enable Qty Increments to Yes. b. In the Qty Increments field, enter the number of products that you want to sell together as a single batch.

To set the product as Out of Stock:

1. On the Inventory tab of the configurable product, clear the Use Config Settings checkbox, and set Manage Stock to Yes. The Stock Availability field appears. 2. 3. To temporarily remove the product from sale, set Stock Availability to Out of Stock. When you are ready to offer the product for sale, set Stock Availability to In Stock.

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Categories
Every product in your catalog must be assigned to at least one category. Before you can add products to your catalog, you must first establish its basic category structure. A product cannot be saved until after it has been assigned to at least one category.

Product Categories

To set up the product categories:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel, select Categories. Click the check box of each category where you want the product to appear. Click the plus [+] icon to expand a category to show any subcategories.
A single product can be assigned to more than one category.

3.

When complete, click the Save button.

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Product Relationships
The topics in this section are used to establish relationships between products. Because the process of setting them up is the same, once you learn how to set up one type of product relationship, you can easily manage the rest.

Related Products
Related products are meant to be purchased in addition to the item the customer is viewing. They compliment, enhance, or add optional features to the product the customer is viewing.

Up-sells
Up-sell products are items which are related to the item the customer is looking at, but may be higher-quality, more popular, or have a better profit margin. They encourage customers to consider a slightly more expensive item of a higher quality.

Cross-sells
Cross-sell products are offered on the shopping cart page just before the checkout process. They are offered to the customer as last-minute impulse purchases.

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Related Products
Related products are meant to be purchased in addition to the item the customer is viewing. Simply click the checkbox of a product to place it in the shopping cart. The placement of the Related Products block varies according to theme and page layout. In the example below, it appears at the bottom of the Product View page. With a 2 column layout, the Related Product block often appears in the right column.

Related offered on Product Detail Page

To set up related products:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, click Related Products. Click the Reset Filter button in the upper-right to list all the available products, or use the search filters at the top of each column to find specific products. 3. In the list, select the checkbox in the first column of any product you want to feature as a related product. 4. When complete, click the Save button.

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Up-sells
Up-sell products are items that your customer might prefer instead of the product currently viewed. An item offered as an up-sell might be of a higher quality, more popular, or have better profit margin.

Up-Sells Offered on Product Detail Page

To choose up-sell products:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, click Up-sells. Click the Reset Filter button in the upper-right to list all the available products, or use the search filters at the top of each column to find specific products. 3. In the list, select the checkbox in the first column of any product you want to feature as an up-sell. 4. When complete, click the Save button.

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Cross-sells
Cross-sell products are similar to impulse purchases positioned next to the cash register in the checkout line of a grocery store. Products offered as a cross-sell appear on the shopping cart page, just before the customer begins the checkout process.

Cross-sells Offered During Checkout

To set up cross-sell products:

1. 2. In the Product Information panel on the left, click Cross-sells. Click the Reset Filter button in the upper-right to list all the available products, or use the search filters at the top of each column to find specific products. 3. In the list, select the checkbox in the first column of any product you want to feature as a cross-sell. 4. When complete, click the Save button.

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Custom Options

Custom Options
Custom options provide an easy way to offer a selection of product variations to the customer. The limitations are that you cannot track inventory based on any variation, and that a product with custom options cannot be used in a one-to-many relationship with a configurable, grouped, or bundle product. Custom options are a good solution if your inventory needs are simple and you have a limited number of available SKUs.

Custom Options

To create custom options:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. In the list, click to open the product record. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Custom Options.

4. In the upper-right corner, click the Add New Option button. Then, do the following:

Add New Option a. b. In the Title field, enter a name for the property. Set the Input Type you want to use for data entry.

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Set Is Required to "Yes" if the option must be selected before the product can be purchased.

d. In the Sort Order field, enter a number to indicate the order of this item in the list of options. Enter the number 1 to display this option first. 5. Click the Add New Row button to add a row for the product variation. Then, complete the following:

Add New Row a. b. In the Title field, enter a name for this option. In the Price field, enter any markup or markdown from the base product price that applies to this option. c. Set Price Type to one of the following: Fixed The price of the variation differs from the price of the base product by a fixed monetary amount, such as $1. Percentage The price of the variation differs from the price of the base product by a percentage, such as 10%. d. Enter a SKU to identify the option. The option SKUis added as a suffix to the SKU of the product record. e. In the Sort Order field, enter a number to indicate the order of this item in the list of options. Enter the number 1 to display this option first. 6. When complete, click the Save button.

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Description

Description
Use the Description fields to add information about the product and a brief description that can be picked up by search engines and RSS feeds. The information in these fields can help your customers decide whether or not to purchase a product.

Product Information: Description

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Description

(Required) This is the main product description that appears on the product view page. The text should be plain ASCII text, although HTML tags can be added to format the description. Do not paste text directly from a word processor, because it may include print control codes which do not render online. To strip out any stray control codes, save the file as a .txt file, before using the text in the product description.

Short Description

(Required) Depending on the theme, the Short Description may appear on catalog pages, and is often used in RSS feeds.

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Field

Description

The WYSIWYG Editor button appears below each field when the editor is enabled for your store. To learn more, see Using

the Editor. The Create New Attribute button gives you the ability to define a new attribute while working in product edit mode. Although you can save the new attribute, it is not automatically included in the attribute set associated with the current product.

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Product View Optimization

Product View Optimization

The Product View Optimization tab appears for products and categories, if enabled in your system configuration. It lets you install tracking scripts for Google Analytics with Content Experiments to test the effectiveness of pages on your site.

Product View Optimization Google Analytics Scripts

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Websites
If your Magento Go site has multiple stores or views, you can set the scope of a configuration setting, product, category, or attribute to apply to a specific store or view. The scope provides context for the configuration setting. The Website tab identifies the website, store, and view where the product is available.

Product Information:Websites

To assign a product to a store view:

1. 2. 3. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Websites. Select the checkbox for each store view where the product is offered for sale. When complete, click the Save button.

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Mastering Search
Research shows that people who use search are more likely to make a purchase than those who rely on navigation alone. In fact, according to some studies, people who use search are nearly twice as likely to make a purchase. Magento Go has a powerful search engine which you can use as is, or fine-tune to make it even more effective. In this chapter, you will learn how to take full advantage of catalog search, by shaping the way search terms are used, and monitoring the results.

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Storefront Search Tools

Your Magento Go store includes a variety of search methods to help customers find products, and also to improve the indexing of your store by search engines.

Quick Search
The Quick Search box is located in the header of each page, and helps visitors find products in your catalog. The search text can be either a full or partial match or any other word or phrase to describe a product.

Advanced Search
Advanced Search provides an easy way for people to search your catalog by typing text directly into a form. You can configure the form to include any fields from your product catalog. The link to Advanced Search is in the footer of your store.

Search Terms
The Popular Search Terms page lists search terms as a tag cloud, using text size to indicate the popularity of the term. The link to the Popular Search Terms page is in the footer of your store.

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Quick Search

Quick Search
The Quick Search box in the upper-right corner helps visitors find products in your catalog. The search text can be the full or partial product name, or any other word or phrase that describes the product. The Autocomplete list appears just below the Quick Search box, and tracks each character as you type. The list includes any matching search terms, and shows the number of results returned for each.

Quick Search with Autocomplete

To do a quick search:
1. Type the first few letters of what you are looking for into the search box.
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Press the Go button to retrieve a list of matching products from the catalog.

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Advanced Search
Advanced Search provides an easy way for people to search your catalog by entering what they are looking for directly into a form. Because the form contains multiple fields, a single search can include several parameters. The result of the search is a list of the products which match the values entered in the form. The link to Advanced Search is in the footer of your store.

Advanced Search Each field in the form corresponds to an attribute from a product record. You can determine which fields to include by setting the attribute frontend properties to Include in Advanced Search. As a best practice, you should include only the search fields that your customers are most likely to use to find a product, because using too many can impact the speed of the search.

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Advanced Search

To use advanced search:

1. 2. In the footer of your store, click the Advanced Search link. In the Search Settings form, enter any value you want to match in as many fields as necessary. You can find records based on a full or partial match. 3. Click the Search button to display the results.

4. If you dont see what you are looking form, click Modify your search, and try another combination of values.

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Search Results
The Search Results list displays all products which match the query text submitted through the Quick Search box or Advanced Search form. The Search Results list and the Product list are actually the same list. The only difference is that one is the result of a search query, and the other is the result of category navigation. The products can be displayed in either a grid or list format, and the records can be sorted by any number of parameters. Page controls are used to sort the list, change the format, and to advance from one page to the next. The left column of the Search Results page may also include layered navigation under the Shop By heading, which lists products by category and attribute.

Search Results List with Page Controls

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Search Results

To configure the list:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog Click to expand the Frontend section. Then, complete the settings according to your preference. 4. Click the Save Config button.

Catalog Frontend Search Configuration

Search Results Controls

Control Description

View As

Displays the list in either a Grid or List format.

Sort By

Changes the sort order of the list.

Show Per Page

Changes how may products are shown per page.

Pagination Links

Lets the visitor navigate to other pages in the search results list.

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Field Descriptions
Field Description

List Mode

Determines the format of the search results list. Options include: Grid Only Formats the list as a grid of rows and columns.Each product appears in a single cell of the grid. List Only Formats the list with each product on a separate row. Grid (default / List) List (default / Grid) Formats the list with each product on a separate row. By default, products appear in List View.

Products per Page on Grid Allowed Values

Determines the number of products displayed in Grid View. To provide a selection of options, enter multiple values separated by commas.

Products per Page on Grid Default Value Products per Page on List Default Value Allow All Products per Page Product Listing Sort By

Determines the number of products displayed per page by default, in Grid View. Determines the number of products displayed per page by default, in List View. If set to Yes, includes the ALL option in the Show per Page control. Determines the sort order of the search results list. The selection of options is determined by the Display Settings of the category and the available attributes. The default is set to Use All Available Attributes, and typically includes: Best Value Name Price

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Configuring Catalog Search

You can control the behavior of the search operations and determine the size of valid query text, and the display of search suggestions and recommendations by adjusting the Catalog Search configuration settings.

Configure Catalog Search

To configure catalog search:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Then, click to expand the Catalog Search section. 3. To limit the length and word count of search query text, do the following: a. Set Minimal Query Length to the minimum number of characters that can be submitted in a query. b. Set Maximum Query Length to the maximum number of characters that can be submitted in a query. c. Set Maximum Query Words Count to the maximum number of words that can be submitted in a query. 4. To offer search terms as suggestions, do the following: a. b. Set Enable Search Suggestions to Yes. To display the number of times each suggested term has been used as a search term, set Show Results Count for Each Suggestion to ;"Yes." 5. To display related search terms as recommendations, set Enable Search Recommendations to Yes.

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6. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Minimal Query Length

The minimal number of characters required for a valid search term.

Maximum Query Length

The maximum number of characters accepted in a valid search term.

Maximum Query Words Count Enable Search Suggestions

The maximum number of words accepted in a valid search term.

If set to Yes, an empty search results list displays the text, Did you mean: followed by a selection of closely matching search terms as suggestions. Note: This option can impact the performance of the search.

Show Results Count for Each Suggestion

If set to Yes, each search term suggested includes the number of times the term has been used by others. Only search terms with actual results are offered as suggestions. Options include: Yes / No

Enable Search Recommendations

If set to Yes, an empty search results list displays the selection of related search terms as recommendations. Options include: Yes / No

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Configuring Catalog Search

Using Product Attributes in Search

Any field, or attribute, of a product record can be used to find the product using catalog search or layered navigation. An attribute can be the product name, brand, color, or any other field that is included in the product record. The properties assigned to the attribute determine how and where it can be used. The Attribute Frontend Properties section of the attribute definition lets you include or exclude the attribute from quick search and advanced search, and make it available for layered navigation. Before you begin, make sure that the Visibility setting of the product allows it to be used in search operations. By default, Visibility is set to Catalog, Search.

Product Visibility Set to Catalog, Search

To set up attribute search properties:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Attributes > Manage Attributes. Click to open the attribute in Edit mode. Then, scroll down to the Frontend Properties section, and set the following:
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Attribute Search Properties 3. When complete, click the Save Attribute button.

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Weighted Search
Magento Go lets you assign a weight to any product attribute that is used in catalog search. The weight is a numerical score from 1-5 that determines the rank or value of the item.

To set the search properties of an attribute:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Attributes > Manage Attributes. Find the attribute in the list, and click to open the record. Scroll down to the Frontend Properties section, and do the following: a. To include the attribute in Quick Search box queries, set Use in Quick Search to Yes. b. To include the attribute as a field on the Advanced Search form, set Use in Advanced Search to Yes. c. To establish the search value of the attribute, set Search Weight to a number from 1 to 5. 4. When complete, click the Save Attribute button.

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Managing Search Terms

You can learn what your customers are looking for by examining the search terms they use to find products in your store. If enough people are looking for a product you don't carry, perhaps its time to add it to your catalog. Meanwhile, rather than leave them empty handed, why not redirect them to a similar product in your catalog? Or, if you exchange referrals with another store, you might send some business their way. The source of the referral would show in their analytics, and they might return the favor.

Recommendations and Suggestions

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Landing Page The landing page for a search term can be a content page, a category page, a product detail page, or even a page on a different site.

Suggestions If a search returns no results, and there is no alternate landing page for the term, a selection of closely matching terms can be offered as possible solutions. The text, Did you mean: appears, followed by a list of suggestions.

Recommendations Recommendations are similar to suggestions, but are drawn from the selection of related search terms. If a search returns no results, related search terms can be offered as recommendations.

Synonyms One way to improve the effectiveness of catalog search is to include different

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terms that people may use to describe the same item. You dont want to lose a sale just because someone is looking for a sofa, and your product is listed as a couch. You can capture a broader range of search terms by entering the words, sofa, davenport, and loveseat as synonyms for couch, and direct them to the same landing page.
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Misspelled Words Use search terms to capture common misspellings and redirect them to the appropriate page. For example, if you sell wrought iron patio furniture, you know that many people misspell the term as rod iron, or even rot iron. You can enter each misspelled word as a search term, and make them synonyms for wrought iron. Even though the word is misspelled, the search will be directed to the page for wrought iron.

Popular Search Terms

The Popular Search Terms pages lists search terms that have been entered by visitors to your store, and ranks them by popularity. Search terms appear in a tag cloud format, where the size of the text indicates the popularity of the term. The link to the Popular Search Terms page is located in the footer of your store. By default, Popular Search Terms is enabled as a search engine optimization tool, but has no direct connection to the catalog search process. Because the Search Terms page is indexed by search engines, any terms included on the page will help improve your search engine ranking and the visibility of your store.

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Popular Search Terms

To configure Popular Search Terms:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Then, do the following: a. b. 3. Click to expand the Search Engine Optimizations section. Set Popular Search Terms to Enable.

When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Search Term Tools

Search Terms List
The Search Terms list displays all search query terms submitted by visitors to your store. You can use the information to learn more about what your customers are looking for, and to display targeted search results and landing pages.

Search Term Information

Every search term in the list can be edited, and new terms added. The Search Term information page records how many times the term has been entered, and any synonyms, landing pages, and related search terms associated with the term.

Search Terms Report

The Search Terms report lists the number of results generated from each query term submitted, and the number of times each was submitted within the range of time specified for the report. The report data can be exported, and opened in a spreadsheet for further analysis.

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Adding Search Terms

Adding Search Terms

As you learn new words that people use to search for products in your catalog, you can add them to your search terms list to direct people to the most closely matching products in your catalog.

Search Terms - Add New

To add a new search term:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Search Terms. Click the Add New button. Then, do the following: a. In the General Information section, in the Search Query box, type the word or phrase that you want to add as a new search term.

Search Terms - General Information

b. Select the Store where the search term will be used. If your store is available in multiple languages, select the applicable store view. c. If this term is a synonym for another search term, enter the other term in the Synonym For field. Any search for the synonym will be automatically redirected to the page for the other term.

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d. To redirect the search results to another page in your store, or to another website, type the full URL of the target page in the Redirect URL field. e. If you want this term to be available for use as a suggestion whenever a search returns no results, set Display in Suggested Terms to Yes. 3. When complete, click the Save Search button.

To edit a search term:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Search Terms. Click the row of any record to open the search term in edit mode. Make the necessary changes.

4. When complete, click the Save Search button.

To delete a search term:

1. 2. 3. In the list, select the checkbox of the term to be deleted. In the upper-right corner of the list, set the Actions control to Delete. When complete, click the Submit button.

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Related Search Terms

The Related Search Terms section of a search term record lets you associate other terms with the search term. You can use the information to keep a running total of how many people are searching for the same thing. Related search terms can also be offered as suggestions whenever a search returns no results.

Related Search Terms as Suggestions

To use related search terms:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Search Terms. In the list, click to open the search term in edit mode. In the Related Search Terms section, do the following: a. b. Click the Reset Filter button to generate a list of all search terms. In the first column, select the checkbox of each search term that is related to the term that is listed in the General Information section of the record. c. Click the Save Search button.

d. In the first column, set the Search Filter to Any. 4. When complete, click the Search button.

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Related Search Terms

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Search Query

(Required) Contains the actual text that was used as a search term.

Store

(Required) Identifies the store and/or views where the search term is available.

Number of results (For the last time placed)

(Required) Displays how many products were returned in the search results since the last time the term was submitted. Note: Only search terms with results are offered as suggestions.

Number of Uses

(Required) Displays the total number of times this term has been used. This number is used to determine the Top 5 Search Terms section of the Dashboard report.

Synonym For

If this term is a synonym for another search term, enter the other term in this field. Any searches for the synonym will be redirected to the page for the other term.

Redirect URL

Enter the full URL of the page that is displayed when this search term is used. The Redirect URL can be a product, category, or content page within your site, or a page on another site.

Display in Suggested Terms

Determines if this search term is available for use as a suggestion. For example, you may deliberately enter a misspelled word as a search term, but would not want to use the misspelled word as a suggestion. Options include: Yes / No

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Search Term Reports

You can check the Search Term reports on a regular basis, to see what people are searching for, and to analyze how well your search terms are performing. Each report shows the results and hits for the specified range of time.
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Search Terms Report Dashboard Top 5 Reports

The Dashboard provides a summary of the top search terms and most recently used search terms during the range of time specified for the report. Each report includes a summary of search term results, and the number of times the term was used. The reports show the last five search terms used, and the top five search terms.

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Admin Search Tools

The Admin panel includes many lists of data for products, orders, customers, search terms, pages, blocks, banners, and so on. Each list has the same basic set of pagination, sorting, filtering, and action controls.

Global Search
The Global Search box can be used to quickly find any record in your database. The results list can include customers, products, orders, or any related attribute.

List Filters and Controls

There are many lists of data associated with your store, including products, orders, customers, search terms, pages, blocks, banners, and so on. Each list uses the same set of pagination, sorting, filtering, and action controls.

Search Indexing
As you work with your product catalog, the search index will periodically need to be refreshed to keep current with changes to the database. Whenever you make changes which might affect the indexing of your catalog, take a moment to refresh the search index.

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Global Search
The global search box is located in the upper-right corner of the Admin panel, and helps you find any record in the database. The results can include customers, products, orders, or any related attribute.

Global Search

To do a global search:
1. 2. Type the first few letters of what you are looking for into the global search box. In the list of closely matching items, click the one that you want to find.

Sort and Filter Controls

When working from the Admin panel, you can sort the list by the values in any column, and use the filters at the top of each column to focus the results of the search. Some filters have options that can be selected from a list box, and for others, you can simply type in the value you want to find.

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To sort a list:
Click the column name of any header. The arrow indicates the current order as either ascending or descending.

To filter a list:
1. 2. In the box below the column header, either enter or select the value you want to find. Click the Search button.

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Action Controls
When working with lists of data, you can use the Actions control to apply an operation to a single record, or to multiple records. The Actions control lists the selection of actions which can be applied to selected records. When working with the Manage Products list, you can use the Actions control to update the attributes of the group of selected products, change their status from "Disabled" to "Enabled," or delete them from the database. The selection of available actions varies by list, and additional options may appear, depending on the action selected. For example, when changing the status of a group of records, you must also select the new Status setting.

Changing the Status The checkbox in the first column identifies each record that is a target for the action. The search filters can be used to narrow the list to the records you want to target for the action. The Select Visible and Unselect Visible links in the upper-left corner can be used to change the checkbox state of all records that are currently visible. You can also use the search filter at the top of the column to list any (or all) records, or only those with a selected or unselected checkbox.. The checkbox search filter settings include: Any, Yes, and No.

Using the Checkbox Search Filter

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When using the Actions control to update attribute settings, you can make as many changes as necessary, and then update the records in a single step. For example, you can change the theme that is used to display the products for a range of time. make the products available for Google Checkout, or change the manufacturer. It's much more efficient than changing the settings individually for each product record.

To apply an action to selected records:

1. 2. 3. In the list, select the checkbox of each record that is targeted for the action. Select the Action to be applied. Click the Submit button.

Applying an Action to a Selected Record

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To update attributes:
1. 2. In the list, select the checkbox of each record to be updated. Set Action to "Update Attributes," and click the Submit button. The Update Attributes page lists all the available attributes, which are organized by group in the Product Information panel on the left.

Selecting the Change Checkbox

3. Select the Change checkbox next to each attribute, and make the necessary changes.

4. Click the Save button to update the attributes for the group of selected records.

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Available Actions by List

List Available Actions

Manage Products

Delete Update Attributes Change Status

Manage Customers

Delete Subscribe to Newsletter Unsubscribe from Newsletter Assign a Customer Group

Manage Gift Card Accounts Newsletter Subscribers

Delete

Unsubscribe Delete

Orders

Cancel Hold Unhold Print Invoices Print Packingslips Print Credit Memos Print All Move to Archive

Invoices Search Terms Reviews (All / Pending)

PDF Invoices Delete Delete Update Status

Tags (All / Pending)

Delete Change Status

Tax Zones Manage Banners

Delete Delete

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Refreshing the Search Index

As you work with your product catalog, the search index must be periodically refreshed to keep it current with the changes you make to the database. Whenever you make changes that might affect the indexing of your catalog, take a moment to refresh the search index.

Search Indexing

To refresh the search index:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Search Indexing. Click the Refresh Index button. The request is placed in the queue and will be completed momentarily.

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SEO Best Practices

Search engine optimization is the practice of fine-tuning the content and presentation of your store to improve the way the pages are indexed by search engines. Your store includes a number of features that are designed to support your ongoing effort to improve the indexing of your site.

Meta Data
Your store is loaded with places where you can enter keyword-rich meta data to improve the way search engines index your site. While in the process of setting up your store, you might have entered preliminary meta data, with the intention of finishing it later. Over time, you can fine-tune the meta data in your site to target the buying patterns and preferences of your customers.

Meta Title
The meta title appears in the title bar and tab of your browser, and search results listings. The meta title should be unique to the page, and less than 70 characters in length.

Meta Keywords
Although most search engines ignore meta keywords, many sites continue to use them. The current best practice is to incorporate high-value keywords in the meta title and meta description.

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Meta Description
Meta descriptions provide a brief overview of the page for search results listings. Ideally, a meta description should be between 150-160 characters in length, although the field will accept up to 255 characters.

Canonical Meta Tag

The canonical meta tag can be used to tell search know which product or category page to index when there are multiple URLs with identical or very similar content.

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Sitemap

Sitemap
A sitemap is like a table of contents that lists every category and product in your store. Each entry is linked to the corresponding landing page of the category or product. Sitemaps help search engines index your site, and also give visitors a quick overview of the organization of your store and catalog. To display the sitemap, click the link in the footer of your store. The sitemap can be set to display either the list of categories or products. To switch between modes, click the link on the right. The number of lines included per page, and the use of indentation is determined by your system configuration. In addition to the standard sitemap, you can also set up a Google sitemap and robots.txt file to provide specific instructions to search engines that visit your site.

Sitemap by Category

To configure the sitemap:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. Click to expand the Sitemap section.

4. Complete the settings according to your preference.

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5. Scroll down the page and click to expand the Search Engine Optimizations section. Then, set Autogenerated Site Map to Enable.

Enable Autogenerated Site Map

6. Click the Save Config button to save the configuration.

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Catalog URL Options

Although you might not give it much thought at the beginning, the URLsyou assign to products and categories play a major role in determining how well your site is indexed by search engines. Before you start building your catalog is an ideal time to consider the available options. Your store creates two distinct types of URLs, and there are several configuration settings that determine the type of URLthat is used for items in your catalog.

Dynamic URLs
A dynamic URL is created "on the fly," and may include a query string with variables for the product ID, sort order, and the page where the request was made. When a customer searches for a product in your store, the resulting URL might look something like this:
Dynamic URL

http://mystore.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=chair

Static URLs
A static URL is a fixed address for a specific page.
Static URL

http://mystore.com/furniture/living-room/chair.html

URLKey
The URL key is the part of the URLthat describes the product or category. When you create a product or category, an initial URLkey is automatically generated based on the name. The URL key should consist of lowercase characters with hyphens to separate words. A well-designed, "search engine friendly" URLkey may include the product name and key words to improve its indexing by search engines.

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HTMLSuffix
Your catalog can be configured to either include or exclude the .html suffix as part of category and product URLs. There are various reasons why people may choose to either use or omit the URL suffix. Some people believe that the suffix no longer serves any useful purpose, and that pages without a suffix are indexed more effectively by search engines.If your company has established a standardized format for URLs,you might be required to keep within its guidelines. The most important thing to understand is that the use of the suffix is controlled by settings in your system configuration. The suffix should never be typed directly into the URL key of a category or product. (Doing so will result in a double suffix at the end of the URL when the suffix is enabled.) Whether you decide to use the suffix or not, be consistent and use the same setting for all your product and category pages. Here are examples of a category URL with, and without, the suffix.
URLSuffix Examples

http://yourstore.gostorego.com/furniture/living-room/couch.html http://yourstore.gostorego.com/furniture/living-room/couch

Category Path
You can configure the URL to either include or exclude the category path. By default, the category path is included in all category and product pages. Here are examples of the same product URL with, and without, the category path.
Category Path Examples

http://yourstore.gostorego.com/furniture/living-room/couch http://yourstore.gostorego.com/couch

To prevent search engines from indexing multiple URLs that lead to the same content, you can exclude the category path from the URL. Another method is to use a canonical meta tag to let search engines know which URLs to index and which ones to ignore.

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To configure product and category URLs:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, select Catalog. Then, click to expand the Search Engine Optimizations section. Then, do the following: a. To remove the suffix from product URLs, clear the default .html setting from the Product URL Suffix field. b. To remove the suffix from category URLs, clear the default .html setting from the Category URL Suffix field.
For an existing catalog, you will need to refresh the Search Indexing (Catalog > Search Indexing) and browser cache (F5).

c.

To omit the category path from product URLs, set Use Categories Path for Product URLs to No.

Search Engine Optimizations 3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Canonical Meta Tag

Some search engines penalize websites for having multiple URLs with seemingly identical content. The canonical meta tag tells search engines which page to index when there are multiple URLs that have identical or very similar content. Using the canonical meta tag can improve your site ranking and aggregate pageviews. For example, if your catalog is configured to include the category path in product URLs, your store will generate multiple URLs that point to the same product page.
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http://mystore.com/furniture/living-room/microfiber-sofa-sleeper.html http://mystore.com/microfiber-sofa-sleeper.html

You can avoid this situation by omitting the category from the URL, or by using the canonical meta tag to direct search engines to index either products or categories.

Use Canonical Meta Tag

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Canonical Meta Tag

To enable the canonical meta tag:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, select Catalog. In the Catalog section, click to expand the Search Engine Optimizations section. Then, do one of the following:
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If you prefer that search engines index only pages with the full category path, set Use Canonical Link Meta Tag for Categories to "Yes." Then, set Use Canonical Link Meta Tag for Products to "No."

If you prefer that search engines index only product pages, set Use Canonical Link Meta Tag for Products to "Yes." Then, set Use Canonical Link Meta Tag for Categories to "No."

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Notes
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Managing URL Rewrites

When you are in the planning stages of your catalog is an ideal time to consider the URLconfiguration options that are available to you. By using relevant, high-value keywords, you can improve the way the page is indexed by search engines. For many merchants, modifying catalog URLs is part of an ongoing effort to improve SEO. The URL Rewrite Management tool lets you change any URL that is associated with a product, category, or CMS page. When the redirect goes into effect, any links that point to the previous URLare redirected to the new address.

Catalog > URL Rewrite Management The terms rewrite and redirect are often used interchangeably, but refer to slightly different processes. A URL rewrite changes the way a URLappears in the browser. A URLredirect, on the other hand, updates the URL that is stored on the server. A URL redirect can be either temporary or permanent. Your store uses both techniques to make it easy for you to create search engine friendly URLs and to preserve existing links.

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Automatic Product Redirects

Your store can be configured to automatically generate a permanent redirect whenever the URL key of a product changes. In the product record, the checkbox below the URLkey indicates if permanent redirects are enabled for your catalog. If your store is already configured to automatically redirect catalog URLs, making a redirect is as easy as updating the URL key.

Create Permanent Redirect for Old URL

To set up automatic redirects:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. In the Search Engine Optimizations section, set Create Permanent Redirect for URLs if URL Key Changed to "Yes." 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Configure Permanent Redirect

To automatically redirect catalog URLs:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. Find the product in the list, and click to open the record. In the URLKey field, do the following: a. Make sure that the Create Permanent Redirect for old URL checkbox is selected. If not, complete the instructions to enable automatic redirects. b. Update the URL Key as needed, using all lowercase characters and hyphens instead of spaces. 4. When complete, click the Save button. 5. Select Catalog >Search Indexing. Then, click the Refresh Index button. A permanent redirect is now in effect for the product and any associated category URLs. 6. To view the redirect records, select Catalog > URLRewrite Management. The most recent custom redirects appear at the top of the list.

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Creating URLRewrites
The URL Rewrite Management tool can be used to create product and category rewrites, and custom rewrites for other pages in your store. When the rewrite goes into effect, any existing links that point to the previous URL are seamlessly redirected to the new address. All rewrites reference a Target Path and Requested Path, as shown in the following examples:
Example 1

Target Path Requested Path Redirect Type

category-1.html catalog/category/id/6

Permanent 301

Example 2

Target Path Requested Path

catalog/category/id/6 product.html (for internal page) http://magentocommerce.com (for external website)

Redirect Type

Permanent 301

The following instructions show how to use the URLRewrite Management tool to create three different kinds of redirects:
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Product URLRewrite

To add a product rewrite:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > URLRewrite Management. In the upper-right corner, click the Add URLRewrite button In the Add New URLRewrite section, set Create URLRewrite to "for Product."

4. Find the product in the list below and click to open the record. 5. Scroll down to the bottom of the Category Selection, and click the Skip Category Selection button. 6. In the URLRewrite section, do the following: a. b. In the Request Path field, enter the new value for the updated URL. Set Redirect to one of the following:
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c. 7.

For your own reference, enter a brief description of the rewrite.

When complete, click the Save button.

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Adding Product URLRewrite

To add a category rewrite:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > URLRewrite Management. In the upper-right corner, click the Add URLRewrite button In the Add New URLRewrite section, set Create URLRewrite to "for Catalog."

Category URLRewrite
4. In the category tree, click to select the category that needs the rewrite. 5. In the URLRewrite section, do the following: a. b. In the Request Path field, enter the new value for the updated URL. Set Redirect to one of the following:

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Temporary (302) Permanent (301)

c.

For your own reference, enter a brief description of the rewrite.

6. When complete, click the Save button.

Catalog URLRewrite Information

To add a custom rewrite:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > URLRewrite Management. In the upper-right corner, click the Add URLRewrite button. In the Add New URLRewrite Information section, set Create URLRewrite to "Custom."

Custom URLRewrite
4. In the URLRewrite Information section, do the following:

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a.

In the ID Path field, enter the unique identifier of the original URL. To redirect any page in your store, enter the relative path to the page. For example: brand/search/result/brandname

b.

In the Request Path field, enter the same original URL. The Request Path must be unique for each rewrite.

c.

In the Target Path field, enter a valid URL for the new destination. To redirect to another CMS page in your store, enter the relative path to the page, without a leading forward slash. To redirect to a page on a different site, enter the fully qualified URL of the new destination. For example: new-page (URL key of target page.) somewhere/new-page (Relative path to target page, without a leading forward slash) http://magentocommerce.com (Fully qualified URL of target page on external website.)

d. Set Redirect to one of the following:

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e. 5.

For your own reference, enter a brief description of the rewrite.

When complete, click the Save button.

Deleting URLRewrites
Over the course of time, your store may accumulate rewrite records that are no longer needed. You can delete obsolete rewrites from the list either individually or as a group of selected records.

To delete rewrites:
1. 2. 3. In the list, select the checkbox of each rewrite to be deleted. Set the Actions list box to "Delete." When complete, click the Submit button.

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Refreshingthe Search Index

If you change the settings of an existing URL Rewrite, it can take up to five minutes and sometimes morefor the change to propagate throughout the system. Your stores search index, as well as your browser cache must be cleared before the changes take effect in your store.

To refresh the search index:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Search Indexing. Click the Refresh Index button. It usually takes from 35 minutes for the change to take effect. However, depending on the time of day, it may take longer. If you don't see the change right away, you might need to clear the cache of your browser.

Clearing Your Browser Cache

If the changes made to a redirect dont seem to be taking effect, you can try a different browser, or follow the instructions below to clear the cache of your current browser.

To clear your browser cache:

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For Firefox, on the Tools menu, select Clear Recent History. Then, select the Cache checkbox, and click the Clear Now button.

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For Chrome, in the upper-right corner, click the icon with three horizontal lines. On the Tools menu, select Clear Browsing Data. Then, select the Empty the cache checkbox, and click the Clear browsing data button.

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Type

Indicates the type of rewrite. The type cannot be changed after the rewrite is created. Options include: For category For product Custom

ID Path

The unique identifier for the rewrite rule. For products and categories, the ID Path is automatically generated and includes the type and ID#. For example: product/164 For a custom rewrite, enter the relative path of the page to be redirected. For example: brandname brand/brandname brand/search/result/brandname

Request Path

The URL key of the page that is to be redirected. Depending on your configuration, the Request Path might include the .html suffix and category. For example: brandname brand/brandname brand/brandname.html For a custom redirect, the ID Path and Request Path might be the same. The RequestPath is unique, and must not have been used previously.If you have made several attempts to redirect the same page, you should delete any unsuccessful redirects and refresh your cache.

Target Path

The URL that points to the destination page. The Target Path can be a different CMS page, or the result of a search. For a product or category, the Target Path is automatically generated and cannot be edited. For example: catalog/product/view/id/164 The Target Path is manually entered for a custom rewrite. To

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Field

Description

avoid getting a 404 "Page Not Found" error, it must exactly match what the system expects to find. The following examples are valid target paths: brandname brand/brandname catalogsearch/advanced/result/?brand=brandname http://magentocommerce.com Redirect Indicates the type of redirect. Options include: No Temporary (302) Permanent (301) Description Describes the purpose of the redirect. This field is for reference and is not visible to customers.

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Google Sitemap
Google Sitemap improves the way your store is indexed by their search engine, and is specifically designed to find pages which might otherwise be overlooked. As with the standard Magento sitemap, the Google Sitemap is an index of all the pages on your site. However, unlike the Magento sitemap, the Google Sitemap is not visible to customers in your store.

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Setting Up Google Sitemap

Step 1: Make Your Site Accessible to Google
When first setting up your Google Sitemap, you must provide full access for Google to index your site. If you have a robots.txt file, make sure that it includes the following instruction:
User-agent:* Disallow:

After your sitemap has been successfully submitted to Google, you can restore any instructions to exclude certain locations of your site. If you have not yet set up a robots.txt file, you can do so after you finish the sitemap.

Step 2: Generate the Sitemap

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Google Sitemap. In the Sitemap section, click the Add New button. Then, do the following: a. b. 3. In the Filename field, enter: sitemap.xml Set Store View to the view where the sitemap will be used.

Click the Save & Generate button to create the sitemap. The sitemap appears in the list, with a link to sitemap.xml file. From here, you can do the following:
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To update the sitemap, click the Generate link.

Sitemap Link for Google

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Step 3: Submit Your Sitemap to Google

1. Go to Google Webmaster Tools and do one of the following:
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2.

Click the Add a Site button.

Add a Site
3. When prompted to enter your store address, do one of the following:
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If your store has a custom domain (mystore.com), enter the full URL (http://www.mystore.com) as your store address.

If your store uses the shared domain (gostorego.com), enter the full URL (http://mystore.gostorego.com) as your store address.

Then, click Continue. 4. To verify that you are the owner of the site, click the Alternate Methods tab. Then, choose one of the following methods:
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To verify your site with a meta tag, do the following:

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a.

Open two tabs on your browser; one for Google Webmaster Central, and the other that is logged in to the Admin panel of your store.

b.

Follow the instructions on Webmaster Central to copy the full text of the Google site verification meta tag.

c.

From the Admin panel of your store, go to System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, click Design.

d. In the HTML Head section, scroll down to Miscellaneous Scripts and paste the site verification meta tag. Then, click the Save Config button. e. Return to Google Webmaster Central, and click Verify.

Google Site Verification

5. After your site is verified and appears in your Google dashboard, do the following: a. b. Click the name of your store. Then, click the Sitemaps button. In the upper-right corner, click the Add/Test Sitemap button.

6. Return to the Admin panel of your store, and copy the path to your Google sitemap. If necessary, log back in and do the following: a. b. Go to Catalog > Google Sitemap. In the Link for Google column, right-click the link to your sitemap. Then on the context menu, click Copy Shortcut.

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c.

Open a text editor and paste the link. Then, copy the part of the link that comes after the dot com. It looks like this:
/media/s4d71280645299/sitemaps/sitemap.xml

7.

Return to Google Webmaster Tools and paste the text into the box to complete the address of your sitemap. Then, click the Submit Sitemap button.

Submit Google Sitemap

8. Make sure that the link to your sitemap is working correctly, and that your Google dashboard shows the number of pages indexed.

Step 4: Restore Your Robots.txt file

If you changed your robots.txt file to make it fully accessible, you can now restore the previous instructions to disallow access to certain areas of your site.

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Updating Google Sitemap

Your Google sitemap should be updated as frequently as the content on your site changes, which could be daily, weekly, or monthly. The configuration lets you set the frequency and priority for each type of content separately. The Google Sitemap configuration is organized into the following sections:
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Google Sitemap Configuration

Step 1: Access the Google Sitemap Configuration

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Google Sitemap.

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Step 2: Complete the Categories Options

1. Click to expand the Categories Options section, and do the following: a. Set the Frequency of the update to one of the following:
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b.

Set the Priority of the scan to a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

Google Sitemap Categories Options

Step 3: Complete the Products Options

1. Click to expand the Products Options section, and do the following: a. Set the Frequency of the update to one of the following:
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b.

Set the Priority of the scan to a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

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Step 4: Complete the CMS Pages Options

1. Click to expand the CMS Pages Options section. a. Set the Frequency of the update to one of the following:
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b.

Set the Priority of the scan to a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

Google Sitemap CMS Pages Options

Step 5: Complete the Generation Settings:

1. Click to expand the Generation Settings section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Set the Verification Code to To activate Google Sitemap, set Enabled to "Yes." Set Start Time to the hour, minute and second that you want the sitemap to be updated. d. Set Frequency to one of the following:
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e.

In the Error Email Recipient field, enter the email address of the person to receive notification if an error occurs while updating the sitemap.

f.

Set Error Email Sender to the store contact to appear as the sender of error notification messages.

g.

Select the Error Email Template that you want to use for error notification messages.

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Step 6:Save the Configuration

When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Setting Up a "Robots" File

Robots.txt is a text file that is checked whenever search engines visit your web site. Search engine robots, or bots, are programs that index web content, including your store. The robots.txt file is currently the standard for determining which information on a web site gets indexed. When a search engine visits your web site, it first looks for a robots.txt file. If one is found, the search bot follows the instructions in the file. For example, the following instructions tell all visiting search bots not to visit or index any pages on your web site.
User-agent: * Disallow: /

Indicates that the rules listed below apply to all Directs the search bot not to visit any page on the site.

It should be noted that some robots completely ignore any rules defined in a robots.txt file, especially harmful bots that scour the web looking for vulnerabilities or contact information. In terms of configuring robots.txt, however, were only concerned with search engine robots - the ones that follow the rules and play nice! With that said, lets take a look at how you can use robots.txt in your Magento Go store.

Default Settings
Your Magento Go store already has a robots.txt file that is set to INDEX, FOLLOW. This default setting directs all search bots to index all pages and follow links. It is generally in your best interest to have your content indexed by search enginesespecially your product pages. The Default Robots option can be set to one of the following:
NOINDEX, FOLLOW

Pages are not indexed, but search engine bots are allowed to follow links from applicable pages.* Pages are indexed, but search engine bots do not follow links. Pages are not indexed, and search engine bots do not follow links.

INDEX, NOFOLLOW

NOINDEX, NOFOLLOW

Applicable pages are those which are not excluded with Disallow:

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Excluding Pages
There may be pages or folders in your site that you do not want to be indexed by search engines. The following code tells search bots to stay out of specific pages and folders.
Example

User-agent: * Disallow: /terms-of-service.html Disallow: /referral-discounts.html Disallow: /customer/ Disallow: /media/

To create a custom robots.txt file:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration > Design. Click to expand the Search Engine Robots section.

Search Engine Robots 3. Set Default Robots to Custom Instructions. Then, complete the instructions as follows: a. Specify whether the instructions apply to all bots or only to specific ones. To apply to all bots, type:
User-agent: *

To apply to specific bots, type the bot name, such as:

User-agent: googlebot

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b.

List the files or directories that you want to prevent the bots from indexing by listing them in the following pattern: To disallow a directory, type:
Disallow: /folder/

To disallow a file, type:

Disallow: /folder/filename.html

4. Set Reset to Default to No. 5. When complete, click the Save Changes button. Make sure to save your changes so that they take effect. To preview your robots.txt file, go to your-store.gostorego.com/robots.txt and verify that it contains your customizations.

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CHAPTER 19:

Merchandising & Promotions

Have you ever wanted to send customers a coupon for a discount on a specific product? Or make a banner appear only for a select group of customers? Or offer free shipping for purchases over a certain amount? In this chapter, you will learn how to set up price rules for promotions.

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Catalog Price Rules

Catalog Price Rules are applied to products before they are added to the shopping cart. They can be used to create sales and discounts that do not require a discount code to be entered by customers. The Catalog Price Rule panel on the left lists the four tabbed sections which contain the settings for rule information, conditions, actions, and related banners.

Catalog Price Rule Panel

Step 1: Add a New Rule

Unless otherwise specified, price rules are automatically processed with other system rules each night. 1. From the Admin menu, select Promotions > Catalog Price Rules.

Catalog Price Rules

2. 3. Click the Add New button. In the General Information section, do the following: a. Complete the Rule Name and Description fields. These fields are for internal reference only. b. c. Set Status to "Active." Select the Customer Groups to which this rule applies.

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To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) key, and click each option.

d. In the From Date and To Date fields, set a date range for the rule to take effect. If you leave the date range empty, the rule is enabled as soon as it is saved.

Catalog Price Rules: General Information

Step 2: Define the Conditions

Most of the available conditions are based upon existing attribute values. 1. In the Catalog Price Rule panel on the left, select Conditions.The first rule which appears by default, states:
If ALL of these conditions are TRUE:

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The statement has two underlined links which when clicked, display the selection of options for each part of the statement. If you save the condition without making additional selections, the rule will apply to all products. a. b. Click the ALLlink, and select "ALL" or "ANY." Then, click the TRUE link and select "TRUE" or "FALSE."

You can create different conditions by changing the combination of these values.

Catalog Price Rule Panel Condition - Line 1

2. Click the green icon at the beginning of the next line. There are three parts of this line

to complete, as follows:

Condition Line 2, Part 1

a. In the list under Product Attribute, select a condition or attribute upon which the condition is based. For this example, the selected condition is Attribute Set.
For an attribute to appear in the list, it must first be enabled in the Frontend Properties section of the attribute, by setting Use for Promo Rules Conditions to "Yes."

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Condition Line 2, Part 2

The condition now appears in the statement, followed by two more underlined links. The statement now says:
If ALL of these conditions are TRUE: Attribute Set is

b. c.

Click the underlined is link, and select either "IS" or "ISNOT." Then, click the ellipsis () link, and choose the attribute set upon which the condition is based.

Condition - Line 2, Part 3

The selected item appears in the statement to complete the condition.
If ALL of these conditions are TRUE: Attribute Set is Cameras

3.

If you want to add another line to the statement,click the green icon of the following:
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Conditions Combination Product Attribute

Then, repeat the process until the condition is complete.

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If at any time you want to delete part of the statement, click the red icon of the line.

at the end

Step 3: Define the Actions

1. In the Catalog Price Rule panel on the left, select Actions.

Update Prices Using the Following Information

2. Set Apply to one of the following: By Percentage of the Original Price Discounts item by subtracting from original price. For example: Enter 10 in Discount Amount for an updated price that is 10% less than the original price. By Fixed Amount Discounts item by subtracting from original price based on fixed amount. For example: Enter 10 in Discount Amount for an updated price that is $10 less than the original price. To Percentage of the Original Price Discounts item by defining the final price based on percentage. For example: Enter 10 in Discount Amount for an updated price that is 10% of the original price. To Fixed Amount 3. Sets the price to a fixed amount.

Enter the Discount Amount.

4. To apply this discount amount to other products which are associated with this product, set Enable Discount to Subproducts to Yes. 5. If you want to stop the processing of other rules when this rule has been applied, set Stop Further Rules Processing to Yes. 6. Click the Save Rule button to save your changes.

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Step 4: Add Related Banners

1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Related Banners. In the list, select the checkbox of each banner that you want to associate with the price rule. If your banners dont appear in the table, click the Reset Filter button to clear previous filtering rules.

Related Banners

Step 5: Apply the Rule

As new rules are added, the prices and the priorities are recalculated accordingly. Generally, system rules are automatically processed and applied each night. To apply a new rule immediately, do one of the following:
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Price Rules for Multiple SKUs

A single price rule can be applied to multiple SKUs, which makes it possible to create a variety of promotions based on a product, brand, or category. In the following illustration, multiple products are selected for a catalog price rule.

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To apply a price rule to multiple SKUs:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Promotion > Catalog Price Rules. In the list, click to open the price rule you want to configure. In the panel on the left, select Actions.

4. In the first line, set the first parameter to "ANY."

If ANY of these conditions are TRUE 5. Click the green icon at the beginning of the next line.

6. In the list under Product Attributes, choose SKU. Then, click the Chooser button and do the following: a. b. In the list, select the checkbox of each product that you want to include. Click the green icon to add the SKU of each product to the condition.

Multiple SKUs Added to Condition 7. To apply the rule, click the Save Rule button.

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Shopping cart price rules are applied when a customer reaches the shopping cart page. Unless otherwise specified, price rules are automatically processed with other system rules each night. A coupon code can be associated with a shopping cart price rule to apply a discount when a set of conditions is met. Customers can enter the coupon code in the shopping cart to receive the discount.

Coupons codes can be created for specific customer groups, or for anyone who make a purchase over a certain amount. Coupon codes can be sent by email, included in a newsletter, catalog, or coupon design, or incorporated into a QR code that can be scanned with a smart phone.

Apply Coupon in Shopping Cart

Step 1: Add a New Rule

1. From the Admin menu, select Promotions > Shopping Cart Price Rules.

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Click the Add New Rule button. The Shopping Cart Price Rule panel on the left lists five tabbed sections which contain the price rule settings for rule information, conditions, actions, labels, and related banners.

Shopping Cart Price Rule Panel

3. In the General Information section, do the following: a. Complete the Rule Name and Description fields. These fields are for internal reference only. b. c. Set Status to "Active." Select the Customer Groups to which this rule applies.
To select multiple groups, hold the Shift key down and press the Ctrl key (PC) or the Command key (Mac) for each selection.

d. To associate a coupon with the price rule, set Coupon to "Specific Coupon." Enter a numeric Coupon Code to be used with the promotion, and complete the following:
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Uses per Coupon Uses per Customer

e.

In the From Date and To Date fields, set a date range for the rule to take effect. If you leave the date range empty, the rule is enabled as soon as it is saved.

f.

Enter a number to determine the Priority of this rule in relation to other rules which may become active at the same time.

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Set Public In RSS Feed to "Yes" if you want to apply the rule to product listings published in RSS feeds.

Shopping Cart Price Rules: General Information

Step 2: Define the Conditions

The Shopping Cart Price Rule Conditions describe the set of conditions that trigger the rule into action. 1. In the panel on the left, select Conditions. The first rule which appears by default, states:
If ALL of these conditions are TRUE:

The statement has two underlined links which when clicked, display the selection of options for that part of the statement. You can create different conditions by changing the combination of these values. Do any of the following:
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Click the ALL link, and select "ALL" or "ANY." Click the TRUE link and select "TRUE" or "FALSE." Leave the rule unchanged to apply it to all products.

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2. Click the green icon at the beginning of the next line. Then, choose one of the

following options from the list to describe the condition you want to set for the rule.
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Product attribute combination Products subselection Conditions combination Cart Attribute

Condition - Line 2, Part 1

3. To create a regional price rule, select one of the following cart attributes:
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4. To base the condition based on shopping cart totals, select one of the following cart attributes:
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Subtotal Total Items Quantity Total Weight

When you make a selection, the basic structure of the statement appears in the box with additional links to mark where you need to select information. Each underlined word is a building block that describes a different aspect of the condition. 5. In the list under Product Attribute, select the attribute upon which the condition is based. For this example, the selected condition is "Attribute Set."

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For an attribute to appear in the list, it must be enabled in the Frontend Properties section of the attribute, by setting Use for Promo Rules Conditions to "Yes."

The condition now appears in the statement, followed by two more underlined links. The statement now says:

Condition - Line 2, Part 2

If ALL of these conditions are TRUE: If an item is FOUND in the cart with ALLof these conditions true Attribute Set is

6. Click the underlined is link, and select either "IS" or "IS NOT" to describe the condition to be met. Then, click the ellipsis () link, and choose the attribute set upon which the condition is based. The selected item appears in the statement to complete the condition.

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Completed Condition
If ALL of these conditions are TRUE: Attribute Set is Cameras

7.

If you want to add more conditions, click the green icon following:
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and again choose one of the

Conditions Combination Product Attribute

Then, repeat the process until the condition is complete. If at any time you want to delete part of the statement, click the red icon of the line. at the end

Step 3: Define the Actions

The Shopping Cart Price Rule Actions describe how prices are updated when the conditions of the rule are met.

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1. 2.

In the panel on the left, select Actions. Set Apply to one of the following discount options: Percent of product price discount Discounts item by subtracting from original price. For example: Enter 10 in Discount Amount to define a final price that is 10% reduction from the original price. Fixed amount discount Discounts item by subtracting from original price of each product in your cart based on fixed amount. For example: Enter 10 in Discount Amount to define a final price that is $10 reduction from the original price. Fixed amount discount for whole cart Discounts item by defining the final price based on percentage. For example: Enter 10 in Discount Amount to define a final price that is 10% of entire cart. Buy X get Y free (discount amount is Y) Discounts are applied to the Y item.

3.

Enter the Discount Amount.

4. In the Maximum Qty Discount is Applied To field, enter the largest number of products to which this discount applies. 5. If the rule is based on Buy X get Y Free, enter a number in the Discount Qty Step (Buy X) field to specify how often the discount can be used at a given time. For example, if the rule says, "Buy 2, get 1 free," and the customer buys 6 products, do they get 3 products for free? You can put a limit on the number of times the rule can be applied to a single sale. 6. To specify how free shipping is applied when used with the coupon, set Free Shipping to one of the following: No Free shipping is not available when a coupon that is based on the rule is used. For matching items only For shipment with matching items Free shipping is available only for specific items in the cart that match the rule. Free shipping is available for the entire cart when a coupon that is based on the rule is used.

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Set Stop Further Rules Processing to "Yes" to stop processing other rules as soon as this one is applied.

8. To define an additional rule that applies to specific items in the cart only when a specific set of conditions is met, click the green "add" icon following sections in the list:
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and choose an item from the

Cart item attribute Price in cart Quantity in cart Row total in cart Product attribute (from all available in your catalog)
Each attribute in the list has the frontend property, "Use for Promo Rules Conditions" set to Yes.

Add as many levels as needed to describe the condition to be met. 9. When complete, click the Save Rule button.

Step 4: Complete the Labels

You can create default labels for the rule which will be used in all store views, or create specific labels for each view. 1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Labels. In the Default Label section, enter the text to be used as the Default Rule Label for All Store Views.

Default Label
3. In the Store View Specific Labels section, enter the translated text for each Main Store language.

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Step 5: Add Related Banners

1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Related Banners. In the list, select the checkbox of each banner that you want to associate with the price rule.

Shopping Cart Price Rule - Related Banners

If your banners dont appear in the table, click the Reset Filter button to clear previous filtering rules.

Step 6: Apply the Rule

As new rules are added, Magento Go recalculates the prices and the priorities accordingly. Generally, system rules are automatically processed and applied each night. To apply a new rule immediately, do one of the following:
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Click the Save and Apply button. From the Catalog Price Rules list, click the Apply Rules button.

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Buy X, Get Y Free

This example shows how to set up a shopping cart price rule for a "Buy X, Get Y Free" promotion. The format of the discount is as follows:
Buy X quantity of product, get Y quantity for free.

To define the actions:

Follow the general instructions to create a shopping cart rule. Then, complete the actions as follows: 1. In the panel on the left, select Actions. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Set Apply to "Buy X get Y free (discount amount is Y)." Set Discount Amount to 1. This is the quantity received for free. Set Discount Qty Step (Buy X) to 5. This is the quantity that the customer must purchase to qualify for the discount.

Buy X Get Y Free 2. Click the Save and Continue Edit button. Then, complete the rest of the rule as needed.

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Discount with Minimum Purchase

You can use a shopping cart price rule to offer a percentage discount based on a minimum purchase. In this example, a 25% discount is applied to all purchases in a specific category over $200.00. The format of the discount is as follows:
X% off all Y (category) over $Z dollars

Step 1: Create a Shopping Cart Rule

Follow the basic instructions to create a shopping cart rule.

Step 2: Define the Conditions

1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Conditions. Click the green icon Combination. at the beginning of the next line, and select Product Attribute

Product Attribute Combination

3. Click the green icon at the beginning of the next line, and under Product Attribute,

click Category. Then, do the following: a. b. In the category tree, select the checkbox of each category you want to include. Click the green checkmark at the end of the line to add the selection.

Selecting Categories

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4. Click the green icon a.

at the beginning of the next line, and do the following:

Under Product Attribute, select Price. Then, click the first underlined parameter, IS to "equals or greater than."

Price Equals or Greater Than

b. Click the underlined ellipsis symbol (...) and enter the price to which the "equals or greater than" condition applies.. For example, 200.00.

Enter the Value to Complete the Condition

5. Click the Save and Continue Edit button.

Step 3: Define the Actions

1. 2. 3. In the panel on the left, select Actions. Set Apply to "Percent of product price discount." Enter a Discount Amount of 25.

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Enter the Value to Complete the Condition

4. Click the Save and Continue Edit button. Then, complete the rule as needed.

Step 4: Apply the Rule

As new rules are added, Magento Go recalculates the prices and the priorities accordingly. Generally, system rules are automatically processed and applied each night. To apply a new rule immediately, do one of the following:
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Shopping Tools
Your store includes a set of shopping tools that create opportunities for your customers interact with your store and share their shopping experience with friends.

Compare Products
The Compare Products block lets your customers quickly compare the features of one product with another.

Product Reviews
Product reviews help build a sense of community, and are considered to be more credible than any advertising money can buy.

Tags
Tags help customers organize and remember the products that they have seen, offer quick navigation, and help search engines index your store.

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Poll
The Poll block displays polls or surveys that you have set up.

Wishlist
The Wishlist block displays the items from the customer's wishlist.

Email a Friend
The Email a Friend link makes it easy for your customers to share links to products with their friends.

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Compare Products
Compare Products is an example of a block that is set up to appear in the far right column, or sidebar. It provides a detailed, side-by-side comparison of two or more products. You can customize the report to include additional attributes or remove ones that you dont want to include. If the Compare Products block doesnt appear in your store, it is possible that the Compare feature is turned off, or that your uses a single column layout for the category page. Compare Products can be enabled and disabled by changing a single setting in your system configuration.

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To compare products:
1. From your store, find the products that you want to compare, and click the Add to Compare link for each. 2. In the Compare Products block in the right column, click the Compare button. The report opens in a new window. 3. To clear the Compare Products list, click the Clear All link.

Compare Products Report

To enable or disable Compare Products:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Feature. Click to expand the Compare Products section. Then, set Enable Compare Products to Yes.

Enable Compare Products

4. Click the Save Config button to save your setting.

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Product Reviews
Product reviews help build a sense of community, and are considered to be more credible than any advertising money can buy. In fact, Google gives sites with product reviews a higher ranking than those without. For those who find your site by searching for a specific product, a product review can become the landing page of your store. Product reviews help people find your store, keep them engaged, and often lead to a sale.

Product Rating
The five star rating system can include any parameters you want. Initially, the reviewers evaluation is based on the default parameters of Value, Quality, and Price. The score appears below the title on the product list and detail pages.

Read a Review
A link to existing product reviews appears below the product name on the product detail page. If no reviews have been written, the customer is invited to Be the first to review this product.

Write a Review
The reviewer gives the product a score from one to five stars, based on the rating parameters you want to use. The review text and summary can be typed or pasted into the form. As an option, a reviewer can provide a Nickname to appear as a byline when the review is published.

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Submit the Review

When a review is submitted, it appears in the list of reviews with a status of Pending until it is approved for publication.

Moderate Reviews
The moderator can open a review in Edit mode, and after making any changes that are necessary, change the status to Approved or Not Approved.

Publish Review
If approved, the reviewers score is added to the five star rating of the product, and the review appears at the bottom of the product page.

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Customer Dashboard
All reviews written by customers are listed in their Account Dashboard. Customers can view the details, but not edit or delete the review.

Moderating Reviews
Customers can write reviews for any product in your catalog. This can be done from the product view page by clicking the Be the first to review this product link. If the product already has been reviewed, there will be a Write Your Own Review section where the customer review it and give it a star rating. The number of stars indicates the satisfaction rating. Visitors to your site can click the Review(s) link to read the reviews and write their own. When a review is submitted, it is sent for moderation. When approved, the review is published in your store.

To edit and approve customer reviews:

1. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Reviews and Ratings > Customer Reviews > Pending Reviews.

Pending Reviews 2. 3. In the list, click a pending review to view the details, and edit if necessary. To approve a pending review, change the Status from Pending to Approved. To reject a review, select Not Approved. 4. When complete, click the Save Review button.

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Managing Ratings
Magento Go lets you create your own "five star" rating system using terminology that relates to your products and customers. The average rating for the product appears in the product list and also on the product detail page.

Manage Ratings

To create your own ratings:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Reviews and Ratings > Manage Ratings. Click the Add New button. In the Rating Title section, enter the Default Valuefor the new rating. Then, enter the translation for each language supported by your store.

Manage Ratings - Rating Title 4. In the Rating Visibility section, select each store view where the rating will be used. (Hold down the Ctrl key to select multiple options.)

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Manage Ratings: Rating Visibility 5. To save the new rating, click the Save Rating button. The new rating is now included in the list of 5 star ratings.

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Tags
Tags are one-word descriptors which are used as keywords for your catalog. They can be assigned to products by registered customers who are logged in, and also by guests. Tags help customers organize and remember the products that they have seen, offer quick navigation, and help search engines index your store. Each product page has an Add Your Tags field at the bottom of the page, where shoppers can enter their own tags. As one of your store's "built-in" blocks, the Popular Tags block can be placed in a sidebar and repositioned with the Layout Editor.

Tags on Product Page

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To add a tag:
1. From any product page, scroll down to the Product Tags section at the bottom of the page. 2. In the Add Your Tags text box, type the tag you want to associate with the product.
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To enter multiple tags, separate each with a blank space. To enter a phrase, enclose the text in single quotes.

3.

Click the Add Tags button. The tag will be submitted for review and published on the site when approved.

To edit and approve a tag:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog >Tags > Pending Tags. In the list, select a pending tag. If necessary, you can edit the text as needed. Then, do one of the following:
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To approve and publish the pending tag, change Statusto "Approved." To reject the tag, change Statusto "Disapproved."

4. When complete, click the Save Tagbutton.

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Polls
Polls make it easy to learn about your customers opinions and preferences. A poll is a built-in block that occupies a small amount of space on the page. The poll results appear immediately after a response is submitted. If you create multiple polls, a new poll appears each time the page is refreshed.

Poll on Product Page

To create a poll:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Polls. In the upper-right corner of the Poll Manager, click the Add New button. In the Poll Information section, enter the Poll Question.

4. To remove the poll from your store, set Status to Closed. 5. Set Visible In to the store view where you want the poll to appear.

6. In the Poll Information panel on the left, select Poll Answers. Then, for each answer, do the following: a. b. c. Click the Add New Answer button to add a new answer. In the Answer Title field, enter the answer as it will appear in the website. To weight an answer, enter a number in the Votes Count field. The number will increment each time a customer chooses the answer. 7. Click the Save Poll button to save your poll.

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Wishlist

To prevent multiple voting:

You can protect the poll results by preventing people from voting multiple times from the same computer. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Web. Click to expand the Polls section, and set Disallow Voting in a Poll Multiple Times from Same IP Address to Yes." 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Wishlist
The wishlist allows registered customers to create a list of products that they can add to their shopping cart to be purchased at a later date, or to share with friends. When wishlists are enabled, the Add to Wishlist link appears on the category and product pages of your store. Registered customers can click the Add to Wishlist link, add the product to the wishlist, and share it with friends.

Add to Wishlist Link on Category Page Customers can share their wishlist with friends, which increases customer loyalty and brings new people to your store. Each wishlist is maintained in the customer's account dashboard, where it can be updated, and used to add products to the shopping cart. Shared wishlists are sent from a store email address, but the body of the message contains a personalized note from the customer. You can customize the email template that is used for the notification message that is sent when wishlists are shared, and choose the store contact that appears as the sender.

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When a product with multiple options is added to the wishlist, any options that have been selected by the customer are included in the wishlist item description. For example, if the customer adds the same pair of shoes, but in three different colors, each pair appears as a separate wishlist item. On the other hand, if the customer adds the same product to the wishlist multiple times, the product appears in the wishlist only once, but with an updated quantity that reflects the number of times the product was added. Customers usually update their wishlists from the Account Dashboard. However, merchants can also update a customer's wishlist from the Admin panel.

To configure the wishlist:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customers, select Wishlist. Click to expand the General Options section. Then, set Enabled to one of the following: Yes No Displays the Add to Wishlist link on category and product pages. Removes the Add to Wishlist link on category and product pages.

4. Click to expand the Share Options section, and select one of the following: Email Template Determines the email template that is used when a customer shares a wishlist. Email Sender Determines the store contact that appears as the sender of the notification a customer receives when a wishlist is shared. 5. When complete, click Save Config.

To update wishlist items from "My Account:"

1. 2. 3. From the account dashboard, under My Account, click My Wishlist. To view the current options for an item, point to View Details. To update the selection of product options, click Edit.

4. On the product page, update the quantity and selected options as needed. 5. When complete, click Update Wishlist. If the options don't appear in the wishlist, return to the product page to make sure that they are selected.

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Customer Dashboard with Wishlist

To update wishlist items from the Admin panel:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Find the customer in the list, and click to open the record. In the Customer Information panel on the left, click Wishlist.

4. Find the item to be edited in the list. Any options selected for the product appear below the product name. To edit the product options, do one of the following:
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Click the Configure link.

5.

On the Product Detail page, update the Quantity and selected options as needed.

6. When complete, click Update Wishlist.

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Email a Friend
The Email a Friend link makes it easy for your customers to share links to products with their friends. To prevent spamming, a customer can send only five messages an hour.

Sending Email to a Friend The email message that is sent is what is referred to as a transactional email. You can customize the template that is used for the message.

To email a friend:
1. On the product page, click the Email a Friend link. When prompted, either log into your customer account or register to open an account. 2. Complete the Message and enter the recipient Name and Email Address. To send the message to more than one person, click the Add Recipient button and complete the recipient information for each person. 3. When ready to send the message, click the Send Email button.

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Newsletter Subscriptions
Publishing a regular newsletter that provides information of value to your customers is one of the most effective ways to develop an ongoing relationship with your customers. A newsletter can be as simple as an email message that is sent on a regular basis. Most newsletters are based on templates that combine your branding and content with a page layout that has been carefully designed for effective communication. There is a set of established best practices regarding business email communication, and many software products and services available online to help you get started. By default, your store includes a built-in block on the home page that invites customers to subscribe to your newsletter. When people register for an account with your store, they are reminded to select a checkbox to subscribe. Once they are registered, your customers can manage their newsletter subscriptions from the dashboard of their account.

Register for Our Newsletter Although Magento Go does not produce the actual newsletter, it helps to build and manage your list of subscribers, and also provides a platform for publishing archived versions of your content. However, if you do not yet publish a newsletter, all these features can be disabled through the Admin panel of your store. The list of subscribers can be exported for your own mailings, combined with other lists, or sent to the provider managing your newsletter campaign.

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Setting Up Subscription Options

Magento Go manages your list of subscribers, and includes a standard set of newsletter notification templates, including a confirmation template, and others that confirm a request to subscribe or unsubscribe. You should preview each template, and make any changes necessary to keep the message consistent with your voice and brand.

Newsletter Subscription Options

Step 1: Complete the Newsletter Settings for Your Store

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customers, select Newsletter. Click to expand the Subscription Options section, and do the following:

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Setting Up Subscription Options

Subscription Options
a. To require that each subscription be confirmed by email, set Need to Confirm to Yes. The double opt-in technique is a protection for both you and your customers. By requiring subscribers to confirm twice, it reduces the number of customers who might consider your newsletter to be spam. b. Set Allow Guest Subscription to Yes to let visitors subscribe to your newsletter without opening an account. 4. Click the Save Config button to save the settings.

Step 2: Preview the Newsletter Confirmation Template

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Transactional Emails.

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Set Templateto Newsletter Subscription Confirmation. Then, click the Load Template button.

3.

Click the Preview button, to open the template in a new window.

4. To edit the template, do the following: a. b. 5. Enter a new Template Name. Make any changes necessary to the Template Content.

When complete, click the Save Template button.

Newsletter Confirmation Email Template Code

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Setting Up Subscription Options

Disabling Newsletter Subscriptions

If you are not ready to publish a newsletter, the newsletter subscription management features can be temporarily removed from your store. The newsletter subscription management features can be restored at any time by restoring the configuration setting to "Enable."

Disable Newsletter Module

To disable newsletter subscriptions:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Advanced, select Advanced. In the Disable Modules Output section, set Mage_Newsletter to "Disable."

4. When complete, click the Save Config button. 5. If necessary, follow the instructions to remove the newsletter subscription block from the sidebar of the page.

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Managing Requests to Unsubscribe

By law, every person who has subscribed to your newsletter must also be able to unsubscribe, or "opt out."In the United States, a recipient's request to unsubscribe must be honored within ten business days. In addition, after a person has requested to unsubscribe, you cannot sell or transfer their email address, even as part of a larger mailing list. To learn more about the rules governing the use of email, see the Bureau of Consumer Protection. As a best practice, you should always provide your customers the option to unsubscribe to your newsletter, and regularly delete the records of those who request to unsubscribe.

To manage requests to unsubscribe:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Newsletter. Click the Reset Filter button. Then, do one of the following:
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To select all available subscribers, click Select All. To select individual records, select the checkbox of each subscriber.

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Set the Actions list to Unsubscribe.

4. Click the Submit button to save your changes.

Updating Multiple Subscription Records

To streamline the process of managing newsletter subscriptions, you can apply a single action such as Delete, Subscribe, and Unsubscribe to multiple records.

To apply an action to multiple records:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Click the Refresh Filter button to display all your customers. Select the checkbox of each customer record that you want to manage. Then, set the Actions control to one of the following:
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4. Click the Submit button to apply the action.

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Exporting Subscribers

Exporting Subscribers
Magento Go allows store administrators to manage the list of newsletter subscribers. Before exporting the list as a CSV or XML file, you should process any outstanding requests to unsubscribe.

Export Subscribers

To export your subscriber list:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Newsletter > Newsletter Subscribers. Click the Reset Filter button to load the complete subscriber list. Then, do one of the following:
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To select all subscribers, click the Select All link in the upper-left corner of the list. To select individual subscribers, select the checkbox of each record. To select only the records of those Subscribed, set the search filter for the Status column to Subscribed. Then, click the Search button.

3.

To export the selected subscribers, set the Export to one of the following:
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4. Then, click the Export button. 5. When prompted, Save the file to your computer.

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Editing the Newsletter Block

Your Magento Go store includes a built-in block that invites people to register to receive your newsletter. The design and position of the block varies by theme. In the example below, the subscription block appears in the right sidebar of the home page. The block contains code that direct the cursor to the subscription form in the footer. If you choose to disable the newsletter features in your configuration, you must separately disable the newsletter block that appears in the sidebar.

Register for Our Newsletter

Method 1: Disable the Newsletter Block

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks. In the list, click to open the Homepage sidebar block. The sample data includes three images in the same block. The image for the newsletter callout is at the bottom.

Method 2: Make a Layout Update to the Page

The Newsletter form is generated by XML code that creates an input field for subscribers to enter their email addresses. In some themes, the code may reside in a block that is placed in the footer of your store. In other themes, the block may be placed in the sidebar of a page. The following example shows how to edit the code as a layout update to the home page. 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the list, click to open your Home page.

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In the Page Information panel on the left, select Design.

4. In the Page Layout section, scroll down to the section with the reference definitions for the right sidebar. You might find a block called "right.newsletter.callout," with code that is similar to the following:
Layout Update Code with Subscription Input Form

<block type="core/template" name="right.newsletter.callout" template="callouts/calloutextended.phtml"> <action method="setImgSrc"><src>/images/banner_newsletter.png</src></action> <action method="setImgAlt" translate="alt" module="catalog"> <alt>Register for our NEWSLETTER - click here</alt></action> <action method="setLinkUrl"><url>#newsletter</url></action> <action method="setExtension"><extension> <![CDATA[onclick="$$('.form-subscribe .input-text') [0].addClassName('highlighted');"]]> </extension></action> </block>

You can change the design of the block by referencing a different image from Media Storage, and by changing the text of the message.

To remove the newsletter callout entirely, you can either disable the block or enclose the block in comment tags, as shown below. You can restore the form at any time by removing the comment tags.

Layout Update Code

<!-<block type="core/template" name= "right.newsletter.callout template="callouts/calloutextended.phtml"> ... </block> -->

5.

When complete, click the Save Page button.

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Sales Channels
Publishing your catalog through multiple channels is an effective way to widen your distribution without much effort. You can start by syndicating your content with RSS feeds, and then expand by sending your catalog data to shopping aggregators. In this section, you will learn how to set up RSSFeeds and publish your catalog content to Google Shopping.

Setting Up RSS Feeds

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based data format that is used to distribute information online. This means that your customers can subscribe to your RSS feeds and be notified of new products and promotions. RSS is a great way to let your customers know about new products available in your store. RSS Feeds can be used to publish your product information on shopping aggregation sites and can also be included in newsletters. When RSS feeds are enabled, any additions to products, specials, categories, and coupons in your store are automatically sent to the subscribers of each feed. A link to all the RSS feeds that you publish appears in the footer of your store. The software that is used to read an RSS feed is called a feed reader, and allows people to subscribe to headlines, blogs, podcasts, and much more. Google Reader is one of the many feed readers which are available online for free.

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To set up RSS feeds for your store:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select RSS Feeds. In the Rss Config section, set Enable RSS to Enable. Then, in each section below, set the feeds that you want to activate to Enable. a. b. In the Wishlist section, set Enable RSS to Enable. In the Catalog section, set any, or all, of the following feeds to Enable.
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New Products Special Products Coupons/Discounts Tags Products Top Level Category

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In the Order section, set Customer Order Status Notification to Enable.

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Types of RSS Feeds

RSS Feed Description

Wishlist

When enabled, an RSS feed link will be available on top of customer wishlist pages. Additionally, the wishlist sharing page will also include a checkbox that lets you add a link to wishlist RSS feeds on shared wishlists.

New Products

The new products RSS feed tracks new products added to the store catalog and will syndicate them.

Special Products

The special products RSS feed will syndicate products with special pricing.

Coupons / Discounts

Any special coupons or discounts generated in your store will be added to this RSS feed.

Tags Products

The tags products RSS feed manages and syndicates newly added product tags.

Top Level Category

This RSS feed tracks new top level categories, or root level categories, in your catalog.

Customer Order Status

Allows customers to track their order status with an RSS feed. When enabled, an RSS feed link will appear on the order.

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Google Shopping

Google Shopping
The Google Merchant Center gives you the ability to upload product feeds so that your products are easy to find using Google Product Search. You can describe any item in your store using attributes. Attributes will help people find the items for which they search. Using Magento Go, you can map your product attributes to sync with Google attributes and create a simple upload from your store to Google Products. For information about creating attributes, see Defining Attributes. This article covers the following topics: Step 1: Set Up Your Google Accounts Step 2: Obtain Your Google Credentials Step 3: Set Up the Google API Step 4: Manage Attribute Mapping Step 5: Add Google Content Items Step 6: Manage Your Google Content Items Step 7: Verify Your Google Shopping Setup

Step 1: Set Up Your Google Accounts

1. 2. Sign up for a Google account from the Google Merchant Center. Create a Google Adwords account and link it to Google Shopping through your Google Merchant account. When you have completed these steps, you can sync your Google account to Magento Go by completing the following instructions.

Step 2:Obtain Your Google Credentials

1. 2. Log in to your Google account. To access your account, click the name or logo in the upper right corner. Then click Account. 3. In the menu on the left, select Security. Then do the following:

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a.

Under 2-Step Verification, click Settings. Then, follow the instructions to enable this feature.

b.

When prompted to generate a password for external applications, generate a password for your Magento Go store. You may need to generate passwords for other applications, as well.

c.

You will need this password to complete the configuration of your store.

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Step 3: Set Up the Google API

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the left Configuration panel under Sales, select Google API. Then, click to expand the Google Shopping section. 3. Enter the information from your Google account into the following fields:
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Account ID Account Login Account Password Account Type Target Country

4. Set Update Google Content Item When Product Is Updated to "Yes." The Destinations section lists the following places where your products can be listed:
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Google Product Search Product Ads Commerce Search

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For each of these destinations, select how your updates are submitted: Default Your updates are submitted using the Google default settings. Required If you select this setting, the update must be submitted to the required destination. If the update does not pass Googles validation rules, you receive validation errors and the update is not submitted for any destination. Excluded The update is not submitted to this destination, but it can still be submitted to other destinations, depending on their settings.

6. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Step 4: Manage Attribute Mapping

The next step is to map your attribute sets to match up with Google item types and attributes, so Google can retrieve your product information. During the process, you will add the attributes you want uploaded from your catalog to Google Content. In addition to the two required attributes, Product Type and Product Condition, it is strongly recommended that you include Title, Description and Price to the attribute section. In addition to these, you should include any other attributes that will help people find the product. Required Recommended Product Type Product Condition Title Description Price 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Google Content > Manage Attributes. Click the Add New button. Then do the following: a. b. Select the Target Country where your business is located. In the Attribute Set list, select the attribute set you would like to begin mapping (for example, Cameras). 3. When these steps are complete, the Add New Attribute button appears in the Attribute Mapping list. 4. To begin mapping attributes, click the Add New Attribute button. Then do the following: a. In the Attribute list, select a Magento Go attribute to map to a corresponding Google Content attribute. b. In the Google Content Attribute list, select an attribute that best matches the Magento Go attribute you just selected. (For example, Manufacturer matches Manufacturer.) 5. Click the Add New Attribute button again to map another row of attributes.

6. Click the Save Mapping button to save your changes.

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Step 5: Add Google Content Items

After you complete your mapping, you can select the products to publish to Google Content. From this screen, you can publish, delete, and synchronize your Google Content products. After you synchronize, you are able to view the status and expiration date of your product, the number of clicks and impressions it has received, and a link to your product page. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Google Content > Manage Items. Click the View Available Products button to view the list of your products. Select the check box for each product you want to add to Google Content.
For convenience when selecting products, you can use Select All, as well as the filter.

4. When you finish selecting products, locate the Actions list in the upper-right corner and select Add to Google Content. Then click Submit.

Step 6: Manage Your Google Content Items

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Google Content > Manage Items. You can use the Actions control for the following: Delete Synchronize Remove selected products from your Google Content. View the number of impressions and clicks your Google Content product has received.

It takes 24 hours for a product to be published in Google Content, and the product does not immediately appear in the Manage Items list. Changes also take up to 24 hours to process.

Step 7: Verify Your Google Shopping Setup

After completing the configuration, return to your Google merchant account to make sure that your products appear. If they do not, make sure that the Country setting in the upper-right corner is set to the correct country.

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Selling on eBay
Now your Magento Go store can be fully integrated and synchronized with all twentythree major eBay marketplaces! With Sell On eBay activated, you can:
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and much more! Read this overview to learn how to get started selling on eBay right away!

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Marketing Tools
Your store includes a number of marketing tools and integration with third-party services to help you connect with online social networks, place online advertisements, and analyze your site traffic.

Adding Social Media Icons

Social media sites provide a variety of plug-ins that you can use to add their official icons and badges to your store. All you have to do is find the code you want to use, copy it to a static block, and place the block in your store. To make sure that all your social media icons are available from every page of your store, group them in a single block and place it in either the header or footer of the page.

Social Media Buttons in Header

Step 1: Find the Code You Want to Use

Most social media sites offer a selection of icons, badges, and buttons in different styles and sizes. Follow the instructions on the site to copy the code, and then paste it into a text editor until you are ready to use it.

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Step 2: Create a Block for the Icon

1. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks. Then, in the upper-right corner, click the Add New Block button. 2. Complete the following required fields:
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Block Title Identifier Store View Status

3.

Click the Show / Hide Editor button to work with the HTMLcode. Then in the Content section, paste the code that you copied from the social media site.

4. When complete, click the Save Block button.

Step 3: Use the Frontend App Tool to Place the Block

Use the Frontend App tool to place the block that you created at a specific location in your store. You can experiment with different block references to find the location that works best. For more precise positioning, you can also make adjustments to the CSSstyle sheet used by your theme.

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Setting Up Google Analytics

Google Analytics provides detailed statistics about your website visitors, as well information about the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. You set up an account with Google Analytics, and then you add code provided by Google to your store's pages to be able to track activity on those pages.

Step 1: Create a Google Analytics Account

Its easy to create a Google Analytics account. The process takes about five minutes. 1. 2. 3. Go to the Google Analytics page and click the Create an account button. Under "What would you like to track?" click Web Site. Create a new profile for your Magento Go store. When prompted for your store address, enter one of the following:
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yourstore.gostorego.com your own custom domain

4. Complete the rest of the form. When finished, click the Get Profile ID button. 5. When the Tracking Info tab appears, record your Tracking ID. You will need it to complete the next step.

Step 2: Configure Your Store for Google Analytics

After you have created a Google Analytics account and have your Tracking ID, you must complete the configuration from the Admin panel of your store. 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Google API. Then, click to expand the Google Analytics section, and do the following:

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a. b.

Set Enable to Yes. In the Account Number field, type your Tracking ID. Make sure to include the UA- prefix before the number. The number can be found on the Google Analytics account page, and also in the Google Analytics code for your site.
UA-########-#

c.

To anonymize part of your visitors' IP address before it is sent to Google, set Enable IP Anonymization to Yes.
According to Google, anonymizing IP addresses can reduce the accuracy of geographic data in the Analytics report.

d. To test the effectiveness of individual pages in your store set Enable Content Experiments to Yes. (This feature was previously Google Website Optimizer.) 3. When complete, click the Save Config button. Check the Tracking Status in your Google Analytics profile to make sure that Google is receiving data from your store.

Step 3: Add the Tracking Code to Your Store

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration > Design. Click to expand the Footer section. Then, paste the tracking code provided by Google into the Miscellaneous HTML box.

Paste Google Analytics Tracking Code

3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Setting Up Google Analytics

Moving to Content Experiments

Google Website Optimizer has been replaced with Google Analytics Content Experiments. If you previously used Google Website Optimizer, complete the following steps to update your store for Content Experiments. To learn more, see Googles article, "Move from Website Optimizer to Content Experiments."
Important! Google no longer redirects traffic from your original page to the winning variation identified by Website Optimizer, so you need to update your store to reflect the change to Content Experiments.

Step 1: Identify the Winning Variation of the Page

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the list, click to open the version of the page that was the winning variation from your Website Optimizer tests. Then, write down the URL key of the page. This is the version of the page that you will keep, and it will become the target of the redirect. 3. In the panel on the left, select Content. Then in the Content section, click the Show/Hide Editor button to display the code. 4. In the Content box, carefully delete any code that was added for a Google Website Optimizer test. Then, copy the entire contents of the remaining code in the Content box to the Clipboard or other text editor. You will need this code in Step 2. 5. When complete, click the Save Page button.

Step 2: Update All Other Variation Pages

1. In the list of CMS pages, take note of the URL key of each page that you want to redirect and write it down. You will need this information to complete Step 3. 2. Click to open a variation page that was modified with Website Optimizer code, and that you want to redirect. 3. In the panel on the left, select Content. Then in the Content section, click the Show/Hide Editor button to display the code. 4. Delete all the original code, and paste the code that you copied from the winning variation page. Although this page will eventually be redirected, in the meanwhile, it will display the same content as the target page. 5. When complete, click the Save Page button.

6. Repeat these steps for each variation page that is to be redirected to the target page.

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Step 3: Redirect All Variation Pages to the Target Page

To preserve any outstanding links to variation pages, you can do a permanent redirect from each variation to the target page. Follow the instructions below to redirect each variation page. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > URL Rewrite Management. In the upper-right corner, click the Add URL Rewrite button. Set Create URL Rewrite to Custom. Then for each variation page, do the following: a. In the ID Path and Request Path fields, enter the URL Key of the page to be redirected, which you copied in Step 1. b. In the Target Path, enter the URL Key of the winning variation page that you want to keep. c. Set Redirect to Permanent (301).

d. For your own reference, enter a brief Description to explain the purpose of the redirect. 4. When complete, click the Save button. 5. When all variation pages have been redirected, select Catalog > Search Indexing and click the Refresh Index button.

Step 4: Test Each Redirect

From your storefront, enter the original URL of each redirected page and press the F5 key to refresh the browser. The URL of the target page should appear in the address bar of the browser.

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Google Adwords

Google Adwords
One of the most effective ways to gain insight into the effectiveness of your marketing efforts is to track and analyze your conversion data. Google AdWords is an advertising network that you can use to display ads for your products on participating websites and in Google's search engine results. Google AdWords conversion tracking helps you determine the effectiveness of your ads and keywords by monitoring the actions of users when they click your ad. Setting up conversion tracking is a two-step process: The first step is to get your conversion tracking code from Google AdWords. Then, use the information to complete the required fields in the Admin panel of your Magento Go store.
Tracking codes can be verified only after there are paid ads listed in your account.

Step 1: Get Your Tracking Code

1. Before you can install the conversion tracking code for your store, you need to set up conversion tracking on your Google AdWords account. To learn more, see Setting Up Conversion Tracking on the Google site.
Sample Tracking Code

<!-- Google Code for Sale Conversion Page --> <script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[*/ var google_conversion_id = 1071247313; var google_conversion_language = "en"; var google_conversion_format = "2"; var google_conversion_color = "ffffff"; var google_conversion_label = "mOECCMnPpQIQ0d_n_gM"; var google_conversion_value = 0; /* ]]< */ </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion.js"> </script> <noscript> <div style="display:inline;"> <img height="1" width="1" style="border-style:none;" alt="" src="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion/ 1071247313/?label=mOECCMnPpQIQ0d_n_gM&amp;guid=ON&amp;script=0"/> </div> </noscript>

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2.

When you have your conversion tracking code, find the value of each of the following fields. You will need this information to complete the configuration of your store.
Field Location in Tracking Code
var google_conversion_id = 1071247313; var google_conversion_language = "en";

Conversion ID Conversion Language Conversion Format Conversion Color Conversion Label Conversion Value

var google_conversion_format = "2"; var google_conversion_color = "ffffff"; var google_conversion_label = "mOECCMnPpQIQ0d_n_gM"; var google_conversion_value = 0;

Step 2: Configure Your Store for Google AdWords

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Google API. Click to expand the Google Adwords - Conversion Tracking section. 3. Set Enable to "Yes." Then, complete the following fields using data extracted from the tracking code:
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Conversion ID Conversion Language Conversion Format Conversion Color Conversion Label Conversion Value Type Conversion Value
If you specify a conversion value in Google AdWords, you must set Conversion Value Type to Constant and enter it in the Conversion Value field. Otherwise, set Conversion Value Type to Dynamic.

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Google Adwords

Google AdWords - Conversion Tracking

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Step 3: Verify the Tracking Status

After you set up and configure conversion tracking, make sure that its working correctly. 1. From the top panel of your Google AdWords dashboard, select Reporting and Tools > Conversions. 2. In the Conversions table, look under *Tracking Status* to make sure that your conversion tracking has been verified.

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Add Ons
Magento Connect offers a wide range of third-party tools and services, including:
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Site management utilities Marketing tools and services Customer experience add-ons Themes and more!

Purchasing Trusted Extensions

Your Magento Go store can be customized by adding Trusted Extensions from Magento Connect. Extensions help you attract customers, add features, manage your store more effectively and much, much more. Look for the Magento Connect Trusted Extensions badge, and find the extension you need to succeed. New extensions and services are always being added, so stop by often to see whats new!

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Step 1: Purchase a Trusted Extension

1. 2. 3. Log in to your Magento account. Visit Magento Connect, and set the Platform List to "Magento Go." Find the Trusted Extension that you want to install, and do the following:
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For a free extension, click the Get It Now button. Then when prompted, click the Place Order button.

For a paid extension, click the Buy Now button. When prompted, complete your Billing Address and Payment Information, and click the Place Order button.

4. To verify the installation, click View in My Account. You will find the extension listed in the My Products and Services section, under My Go Extensions. When the order is complete, you will receive the confirmation message, Your extension has been installed.

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Step 2: Activate the Extension

1. 2. Log in to your Magento account. To view your current selection of extensions, in the panel on the left, click My Go Extensions. 3. If you have multiple stores, set the Store Name list to where the extension is installed. Then, find the extension in the list. 4. In the Status column, click the current Disabled setting to change the status to "Enabled."
To disable the extension, simply click the current status to change the setting.

To learn more, see the instructions provided by the extension developer.

Extension Status Enabled

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Creating Content
The old adage, content is king is more true now than ever. The term, content marketing refers to the art of promoting your products or services by providing valuable information to your customers at no charge. The quality of your content helps distinguish your store from others, increases your visibility to search engines, and provides support to your customers.This soft-sell approach is often more effective than advertising, builds credibility and trust, and can turn your store into a destination. Your content should reflect the branding of your store, and be delivered with your distinctive visual presentation and voice to convey your message. Use pictures to tell a story. Educate, inspire, and entertain. With quality content, sometimes less is more.

Content Tools
You store has a content management system that is used to create and maintain the information that is available throughout your site. To help you get started, your store's sample data includes several pages and blocks of content that you can modify with your own information, or replace with content of your own design.

Pages
Content pages appear in the main content area of your site, according to the column layout of the page. A page can be linked to other pages, incorporated into the navigation of your store. Content pages are indexed by search engines and can bring new customers to your store.

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Blocks
A block is a modular unit of content that can be positioned most anywhere on the page. The block can include static information such as text, images, video, and dynamic information such as data from your catalog.

Banners
Banners display an image or block content, and can be set to appear for a specific period of time for a promotion. You can create a banner that appears only for certain customer groups, or when price rule conditions apply. You can also use the Frontend App tool to combine multiple banners in a rotating banner.

Frontend Apps
A frontend app is a snippet of code that makes it possible to place existing content at specific places throughout your store. The Frontend App tool makes it easy to place existing blocks, banners, links, and other dynamic elements.

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Changing the Copyright Notice

Changing the Copyright Notice

Your store has a copyright notice in the footer of each page. As a best practice, the copyright notice for your store should include the current year, and identify your company as the legal owner of the content on your site.

Copyright Notice

To change the copyright notice:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Design. Click to expand the Footer section.

4. In the Copyright text box, type the copyright notice that you want to appear in the footer of each page. You can use the &Copy; character code to insert a copyright symbol. The standard format is: Copyright 2013 X.commerce, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Content Pages
All content can be viewed in terms of its shelf life, just as any product in a store. Did you know that the shelf life of social media content is less than 24 hours? The potential shelf life of the content you create can help you decide where to invest your resources. Content with a long shelf life is sometimes referred to as evergreen content. Examples of evergreen content include customer success stories, "how to" instructions, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ.) Other content is perishable by nature, such as events, industry news, and press releases. One way to get more mileage out of perishable content is to use the Page Hierarchy tool to create an archive of past content. You can organize articles from your newsletter, press releases, and events by month and year, to show that you are active and engaged.

Core Content Pages

Your store comes with several default content pages that you can use to get started. At the very least, you will need to update the Home, About Us, Privacy Policy, and Customer Service pages to replace the sample data with content that is suitable for your store. The other pages do not contain sample data, but can be improved by incorporating the visual presentation and voice of your brand.

Home
This sample home page is based on the 2 columns with right bar layout. The main content area of the page includes a static image and a dynamic list of new products

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About Us
This sample About Us page is based on the 1 column layout, but uses HTML to create three columns of text. You can use this page as a template, or try a different approach. By default, a link to the About Us page appears in the footer of your store.

Customer Service
This sample Customer Service page is based on the 3-columns layout, and can be used as a template for your own information. By default, a link to the Customer Services page appears in the footer of your store.

Page Not Found

The 404 Page Not Found page is based on the 2 columns with left bar layout, and is named for the response code that is returned when a page cannot be found. This page appears if there is a broken link on your site, or if a URL to a page no longer exists.

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Enable Cookies
The Enable Cookies page appears if a visitor to your site does not have cookies enabled for their browser. The page provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions to enable cookies for the most popular browsers. The page is based on the 1 column layout.

Service Unavailable
The 503 Service Unavailable page is named for the response code that is returned when a server is unavailable. This page can be set to appear when your store is in Maintenance Mode.

Privacy Policy
Your store includes a privacy policy that must be updated with your own information. As a best practice, your privacy policy should explain to your customers the type of information that your company collects and how it is used.

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Creating a New Page

The process of adding a new content page to your store is essentially the same for any type of page you might want to create. You can include text, images, blocks of content, video, and banners. In addition, you can use the Page Hierarchy tool to provide structure and navigation for your growing collection of content. Don't forget that most content pages are designed to be read by search engines first, and by people second. Keep the needs of each of these two very different audiences in mind when choosing the page title and URL, composing the meta data, and writing the content.

Step 1: Add a New Page

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Click the Add New Page button. In the Page Information section, do the following:

Page Information
a. b. Enter a Title for the new page. Enter a URL Key for the page that is based on the Title. It should be all lowercase characters, with hyphens instead of spaces. The URL Key is added to the base URL for your store, to create the online address for the page. c. In the Store View list, select each view where this page will be available.

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d. Set Status to Disabled. (This will be changed when the page is ready to publish.) e. Set Under Version Control to one of the following: Yes By default, your store keeps a backup of previous versions of each page. Backup pages are numbered, as,."New Page 1," "New page 2," and so on. No Writes over previous versions of the page.This is the recommended setting for content that is subject to frequent change. 4. With the required fields complete, click the Save and Continue Edit button.

Step 2: Select the Page Layout

1. 2. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Design. In the Page Layout section, set Layout to one of the following:
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1 column 2 columns with left bar 2 columns with right bar 3 columns

Page Layout

Step 3: Complete the Content

1. 2. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Content. In the Content Heading box, type the text you want to appear as the main heading at the top of the page. 3. Complete the remaining content, as you want it to appear in the main content column, according to the page layout selected. The content can include text, images, video and audio, banners, and lists of dynamic data. 4. To insert an image, do the following:

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Click the Show / Hide Editor button to view the code. Then, click the Insert Image button.

b. c.

From Media Storage, click the Browse Files button. Find the image on your computer, and click the Upload Files button. The image appears in Media Storage.

Media Storage
d. Click the thumbnail of the image and click the Insert Filebutton. The required code appears in the edit box. The image code is inserted into the HTML of the page.

Editor with HTMLCode for Image

5. Click the Show / Hide Editor button to return to the content editor, where the image appears in relation to the rest of the content on the page. 6. Complete the content, and preview your work as needed. 7. Click the Save and Continue Edit button.

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Step 4: Complete the Meta Data

1. 2. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Meta Data. Complete the Keywords and Description for the page. This information is used by search engines to index the page.

Meta Data

Step 5: Publish the Page

1. 2. 3. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Page Information. Set Status to Published. Click the Save Page button. When the page is complete, it can be added to the navigation of your store, linked to other pages, or added as a link in the footer.

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Changing the Home Page

Your home page is like the front window of your store, and should showcase both your brand and your merchandise. You can experiment with different column layouts and content, and create a page that changes with the season.

Home Page

Step 1: Create a New Page

Follow the standard steps to create a new CMS page.

Step 2: Identify the New Page as the Home Page

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left under General, select Web. In the Default Pages section, set CMS Home Page to your new page.

4. Click the Save Config button to save the setting.

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Using the Editor

The editor gives you the ability to enter and format while working in a What You See Is What You Get view of the content. If you prefer to work directly with the underlying HTMLcode, you can easily change modes. The editor can be used to create content for pages, blocks, and product descriptions. When working in the product catalog, the editor is accessed by clicking the WYSIWYG Editor button. For a complete list of toolbar buttons, see the appendix of this guide.

Editor Toolbar

Editing a Page
Editing a content page is as easy as using your favorite word processor.However, unlike a word processor, Magento Gos editor inserts the correct HTMLtags directly into the text as you type. You can choose to work in the "what you see is what you get(WYSIWYG) mode, or make the changes directly in the HTML. The Show/Hide Editor button lets you toggle between the two modes. If you dont yet know HTML, you can learn some basic coding just by using the editor. Your store's selection of sample content pages is a good place to start!

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Page Information - Content

To edit an existing content page:

The About Us page used in this example, is based on a 1-column layout, but uses HTML to create a three-column format. If you like the layout of this page, you can carefully type over the text, without interfering with the underlying code. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the Manage Pages list, click to open the page you want to edit. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Content.

4. If you prefer to work in full screen mode, click the Fullscreen button. You can click the button again to return to the content editor.

Fullscreen Button 5. From the content editor, click the Show/Hide Editor button to view the code. Then, click the button again to return to the content editor, and do the following: a. In the Content Heading box, type the text that you want to use as the main heading at the top of the page. This text is tagged with the HTML heading level 1 (<H1>). The format of the heading is determined by the CSS style sheet.

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Tagged Code in Editor b. Click the Preview button to see how the page looks from your store. Then, click Preview again to close the window to return to the editor.

Preview Page c. Complete your content, and use the toolbar to format the text, as needed.

6. When the page is complete, click the Save button. The updated page is immediately published to your store.

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Inserting Images
You can insert an image that resides on another server, or display an image from your stores Media Storage library.

Method 1: Link to an Online Image

Use this method to link to an image that is available online, but resides on another server. You must have the URL of the image to complete the process. 1. 2. Position your cursor in the text where you want the image to appear. In the Editor toolbar, click the Insert Image button.

Insert Image Button 3. Then, do the following: a. b. c. In the Image URL field, paste the full Web address to the image. In the Image Description field, write a brief description of the image. In the Title field, write a relevant title for the image.

4. Click the Insert button to complete the process.

Method 2: Link to an Image in Media Storage

1. From the Editor, click the Show / Hide Editor button to display the content in code view. 2. Position the cursor where you want the code to be inserted. Then, click the Insert Image button. 3. To upload a new image to Media Storage, do the following: a. b. Click the Browse Files button. Then, find the file on your computer. Find the file on your computer. Click to select it, and click the Open button to copy the file name to Media Storage. c. Click the Upload File button to add the image to Media Storage.

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Inserting a Frontend App

4. To link the image to a file,click to select the image. Then, click the Insert File button.

Media Storage - Insert File The code that is inserted is called a Dynamic Media URL, and looks something like this:
<img src="{{media url="go-logo_1.png"}}" alt="" />

5.

To complete the Alt tag, position the cursor between the double-quotes, and type the appropriate text.

6. To return to the editor, click the Show / Hide Editor button.

Inserting a Frontend App

A Frontend App is a snippet of code that is applied to an existing content block or link, to control its presentation in your store. There are several different types of frontend apps, including banner rotators and blocks with dynamic content.

To insert a frontend app:

1. From the Default Content section, click the Insert Frontend App button.

Frontend App Button 2. 3. Then in the list, click to select the type of app you want to insert. When complete, click the Save button.

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Embedding Video
You can easily embed links to videos into your content pages. This example shows how to use the Media button in the editor toolbar to embed a YouTube video in a content page.

To embed a video:
1. From the editor, click the Insert Media button.

Insert Media Button 2. In the File/URL field, type the URL to the media file you want to embed. For example, it could be a link to a YouTube video. 3. Click the Insert button to complete the process.

Embedded Video

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Linking Pages
One of the best things you can do to improve the indexing of your site by search engines is to create internal links to other content pages in your site. In addition, you might want to link to other sites, as well. Whenever you link to an external site, you should set the link to open the page in a new window, so the window to your store remains open.

Inserting Links from the Toolbar

The following examples show two different ways to create links to pages from the editor. You can also use the Frontend App tool to create links to specific pages in your store.

To insert a link:
1. Highlight the text where you want to create the link. Then, in the editor toolbar, click the Link button.

Link Button 2. 3. In the Link URL field, type the web address of the page to be linked. Set Target to one of the following:
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Open link in the same window Open in a new window

4. In the Title field, enter the tooltip text that appears when someone hovers over the link. 5. Click the Insert button to create the link.

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Creating Links with HTML

If you prefer to work with the HTMLcode, you can type the code for the anchor tag directly into the editor. This example shows how to link to pages from the footer of your store. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks. In the Static Blocks list, click to open the Footer Links block. Click the Show / Hide Editor button to display the code for the block content.

4. Follow the example below, and type the link for each page into the content box, substituting the actual URL key and page title for each linked page.
Anchor Tag Code

<ul> <li><a href="{{store direct_url="about-us"}}">About Us</a></li> <li><a href="{{store direct_url="privacy-policy"}}"> Privacy Policy</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="{{store direct_url="customer-service"}}"> Customer Service</a></li> </ul>

5.

Click the Show / Hide Editor button to return to the editor.

6. Click the Save Block button to save the changes. Then, return to your store and test the link to make sure it works correctly.

Adding Page Links to Footer

The page links in the footer of your store are located in a static block that is easy to change. If you have created a page that you want to link from the footer of your store, you can edit the block to include a link to the page.

Footer Links

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Adding Page Links to Footer

To add a page link to the footer:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, go to CMS > Static Blocks. In the Static Blocks list, click to open the Footer Links block. To insert a new link, do the following: a. Position the insertion point at the end of a line and press the Enter key to insert a new line. b. c. Type the text that you want to appear in the footer link. Then, select the text. In the toolbar, click the Insert Link button.

d. In the Link URL box, type the URL Key of the page that you want to appear when someone clicks the link. For example, the URL Key for your Privacy Policy page might be privacy-policy.

Insert Footer Link e. f. Set Target to Open Link in Same Window. In the Title box, type the text to appear when someone hovers over the link.

4. When complete, click the Save Block button.

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Adding Page Links to Main Menu

The main menu, or top navigation in the header of your store typically includes the selection of categories from your catalog. You can also use URL rewrites to link navigation categories directly to CMScontent pages and external websites.

Step 1: Create a Subcategory

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the Categories panel on the left, click the Add Subcategory button. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Enter a Name for the subcategory, as you want it to appear in the navigation menu. Scroll down to the bottom of the form, and set Is Active to Yes. Set Include in Navigation Menu to Yes.

d. Enter the exact URL Key of the page to be linked. 3. In the upper-right corner, click the Save Category button.

Add Subcategory
4. Go to your storefront to make sure the new subcategory appears in the top navigation.

New Category in Top Navigation

Step 2: Create a Redirect

Magento Go has already created a redirect for the new subcategory. In this step, you will create an additional redirect to link the subcategory to a page.

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1. 2.

From the Admin menu, select Catalog > URL Rewrite Management. In the list, find the subcategory you created. Then, click to open the record. If you don't see it at the top of the list, do the following: In the filter box at the top of the Request Path column, type the URL key for the subcategory you created, and click the Search button. In this example, the Request Path is "contact-us.html"

Search for Request Path

a. You need the Target Path value from this record. In the URLRewrite Information section, do one of the following:
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Drag to select the Target Path and copy it to the clipboard. Write down the Target Path.

Copy Target Path

b. c. 3. Set Redirect to Permanent (301). When complete, click the Save button.

In the upper-right corner of the URL Rewrite Management page, click the Add URL Rewrite button. Then, do the following:

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Set Create URL Rewrite to "Custom."

Create Custom URL Rewrite

b. In the ID Path field, enter the URL key of the page to be linked. In this case, the URLkey of the Contact Us page is: contacts/ c. In the Request Path field, type or paste the Target Path value that you recorded in the previous step.

Paste Previous Target Path into Request Path

d. In the Target Path field, enter the relative path to the new page, without a leading forward slash. Here are some examples of valid target paths:
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contacts/ (URLkey of the Contact Us page) new-page (CMS page without suffix) new-page.html (CMS page with suffix) somewhere/new-page.html (Relative path to a target CMS page) http://magentocommerce.com (URLof external website.)

If you are not sure what to enter for the target path, go to your storefront and navigate to the page you want to use. In the URL, the target path is immediately after: mystore.com/ e. Set Redirect to Permanent (301).

4. When complete, click the Save button. 5. On the Catalog menu, click Search Indexing. Then, click the Refresh Index button.

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6. Finally, go to the home page of your store, and click the link to make sure that it works correctly. That's it!

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Linking an Image to a Page

The Media URL markup tag can be used to link any image that is in media storage to a page or block in your store. The tag specifies the location and filename, and replaces what is normally enclosed within the double quotes of the <img> tag. As with the anchor <a> tag, the Media URL markup tag is enclosed in double curly braces, and is placed inside the standard double quotes of the image <img> tag. If you have organized your images into folders, you must also include the relative path to the image before the file name.

Banner Image Linked to Product Page

Step 1: Identify the Destination URL

If possible, navigate to the page that you want to link to, and copy the full URL from the address bar of your browser. The part of the URL that you need comes after the dot com forward slash. Otherwise, copy the URL Key from the CMS page that you want to use as the link destination.

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Step 2: Mark Up the Image Tag

1. Starting with a standard image tag, replace the part that is enclosed within the double quotes with the first part of the Media URL tag, as follows:
<img src="{{media url="

2.

Immediately after the last double quote, enter the path and filename of the image, according to its folder location in Media Storage. Then, enter the closing double quote and double curly braces to complete the markup tag.
<img src="{{media url="shoe-sale.jpg"}} <img src="{{media url="banners/shoe-sale.jpg"}}

3.

To complete the image tag, enter the closing double quotes and alternate text, followed by the end (/>) tag.
<img src="{{media url="shoe-sale.jpg"}}"/> <img src="{{media url="shoe-sale.jpg"}} alt=Shoe Sale"/>

Step 3: Complete the Anchor Tag

1. Place the completed image tag inside an anchor tag that links to the page.
<a href="{{store url="apparel/shoes/womens"}}"> <img src="{{media url="shoe-sale.jpg"}}" alt="Shoe Sale" /></a>

2.

Paste the completed anchor tag into the code of any CMS page, block, banner, or email template, where you want the linked image to appear.

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Page Hierarchy
Your store's page hierarchy system gives you the ability to organize your content pages and add pagination, navigation, and menus. If you publish a large amount of content on a regular basis, you can use page hierarchy to organize the content and make it easy for people to find articles of interest.

Setting Up Page Hierarchy

Page hierarchy can be accessed from an individual CMS page and also by using the Manage Page Hierarchy command. The CMS Page Hierarchy configuration settings activate the page hierarchy system and metadata, and determine the default menu layout.

Manage Hierarchy The page hierarchy system uses nodes as references to identify related pieces of content, and to organize content pages into a structure of parent/child relationships. A parent node is like a folder that can contain child nodes and pages. The relative position of each node and page in the hierarchy is shown as a tree on the left side of the Manage Pages Hierarchy page. A node can contain other nodes and content pages, and a single content page can be associated with multiple nodes and other content pages in parent/child and neighbor relationships.

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To configure the page hierarchy settings:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Content Management. Click to expand the CMS Page Hierarchy section, and make any changes that are necessary. 4. Click to expand the CMS Versioning section, and make any changes necessary.

CMS Page Hierarchy 5. Click the Save Config button to save your changes.

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Enable Hierarchy Functionality Enable Hierarchy Metadata Default Layout for Hierarchy Menu

Activates the use of page hierarchy for your content pages. Options include: Yes / No Lets you associate meta data with pages in the hierarchy. Options include: Yes / No Determines the default menu style. Options include: Content Left Column Right Column

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Setting Up Page Hierarchy

Adding Nodes
The following example shows how to create a node with simple navigation to content pages. Although the node does not have a content page associated with it, it does have a URL Key which can be referenced elsewhere in your site. For example, you can create a node called Press Releases with navigation to individual press releases. Then, include the link on your About Us page. Or how about a node with links to articles from back issues of your newsletter?

Content Page with Navigation

Step 1: Create a Node

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Hierarchy. Click the Add Node button. In the Page Properties section, type a Title for the node. Then create a suitable URL Key using all lowercase characters, with hyphens instead of spaces. 4. Click the Save Pages Hierarchy button to save the node. The node appears as a folder in the tree.

Step 2: Add Pages to the Node

1. 2. In the hierarchy tree, click to open the node. Scroll down to the CMS pages section, and select the checkbox of each page you want to include.

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Select CMS Pages

3. Click the Add Selected Pages(s) to Tree button. Each selected page appears in the tree below the node folder.

Add Selected Pages to Tree

Step 3: Add Navigation

1. 2. 3. In the tree, click to open the node. In the Pagination Options for Nested Pages section, set Enable Pagination to Yes. In the Navigation Menu Options section, and set Enable Navigation Menu to Yes.

4. Scroll back up to the Node Properties section, and click the Preview link. 5. Click the Save Pages Hierarchy button to save the settings.

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Setting Up Page Hierarchy

Linking to a Node
The CMS Hierarchy Node Link app type gives you the ability to place a link to a content node, almost anywhere in your store.

Step 1: Set Up the Page Hierarchy

Create the initial page hierarchy tree.

Step 2: Create a Frontend App

To begin, complete the first three steps of creating a frontend app.
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Select the CMS Hierarchy Node Link app type. Specify the page and location where it belongs. Choose the template.

Step 3: Configure the Link

1. 2. Open the frontend app you created in the previous step. In the panel on the left, select Frontend App Options. Then, do the following:

Frontend App Options

a. In the Anchor Custom Text field, enter a descriptive link name for the app. If left blank, the Node or Page name is used. b. In the Anchor Custom Title field, enter the text that appears when someone hovers over the link. c. Click the Select Page or Node button. Then, select the page or node that you want to appear when someone clicks the link.

Select Node
3. Click the Save button to save your settings.

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Working with Blocks

A block is a modular unit of content that can be positioned most anywhere on the page. Blocks can be used to display static information such as text, images, and embedded video, as well as dynamic information.
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Built-In Blocks Magento Go includes a selection of built-in blocks that make it easy to add features and functionality to your store. Some built-in blocks are required components of your store, while others can be enabled or disabled according to your preference. To learn more, see: Using the Layout Editor.

CMS Static Blocks Magento Gos content management system (CMS) makes it easy to create blocks of content without writing any code. Blocks can contain text, images, and even video, and can be assigned to any part of the page layout. Your store includes a selection of ready-made CMS blocks, which you can edit to meet your needs.

Page Layout Updates Blocks can also be defined and positioned by entering XML code in the Layout Update box on the target page. Custom CMS blocks can also be referenced and positioned without writing any code by using the Frontend App tool.

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Creating a Custom Block

Magento Go gives you the ability to create blocks of content that can be used throughout your store. Custom, static blocks of content can be added to any page, group of pages, or even to another block.

To create a block:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks. Click the Add New Block button. Then, do the following: a. b. Assign a descriptive Block Title. Assign a unique Identifier to the block. Use all lowercase characters, with underscores instead of spaces. The identifier is used for internal reference. c. Select the Store View(s) where this content block will be visible.

d. Set Status to Enabled to make the block visible in the store. e. Complete the Content for the block. You can use the Editor to format text, create links and tables, add images, video, and audio. 3. When complete, click the Save Block button.

CMS > Static Blocks: Add New General Information

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Nesting Blocks

Nesting Blocks
In the illustration below, what looks like a single block is actually two blocks, with one nested inside the other. In the following illustration, the words Spectacular Spring Shoe Sale! is text that is placed in the outer block, but the image is actually located in a separate block. Why would you want to separate the text from the image? If your store is available in multiple languages, you could update the text block separately. You could put a rotating banner in one block, but the leave the text unchanged. It also gives you the ability to change either the content of either block dynamically, according to a schedule. In this example, the Block ID tag is used to reference one block from the other, and also to display the nested block in the content area of the home page.

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Step 1: Create the Inner Block

In this example, the inner block looks like a simple image, but includes an anchor link to the product page, with markup tags for the media URL and store URL. The bannermain class is a custom.CSS style that was created to prevent the banner from extending beyond the width of the main area of the store. You can experiment by applying different classes from the style sheet of your theme, or create new ones.
Inner Block Code

<div class="banner-main"> <a href="{{store url='nine-west-women-s-lucero-pump.html'}}"> <img src="{{media url='shoe-sale-med.png'}}" alt="" /></a> </div>

Step 2: Create the Outer Block

The outer block contains the text, Spectacular Spring Shoe Sale! followed by the Block ID markup tag that references the block with the image.
Outer Block Code

<p><span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: xlarge;"> <strong>Spectacular Spring Shoe Sale!</strong></span></p> <p>{{block id='shoe-sale'}}</p>

Block with Text and Block ID Markup Tag

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Nesting Blocks

Step 3: Place the Outer Block on a CMS Page

The final step is to add the nested block to the content area of a CMS page. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Manage Pages. Click to open your Home page. In the panel on the left, select Content. Then type the Block ID tag into the content editor.
{{block id='nested-block-id'}}

For better control, you can click the Show / Hide Editor button, and position the Block ID exactly where you want it to appear in the code. In the following example, the block is placed between an image and the New Products list. 4. Click the Save Page button.

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Positioning Blocks
Your store is loaded with predefined places where you can place content. Each location has a name, or block reference that identifies the place on the page within the context of the page layout. In this section, you will learn how to make layout updates to position blocks using Frontend Apps and Layout Updates. The code that controls the page layout and placement of blocks is written in XML. You may have noticed references to XML Page Layout Updates throughout the Admin panel of your store. Every product, category, and piece of contentwhether its a page, block, banner, or apphas a section where you can update the XML code that controls the positioning of the item. The selection of available block references that is available varies by page type, and whether the customer is logged in, or is visiting the as a guest. The advantage of using a frontend app is that you can select each option from a list, rather than trying to remember all of the possible combinations. Frontend apps make it easy to position a block at a specific place on the page, and even for a specific product or category.

Block References
Category and CMS Pages
Block Reference Position

Breadcrumbs

Content is placed to the right of the breadcrumbsthe navigation aid that provides links as a paththats showcased below the navigation bar.

Left Column Main Content Area My Cart Extra Actions

Content is placed below the left column blocks. Content is placed below the main content area. Content is placed below the Cart Subtotal in the My Cart popup located within the top link.

Navigation Bar Page Bottom Page Footer Page Header Page Top Right Column Store Language

Content is placed below the main navigation bar. Content is placed at the bottom of the page. Content is placed above the footer of the page. Content is placed below the header of the page. Content is placed at the top of the page. Content is placed below the right column blocks. Content is placed to the right of the language chooser.

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Product Page
Block Reference Position

Alert URLs

Content is placed below the title of the product within the product detail page.

Bottom Block Options Wrapper Breadcrumbs

If custom options are added, content is placed below the Add to Cart button. Content is placed to the right of breadcrumbsthe navigation aid that provides links as a paththats showcased below the navigation bar.

Info Column Options Wrapper Left Column Main Content Area My Cart Extra Actions

If a custom options are added, content is placed next to it. The same location applies to configurable options. Content is placed below the left column blocks. Content is placed below the main content area. Content is placed below the Cart Subtotal in the My Cart popup located within the top link.

Navigation Bar Page Bottom Page Footer Page Header Page Top PayPal Express Checkout (Payflow Edition) Shortcut Wrapper PayPal Express Checkout Shortcut Wrapper Product Tags List Product View Extra Hint Right Column Store Language Tags List Before

Content is placed below the main navigation bar.

Content is placed at the bottom of the page.

Content is placed above the footer of the page. Content is placed below the header of the page. Content is placed at the top of the page. If the PayPal payment method is enabled, content is placed below the PayPal buy button.

If the PayPal payment method is enabled, content is placed below the PayPal buy button. Content is placed below the products tag bar. Content is placed below the main top price of the product. Content is placed below the right column blocks. Content is placed to the right of the language chooser. Content is placed above the Add Your Tags field.

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Product Page Block References (Modern Theme) 1. Page Top 2. Store Language 3. Navigation Bar 4. Page Header 5. Breadcrumbs 6. Alert URL 7. Product Extra Info 8. Product View Extra Hint 9. Right Column 10. Info Column Options Wrapper 11. Bottom Block Options Wrapper 12. Tags List Before 13. Product Tags 14. Main Content 15. Page Footer Before 16. Page Footer Bottom. 17. Page Bottom

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Notes
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Banners
Banners can be used to display an image or block of content, and set to appear for a specific period of time for a promotion. You can create banners that are visible to certain customer groups, or whenever price rule conditions and coupons apply.

Banner at Top of Main Content Area When designing banners for your store, you should take into consideration both the page layout and the theme you are using. Banners are often designed to appear on a specific page, and area of the page. Although the header and footer are a fixed width, the width of the content area and left and right columns can vary according to theme and page layout. When designing a banner with graphic images, it is important to understand the page layout, so you can take advantage of the available space.

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Creating a Banner
A banner can be as simple as an image. or contain a combination of text and code that triggers an event. After a banner is created, you can use the Frontend App tool to place it in your store, and combine it with other banners in a rotating sequence.

To create a banner:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Banners. Click the Add Banner button. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Enter a descriptive Banner Name. Set Active to Yes. In the Applies To list, select one of the following:
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Any Banner Type Specified Banner Type This setting determines where in the store the banner can be used. (To select more than one, hold the Ctrl key down and click each option.)

d. In the Banner Information panel on the left, select Content. Then in the Default Content section, enter any HTML code needed for the banner. e. To insert an image, click the Insert Image button. Then, select the image from Media Storage. f. To customize the content for a specific store view, clear the Use Default check box, and enter the custom content for the each view. 3. When complete, click the Save Banner button.

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Banner Type by Location

Location Description

Content Area

The width of the main content area varies, depending on the

column layout.
Footer The bottom section of the page contains the footer links and copyright notice. Header The top section of the page contains your logo, account links, search box, and top navigation. Left Column Right Column The left column of a two- or three-column layout. The right column of a two-or three-column layout.

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Using Banners with Price Rules

Any banners you have created can be associated with both catalog and shopping cart price rules for a promotion. To associate a banner with a price rule, you must first create the banner and the price rule.

Shopping Cart Price Rule - Related Banners

To associate a banner with a price rule:

1. From the Admin menu, select one of the following:
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Promotions > Catalog Price Rules Shopping Cart Price Rules

2.

In the list, click to open the rule where you want to add the banner. Then, do the following: a. b. In the Price Rule panel on the left, select Related Banners. In the list, select the checkbox of each banner that you want to associate with the price rule.
If your banners dont appear in the table, click the Reset Filter button to clear previous filtering rules.

3.

When complete, click the Save Rule button.

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Creating a Banner Rotator

Creating a Banner Rotator

A banner rotator can be used to display a single banner, or multiple banners in a specific sequence or random order. As a frontend app, the rotator can be assigned to a specific page, product, or category, and placed most anywhere in your store. In addition, a banner rotator can be used as a related banner that is associated with a specific shopping cart or catalog promotion.

Step 1: Create the Individual Banners

Create the individual banners that you want to include in the rotator.

Step 2: Create a Frontend App

Complete the first three steps of the instructions for creating a frontend app.
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Choose "Banner Rotator" as the type of app. Specify the page and location where it belongs. (See Banner Layout Update Options) Choose the template to be used.

Step 3: Configure the Banner Rotator

1. If necessary, select CMS > Frontend Apps, and click to open the banner rotator that you created in the previous step. 2. In the left panel, click Frontend App Options to configure the banner. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Banners to Display to Specified Banners. (Optional) To limit the banner to a certain section of the store, set Restrict by Banner Types to the section where you want it to appear. c. In the Rotation Mode list, select one of the following:
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3.

To specify the banners you want to include, do the following:

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In the Specify Banners section, click the Reset Filter button to list all the available banners. You can also use the search filters to find the banners you want to include.

b. c.

Select the checkbox of each banner you want to include in the rotator. To set the sequence of each banner in relation to the others, enter a number in the Position column. If you wan the banner to appear in the first position, enter the number 1.

Specify Banners
4. When complete, click the Save button.

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Banner Layout Update Options

Option Description

Display On Categories

Determines the categories where the banner rotator appears. Anchor Categories Appears only on anchored category pages, which are category pages that are shown in the layered navigation. Non-Anchor Categories Appears only on non-anchored category pages, which are category pages that are not shown in the layered navigation. Products Displays the banner rotator for a specific product, or type of product. Options include: All Product Types Simple Product Grouped Product Configurable Product Bundle Product Virtual Product Gift Card

Categories Block Reference

Displays the banner rotator for only the categories selected. Assigns the banner rotator to a specific location by reference. Options include: Breadcrumbs Left Column Main Content Area My Cart Extra Actions Navigation Bar Page Bottom Page Footer Before Page Footer Bottom Page Header Page Top Right Column Store Language

Template

Options include: Banner Block Template Banner Inline Template

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Banner Frontend App Options

Option Description

Banners to Display

Options include: Specified Banners Shopping Cart Promotions Related Catalog Promotions Related

Restrict by Banner Types

Limits the banner to a certain section. Options include: Content Area Footer Header Left Column Right Column

Rotation Mode

Select the rotation mode for the banners. Options include: Do not rotate Display one banner after the other, in a stack where all are visible. One at a time, Random Displays the banners that you specify in a randomly generated order. Every time the page is refreshed, a different (and random) banner appears. One at the time, Series Displays the banners that you specify by the order of their position every time the page is refreshed. One at the time, Shuffle Displays one banner at a time in a shuffled position order. This option is similar to the One at a time, Random option, except that the same banner does not repeat back-to-back (unless you have only one banner).

Specify Banners

Select the banners to include from the list of available banners.

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Using the Frontend App Tool

A frontend app is a snippet of code that makes it possible to display a wide range of content, and place it at specific block references through your store. Many frontend apps display real-time, dynamic data, and create opportunities for your customers to interact with your store. The Frontend App tool makes it easy to place existing content, such as blocks, banners, and interactive elements most anywhere in your store.

Frontend Apps In addition, the frontend app code that you generate can be easily incorporated into other content directly from the editor, by clicking the Insert Frontend App button. Here are a few ways you can use the Frontend App tool:
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Include alternate navigation elements, such as tag clouds, rotating banners, and catalog image sliders

Add interactive and dynamic Flash elements that can be easily configured and embedded with content

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Frontend App Types

Banner Rotator
Combines an assortment of banners into a single display, which can be set to rotate in a series, random order, or shuffle. The banner can be configured to appear on a specific page and location on the page.

Catalog New Products List

Displays a block of products which have been designated as new, for the duration of time specified in the product record.

Recently Compared Products

Displays the built-in block of recently compared products. You can specify the number of products included, and format them as a list or product grid.

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Frontend App Types

Recently Viewed Products

Displays the built-in block of recently viewed products. You can specify the number of products included, and format them as a list or product grid.

CMSStatic Block
Displays a block of content at a specific location on a page.

CMS Page Link

Displays a link to a selected page. Allows you to specify custom text and title. When the link is complete, it can be used in content pages and blocks.

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CMSHierarchy Node Link

Displays a link to a selected hierarchy node. Allows you to specify custom text and a link to the node. When the link is complete, it can be used in content pages and blocks.

Catalog Category Link

Displays a link to a selected catalog category. Allows you to specify custom text and a title. Two templates are available: inline and block. When the link is complete, it can be used in content pages and blocks.

Catalog Product Link

Displays a link to a selected catalog product. Allows you to specify custom text and a title. Two templates are available: inline and block. When the link is complete, it can be used in content pages and blocks.

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Creating a Frontend App

The process of creating a Frontend App is nearly the same for each type. You can follow the first part of the instructions, which is the same for all types, and then complete the last part that is specific to the type of app you want to create.

Step 1: Choose the App Type

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Frontend Apps. Click the Add New Frontend App Instance button. In the Settings section, select the Type of app you want to create. Then, click the Continue button.

Select Type 4. In the Frontend Properties section, do the following: a. In the Frontend App Instance Title field, enter a descriptive title for your app. This title is for internal use only, and wont be visible to your customers. b. Enter a number in the Sort Order field to determine the order of the block when listed with others in the column. The top position is zero. c. Set Assign to Store Views to All Store Views, or to the view where the app will be available. To select more than one, hold the Ctrl key down, and select each option.

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Frontend Properties

Step 2: Specify Where It Goes

1. In the Layout Updates section, click the Add Layout Update button.

Add Layout Update

2. Set Display On to the type of category or product page where you want this banner to appear. 3. In the Block Reference list, select the block or section of your page layout where you want this banner to appear.

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Step 3: Select a Template

1. Set Template to one of the following: Block Template Formats the content so it can be placed as standalone unit on the page. Inline Template Formats the content so it can be placed inside other content. For example, a link that goes inside a paragraph of text. 2. Click Save and Continue Edit to save your changes and continue editing.

Step 4: Complete the Instructions by Type

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Step 5: Save Your Work and Check It Out!

1. 2. Click the Save button to save your settings. Go to your storefront and see how it looks.

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CMS Static Block

The CMS Static Block frontend app gives you the ability to place an existing CMS block most anywhere in your store.

Step 1: Choose the Frontend App Type

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Frontend Apps. Click the Add New Frontend App Instance button. In the Settings section, set Type to "CMSStatic Block." Then, click the Continue button.

Frontend App Settings - CMS Static Block

4. In the Frontend Properties section, do the following: a. In the Frontend App Instance Title field, enter a descriptive title for your app. This title is for internal use only, and wont be visible to your customers. b. Enter a number in the Sort Order field to determine the order of the block when listed with others in the column. The top position is zero. c. Set Assign to Store Views to All Store Views, or to the view where the app will be available. To select more than one, hold the Ctrl key down, and select each option.

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CMS Static Block

Frontend App Properties

Step 2: Complete the Layout Updates

1. In the Layout Updates section,set Display On to the category, product, or page where you want the block to appear. In this example, the block will be set to appear on a specified page.

Choose the Location 2. To complete the Layout Updates, do the following: a. b. Select the Page where you want the block to appear. Select the Block Reference to identify the place on the page where the block will appear c. Accept the default setting for Template, which is set to "CMS Static Block Default Template."

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d. Click Save and Continue Edit.

Layout Updates

Step 3: Place the Block

1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Frontend App Options. Click the Select Block button. Then in the list, click to select the block you want to place.

Select Block 3. When complete, click the Save button. The app appears in the Manage Frontend App Instances list. 4. Return to your storefront to verify that the block is in the correct location. To move the block to a different location,you can reopen the frontend app, and try a different page or block reference.

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Step 4: Preview the Block

1. To preview your work, do one of the following:
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Return to the Preview window and press F5 to refresh your browser.

The new static block appears at the bottom of the left column. If there are no other blocks in the column, it appears at the top. 2. If you dont see your changes right away, do the following: a. b. Close all Preview windows. From the Admin menu, select Design > Theme Editor. Then, click the Preview button for your theme.

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"New Products" List

The list of new products on your home page is an example of dynamic content, and consists of live data that is pulled from your product catalog. By default, the "New Products" lists the first eight of the most recently added products. However, it can also be configured to list only the products within a specified date range. The code that determines the content of the list and its placement in your store is generated by the Frontend App tool.

New Products List on Home Page

Step 1: Create a Working Copy

To create your own working copy, simply save a copy of an existing app. Your working copy is a new instance of the app, and any changes you make will not affect the original.

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"New Products" List

1. 2. 3.

From the Admin menu, select CMS > Frontend Apps. Click the Add New Frontend App Instance button. In the Settings section, select Catalog New Products List. Then, click the Continue button.

Frontend App Type

4. In the Frontend Properties section, complete the following fields: Frontend App Instance Enter a descriptive title for your app. This title is not shown in your storefrontit is visible only in the administrative back office of your store. Sort Order (Optional) Enter a number to determine the order this items appears with others in the same part of the page. (0 = first, 1 = second, 3= third, and so on.) Assign to Store Views Select the store views where the app will be visible. You can select a specific store view, or "All Store Views."

Frontend Properties

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Step 2: Select the Location for the List

1. In the Layout Updates section, click the Add Layout Update button. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Set Display On to Specified Page. Set Page to CMS Home Page. Set Block Reference to Main Content Area.

d. Set Template to one of the following:

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Layout Updates
2. Click the Save and Continue Edit button to save your changes.

Step 3: Configure the List

1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Frontend App Options. Then, do the following: Set Display Products to one of the following: All Products Lists products in sequence, starting with those most recently added. New Products Lists only the products which are identified as New. A product is considered to be new during the date range specified in the Set Product As New From date and Set Product As New To date. fields of the product. The list will be blank if the date range expires and no additional products have been set as "New." 3. Complete the remaining information as follows:

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a.

Set Number of Products to Display to the number of new products you want to include in the list. The default setting is 10.

b.

To provide navigation control for lists with multiple pages, set Display Page Control to "Yes." Then, in the Number of Products per Page field, enter the number of products you want to appear on each page.

c.

In the Number of Products to Display field, enter the total number of products you wan to include in the list.

d. In the Cache Lifetime (Seconds) field, select how often you want to refresh the list of new products. By default, the cache is set to 86400 seconds, or 24 hours.

Frontend App Options 4. When complete, click the Save button.

Step 4: Preview Your Work

1. 2. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Find the published page in the list, where you placed the New Products list. Then, in the Action column, click the Preview link.

Removing the "New Products" List

If you don't want the "New Products" list to appear on your home page, the code can be easily "commented out" or removed.

To remove the New Products list:

1. 2. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the list, click to open the version of your home page that is currently published.

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3.

In the Page Information panel on the left, click Content. Then, in the Content section, click the Show / Hide Editor button.

4. As a precaution, before you make any changes to the code, find the closing </div> tag at the end of the text, and insert a carriage return to move it to a separate line. This tag must not be deleted. In most cases, you will find code similar to the following just above the closing </div> tag.
{{widget type="catalog/product_widget_new" display_products="all_products" show_paginator="0" products_per_page="8" products_count="8" template="catalog/product/widget/new/content/new_ grid.phtml"}}

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To remove the list from your home page, do one of the following:
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<!-- {{widget type="catalog/product_widget_new" display_products="all_ products" show_paginator="0" products_per_page="8" products_count="8" template="catalog/product/widget/new/content/new_grid.phtml"}} -->

6. To preview the change in a new browser window, click the Preview button. 7. When you are satisfied with the results, return to the Manage Content page, and click the Save Page button.

To remove the "New Products" list:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the list, click to open the version of your home page that is currently published. In the Page Information panel on the left, click Content. Then, in the Content section, click the Show / Hide Editor button. 4. As a precaution, before you make any changes to the code, find the closing </div> tag at the end of the text, and insert a carriage return to move it to a separate line. This tag must not be deleted.

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"New Products" List

In most cases, you will find code similar to the following just above the closing </div> tag.
{{widget type="catalog/product_widget_new" display_products="all_products" show_paginator="0" products_per_page="8" products_count="8" template="catalog/product/widget/new/content/new_ grid.phtml"}}

5.

To remove the list from your home page, do one of the following:
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<!-- {{widget type="catalog/product_widget_new" display_products="all_products" show_paginator="0" products_per_page="8" products_count="8" template="catalog/product/widget/new/content/new_ grid.phtml"}} -->

6. To preview the change in a new browser window, click the Preview button. 7. When you are satisfied with the results, return to the Manage Content page, and click the Save Page button.

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Creating Links
The Frontend App tool can be used to create links to any content page or node, product, or category. Links can be positioned on the page by block reference or incorporated directly into CMS content and email templates. You can create links to the following four types of content:
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Links can be displayed as a block, or used inline and incorporated into existing text. By default, a link inherits its style from the location (block reference) according to the style sheet (styles.css) of the theme.

Link Styles by Block Reference

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CMS Page Link

CMS Page Link

The CMS Page Link app gives you the ability to place a link to a content page most anywhere in your store.

Step 1: Create a Frontend App

To begin, complete the first three steps of creating a frontend app.
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Step 3 : Configure the Link

1. If necessary, select CMS > Frontend Apps, and click to open the app that you created in the previous step. 2. In the Frontend App Instance panel on the left, select Frontend App Options. Then, do the following: a. In the Anchor Custom Text field, enter a descriptive link name for the app. If left blank, the page name is used. b. In the Anchor Custom Title field, enter the text that appears when someone hovers over the link.

Frontend App Options

c. Click the Select Page or Node button. Then, select the page that you want to appear when someone clicks the link.

Select Node
3. When complete, click the Save button.

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Block of Links
You can generate a list of links and place them most anywhere in your store. The sidebars and footer are especially good locations for blocks of links. The following example shows how to use the Frontend App tool to place a block of links directly into the right sidebar of the home page. For additional control over the formatting and placement of links, you can add the links directly to a static block, and use HTML and CSS code to format the links. Then, use the Frontend App tool to place the CMS block at a specific page and block reference.

Step 1: Create a Working Copy of the App

To create a working copy of the app, save a copy of an existing app. Your working copy is a new instance of the app, and will not affect the original. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Frontend Apps. Click the Add New Frontend App Instance button. In the Settings section, select Catalog Product Link. Then, click the Continue button.

Catalog Product Link Type

4. In the Frontend Properties section, complete the following fields: Frontend App Instance Title Sort Order Enter a descriptive title for your app, to be used for internal reference. (Optional) Enter a number to establish the order of this link in the block. The lower the number, the higher its priority in the list. The highest priority is zero. Assign to Store Views Select the store views where you want the link to be available. You can select a specific store view, or select All Store Views if you want the link to be visible in all storefronts.

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Step 2: Select the Location and Format of the List

1. In the Layout Updates section, click the Add Layout Update button. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Set Display On to Specified Page. Set Page to CMS Home Page. Set Block Reference to Right Column.

d. Set Template to Product Link Block Template.

Layout Updates
2. Click the Save and Continue Edit button.

Step 3: Select the Link Target Page

1. 2. In the panel on the left, select Frontend App Options. (Optional) In the Anchor Custom Text field, enter the text to appear in the link. To use the product name, you can leave this field empty. 3. (Optional) In the Anchor Custom Title field, enter a descriptive title for the link. This text is for internal reference, and is not visible on the page. 4. Click the Select Product button. Then in the list, select the product to be linked. You can use the page controls and search filters to find the record. 5. Click the Save and Continue button.

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Step 4: Repeat the Process for Each Link

1. To create a list of links, repeat steps 13 for each link that you want to include in the block. 2. Go to your home page and make sure that the links appear in the correct place on the page. The links in this example should be at the bottom of the right sidebar. 3. If necessary, you can adjust the order of the links by using the Frontend App tool to open the instance of each link and change the Sort Order value.

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Inline Links
The Frontend App tool can be used to create inline links which can be inserted directly into the text you are working on in the editor. The inline link could go to a product page, or to the continuation of an article. The following example shows how to use the Frontend App tool to place a link directly into the content of a CMS page.

Select the Frontend App Type

Step 1: Open the CMS Page

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the list, click to open the page you want to edit. In the panel on the left, select Content. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Click the Show / Hide Editor button to work in code mode. Position the insertion point in the text, exactly where you want the link to appear. Click the Insert Frontend App button. Then, select the type of link you want to place.

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Step 2: Format the Link

1. In the Frontend App Options section, do the following: a. (Optional) Enter the Anchor Custom Text that you want to appear in the link. If you leave this empty, the page title will be used. b. c. (Optional) Enter a descriptive Anchor Custom Title for the link. Set Template to CMS Page Link Inline Template.

Select the Page

2. Click the Select Page button. Then do the following: a. b. Set Frontend App Type to CMS Page Link. In the list, select the page to be linked.

Select the CMS Page for the Link

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Step 3: Insert the Link

1. 2. Click the Insert Frontend App button. To return to the content editor, click the Show / Hide Editor button. The location of each link is marked with a page link token.

Page Links in Editor

This illustration compares (1) links inserted with the Frontend App tool with (2) an anchor tag link. 1. Inline Link Created with the Frontend App tool, and marked in the text with the page link token.

2. Hyperlink 3.

Created with the anchor <a> tag.

Click the Save and Continue button.

4. To preview the page in a new browser window, click the Preview button.

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Notes
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Custom Variables
Variables are reusable pieces of information that can be created once and used in multiple places, such as email templates, blocks, banners, and content pages. Your Magento Go store includes a large number of predefined attributes, and also gives you the ability to create your own custom variables.

Insert Variable

Creating a Custom Variable

If you know a little basic HTML, you can create custom variables and then incorporate them into pages, blocks, banners, and email templates. When a variable is inserted into HTML, it is formatted as a markup-tag, and enclosed in double curly braces.
{{CustomVar code= "store_hours"}}

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To create a custom variable:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Custom Variable. Click the Add New Variable button. Enter an identifier in the Variable Code field. Use all lowercase characters, without spaces. 4. Enter a Variable Name, which is used for internal reference. Then, do one of the following:
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In the Variable HTML Value text field, enter any content you want to include, using basic HTML tags. This option allows you to format the value.

In the Variable Plain Value field, enter the variable value as plain text.

Custom Variable
5. When complete, click the Save button.

To add a variable to a page:

1. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content.Then, click to open the page. 2. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Content. Then from the editor, do one of the following:
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Click the Insert Variable button. If you prefer to work with the code, click the Show/Hide Editor button.

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Code in Editor
3. Position the insertion point in the text where you want the variable to appear. Then, click the Insert Variable button. 4. In the list of available variables,click to select the one you want to use. 5. When complete, click the Save button.

To add a variable to a block:

1. 2. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Static Block. Then, click to and open the block. From the editor, do one of the following:
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Click the Insert Variable button. If you prefer to work with the code, click the Show/Hide Editor button.

3.

Position the insertion point in the text where you want the variable to appear. Then, click the Insert Variable button.

4. In the list of available variables,click to select the one you want to use. 5. When complete, click the Save Block button.

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To add a variable to a banner:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Banners.Then, click to open the banner. In the Default Content section, click the Insert Variable button. In the list of available variables, select the one that you want to use..

4. When complete, click the Save Banner button.

To add a variable to an email template:

1. 2. From the Admin panel, select System > Transactional Emails. Do one of the following:
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Click to edit a predefined template. Click the Add New Template button to create a new one.

3.

In the Template Content box, position the insertion point where you want the variable to appear. Then, click the Insert Variable button.

4. In the list of available variables, click to select the one you want to use. 5. When complete, click the Save Template button.

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Layout Updates
Before you begin working with custom layout updates, it is important to understand how the pages of your store are constructed, and the difference between the terms layout and layout update. The term layout refers to the visual and structural composition of the page. However, the term layout update refers to a specific set of XML instructions that determines how the page is constructed. The XML layout of your Magento Go store is a hierarchical tree of blocks. Some elements appear on every page, and others appear only on specific pages. You can see how blocks are referenced by examining the layout update code for your home page. To do so, simply open your CMS home page in edit mode, and select the Design tab to view the Page Layout section. Depending on the theme, it might contain instructions to remove blocks, unset blocks, and add blocks by referencing specific areas of the page layout.

Layout Update XML for Home Page In many cases, the same results can be achieved using a frontend app. When using a frontend app to place a block of content, it's simply a matter of identifying the page, and location on the page, where you want the block to appear. Frontend apps can be applied to the generic pages of a Magento Go store, including your home page and all CMS pages as a group. However, if you want to place a block in the sidebar of a specific CMS page, the layout update must be made with XML code.

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Placing Blocks with Layout Updates

Blocks can be placed in the left or right column of a specific page by making a layout update to the XML code. With a few simple changes to the code, you can position the block in either column, and control its position in relation to other blocks.

New Block in Left Column As you work with the underlying code, you will encounter slightly different terminology. For example, the term callout is sometimes used to refer to a block that is defined as a layout update with XMLcode. The term sidebar refers to the left or right columns of the page layout. For our general discussion, we use the terms block and column. However, when entering layout update code, make sure to follow the syntax exactly as shown in the example.

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Placing Blocks with Layout Updates

To place a block in a side column:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Click to open the CMS page. Then, in the Page Information panel on the left, select Design. 3. In the Layout Update XML box, enter the code for the right or left sidebar, as shown in example. Then, do the following: a. b. Change the reference name to identify either the right or left column. Change the block_id to the identifier of the block to be placed.
Code for CMS Block in Side Column

<reference name="right"> <block type="cms/block" name="right.permanent.callout"> <action method="setBlockId"><block_id>your-block-id</block_id></action> </block> </reference>

4. When complete, click the Save Page button.

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Your store may display a free shipping message below the header. Unlike a common CMS block, this message is actually a layout update on the home page, and can be easily removed by commenting out a few lines of code. If you later change your mind later, you can always reverse the process and restore the code.

Free Shipping Message

To remove the "Free Shipping" message:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. In the Manage Pages list, click to open your current home page. In the Page Information panel on the left, click Design.

4. On the Page Layout tab, in the Layout Update XML text box, comment out the top.container reference block as follows: a. Place your cursor at the beginning of the first line <reference name="top.container">, and type the begin comment tag (<!-- ).
<!-- <reference name = "top.container">

b.

On the sixth line down, place your cursor after the closing </reference> tag and type the end comment tag (-->) .
</reference> -->

5.

Click Save Page to save your changes.

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To preview your changes:

1. 2. From the Admin panel, select Design > Theme Editor. Click the Preview button for your theme. The free shipping message below the header is gone.

To restore the "Free Shipping" block:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Click to open your current home page. In the Page Information panel on the left, click Design.

4. On the Page Layout tab, in the Layout Update XML text box, remove the begin comment (<!--) and end comment tags (-->) from the block (<reference name = top.container">).
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Standard Block Layout

In the following diagram, the block names that can be used to refer to a block in the layout are black, and the block types, or block class paths, are blue.

Standard Block Layout

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Block Descriptions
Block Type
page/html

Description

There can be only one block of this type per page. The block name is "root," and, it is one of the few root blocks in the layout.You can also create your own block and name it "root," which is the standard name for blocks of this type.

page/html_head

There can be only one block of this type per page. The block name is "head," and it is a child of the root block. This block must not be removed from layout.

page/html_notices

There can be only one block of this type per page. The block name is "global_notices," and it is a child of the root block. If this block is removed from the layout, the global notices will not appear on the page.

page/html_header

There can be only one block of that type per page. The block name is "header," and it is a child of the root block. This block corresponds to the visual header at the top of the page, and contains several standard blocks. This block must not be removed.

page/html_wrapper

Although included in the default layout, this block is deprecated, and only is included to ensure backward compatibility. Do not use blocks of this type.

page/html_breadcrumbs

There can be only one block of this type per page. The name of this block is "breadcrumbs," and it is a child of the header block. This block displays breadcrumbs for the current page.

page/html_footer

There can be only one block of this type per page. The block name is "footer," and it is a child of the root block. The footer block corresponds to the visual footer at the bottom of the page, and contains several standard blocks. This block must not be removed.

page/template_links

There are two blocks of this type in the standard layout. The "top.links" block is a child of the header block, and corresponds to the top navigation menu. The "footer_links" block is a child of the footer block, and corresponds to the bottom navigation menu. It is possible to manipulate the template links, as shown in the examples.

page/switch

There are two blocks of this type in a standard layout. The "store_language" block is a child of the header block, and corresponds to the top language switcher. The "store_switcher"

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Block Type

Description

block is a child of the footer block, and corresponds to the bottom store switcher.
core/messages

There are two blocks of this type in a standard layout. The "global_messages" block displays global messages. The "messages" block is used to display all other messages. If you remove these blocks, the customer won't be able to see any messages.

core/text_list

This type of block is widely used throughout Magento, and is used as a placeholder for rendering children blocks.

core/profiler

There is only one instance of this type of block per page. It is used for the internal Magento profiler, and should not be used for other purposes.

Layout Update Syntax

Custom layout updates can be applied to product category pages, product pages, and CMS page to achieve a variety of results, such as:
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Create new block (<block>) Update existing content (<reference>) Assign actions to blocks (<action>) Remove blocks (<remove>)

Any change made to the layout is applied when the associated entitywhich can be either a product, category, or CMS pagebecomes active in the frontend of the store. Custom layout update instructions consist of well-formed XML tags, without the <?xml ...> declaration and root tag. As with normal XML, every tag must either be empty or properly closed, as shown in the following examples:
<tag attribute="value" /> <tag attribute="value"> ... </tag>

<block>
Creates a new block within the current context. Layout block nesting defines the ordering of block initialization location of the blocks on the page.

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Name
type

Value

block class path

An identifier of the block class path that corresponds to the class of the block. See the list of the available block types below.
name

block name identifier

A name which can be used to address the block in which this attribute is assigned. If you create a new block with the name that is the same as one of the existing blocks, your newly created block substitutes the previously existing block. See the list of names of existing blocks below.
before block name | '-'

Is used to position the block before a block with the name specified in the value. If "-" value used the block is positioned before all other sibling blocks.
after block name | '-'

Is used to position the block after a block with the name specified in the value. If "-" value used the block is positioned after all other sibling blocks.

template

template filename

A template filename used for the specific block type. As you have no way to see the list of template files, use whatever template value is demanded for every block type listed below.
as Block alias

An alias name by which a template calls the block in which this attribute is assigned. Sometimes it's necessary to specify the alias for a specific block type.

<reference>
Changes the context for all included instructions to a previously defined block. An empty <reference> tag if of no use, because it affects only the instructions which are children.
Name
name

Value

block name

A name of a block to reference.

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<action>
Is used to access block API, in other words, call block's public methods. It is used to set up the execution of a certain method of the block during the block generation. Action child tags are translated into block method arguments. The list of all available methods depends on the block implementation (e.g. public method of the block class).
Name
method

Value

Block method name

A name of the public method of the block class this instruction is located in that is called during the block generation.

<remove>
Removes an existing block from the layout.
Name
name

Value

Block name

The name of the block to be removed.

<extend>
This instruction performs final modifications to blocks which are already part of the layout. Every attribute in the <block> instructionexcept for the block nameis subject for change. In addition,the special attribute parent can be used to change the parent of the block. Simply put the name of the new parent block into the <extend> instruction, and the parent of the block that is referenced will be changed in the layout.
Name
name

Value

Block name

The name of any block to be extended.

Any other
Any other attribute specific for the <block> instruction.

parent

Block name

The name of the block that should become a new parent for the referenced block.

Indicates a required value

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Layout Update Examples

The following blocks types can be manipulated with custom layout instructions. Each action must be specified using the full syntax of the instruction. In the following examples, a simplified notation is used to refer to each action,.which corresponds to the full syntax of the instruction.
Full Syntax

? <!-- Action can be specified inside either a <block> or <reference> instruction. --> <action method="someActionName"> <arg1>Value 1</arg1> <arg2>Value 2</arg2> <!--->

<argN>Value N</argN> </action> <!--->

Simplified Syntax

? someActionName($arg1, $arg2, ..., $argN)

page/template_links
Action Description
addLink($label, $url, $title, $prepare

Adds another link to the end of the list of existing links. Just specify the $label (link caption), $url (link URL) and $title (link tooltip), and you'll see a new link in the corresponding place. The $prepare parameter must be "true" if you want the URL to be prepared, or converted to the full URL from the shortened URL. For example, the newpage becomes BASE_URL/newpage if prepared.

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removeLinkByUrl($url)

Description

Removes a link from the block by its URL. Note that the URL must be properly specified and exactly match corresponding URL of the link you want to remove.

cms/block
Action
setBlockId($blockId)

Description

Specifies the ID of a CMS block, so its content can be fetched and displayed when the page is rendered.

Example

? <!--...--> <reference name="content"> <block type="cms/block" name="additional.info" as="additionalInfo"> <action method="setBlockId"><id>additional_info</id></action> </block> </reference> <!--->

core/text
A core/text block can be used to enter freeform text directly into the template.
Action
addText($textContent)

Description

Specifies text to be rendered as the block's content. After the text is specified, the layout update instructions must continue to be a valid XMLstatement. If you use HTML tags as part of the text, it is recommended to use:
<![CDATA[...]]>

Example

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<!--...--> <reference name="content"> <block type="core/text" name="test.block"> <action method="addText"> <txt><![CDATA[<h2>ATTENTION!</h2><p>Check your options carefully before you submit.</p>]]></txt> </action> </block> </reference> <!--->

page/html_welcome
This block can be used to duplicate the "Welcome, <USERNAME>!" message that appears in the header block. When the user is not logged in, the welcome message specified in the configuration appears. See: System > Configuration > General > Design > Header.

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XMLLoad Sequence
For developers, it is important to understand that blocks and layout updates must be loaded in the correct order, in keeping with the rules of precedence and load sequence which determine how the page is rendered. Magento supports the following page layout scenarios:

Default Layout
The default layout consists of the visual elements which can be seen in every page of the store. Whether it is a menu item, or a shopping cart block, each item has a handle in the default section of the layout definition.

Changes to Specific Pages

The second case allows you to create a different layout for a specific page. The XMLlayout for specific pages is constructed in the same sequence that Magento loads modules, and is determined by the system configuration. In addition to the instructions in the layout update files which are specific to each module (and not available to end users), there are two other ways you can influence the page layout, after the main layout configuration has been loaded.
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A custom layout update which applies to a special case in the backend, that is merged each time the special case occurs.

Any assignments made and saved in the Design Theme Editor are loaded next, and take precedence over any custom layout updates made by a user.

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Markup Tags
A markup tag is a snippet of code that contains a relative reference to an object in your store, such as a page, block, or an image in Media Storage. Markup tags can be incorporated into the HTML content of CMS pages, blocks, and email templates. Markup tags are enclosed in double, curly braces, and can be generated by the Frontend App tool, or typed directly into HTML content. For example, rather than hard-coding the full path to a page, you can use a markup tag to represent the store URL. The markup tags featured in the following examples include:

Store URL
Store URL

{{store url="apparel/shoes/womens"}}

The Store URL markup tag represents the base URL of your website, and is used as a substitute for the first part of a full URL, including your domain name. There are two versions of this markup tag: One that goes directly to your store, and the other with a forward slash at the end that is used when a path is added.

Media URL
Media URL

{{media url='shoe-sale.jpg'}}

The Media URL markup tag represents the location and filename of an image in media storage, and can be used to place an image on a page, block, banner, or email template.

Block ID
Block ID

{{block id='block-id'}}

The Block ID markup tag is one of the easiest to use, and lets you place a block directly on a CMS page, and even place a block inside another block. You can use this technique if you want to use the same image with text for different promotions, or languages. The Block ID markup tag references a block by its identifier.

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Frontend App "Widget"

The Frontend App tool can be used to create complex links, such as the one above, that goes to a specific product page, based on product ID. The markup tag code that is generated for a frontend app includes the block reference, location of the code module, and corresponding PHTML template. In markup tag code, a frontend app is referred to as a widget.
In markup tag code, a frontend app is referred to as a widget.

The Frontend App tool can be used to create complex links such as the one below, that go to a specific product page, based on product ID.
Link to Product

{{widget type="catalog/product_widget_link" anchor_text="My Product Link" title="My Product Link" template="catalog/product/widget/link/link_block.phtml" id_path="product/31"}}

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Using Markup Tags in Links

You can use markup tags with HTML anchor tags <a> and link directly to any page in your store. The link can be incorporated into CMS content, such as a page, static block, banner, or email template. You can also use this technique to link an image to a specific page.

Step 1: Identify the Destination URL

If possible, navigate to the page that you want to link to, and copy the full URL from the address bar of your browser. The part of the URL that you need comes after the dot com forward slash. Otherwise, copy the URL Key from the CMS page that you want to use as the link destination.
Full URL to Category Page

http://mystore.gostorego.com/apparel/shoes/womens http://mystore.gostorego.com/apparel/shoes/womens.html

Full URL to Product Page

http://gocasts.gostorego.com/apparel/shoes/womens/nine-west-pump http://gocasts.gostorego.com/apparel/shoes/womens/nine-west-pump.html

Full URL to CMS Page

http://gocasts.gostorego.com/about-us

Step 2: Mark Up the URL

The Store URL tag represents the base URL of your website, and is used as a substitute for the http address part of the store URL, including the domain name and dot com. There are two versions of the tag, which you can use, depending on the results you want to achieve.
Markup Tag
store direct_url store url

Description

Links directly to a page. Places a forward slash at the end, so additional references can be appended as a path.

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In the following examples, the URL Key is enclosed in single quotes, and the entire markup tag is enclosed in double curly braces. When used with an anchor tag, the markup tag is placed inside the double quotes of the anchor. To avoid confusion, you can alternate using single-and double quotes for each nested set of quotes. 1. If you are starting with a full URL, delete the http address part of the URL, up through and including the dot.com forward slash. In its place, type the Store URL markup tag, up through the opening single quote.
Store URL Markup Tag

http://gocasts.gostorego.com/apparel/shoes/womens {{store url='apparel/shoes/womens'}}

Otherwise, type the first part of the Store URL markup tag, and paste the URL key or path that you copied earlier.
Store URL Markup Tag with URL Key

{{store url=' {{store url='apparel/shoes/womens'}}

2.

To complete the markup tag, type the closing double quotes and double braces.

Step 3: Complete the Anchor Tag

1. Wrap the completed markup tag inside an anchor tag, using the markup tag instead of the target URL. Then, add the link text, and closing anchor tag.
Markup in Anchor Tag

<a href="{{markup tag goes here}}">Link Text</a>

2.

Paste the completed anchor tag into the code of any CMS page, block, banner, or email template, where you want the link to appear.
Complete Link with Markup

<a href="{{store url='apparel/shoes'}}">Shoe Sale</a>

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Dynamic Media URLs

Dynamic Media URLs

Unlike an external link, a Dynamic Media URL is an internal reference to an image or other media asset which has been uploaded to the Media Storage library. As with all markup tags, the code is enclosed in double curly braces. The format of a Dynamic Media URL looks like this:
Dynamic Media URL

{{media url="path/to/image.jpg"}}

When enabled, this setting makes it possible to include links to dynamic media assets in both products and categories. For example, when this feature is enabled, you can use the WYSIWYG Editor to insert a link to an image in a product Description field. Using Dynamic Media URLs can impact the performance of catalog search. If Dynamic Media URLs are included in your catalog, but later the setting is disabled, each reference in your catalog will appear as a broken link. However, the links can be restored by changing the setting to allow Dynamic Media URLs.

Allow Dynamic Media URLs in Products and Categories

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To change the Dynamic Media URL setting:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Catalog, select Catalog. In the Frontend section, set Allow Dynamic Media URLs in Products and Categories to either Yes or No. 4. Click the Save Config button to save the setting.

To use static URLs for media files:

By default, images inserted into the catalog from media storage have relative, dynamic URLs. If you prefer to use a static URL, you can change the configuration setting. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System >Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Content Management. In the WYSIWYG Options section, set Use Static URLs for Media Content in WYSIWYG for Catalog to "Yes."

Enable WYSIWYG Editor

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Your Store Design

This guide is written for experienced designers and frontend developers, as well as merchants with an eye for design. Our mission is to explain the rules of the road, show you where things are kept, and how to get things done. Magento Go is an object-oriented environment with pages that are assembled from separate components. This approach might require a slightly different way of thinking for you, because there is no single HTML page that corresponds to any given page. After you understand the basics, you'll enjoy the benefit of working in such a flexible and fluid environment. The best way to learn is to jump in, try new things, and see what you can do!

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Your Magento Go store includes a suite of tools for designerswith or without programming experienceand frontend developers.

Themes Editor
The Themes Editor lets you customize the styles which are used to format the main sections of the page, without editing the CSS code.

Theme Text Editor

The Theme Text Editor lets you change the terminology that is used throughout the interface of your store.

Layout Editor
The Layout Editor lets you add preconfigured Magento Go blocks to the left and right columns of most pages in your store. You can also rearrange, lock in place, and remove the blocks from view.

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Design Settings Editor

The Design Settings Editor provides an easy-to-use interface so you can change the most common CSS styles without entering any code.

CSS Editor
The CSS Editor provides access to the CSS style sheets used by the current theme. You can download them to become familiar with the styles, and enter your own updates to override existing styles.

Java Script Editor

The Java Script Editor lets you implement custom code, hosted scripts, and libraries such as TypeKit, JQuery, and MooTools.

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Catalog Images
Catalog Images lets you control the size of the images used throughout the store and catalog.

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Choosing a Theme
Magento Go includes a library of professionally-designed themes that you can use off the shelf, or customize to suit your needs. You can use Magento Go's design tools to change colors, fonts, style, and the page layout of any theme that you choose for your store.

Position of Logo and Top Navigation When choosing a theme, look for one that makes the best use of space for your content. The illustrations in this guide are based on the Modern" theme, which has a clean design and good contrast. However, one aspect of this theme that you might not have noticed is that the logo uses space that is usually available for the top navigation. If you have only a few top-level categories in your catalog, it won't matter. If you want to customize the theme, the position of the logo can be changed by modifying the CSS. You can think of any theme you choose as a place to start.

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Previewing Themes
You can preview any theme using the actual content from your store, without interrupting the operation of your site. While in Preview mode, you can explore each menu and option. Make sure to examine every page to see how items are arranged within the space. It is important to note that the thumbnail image provides only an example of the general style and layout of the theme. To achieve the exact same look, you may need to add custom images and update the CSS.
To preview a theme, your browser must be set to allow pop-ups.

Design > Themes Editor

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Previewing Themes

To preview a theme:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Design > Themes Editor. Click the Preview link below the thumbnail image of any theme. A preview window opens to show how the theme looks when applied to your store. 3. To try a different theme, select one in the Change Theme list in the upper-left corner of the page, and click the Change Theme button.

Previewing the Texture Theme 4. To close the preview window, click the Quit Preview button at the top of the page.

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Changing Themes
The Theme Editor lists the current selection of themes, and provides access to the design and layout tools.

To apply the new theme to your store:

1. From the Admin menu, select Design > Themes Editor. When you find a theme you want to try, follow these steps to make a working copy that you can edit. a. b. Click the Duplicate link below the thumbnail image of the theme you want to copy. Enter a new Theme Name and Description, and click the Save button. A new copy of the theme, labeled with the Theme Name you assigned, appears in the left column under My Customizations. 2. Under Current Theme, scroll down to the My Customizations section. Under the thumbnail image of your theme, click Apply. Your new theme appears at the top of the list under Current Theme. 3. To see the new theme in your store, open a new tab or browser window and type your store URL in the address bar.
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If you have a standard domain such as mystore, type: http://mystore.gostorego.com.

If you have a custom domain such as mystore.com, type: http://www.mystore.com or http://mystore.com.

4. If your new theme doesnt immediately appear, press F5 to refresh the browser.

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Adding Your Logo

Your store uses three different files for your logo. The first logo file appears in the header of your store with a link back to your home page. The second logo file appears at the top of email messages that are sent from your store, and the third logo file is the favicon in the address bar of your browser.

Header Logo with Alt Text Alt text appears when a mouse hovers over an image. As a best practice, alt text should be provided for every image on your site because it is indexed by search engines, and also improves the accessibility of your site for people who use screen readers. The size and position of the store logo file is determined by your theme. To achieve the best resolution for your logo, it is best to upload the logo image at its actual display size. If you resize the image by entering the width and height of the image, make sure to retain the exact aspect ratio. Otherwise, the image will be distorted. If you want to use the exact size of the sample logo in a theme, right-click the logo. The width and height of the image on the Properties tab of the context menu. You can also use the CSS Editor to modify the dimensions and relative position of the logo, if necessary.

Step 1: Upload the Header Logo Method 1: From Start My Store

1. 2. 3. Click the orange Start My Store bar at the top of the Admin panel. Point to 3. Design, and click Set Your Store Logo. Browse to find the logo, and select the file from your computer

4. When complete, click the Submit button.

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Method 2: From the Themes Editor

1. 2. 3. From the Themes Editor, under Current Theme, click Customize. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, click Design Settings Editor. Click to expand the Header section.

4. Browse to find the logo, and select the file from your computer. 5. When complete, click the Save button.

Step 2: Add Alt Text

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Design. Click to expand the Header section.

4. Type the Logo Image Alt text that you want to appear whenever someone hovers over your logo. 5. Click the Save Config button.

Step 3: Refresh Your Browser

To speed up the display of images, your browser maintains a cache of images that are used in sites that you visit.To make sure that your new logo appears in the header of your store, do one of the following:
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Favicon

Favicon
The favicon (short for favorite icon) is the little icon in your browser address bar before the URL. The favicon also appears on the tab of each browser page. By default, the orange Magento favicon appears in your store.

Magento Favicon Favicons are generally 16 x 16 pixels or 32 x 32 pixels in size. Although Magento accepts .ico, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .apng, and .svg file types, not all browsers support these formats. The safest format to use for a favicon file is an .ico. Many free favicon converter tools are available online to convert more common image types, such as .png, .gif, and .jpg to the .ico format. Because Magento Go does not convert an image from one format to another, any file conversion should take place before the file is uploaded to your store.

Step 1: Create a Favicon

1. Create a 16 x 16 or 32 x 32 graphic image of our logo, using in the image editor of your choice. 2. Use one of the available online tools to convert the image to the .ico format. Name the file favicon.ico and save it to your computer.

Step 2: Upload the Favicon to Your Store

1. 2. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Design. Then, click to expand the HTML Head section. 3. Next to the Favicon Icon field, click the Browse button to find and select your favicon file. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Adding a Mobile Theme

The Magento Go Mobile theme presents a "lite" version of your store with all the essentials, including the search box, product pages, CMS pages, shopping cart and customer account. The idea is to include only the information that is necessary to help shoppers find what they are looking for and complete the checkout process.

Mobile Theme

How Does It Work?

A mobile device is detected in the same way that your store detects different browsers. When someone visits your site from a mobile phone, your store detects the mobile browser and serves up the mobile theme, rather than your standard desktop theme. It all happens behind the scenes and is transparent to the user.

Setting Up Your Mobile Theme

The Magento Go Mobile theme is easy to set up. Before you begin, take a few moments to explore the sample mobile theme to become familiar with the layout. The next step is to brand the theme for your store by choosing your colors, and adding your logo, background image, and banner. Finally, the last step is to click a checkbox to go mobile. That's all there is to it!

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Step 1: Preview the Mobile Theme

The following images provide examples of the general style and layout of the mobile theme. To achieve the look you want, you may need to add custom images and update the CSS.

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From the Admin menu, select Design >Themes Editor. A thumbnail image of the mobile theme appears in the Current Themes panel on the left.

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Click Preview to open the theme in a new browser window. Just as with a desktop theme, you can click each menu option, category, and product to become familiar with the layout.

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Step 2: Customize the Theme for Your Store

1. From the Themes Editor, in the Current Themes panel on the left, click the Customize button for the Mobile theme. 2. In the Theme Information section, do the following: a. b. c. Enter the Theme Name, which is used for your reference only. Enter the Theme Description, which is also used for your reference only. Later, when the theme design is complete, you can return here to upload the Theme Thumbnail.

Mobile Theme Information

3. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, select Design Settings Editor. Then, do the following: a. Enter the color for the Header background, Footer background, and Category Title background. The value must begin with the # symbol, followed by the hexadecimal value of the color. For example, #B114FF is the hexadecimal code for a nice violet.

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Mobile Theme Information

b. c. Select the font color to be used for the Category Title and Footer Links. Select the background color to be used for the Subscribe button.

4. Click to expand the Image section. Then, do the following:

Mobile Theme Image

a. If you want to use a background image, browse to find the image for the Header Background, and click Open to enter the path and filename. The recommended width of the background image depends on the size of the display. Here are a few examples:
Model Image Width

iPhone 4, 5 Samsung Galaxy S3 iPad mini iPad with Retina display

640 px 720 px 768 px 1536 px

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Browse to find your Logo image, and click Open to enter the path and filename.
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Click to expand the Banner section. Then, do the following:

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Browse to find the image that you want to use for the banner, and click Open to enter the path and filename. The recommended width of the banner image depends on the size of the display. Here are a few examples:
Model Banner Width

iPhone 4, 5 Samsung Galaxy S3 iPad mini iPad with Retina display

640 px 720 px 768 px 1536 px

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Enter the URLof the page that is linked to the banner.

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To create a relative reference a page in your store, use the "store url" markup tag as a shortcut.

Mobile Theme Banner

Step 3: Activate the Theme

In the Current Themes panel on the left, under the Mobile theme image, select the Enable Mobile theme checkbox.

Enable Mobile Theme

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Changing Interface Text

The terminology used throughout your store is an important part of your brand. The Theme Text Editor lets you change the terminology to match your voice and style. For example, many Magento Go themes use terminology such as My Account, My Wishlist, and My Dashboard, to help customers find their way around. However, you ,might prefer to simply use the words Account, "Wishlist," and Dashboard. If your store is available in multiple languages, you can also use the Theme Text Editor to make fine adjustments to the translated text for the locale.

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Using the Theme Text Editor

The Theme Text Editor outlines all of the pre-defined text on a page, so you can see which parts can be changed. You can also easily change text in the header and in other interface elements without editing code. It is recommended that you work in Maintenance Mode while working with the Theme Text Editor, so you don't interfere with your customers' shopping experience.
Before launching the Theme Text Editor, make sure that your browser is set to allow pop-ups.

Step 1: Turn On Maintenance Mode

Because your store is unavailable to customers while in Maintenance Mode, it is best to perform routine maintenance on your store after normal business hours. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Maintenance Mode. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Maintenance Mode. In the Maintenance Mode Options section, set Enable Maintenance Mode to Yes.

Maintenance Mode
4. Set Maintenance Mode Page to 503 Service Unavailable.
You can customize the default 503 Service Unavailable page to make it more friendly than the default page.

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In the Whitelist field, enter your IP address, so you will be allowed access to your store while others are redirected to the Services Unavailable page.

6. Click the Save Config button to save your settings, and put your store into Maintenance Mode.

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Step 2: Edit the Store Text

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Design > Theme Text Editor. Click the Launch button. The Theme Text Editor displays a new Preview window with a toolbar at the top. All text that can be edited is outlined in red. 3. To change the meta title that appears in the address bar of the browser, do the following: a. Hover over the yellow TITLE box, and click the Book icon.

Click the Book Icon

b. Type your changes into the text box, and click the green checkmark to close the text box and temporarily save your changes.

Edit the Text

4. To change the text that appears in the Quick Search box, do the following: a. b. Hover over the yellow SCRIPT box, and click the Book icon. Type your changes into the text box, and click the green checkmark to close the text box and temporarily save your changes.

Save the Changes

5. To edit text on the page, do the following:

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Hover over the text that you want to edit, and click the Book icon.

Click the Book Icon

b. Type your changes into the text box. Then, click the green checkmark to close the text box. Your changes are temporarily saved, and appear immediately. 6. When finished with all the edits for this page, click the Save button.

Save the Changes

7. As you explore your store, remember to save any changes made to each page before continuing to the next page. 8. When complete, click the Quit Inline Text Editor button at the top of the page.

Step 3: Turn Off Maintenance Mode

When you are finished working in the Theme Text Editor, dont forget to bring your store back online! 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Maintenance Mode. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Maintenance Mode. In the Maintenance Mode Options section, set Enable Maintenance Mode to No.

4. Click the Save Config button to save your changes, and bring your store online.

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Page Layout
The layout of each page in your store consists of distinct sections, or containers, that define the header, footer, and content areas of the page. Depending on the layout, the page may have one, two, three columns, or more. You can think of the layout as the floor plan of each page. Content blocks float to fill the available space, according to the section of the page layout where they are assigned to appear. You will discover that if you change the layout from a three-column to a two-column layout, the content of the main area expands to fill the available space, and any blocks that are associated with the unused side bar seem to disappear. However, if you restore the three-column layout, the blocks reappear. This fluid approach, or liquid layout, makes it possible to change the page layout without having to rework the content. If you are used to working with individual HTML pages, you will discover that this modular, building block approach requires a different way of thinking.

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The Layout Editor lets you add built-in blocks to the left and right columns of most pages in your store. In addition, you can rearrange, lock in place, and remove blocks from view. The selection of blocks which can be placed varies by page, and the page layout of your theme. The Layout Editor can be used only on multi-column pages with right or left sidebars. After you apply layout changes, you can preview them immediately by refreshing the browser. You can also easily restore the default selection of built-in blocks used throughout your store.

Adding a Block

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To launch the Layout Editor:

Before launching the Layout Editor, set your browser to allow pop-ups.

1. 2.

From the Admin menu, select Design > Layout Editor. Click the Launch button, and then follow the instructions below. The Layout Editor opens in a new window, with each block that can be edited outlined in red.

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To move a block:
1. From the Layout Editor, navigate to the page where you want to move the block.
When the Highlight Draggable Blocks checkbox is selected, each block is outlined in red.

2. 3.

To rearrange the blocks in the column, simply drag a block from one place to another. To save the changes, click the Apply Changes button.

4. When prompted to refresh the search index, select Catalog > Search Index, and click the Refresh Index button.

Dragging a Block to a New Position

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To lock a block in place:

From the Layout Editor, click the padlock symbol in the lower-right corner of the block. The block area turns gray to indicate that it is locked, and cannot be moved or deleted.

Locked Block

To add a new block:

You can add a block to the sidebar of most pages that have a two- or three-column layout. The selection of blocks differs on each page, so you should visit each page in the store, to see which blocks are available. 1. From the Layout Editor, navigate to the page where you want to place the block, and click the Add Block button. 2. In the Add Block list, select the block you want to add, and click the Add button. Then, click the X in the upper-right corner to close the Add Block list. The block appears outlined in its default position on the page. 3. To save the changes, click the Apply Changes button.

4. When prompted to refresh the search index, select Catalog > Search Index, and click the Refresh Index button.

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Added Block

To remove a block from the page:

1. 2. 3. From the Layout Editor, click the orange X in the upper-right corner of the block. When prompted to confirm, click OK. Click the Apply Changes button to save the changes.

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To discard layout changes:

From the Layout Editor, click the Cancel button. Any changes made to the layout will not be applied to your store.

To preview changes:
1. 2. 3. Close all preview windows. From the Admin panel, select Design > Theme Editor. Click the Preview button to open a new preview for your theme.

4. If necessary, press F5 to refresh your browser window to see the changes.

To restore the default blocks:

1. 2. 3. From the Layout Editor, click the Restore Defaults button. When prompted to confirm, click OK. After the defaults are restored, click the Apply Changes button to save your changes.

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Page Layout Variations

1 Column
The 1 Column layout can be used to create a dramatic home page with a large image or focal point. Its also a good choice for any content page that has a large amount of text, or a combination of text, images, and video. A single-column layout can give the appearance of multiple columns if the text is formatted into columns using HTML and CSS.

2 Columns with Left Bar

The 2 Columns with Left Bar layout is often used for pages with navigation on the left, such as a catalog or search results pages with layered navigation. It is also an excellent choice for home pages that need additional navigation, or blocks of supporting content on the left.

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2 Columns with Right Bar

The 2 Columns with Right Bar layout is the one that is used for the home page examples in this guide. The main content area is large enough for an eyecatching image or banner. This layout is also often used for Product View pages that have blocks of supporting content on the right.

3 Columns
The 3 Column layout has a center column that is wide enough for a column of text, with room on each side for additional navigation and blocks of supporting content. The Customer Service page in the sample data is based on the 3 Column layout. (You will find a link to that page in the footer of your store.)

Empty
The Empty layout can be used to define your own page layout. For example, you can use the Empty layout to create a 4-column page.

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Changing the Page Layout

The initial page layout settings used throughout your store are determined by the theme. However, you can override the default layout by changing the layout of specific pages. You can achieve some interesting results if you experiment with different page column layouts. For example, some built-in blocks are associated with a specific column. If the column is not visible, then the blocks associated with it will not appear in the store. However, just because your theme uses a certain page layout, doesnt mean that you cant change it! For example, the Product Compare block is initially associated with the right column. So if your theme uses a one-column layout for the category page, the Product Compare block will not be visible. However, you can make it appear by changing the page layout of the category to a two-column with right bar layout.

To Change the Home Page Layout:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Find your home page in the list and click to open the record. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Design. Then in the Page Layout section, set Layout to a different column configuration. 4. When complete, click the Save Page button.

To Change the Category Page Layout:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. In the Categories tree, select the category level you want to change. On the Custom Design tab, set Page Layout to 2 columns with right bar.

4. Click the Save Category button.

To Change the Product Page Layout:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. Find the product in the list, and click to open the record. In the Product Information panel on the left, select Design. Then in the Design section, set Page Layout to a different column configuration. 4. When complete, click the Save button.

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Column Dimensions

Column Dimensions
The main column of a standard Magento Go store has a fixed width defined by the style sheet. Awidth of 990 pixels is considered standard for most desktop themes. Although depending on your screen resolution, there might be empty space on each side of the main column, all of the store activity takes place within this enclosed area. When you add up the width of the content columns, and throw in a little extra space, the total of comes to 990 pixels.

1 Column Layout
The content area of a 1 Column layout spans the full-width of the main column. This layout is often used for pages that require no navigation, such as a login page, splash page, video, or full-page advertisement.

1 Column Layout

2 Columns with Left Bar

This layout is a mirror image of the other two-column layout. This time, the left side bar floats to the left, followed by the main content column.

2 Columns Left Bar

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2 Columns with Right Bar

The content area of this layout is divided into two columns. The main content column is 740 pixels wide and floats to the far left. The right side bar is 230 pixels wide, and floats to the right. The remaining 20 pixels is the unused space between the two.

2 Columns Right Bar

Column Width

Main Content Column Right Side Bar Unused Space

740 px 230 px 20 px Total: 990 px

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3 Columns
A 3-column layout has two side columns of 230 pixels each, and a main content area of 490 pixels. The left side bar and main content column are wrapped together, and float as a unit to the left. The right side bar is 230 pixels wide, and floats to the right.

3 Columns
Column Width

Left Side Bar Main Content Column Right Side Bar Unused Space

230 px 490 px 230 px 40 px Total: 990 px

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Customizing Your Theme

The Theme Editor lets you customize the styles which are used to format different sections of the page. For example, you can easily change the color and size of the text, or change the background color or image. You can experiment with different settings to make your theme your own.

Theme Editor

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Step 1: Create a New Working Version of a Theme

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Design > Themes Editor. In the Theme Editor, select the theme you want to use as a starting point, and click the Customize button below its thumbnail. 3. In the Theme Information section, enter the Theme Name and Theme Description.

Theme Information
4. Click the Save button. Additional options now appear in the Theme Customization panel on the left.

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Step 2: Launch the Design Settings Editor

Video Tutorial: Changing the Store Background

The Design Settings Editor lets you make changes to the CSS styles without writing any code. Each section represents a specific part of the page, and includes a selection of options that correspond to CSS properties and values. 1. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, select Design Settings Editor.

Design Settings Editor

2. 3. Click to expand the section with the settings you want to change. Select the property values that you want to apply.

4. Click the Save and Continue Edit button. You must save your customized theme before it can be previewed. Your theme now appears in the My Customizations section of the Theme Editor.
As you customize your theme, be sure to save your work periodically. When you get your theme to a good point, if you duplicate your customized theme, you are essentially making a backup copy that you can revert back to if you change your mind.

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Header Settings
In the Header Settings section, you can upload a background image, set the background color, and apply borders. The settings you choose are properties of the CSS class that formats the header section of the page.

Header Settings - Background

Example

.header {background:#000; border:1px solid #ccc;}

Property Descriptions
Property Description

Image

Uploads a background image to the header.

Color

Determines the background color of the header. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code.

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Property

Description

Repeat

Controls how the background image is applied. Options include: Not assigned no-repeat repeat repeat-x repeat-y inherit

Position

Determines the anchor position of the background image. Use the position picker to select a setting. Options include: top left top center top right center left center center center right bottom left bottom center bottom right

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Heading Settings
In the Headings Settings section, you can modify the heading levels, page title, background, and borders. The settings you choose are properties associated with CSS classes that control heading levels. The tabs represent heading levels <h1> through <h6> and the page title. The selection of settings is the same on each tab.

Heading Settings
Example

h1 {font-size:18px; font-weight:normal; color:#000; }

Text Properties
The Text section of the Heading Settings lets you control how headings <h1> through <h6> and the page title appear on the page.

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Heading Settings

Property

Values

Font

Identifies the fonts to be used for the display of headings. The browser will apply the first font that is found on the user's computer.
Not assigned Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif Georgia, serif

Size

6px 8px 10px 12px 14px 16px

Italic Bold Align

If selected, formats body text as italic. If selected, formats body text as bold.
Not assigned left center right

Color

To determine the color of body text, enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code.

Line height

Not assigned 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3

Background Properties
The Background section of the Heading Settings lets you apply a background color or image to the page title and headings <h1> through <h6>.

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Property

Values

Color

Determines the background color of the heading. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code. Uploads a background image for the heading. Controls how the background image is applied to the heading. Options include:
Not assigned no-repeat repeat repeat-x repeat-y inherit

Image Repeat

Position

Determines the anchor position of the background image in the heading. Use the position picker to select a setting. Options include:
left top left center left bottom right top right center right Bottom center top center center center bottom custom

Border Properties
The Borders section of the Heading Settings lets you apply borders to the heading levels and page title, and set the style, color, and width. The tabs across the section let you apply border styles to all sides, or to any combination of the top, right, bottom, or left.

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Property

Values

Style

Determines the style of borders used in heading styles. Options include: Not assigned hidden dotted dashed solid double groove ridge inset outset

Color

Determines the color of borders used in heading styles. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code.

Width

Determines the width of borders used in heading styles. Options include: Not assigned None 1px 2px 3px 4px 5px

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Body Settings
The Body Settings section lets you modify your stores global settings for elements of the Body section. The changes you make become updates to the cascading style sheet (CSS) that is associated with the theme.

Body Settings - Text Properties

Property Descriptions
Setting Description

Text Links

Font, size, alignment, color, and line spacing Font, size, and color for all link states: Default, Hover, Active, and Visited

Background

Image, color, repeat pattern, and position

Text Properties
Example

body {background:#000; font:12px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#999; text-align:left; }

Property

Values

Font

Not assigned Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif Georgia, serif

Size

6px

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8px 10px 12px 14px 16px Italic Bold Align

If selected, formats body text as italic. If selected, formats body text as bold.
Not assigned left center right

Color

To determine the color of body text, enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code.

Line height

Not assigned 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3

Link Properties
You can assign different styles to links to indicate the current state. Each tab represents a different link state, but the properties are the same. Options include:
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Example

a {color:#087698; } a:hover {color:#AB24D4; }

Property

Values

Font

Not assigned Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif Georgia, serif

Size

6px 8px 10px 12px 14px 16px

Italic Bold Color

If selected, formats link text as italic. If selected, formats link text as bold. Determines the color of link text for each link state. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code.

Background Properties
The Background section lets you select a background image, and select a background color. You can control whether the image is repeated, and set its starting position.

Body Settings - Background Properties

Example

body {background:#000; font:12px/1.35 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#999; text-align:center; }

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Property

Values

Color

Determines the background color of the page. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code.

Image Repeat

Uploads a background image for the page. Controls how the background image is applied to the page. Options include:
Not assigned no-repeat repeat repeat-x repeat-y inherit

Position

Determines the anchor position of the background image on the page. Use the position picker to select a setting. Options include:
left top left center left bottom right top right center right Bottom center top center center center bottom custom

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Footer Settings
In the Footer Settings section, you can modify the background image, and borders of the footer. The settings you choose are properties of the CSS class that controls the footer section of the page.

Footer Settings
Example

footer {background:#fff; border:1px solid #ccc;}

Background Properties
The Background section of Footer Settings can be used to apply a background color or image to the page footer.
Property Values

Color

Determines the background color of the heading. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the code. Uploads a background image for the heading. Controls how the background image is applied to the heading. Options include:
Not assigned no-repeat

Image Repeat

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Property

Values

repeat repeat-x repeat-y inherit Position

Determines the anchor position of the background image in the heading. Use the position picker to select a setting. Options include:
left top left center left bottom right top right center right Bottom center top center center center bottom custom

Border Properties
The Borders section of Footer Settings can be used to apply borders and background image to the page footer. The tabs across the section let you apply a border style to all sides of the footer, or to any combination of the top, right, bottom, or left.
Property Values

Style

Determines the style of borders used in the footer. Options include: Not assigned hidden dotted dashed solid double groove ridge inset outset

Color

Determines the color of borders used in the footer. Enter the hexadecimal value or use the color picker to generate the

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Property

Values

code.
Width Determines the width of borders used in the footer. Options include: Not assigned None 1px 2px 3px 4px 5px

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Using the Color Picker

Using the Color Picker

The Color Picker lets you select the text color as a hexadecimal value. The value always begins with the # symbol, and is followed by the hexadecimal value for the color.

Color Picker

To pick a color:
1. 2. Click anywhere on the hue map to select a color. On the right, move the slider to adjust the intensity. The color picker generates the hexadecimal code for the selected color.

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Resizing Catalog Images

The Catalog Images tool lets you override the default size and proportion of any image in your catalog layout by specifying a new size in pixels. This is an easy solution for images that appear blurry or distorted. If you specify a new size for the base image, the associated small image and thumbnail are resized automatically. Although you can change the size and proportion of any image in the catalog, the Catalog Images tool does not change the size of individual product images. However, if you specify a new size for the base image, the associated small image and thumbnail are automatically resized. The change applies to each image that appears at the specified location in the catalog.
When catalog images are resized, the change applies to all themes. After resizing images, you should also update any custom CSS to ensure that the images render correctly.

To resize catalog images:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Design > Themes Editor. Under the thumbnail for your current theme, click Customize. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, select Catalog Images. The Catalog Images section lists all available catalog images that you can resize.

Catalog Images 4. To resize an image, do the following:

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In the Location column, find the image you want to resize. Then, set Image Type to one of the following:
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If you select one of the three image types to a custom size, the other two are resized automatically. b. Enter the size, in pixels, for the image: Width (px) (Required) If only the width is specified, the image is resized proportionally. Height (px) If both width and height are specified, the image is resized exactly. c. To restore the size of an image size, do the following:
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To restore one catalog image to its default size, click the Reset button to the right of the image.

To restore all catalog images to their default sizes, click the Restore Default button in the upper right of the Catalog Images section.

5.

To preview your change, first click the Save button. Then click the Preview button in the upper right to preview the resized image.

6. Make any other changes necessary. 7. When complete, click the Save button.

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Using the CSSEditor

Most websites use cascading style sheets to control the format of content on the site. Magento Go lets you add your own custom CSS file to override the style sheet used by the theme. This gives you complete control of the formatting of all the elements of your store.

Modifying the Style Sheet

The material in this section was written with the assumption that you have a basic knowledge of CSS. To learn more, you can find many excellent books on the subject, as well as online tutorials and references.

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Step 1: Download the Style Sheet

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Design > Themes Editor. In the Theme Editor, select the theme you want to use as a template, and click the Customize button. 3. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, select CSS Editor. Then, do the following: a. b. In the Theme CSS section, click to select the styles.css file. When prompted, save the file to your computer. You can now open the file with your favorite text editor and become familiar with the styles.
The .css files are saved in an optimized format that removes the unused space between words.

Step 2: Enter Your Own Custom CSS Code

In the Custom CSS panel, you can override any existing CSS style, or add new ones. Any custom CSS that you enter overrides the default CSS for the theme. 1. To change CSS styles for your theme, you can type the CSS styles directly into the Edit custom.css field. For example, the following CSS style turns off the Checkout link in the header:
Example

.top-link-checkout {display: none; }

The CSS styles entered in the Edit custom.css field are processed last. They therefore override any uploaded custom.css file, as well as the default style sheet for the theme.

2.

If you want any settings from the Design Settings Editor to be ignored, check the Ignore Design Settings Editor checkbox at the bottom of the screen.

3.

Click the Save and Continue Edit button to save your changes and continue working.

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Uploading Custom CSS

You can create a CSS file with only the declarations that you want to use as overrides, and upload it to your store. (The file should include only the CSS declarations that you want to change.)

To upload a custom CSS file:

1. From the CSS Editor, in the Custom CSS section, browse to find your own custom CSS file on your computer. 2. Select the file to copy the path to the Upload custom.css file box. The allowed file type is .css. The file you upload replaces any existing custom.css file that might be shown in the Edit custom.css box. 3. Click the Save button to save your work.

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CSSExamples
Here are some common examples of CSS customizations that you can use. Each of these examples addresses a specific location on the page. The syntax used in these examples applies specifically to the "Media" theme, but can be easily adapted to your current theme. Examine the style sheet used by your theme to become familiar with the styles. Then, experiment by entering CSS code directly into Edit Custom .css box, to see the effect on your store.
Use the Firefox plug-in Firebug to help you determine the specific names and values used in your theme.

Top Navigation
This code removes the extra white space under the top navigation.
CSS Code

.top-container { margin: 0;

padding: 0; }

Remove Search Box

This code removes the quick search box in the header.
CSS Code

.form-search {display: none;}

Checkout Link and Mini Cart

This code removes both the checkout link at the top of the page and the separator bar after the cart link:
CSS Code

.top-link-checkout {display: none; } .top-cart .block-title strong {background-image: none; }

Link Style
The links are formatted according to the style sheet of your theme. To change the color of the links, you can enter a snippet of custom CSS code.

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Inline Links on Content Page

For example, the link color in the style sheet of the theme used in this illustration is pale gray, which doesnt provide much contrast against the white background. You can change the color of the links in your theme by changing the color code that is assigned to the anchor tag.
CSS Example

Custom CSS Code for Link Color a {color:#2166a0; text-decoration:underline; }

a:hover {text-decoration:none; } :focus {outline:0; }

List Controls
To remove the pager and sorter blocks:
CSS Code

.pager {display: none; } .sorter{display: none; }

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To change location of Items (# ITEM(S)) and Show # PER PAGE, you can use some css tricks to switch their location. To move Items to left and Show to the right, follow above steps and paste the code below.
CSS Code

.pager .amount {float: right; } .pager .limiter {float: left; } .sorter .view-mode {float: right; }

You can find the css class or id name of all items on any page by using your browsers developer tool option if available. For example, you can point your mouse on any item on the page when using Google Chrome by right clicking and selecting Inspect Element in the menu list. A window will expand at bottom of your browser and will show the browsers source code where you can find all the relevant css class or id names.

Product Tags Box

This code removes both the Add Product Tags box from the product detail page.
CSS Code

.box-tags {display: none; }

Header
Thiscode moves the quick search box down into the top navigation area.
CSS Code

.header .form-search

{position: absolute; right: 10px; top: 100px; }

Footer
This code removes the Newsletter sign-up link from the footer:
CSS Code

.footer .form-subscribe {display: none; }

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Managing CSSAssets

Managing CSSAssets
Magento Go uses a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to manage images that you upload to your store. Images and fonts that are used in content, as well as those referenced from the CSS can be uploaded directly from the CSS Editor or Text Editor. As a best practice, you should organize your CSS assets into folders by theme to keep them separate from other images in Media Storage.

CSS Images
The following image types can be uploaded to Media Storage:
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.jpg (.jpeg) .png .gif

If you use a relative path when referencing CSS images, the link to the image is preserved if the location of the server changes. The following examples show how to format a relative path to an image in Media Storage.
Example

../css_editor_images/imageName ../css_editor_images/subdirName/imageName

The next examples show how to reference relative URLs in CSS styles. Make sure that all CSS references to your uploaded images follow these conventions.
Example

.styleName { background:url(../css_editor_images/imageName.gif) no-repeat; } .styleName { background:url(../css_editor_images/subdirName/imageName.gif) no-repeat; }

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To create an image folder:

1. 2. 3. From the CSS Editor, click the Images Assets Manage button. From Media Storage, click the Create Folder button. If prompted, click to allow scripted windows.

4. In the popup window, enter the New Folder Name, using hyphens or underscores instead of spaces. Then, click OK. The new folder appears in the CSS Editor Images section of the directory tree.

Creating a Folder for Images

To upload your images:

1. From the CSS Editor, in the Custom CSS section, click the Image Assets Manage button. 2. From Media Storage, do the following: a. In the directory tree on the left, navigate to the folder where you want to place the uploaded image. b. Click the Browse Files button, and select the image file to upload. (Hold the Ctrl key down to select more than one file at a time.) c. Click the Upload Files button to upload the file(s) to the specified folder.

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CSS Fonts
The @font-face CSS rule makes it possible to use a wide variety of fonts, beyond the few traditionally considered to be Web safe There is a growing selection of fonts in the public domain which are available for free download. Other fonts are available by license only, and must be purchased from the publisher. FontSquirrel has a large selection of free fonts that are available for commercial use.You can also use the site to convert fonts from one format to another, and to generate the @font-face CSS code needed for each font. All the Web font that you want to use should be uploaded to the CSS Editor Fonts section of Media Storage. The @font-face rule is supported by all major browsers. Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Opera support TrueType (.ttf) and OpenType (.otf) font file formats for use with the CSS @font-face rule. Internet Explorer supports the TrueType (.ttf) and Embedded OpenType (.eot) formats. Because some browsers support some font formats and not others, the font-face declaration typically includes a separate line for each font format that you have available. Each user's browser will grab the first compatible font that it finds in the list.
Example

@font-face { font-family: "myfontname"; src: url("../css_editor_fonts/MyUploadedFont.ttf") format('truetype'); src: url("../css_editor_fonts/MyUploadedFont.otf") format('opentype'); src: url("../css_editor_fonts/MyUploadedFont.eot") format('embedded-opentype'); }

To create a fonts folder:

1. 2. From the CSS Editor, click the Fonts Assets Manage button. From Media Storage, click the Create Folder button. If prompted, click to allow scripted windows. 3. In the popup window, enter the New Folder Name using hyphens or underscores instead of spaces. Then, click OK. The new folder appears in the CSS Editor Fonts section of the directory tree.

To upload fonts:
1. 2. From the CSS Editor, in the Custom CSS section, click the Fonts Assets Manage button. From Media Storage, do the following:

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a.

In the directory tree on the left, navigate to the folder where you want to place the uploaded font.

b.

Click the Browse Files button and select the font file to upload. (Hold the Ctrl key down to select more than one file at a time.)

c.

Click the Upload Files button to upload the file(s) to the specified folder.

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Working with JavaScript

Your store layout, design, and functionality can be customized using the design tools available in the Admin panel. However, if you have a working knowledge of JavaScript, you can make additional changes to enhance your store. Magento Go lets you add custom, client-side JavaScript files which are executed at the browser level, rather than on the server. This material was written for frontend developers who have a working knowledge of JavaScript. In this section, you will learn how to work with JavaScript libraries, hosted scripts, and snippets of code to implement custom features. It is important to understand that different versions of JavaScript might conflict with each other. The jQuery.noConflict() function returns control of the $variable to the library from which it was first implemented. To learn more, visit the jQuery site.

Adding JavaScript
JavaScript code can be implemented in your store by using two different methods:
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CMS Block The second method adds hosted scripts or custom snippets of code to a static block. The block is then placed on appropriate pages using the Frontend App tool.

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To upload JavaScript files:

Many scripts and libraries must be loaded in the correct sequence in order to function properly. To establish the correct load sequence for multiple files, you can drag and drop them into position before they are uploaded to the server. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Design > Theme Editor. In the Theme Editor, below the thumbnail of the theme, click Customize. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, select Java Script Editor. Then in the Theme JavaScript section, do the following: a. Click the Browse Files button and select the JavaScript file from your computer. Repeat this step to add the path for each JavaScript file that you want to upload.
Important: If uploading multiple files, drag and drop the files as needed to ensure that they are arranged in the correct load sequence.

b.

Click the Upload Files button to upload the JavaScript file(s) to your store. The uploaded JavaScript is now available to all pages in the store.

4. When complete, click the Save button.

To add custom code using the Built-In Library (v.1.7.1):

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks. Click the Add New button. Then, do the following: a. b. Enter a Block Title and Identifier. Scroll down to the Content text box. Then, click the Show / Hide Editor button to work in code mode. c. Paste the following wrapper into the Content box:
JavaScript Code

JavaScript Code <script type= "text/javascript"> (function($) {// ---------------------//your code here // ---------------------- })(jQuery); </script>

d. Replace the comments with your custom jQuery code. 3. When complete, click the Save Block button.

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Adding JavaScript

To add jQuery Code to CMS Block:

This example uses the hosted jQuery Library version 1.5.2 from Google APIs. The process works with other versions of jQuery, as well. 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, select Design. Then, do the following: a. In the HTML Head section, scroll down to the Miscellaneous Scripts box and paste the following code:
JavaScript Code

<script src= "https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.5.2/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

b. c.

When complete, click the Save button. Paste the following code immediately after the hosted jQuery library that you just entered:
JavaScript Code

<script type="text/javascript"> var j152 = jQuery.noConflict(true); </script>

d. When complete, click the Save Config button. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks.

4. Click the Add New button. Then, do the following: a. b. Enter a Block Title and Identifier. Scroll down to the Content text box. Then, click the Show / Hide Editor button to work in code mode. c. Paste the following wrapper into the Content box:
JavaScript Code

<script type="text/javascript"> (function($) {// ---------------------//your code here // ---------------------- })(jQuery); </script>

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d. Replace the commented out lines with your custom jQuery code.

Adding jQuery Code to a CMS Block

5. When complete, click the Save Block button.

To add custom code to an uploaded jQuery library:

1. Open the jQuery library file in a text editor. Then, paste the following code at the end of the file.
JavaScript Code

var j152 = jQuery.noConflict(true);

Important: Make sure to change the name of the variable j152 to match the version of jQuery that you are using.

2. 3.

From the Admin menu, select Design > Theme Editor. In the Theme Editor, just below the thumbnail of the theme, click Customize.

4. In the Theme Customization panel on the left, select Java Script Editor. Then, do the following: a. In the Theme Java Script section, click the Browse Files button. Then, select the modified jQuery file that you want to use. b. c. 5. Click the Upload Files button. When complete, click the Save button.

From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Blocks.

6. Click the Add New button and do the following:

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a. b.

Enter a Block Title and Identifier. Scroll down to the Content text box. Then, click the Show / Hide Editor button to work in code mode.

c.

Paste the following wrapper into the Content box.

JavaScript Code

<script type="text/javascript"> (function($) { // ----------------------//your code here // ---------------------})(j152);</script>

Important: Make sure to change the variable name j152 to correspond to the variable you created.

d. Replace the comments with your custom jQuery code. 7. When complete, click the Save button.

To invoke JavaScript actions for a page:

For JavaScript to work properly, it must be invoked from the page by a script. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Open an existing page, or create a new page. In the Page Information panel on the left, select Content. Then, do the following: a. b. Click the Show / Hide Editor button to work in code mode. Paste the code that is immediately after the JavaScript plug-in instructions.

4. When complete, click the Save Page button. 5. Preview the page you just created to make sure that the script works correctly. If your script is not functioning as intended, double-check your code and follow the developers instructions.

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Adding Third-Party Scripts

Some third-party web applications and services provide code that must be placed in the HTML, either before the opening <body> tag or after the closing </body> tag. You can paste such miscellaneous code into either the <head> or <footer>sections of the HTMLpage from the system configuration of your store.

Miscellaneous Code in HTMLFooter

To insert code into the HTML head:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the panel on the left, select Design. Then, click to expand the HTMLHead section. In the Miscellaneous Scripts text box, paste the code. Then, proofread the code to make sure it is correct. 4. Click the Save Config button. 5. To ensure that the script is working correctly, clear your browser cache before returning to the store to test the script.

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Miscellaneous Scripts in HTMLHead

To insert code into the HTML footer:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the panel on the left, select Design. Then, click to expand the Footer section. In the Miscellaneous Scripts text box, paste the code. Then, proofread the code to make sure it is correct. 4. Click the Save Config button. 5. To make sure the script is working correctly, clear your browser cache before returning to the store to test the script.

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CHAPTER 43:

Customer Accounts
The header of every page in your store extends an invitation for shoppers to Log in or register for an account with your store. You have the option to require that customers register before making a purchase, or to allow them to make purchases as guests.

Customer Account Dashboard Customers who open an account with your store enjoy a range of benefits, including:
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Faster Checkout Registered customers move through checkout faster because much of the information is already in their accounts.

Ability to Self-Serve Registered customers can update their information, check the status of orders, and even reorder from their Account Dashboard.

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Account Dashboard
Customers can access their account dashboard by clicking the My account link under the quick search box. They can use the dashboard to view and modify their information, including past and current addresses, billing and shipping preferences, newsletter subscriptions, wishlists, and more. They can also view tags and product reviews they have created while logged in to your store.

Account Dashboard
The main dashboard section provides an overview of recent orders and basic account information. Customers can modify their recent orders or edit their billing, shipping, and contact information.

Account Information
Customers can manage their own account information and change their password from the account dashboard.

Address Book
Your customers can use this section to manage their default billing and shipping addresses, including any additional addresses they would like to add to their address book.

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Account Dashboard

My Orders
Customers can view the details of their purchase history, including the order number, date of purchase, total price of the order, and order status. The Reorder link creates a new order using information from a previous order, and takes the customer to the shopping cart, ready to check out.

Billing Agreements
This section displays any billing agreements into which the customer has entered with your store.

My Product Reviews
This section displays summaries of the reviews you have written, including date, product name, average star rating, and an excerpt of the text. Select View Details to see the full review.

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My Tags
In this section, tags are displayed in a cloud format. Tags in larger font sizes have been used by multiple customers. Tags in smaller fonts have been used less frequently. Click any tag to see a list of products that have been described with that tag.

My Wishlist
This section displays your wishlist. Use the text box to enter comments on products or the Add to Cart button to purchase them. Remove products by clicking the X button and Update your Wishlist. Share your wishlist via email by clicking the Share your Wishlist button.

Newsletter Subscription
Modify your newsletter subscription options from this section. Select your preferred option and click Save.

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Account Dashboard

Store Credit
This section displays the balance of your store credit and gives you the option to redeem a gift card.

Gift Card
Check gift card balances or add their value to your account by entering the gift card code in the text box.

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Customer Account Login

Customer have easy access to their accounts from every page in your store. If a customer forgets the password, a link to reset the password is sent to the email address that is associated with the account.

Account Login

To log in to your customer account:

1. From the header of your store, do one of the following:
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Click the Log in or Register link. Click the My Account link.

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When prompted, enter the Email Address that is associated with your account, and your Password. Then, click the Login button.

Log In to Your Account

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Customer Account Login

To reset the password:

1. From the Login page, click the Forgot Your Password? link.

Forgot Your Password?

2. When prompted, enter the Email Address that is associated with your account, and click the Submit button. If the email address you entered matches the one that is associated with the account, you will receive a "Password Reset Confirmation" email with a link to reset your password.

Password Reset Confirmation

3. Click the link in the email, and when prompted, enter your New Password. Enter it again to confirm, and click the Reset a Password button. Your new password must be six or more characters in length, without spaces.

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Reset Password
You are notified that the password has been updated. You can now use the new password to log in to your account.

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Customer Login Options

You can streamline the login experience for customers by configuring the login process.
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New Account Opt-In Magento Go gives you the option to require that customers opt-in by clicking a confirmation link in an email message before their accounts become active.

PayPal Access PayPal Access lets your customers use information that is already in their PayPal account when opening a new account with your store. This means less typing and fewer passwords to remember, which is good!

Account Landing Page You have the option to display the account dashboard as a landing page, or to let them continue shopping after they open an account.

New Account Opt-In

It is a best practice to require that customers "opt-in," to ensure that the account is associated with an actual person. Magento Go gives you the option to require that customers opt-in by clicking a confirmation link in an email message before their accounts become active.

To require that customers "opt-in" for an account:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customer, select Customer Configuration. 3. Click to expand the Create New Account Options section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Require Emails Confirmation to Yes. Set Confirmation Link Email to the template you want to use for confirmation email. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Setting Up PayPal Access

PayPal is the world leader in online payment solutions. It is used by over 110 million customer and accepted by millions of stores worldwide. Magento Go and PayPal have joined forces to bring you PayPal Accessa streamlined registration process that makes it easier than ever for people to open an account with your store. When customers with PayPal Access register with your store, they no longer have to type their address or contact information because it is already available from their PayPal account. There are fewer forms to complete and fewer passwords to remember. PayPal Access gives your customers an easier and faster way to register with your store and access their accounts.

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Setting Up PayPal Access

To set up PayPal Access:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customers, select Customer Configuration. 3. Click to expand the Login Options section.

4. Set Enable Log in with PayPal Access to Yes.

Login Options 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

PayPal Access In Your Store

When you enable PayPal Access for your Magento Go store, the following changes take place in your store.

Header
The PayPal Access login button appears in the header of all pages, after the Welcome message and Log In or register links.

Create an Account
The Create an Account page invites customers to log in with PayPal and skip the registration.

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Log In
The Login or Create an Account page includes a new option to Log In Using Your PayPal Access Account.

Account Dashboard
The Account Dashboard gives customers the ability to link or unlink their store account to their PayPal account.

Checkout Process
When customers begin checkout, they are invited to Log In Using Your PayPal Access Account.

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Customer Account Landing Page

Customer Account Landing Page

When a new customer opens an account, you can either display the account dashboard as a landing page, or to let them continue shopping without interruption. Directing customers to their account dashboard helps customers become familiar with the account management tools available to them.

To set the account landing page:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customers, select Customer Configuration. 3. Click to expand the Login Options section, and do the following:

4. To display customers Account Dashboard immediately after they log in, set Redirect Customer to Account Dashboard after Logging in, to Yes.

Login Options 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Notes
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Customer Groups
Customer groups give you the ability to offer different pricing and promotions to customers based upon their demographic or order history. You can use information from customer accounts, including their order history, to set up customer groups for targeted mailings and promotions.

Creating Customer Groups

You can create additional customer groups as needed. Each customer is initially assigned to one of the following default customer groups:
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To create a customer group:

1. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Customer Groups.

Customer Groups
2. Click the Add New Customer Group button. Then, in the Group Information section, do the following: a. b. 3. Enter a descriptive Group Name. For example: Wholesaler. Select an appropriate Tax Class for the group.

Click the Save Customer Group button to save your configuration.

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To add customers to the group

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Click Refresh Filter to display all customer records. Then, do the following: a. b. Select the checkbox of each customer that you want to add to the group. In the upper-right corner of the list, set the Action control to "Assign a Customer Group." Then, select the customer Group to which you want the selected customers to belong. 3. When complete, click the Submit button.

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Managing the Order Process

In this section, we will explore what happens between the time customers places an item in their shopping carts and the time that it arrives at their door. You will learn how to offer shopping cart assistance, fulfill orders, print invoices, process credit memos, and much more.

Checkout Preference
Your store can be configured to allow unregistered customers to make purchases as guests, or require that they open an account before making a purchase. Customers who sign up for an account with your store move through checkout faster and can track the status of their orders.

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To set your checkout preference:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Checkout. Click to expand the Checkout Options section.

4. Then, set Allow Guest Checkout to your preferred setting. 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Order Process Overview

Order Process Overview

Order Submitted
In the final phase of the checkout process, the customer reviews the order, agrees to the Terms and Conditions, and clicks the Place Order button. Customers receive a confirmation of their orders, with a link to their customer account.

Order Pending"
From the Admin panel, the sales order appears in the Order list as Pending. At this point, payment has not been processed, and the order can still be canceled.

Payment Received
The status of the order remains Pending until payment is received. Depending on the payment method, you, may be notified when the transaction is authorized and in some cases, processed. The status of the invoice is now Processing.

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Order Invoiced
Sometimes an order is invoiced before payment is received. In this example, the invoice is generated and submitted after the credit card payment has been authorized and processed. After the invoice is generated and submitted, a copy is sent by email to the customer.

Order Processing
When the customer logs into his account to check on the order, the status is still "Processing."

Order Shipped
The shipment is submitted, and packing slips printed. You ship the package, and the customer is notified by email. Congratulations! You're in business.

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Shopping Cart Assistance

Sometimes customers need extra help to complete a purchase. For example, suppose your customer has been shopping online, but would rather complete the order by phone. While you're talking on the phone, she decides that, rather than purchase just one chair, she wants to take advantage of a coupon she just received to purchase an entire living room set. To complete this sale, you must know how to edit the contents of the shopping cart, apply the discount from the coupon, and complete the order from the Admin panel all while she is on the phone. You can offer immediate shopping cart assistance to any customer who has registered for an account with your store. The Manage Shopping Cart tool gives you the ability to edit the contents of the customer's shopping cart directly from the Admin panel of your store. Here are a few of the services you can offer:
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Create a new order from the Admin panel Update the contents of the customer's shopping cart Apply a coupon code

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Editing a Shopping Cart

The contents of the customer's shopping cart can be edited directly from the Admin panel. To see the changes you make, the customer must press F5 to refresh the page.

To open a customer's shopping cart:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Customers >Manage Customers. Find your customer in the list, and click the Edit link to open the record.

Manage Customers - Edit

To change the quantity ordered:

1. 2. 3. Find the item to be updated in the Shopping Cart Items section. Under Qty, enter the new quantity to be purchased. Click the Update Items and Qtys button to update the cart.

Updating the Quantity

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To add products to the cart:

1. 2. Click to expand the Products section. Click the Reset Filter button to list all products. Then, use the list controls and search filters to find the product to be added.

Resetting the Product List Filter

3. Click the Search button to find the record. Then, do the following: a. b. If the product has additional options to select, click the Configure link. Complete the options as needed, and click the OKbutton.

Configure Product Options

4. Select the checkbox of each product the customer wants to add to the cart. If applicable, enter the Qty to be purchased. 5. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Shopping Cart button to update the cart.

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To apply a coupon code:

1. 2. Enter a valid coupon code in the Apply Coupon Code box. Click the Apply button to apply the discount to the cart.

Apply Coupon Code

To remove an item from the cart:

1. 2. 3. In the Shopping Cart Items section,find the item to be removed Set Action to "Remove." Click the Update Items and Qtys button to update the cart.

Removing an Item

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To move an item to the customer's wishlist:

1. 2. 3. In the Shopping Cart Items section, find the item to be moved Set Action to "Move to Wishlist." Click the Update Items and Qtys button to update the cart.

Move to Wishlist

To add items from the customer's wishlist:

1. 2. 3. Click to expand the Wishlist section. Select the checkbox of each product the customer wants to add to the cart. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Shopping Cart button to update the cart.

To add items the customer has recently compared:

1. 2. 3. Click to expand the Products in Comparison List section. Select the checkbox of each product the customer wants to add to the cart. Click to expand the Products Recently Compared section.

4. Select the checkbox of each product the customer wants to add to the cart. 5. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Shopping Cart button to update the cart.

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To add items the customer has recently viewed:

1. 2. 3. Click to expand the Products Recently Viewed section. Select the checkbox of each product the customer wants to add to the cart. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Shopping Cart button to update the cart.

To add items from the customer's previous order:

1. 2. 3. Click to expand the Products Last Ordered section. Select the checkbox of each product the customer wants to add to the cart. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Shopping Cart button to update the cart.

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Creating a Customer Account

Customers usually create their own accounts from your store. However, you can also create customer accounts directly from the Admin panel, which is useful when customers order by phone.

Account Information

To create a new customer account:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Click the Add New button. In the Associate to Website list, select one of the following:
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Admin Main Website

You can associate a customer with the Admin website to require that orders are placed only through the Admin panel. Customers associated with the Admin website cannot log in to their accounts from the store. 4. Assign the customer to a Customer Group. 5. Complete the remaining customer information.

6. In the Password Management section, do one of the following

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Manually assign a password. Select the Send auto-generated password checkbox. The new password is generated after the customer information is saved.

Password Management
7. When complete, click the Save Customer button.

To add a new address to a customer account:

1. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Then, click to open the customer record. 2. In the panel on the left, select Addresses. Then, do the following: a. b. To add a new address, click the Add New Address and complete the information. To assign a Default Address check either the Default Billing Address or Default Shipping Address as needed. 3. When complete, click the Save Customer button.

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Creating an Order
For registered customers who need assistance, you can create an entire order directly from the Admin panel. The Create New Order form includes all the information that is needed to complete the normal checkout process, with activity summaries from the customer's account dashboard. For existing customers, new orders can be created both from the Manage Customer page and from the Sales Order page.The Sales Order page can also be used to open accounts for new customers.

Method 1: Create New Order from Existing Account

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Find the customer in the list and click to open the record. Click the Create Order button, and do the following:

Creating a Customer Order

a. b. Complete the order information as you would when going through checkout. To add products from the Current Activities section, find the product in the list and click the Add to Order checkbox. Then, click the Update Changes button. c. To add products from the catalog, click the Add Products link. Then, select the checkbox of each product to be added to the cart, and the Qty to be purchased.
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d. To override the price of an item, select the Custom Price checkbox. Then, enter the new price in the box below. Click the Update Items and Qtys button to update the cart totals. e. Complete the following sections, as needed for the order:
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In the Order Comments section, enter any comments that you want to accompany the order. To include the comments in the email notification that is sent to the customer, click the Order Comments button.

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The Email Order Confirmation checkbox is selected by default. If you dont want to send an email confirmation to the customer, clear the checkbox.

4. When complete, click the Submit Order button.

Method 2: Create New Order from Sales

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. Click the Create New Order button.

Creating a New Order

3. Do one of the following:
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Creating an Order

4. Complete the order information as you would if going through the checkout process .For a new customer account, complete the following sections:
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Account Information Billing Address Shipping Address

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To add products to the order, do the following: a. b. Click to the Add Products button. Click the Reset Filter button to list all products. Then, use the filter controls as needed to find the products to be added. Then, click the Search button.

Resetting the Product List Filter

c. Select the checkbox of each product to be added to the cart and if applicable, enter the Qty to be purchased. If the product has multiple options, click the Configure link. Complete the options as needed and click the OKbutton.

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6. Click the Add Selected Product(s) to Shopping Cart button to update the cart. The current content of the cart appear in the Items Ordered section.

Add Products to Cart

7. To override the price of an item, select the Custom Price checkbox. Then, enter the new price in the box below. Click the Update Items and Qty's button to update the cart totals.

Custom Price
8. Complete the following sections, as applicable to the order:
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9. When complete, click the Submit Order button.

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Updating an Order
After the customer places an order, it is sometimes necessary to edit the order, place the order on hold, or even cancel an order.

To edit an order:
When you make changes to an order the original order is canceled and a new order is generated. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. Select the pending order that you want to edit. Click the Edit button at the top of the screen. When prompted with a warning, click OK to continue. 4. Make the changes as necessary and click Submit Order to reprocess this order.

To place an order on hold:

If the customers preferred method of payment is not available, or if the item is temporarily out of stock, you can put the order on hold. 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. In the list, find the pending order that you want to place on hold. Then, click the View button. 3. Click Hold to place the order on hold.
To return the order to an active state, repeat the process and click Unhold.

To cancel an order:
Canceling an order removes it from the list of pending orders. 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. Find the pending order that you want to cancel, and click the Edit link at the end of the row. 3. In the upper-right corner, click the Cancel button to remove this order.

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Persistent Shopping Cart

Persistent Shopping Cart

A persistent shopping cart keeps track of unpurchased items which are left in the cart, and saves the information for the customers next visit. Customers who are remembered can have the contents of their shopping carts restored the next time they visit your store. Using a persistent shopping cart can help reduce the number of abandoned shopping carts and increase sales. It is important to understand that the persistent shopping cart does not expose sensitive account information at any time. While the persistent shopping cart is use, both registered customers and guest shoppers are required to either log in to an existing account, or create a new account before going through checkout. For guest shoppers, a persistent shopping cart is the only way to retrieve information from a previous session.

Types of Cookies
To use the persistent shopping cart, the customers browser must be set to allow cookies. During operation, the following cookies are used: Session Cookie: A short-term session cookie exists for the duration of a single visit to your site, and expires when the customer leaves, or after a set period of time. Persistent Cookie: A long-term persistent cookie continues in existence after the end of the session, and saves a record of the customers shopping contents for future reference. A persistent shopping cart is controlled by a combination of factors, which can include whether or not the customer wants to be remembered, the lifetime of the cookies, and the point at which the persistent cookie is cleared. The system retains a record of the shopping cart contents, even if the customer later uses different devices to shop in your store. For example, a customer can add an item to the shopping cart from a laptop, edit the cart contents from a desktop computer, add more items from a mobile device, and complete the checkout process from a tablet. If the customer uses multiple browsers while visiting your store during a single, persistent session, any changes made in one browser will be reflected in any other browser when the page is refreshed. While the persistent shopping cart is enabled, your store creates and maintains a separate persistent cookie for each browser that is used by a customer to log in or create an account.

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Cookie Scenarios
Remember Me
The Remember Me checkbox on the Login page lets customers choose to save the contents of their shopping carts. Yes: If Remember Me is selected, a persistent cookie is created, and the contents of the shopping cart is saved for the customers next logged-in session. No: If Remember Me is not selected or cleared, a persistent cookie is not created, and the shopping cart information is not saved for the next customers logged-in session.

Continue Persistence After Logout

When Clear Persistence on Log Out is set to No, the following scenarios apply: When the customer logs in, the persistent cookie is invoked, in addition to the session cookie which is already in use. When the customer logs out, the session cookie is deleted, but the persistent cookie remains in effect. The next time the customer logs in, the cart items will be restored, or added to any new items which have been placed in the cart. If the customer does not log out, but the session cookie expires, the persistent cookie remains in effect. When the customer logs in, the persistent cookie is invoked, in addition to the session cookie which is already in use.

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Clear Persistence on Logout

When Clear Persistence on Log Out is set to Yes, the following scenarios apply: When the customer logs in, the persistent cookie is invoked, in addition to the session cookie which is already in use. When the customer logs out, both cookies are deleted.

If the customer does not log out, but the session cookie expires, the persistent cookie remains in effect.

To set up a persistent shopping cart:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customers, select Persistent Shopping Cart. Then, click to expand the General Options section. 3. To enable the persistent shopping cart and to display additional configuration options, set Enable Persistence to Yes.

Persistent Shopping Cart 4. Do the following: a. Set Persistence Lifetime (seconds) to the length of time that you want the persistent cookie to last. The default value 31,536,000 seconds is equal to one year, and is the maximum time allowed. b. Set Enable Remember Me to one of the following:

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Yes

Displays the Remember Me checkbox on the Login page of your store, so customers can choose to save their shopping cart information.

No

Persistence can still be enabled, but customers are not given the option to choose if they want to save their information.

c.

To preselect the Remember Me checkbox, set Remember Me Default Value to Yes.

d. Set Clear Persistence on Log Out to one of the following: Yes No The shopping cart is cleared when a registered customer logs out. The shopping cart is saved when a registered customer logs out.

If the session cookie expires while the customer is still logged in, the persistent cookie remains in use.

e.

Set Persist Shopping Cart to one of the following: Yes If the session cookie expires, the persistent cookie is preserved. If a guest shopper later logs in or creates a new account, the shopping cart is restored. No The shopping cart is not preserved for guests after the session cookie expires.

5.

When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

When Terms and Conditions is enabled, customers must select a checkbox to verify that they agree to the terms and conditions of the sale. The Terms and Conditions message and checkbox appear during Order Review between the Totals section and the Place Order button. The transaction cannot be finalized until the customer selects the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the sale.

Terms and Conditions at Checkout

Step 1: Enable Terms and Conditions

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Checkout. Then, click to expand the Checkout Options section. 3. Make sure that Enable Onepage Checkout is set to Yes. Otherwise, the Terms and Conditions checkbox will not appear during checkout. 4. To display the terms and conditions checkbox during checkout, set Enable Terms and Conditions to Yes. 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Step 2: Add Your Terms and Conditions

1. From the Admin panel, select Sales > Terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions

2. 3. In the upper-right corner, click the Add New Condition button. In the Terms and Conditions Information section, complete the following:

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a. b. c.

Enter the Condition Name. The name is for internal reference only. Set Status to Enabled. Set Show Content as to one of the following: Text HTML Displays the terms and conditions content as unformatted text. Displays the terms and conditions content as HTML, which can be tagged and formatted.

4. Identify the Store View where the Terms and Conditions will appear. 5. Enter the Checkbox Text that you want to appear as a label with the checkbox. For example, you could use I understand and accept these terms and conditions of the sale. 6. In the Content field, either type or paste enter the full text of the terms and conditions of the sale. 7. (Optional) Enter the Content Height (css) , in pixels, to determine the height of the text box in which the terms and conditions statement appears during checkout. For example, if you want the text box to be one inch high, enter 96, which is the equivalent value in pixels. 8. When complete, click the Save Condition button.

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Order Fulfillment
This chapter describes the sequence of events that take place during the processing of a typical order. When an order is submitted, a sales order is initially created as a record of the transaction. However, the sales order is only a temporary record and can be canceled at any time until the payment is processed. The status of the order indicates its position as it moves through the workflow.

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Order Status

Order Status
All orders have an order status that is associated with a stage in the order processing workflow. You can see the status of an order on the Orders page.

OrderStatus on Orders Page Your store has a set of predefined order status and order state settings. The state describes the position of an order in the workflow.
Order Status Order State

Processing Pending Payment Suspected Fraud Payment Review Pending On Hold Complete Closed Canceled Pending PayPal

New Pending Payment Processing Complete Closed Canceled On Hold Payment Review

Custom Order Status

In addition to the preset order status values, you can create custom order status values of your own, assign order statuses to order states, and set a default order status for order states. For example, you might need a custom order status for orders, such as packaging or backordered, or for a status that is specific to your store. You can create a descriptive name for the custom status, and then assign it to the associated order states in the order processing workflow.

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To create a custom order status:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System >Order Statuses. Click the Create New Status button in the upper-right corner of the page. For a new order status, in the Status Information section, do the following: a. b. Enter a Status Code for internal system use. Enter a Status Label to identify the status setting in the Admin panel and store. You can also specify additional labels for each store view or language. If applicable, in the Store View Specific Labels section, enter an alternative status labels for each view. 4. When complete, click the Save Status button.

New Order Status

To assign an order status to a state:

1. In the Order Statuses section, click the Assign Status to State button in the upper-right corner of the page.

Assign Status to State

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In the Assign Order Status to State section, under Assignment Information, do the following: a. b. c. Set Order Status to the value that you want to assign. Select the Order State to which you want to assign the order status. Select the Use Order Status as Default checkbox to use the specified status value as the default for the selected state.

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In the upper-right corner, click the Save Status Assignment button.

To remove an order status from an assigned state:

1. On the Order Statuses page, find the order status record in the list that you want to unassign. 2. In the Action column on the right, click the Unassign link.

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Invoicing an Order
An invoice is a record of the receipt of payment for an order. Creating an invoice for an order converts the temporary sales order into a permanent record of the order, which cannot be canceled. Multiple invoices can be created for a single order, each containing as much or as few of the purchased products that you specify.

To invoice an order:
1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders.

Orders
2. 3. In the Status column of the row with the Pending order, click View. Click the Invoice button and scroll down to the Shipping Information if you would like to add a tracking number.
For orders with online payment methods where you have chosen Authorize and Capture, this button does not appear. A new invoice page looks very similar to a completed order page, with some additional fields that can be edited.

4. Click the Add Tracking Number button and do the following: a. b. Select a shipping Carrier. The Title is entered automatically when you select the carrier. You can edit the title, if needed. c. Enter the Tracking Number for the order.

Payment and Shipping Information

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If your items are ready to ship, select the Create Shipment checkbox to also create a packing slip for the shipment.

6. Under the Invoice History menu, in the Invoice Comments section, complete the comments as needed. Then, in the Invoice Totals section, select the Append Comments checkbox to add the comments to the invoice. 7. Select the Email Copy of Invoice checkbox to send a copy of the invoice to your customer. 8. Click the Submit Invoice button to process the invoice and capture the sale.
If your store requires that you ship before invoicing, click the Ship button, complete the shipping information and submit your shipment. When that is complete, finish the invoicing steps.

To print an invoice:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Invoices. In the Invoices list, find the invoice that you want to print. Click the checkbox in the first column to select the invoice. To print multiple invoices, check the checkbox of each invoice to be printed.

Select Invoices to Print

3. In the Actions list box, select PDF Invoices. Then, click the Submit button to generate the PDF and display the document in a new window. 4. To view the invoice from the Invoice list, click the View link on the far right of the row. To print the invoice, click the Print button. 5. After the file has been downloaded and saved to your computer, you can open and print the document with Adobe Reader.

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You can print an invoice for a single order, or for multiple invoices as a batch, or group. However, before an invoice can be printed, the invoice must first be generated for the order.
To view or print the PDF, you must have a PDFreader. You can download Adobe Reader at no charge.

Payment Actions
Payment Action Description

Capture Online

Upon invoice submission, the system captures the payment from the third-party payment gateway. You have the ability to create a credit memo and void the invoice.

Capture Offline

Upon invoice submission, the system does not capture the payment. It is assumed that the payment is captured directly through the gateway, and you no longer have the option to capture this payment through Magento Go. You have the ability to create a credit memo, but you do not have the option to void the invoice. (Even though the order used an online payment, the invoice is essentially an offline invoice.)

Not Capture

When the invoice is submitted, the system does not capture the payment. It is assumed that you will capture the payment through Magento Go at a later date. There is a Capture button in the completed invoice. Before capturing, you are able to cancel the invoice. After capturing you are able to create a credit memo and void the invoice.
Do not select Not Capture unless you are certain that you are going to capture the payment through Magento Go at a later date. You will not be able to create a credit memo until the payment has been captured using the Capture button.

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Shipping an Order
Most packages that are shipped include both an invoice and packing slip. The invoice provides a permanent record of the order, including any payment made and balance due. For orders with partial shipments, a separate invoice is generated for each shipment, and the packing slip lists the contents of each package. For your convenience, the invoice and packing slip can be generated at the same time. The invoice for a single order, or for a batch of orders, can be generated from the Admin panel. However, some payment methods generate the invoice automatically when payment is authorized and captured. The payment method determines which invoicing options can be used for the order.

To generate an invoice with packing slip:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. In the Orders list, select the checkbox of the order to be invoiced. Then, do the following: a. b. In the Action column, click View. In the upper-right corner, click the Invoice button. The new invoice page looks similar to a completed order page, with additional fields that can be edited.
The Invoice button does not appear for orders placed with the Authorize and Capture payment action. .

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If the items are ready to ship, you can create a packing slip for the shipment at the same time you create the invoice. To create a packing slip, do the following: a. b. Select the Create Shipment checkbox in the Shipping Information section. To include a tracking number, click the Add Tracking Number button and enter the Carrier, Title, and Number. c. In the Items to Invoice section, you can specify if the invoice is for the entire order, or for specific items or quantities.

4. If an online payment method was used for the order, select the appropriate option from the Amount list box. 5. To notify customers by email when an invoice is generated, do the following:

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Select the Email Copy of Invoice checkbox. Enter any comments you would like to include in the Invoice Comments field. To include the comments in the notification email, select the Append Comments checkbox.

c.

To send a copy of the invoice email to yourself, enter your email address in the Send Invoice Email Copy To field. The status of an invoice email appears next to the invoice number of the completed invoice as either sent or not sent.

6. When complete, click the Submit Invoice button at the bottom of the page. The status of the order changes from "Pending" to "Complete."

Viewing the Shipment Detail

The shipment record contains a detailed history of the fulfillment process associated with the order. Partial shipments can be made until the order is fulfilled.

To view the shipment detail:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Shipments. Find the shipment in the list, and click to open the record.

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Packing Slips
A packing slip is a sales document that accompanies shipments sent from your store. You can print a packing slip for a single order, or print multiple packing slips as a batch, or group. However, before a packing slip can be printed, it must first be created for the order.

Print-Ready PDF Packing Slip

To print a packing slip:

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Shipments.

Shipments List with Actions 2. In the Shipments list, find the packing slip(s) that you want to print. Then, do one of the following:

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In the list of shipments, click the View link at the right of the shipment record. Then, click the Print button to print the PDF document.

To print a single packing slip, click to select the checkbox in the first column of the shipment.

To print multiple packing slips, select the checkbox for each packing slip to be printed.

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In the Shipments list, set the Actions list to "PDFpackingslips" and click the Submit button.

File Download Prompt 4. When prompted, do one of the following:

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To save the document, click Save. Then, follow the prompts to save the file to your computer.When the download is complete, open the PDF in Adobe Reader, and print the document.

To view the document, click Open. The printed-ready PDF packing slip opens in Adobe Reader. From here, you can either print the packing slip or save it to your hard disk.
To view or print the PDF, you must have a PDFreader. You can download Adobe Reader at no charge.

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Shipping Labels
You can easily create shipping labels for new and existing orders from the Admin panel of your store. To create shipping labels, you must first set up your shipping carrier account to support labels. Then, follow the prompts to enter a description of the package and its contents. Magento contacts the shipping carrier, creates an order in the carriers system, and receives a shipping label and tracking number for the shipment.
An individual order is created for each package shipped. A single shipment with multiple packages receives multiple shipping labels.

Step 1: Contact Your Shipping Carriers

Before you begin, make sure that your shipping accounts are set up to process labels. Some carriers might charge an additional fee to add shipping labels to your account. Contact each carrier that you use to activate shipping labels for your store. FedEx USPS Contact FedEx Web Services regarding their label evaluation process. Contact [email protected] to request that API Signature Confirmation V3 be enabled for your live USPS API Access account. UPS DHL Contact UPS to confirm your account type supports shipping labels. Contact the DHL Resource Center to learn more about their services or send an inquiry through their Contact Center.

Step 2: Add Shipping Label Support to Each Carrier Account

Follow the instructions provided by each carrier to add shipping label support to your account. Then, configure your Magento Go store as follows:

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UPS
UPS ships both domestically and internationally. However, shipping labels can be generated only for shipments that originate within the United States.

To set up shipping labels for UPS:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System >Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the UPS section. Then, verify that your UPS Shipper Number is correct. Your Shipper Number appears only when United Parcel Service XML is enabled. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

USPS
The United States Postal Service ships both domestically and internationally.

To set up shipping labels for USPS:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System >Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the USPS section. Then, do the following: a. Verify that the Secure Gateway URL is entered. The correct URL should be entered automatically. b. c. Enter the Password provided to you by USPS. Set Size to "Large." Then, enter the following dimensions:
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4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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FedEx
FedEx ships domestically and internationally. Stores located outside the United States can create FedEx labels for international shipments only.

To set up labels for FedEx:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System >Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the FedEx section. Then, make sure that the following FedEx credentials are correct:
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4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

DHL
DHL provides international shipping services.

To set up labels for DHL:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System >Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the DHL section. Then, do the following: a. Verify that the Gateway URL is entered. The correct URL should be entered automatically. b. Make sure that the following credentials are complete:
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4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Step 3: Create Shipping Labels

Method 1: Create Label for New Shipment 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. Find the order in the list, and click to open the record. The status of the order must be either "Pending" or "Processing." 3. In the upper-right corner, click the Ship button. Then, confirm the shipping information according to carrier requirements. 4. In the lower-right corner, select the Create Shipping Label checkbox. Click the Submit Shipment button, and do the following: a. To add products from the order to the package, click the Add Products button. The Quantity column shows the maximum number of products that are available for the package. b. Select the check box of each product to be added to the package and enter the Quantity of each. Then, click the Add Selected Product(s) to Package button.
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To add a new package, click the Add Package button. To delete a package, click the Delete Package button.
If you use a package type other than the default, or require a signature, the cost of shipping might differ from what you have charged the customer. Any difference in the cost of shipping is not reflected in your store.

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When complete, click OK.

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If you need to cancel an order, click the Cancel button. A shipping label will not be created, and the Create Shipping Label checkbox is cleared.

6. Magento now connects to the shipping carrier system, submits the order, and receives a shipping label and tracking number for each package.
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If the label is successfully created, the shipment is submitted, the tracking number appears in the form, and the label is ready to print.

If the carrier cannot create the label due to the problems with connection, or for any other reason, the shipment is not processed.

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Method 2: Create Label for Existing Shipment 1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Orders. Find the order in the list and click to open the Shipping form. Then, do the following: a. In the Shipping and Tracking Information section, click the Create Shipping Label button. b. c. Distribute the ordered product(s) to the appropriate package(s), and click OK. To review the package information, click the Show Packages button. Magento connects to the shipping carrier system, submits an order, and receives a shipping label and a tracking number.
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If a shipping label for this shipment already exists in the system, it is replaced with a new one. However, existing tracking numbers are not replaced. Any new tracking number is added to the existing one.

Step 3: Print Shipping Labels

Shipping labels are generated in PDF format, and can be printed from the Admin panel. Each label includes the order number and package number. Method 1: Print Label from Shipment Form 1. From the Admin menu, do one of the following:
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Select Sales > Orders. Find the order in the list, and click to open the record. In the Order View panel on the left, select Shipments. Then, click to open the shipment record.

Select Sales > Shipments. Find the order in the list, and click to open the record.

2.

To download the PDFfile, go to the Shipping and Tracking section of the form and click the Print Shipping Label button. Depending on your browser settings, the shipping labels can be viewed and printed directly from the PDF file.
The Print Shipping Label button appears only after the carrier has generated labels for the shipment. If the button is missing, click the Create Shipping Label button. The button will appear after Magento receives the label from the carrier.

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Method 2: Print Labels for Multiple Orders 1. From the Admin menu, do one of the following:
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In the list, select the checkbox of each order that has shipping labels to be printed. In the upper-right corner, set the Actions control to "Print Shipping Labels."

4. Click the Submit button. A complete set of shipping labels is printed for each shipment that is related to the selected orders.

Required Carrier Configuration Settings

Field Description

Type

Package types differ by carrier and method. The default package type for each carrier is initially selected. USPS does not require the package type for domestic shipments.

Customs Value

(International shipments only) The declared value or sales price of the contents of an international shipment.

Total Weight

The total weight of all products added to the package is calculated automatically. The value can also be changed manually, and entered as pounds or kilograms.

Length, Width, Height

(Optional) The package dimensions are used for custom packages only. You can specify the measurements units as inches or centimeters.

Signature Confirmation

Indicates if a signature is required to confirm receipt of the package. Although the options vary by carrier and shipping method, possible values include: Not Required No confirmation of delivery is sent to the store by the shipping carrier. No Signature A delivery confirmation without the signature of the recipient is sent to the store by the shipping carrier. Signature Required The shipping carrier obtains the signature of the recipient and provides the store with a printed copy.

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Description

Adult Required

The shipping carrier obtains the signature of an adult recipient and provides the store with a printed copy.

Direct

(FedEx Only) FedEx obtains a signature from someone at the delivery address. If no one is available to sign for the package, the carrier tries to deliver the package at another time.

Indirect

(FedEx Residential Deliveries Only) FedEx obtains the signature of someone, possibly a neighbor or building manager, at the delivery address. The recipient can leave a signed FedEx door tag to authorize the package to be left without anyone present to sign for it.

Contents

(USPS Only) Select one of the following descriptions of the package: Gift Documents Commercial Sample Returned Goods Merchandise Other

Explanation

(USPS Only) A detailed description of the package contents.

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Custom PDF Templates

Magento Go includes a set of default templates which can be customized to produce invoices, credit memos, and packing slips. You can use the editor to add your logo, edit the text, and change the style, or make more extensive changes by modifying the code. It is possible to create an unlimited variety of templates and incorporate variables and frontend apps that are especially designed for the particular type of document. The easiest way is to modify one of the prepared templates to meet your requirements. After you finish the design, you can identify the template as the default in your system configuration.

Page Orientation
The page orientation of each template can be set to either portrait or landscape.

Portrait

Page Size
The page size can be set to Letter, which is the standard for the US, or to A4, the European standard. Letter: A4: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) Landscape 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

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Custom PDF Templates

Step 1: Enable PDF Print-outs

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select PDF Print-outs. Click to expand the General section.

4. Set Enable Printed Templates to Yes. 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Step 2: Create a Custom Template

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Templates > PDF Print-outs. In the upper-right corner, click the Add New Template button. Set Template Type to one of the following:
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Invoice Credit Memo Shipment

Select Template Type

Then, click the Continue button. 4. In the Load Sample Template section, do the following: a. b. c. Select the prepared Template that you want to customize. Select the Sample Template for your locale. Click the Load Template button.

Load Sample Template

The template information appears in the section below.

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Template Content

Step 3: Edit the Template Information

1. In the Template Information section, do the following: a. b. c. 2. Enter a descriptive Template Name. Select the Page Size. Select the Page Orientation.

To set the height of the header and footer, do either of the following:
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To have the system automatically determine the height of the header and footer, select the Auto Header Height and Auto Footer Height.

If you prefer to have a fixed height for the header and footer, do the following: a. Enter the Header Height and select the unit of measurement. b. Enter the Footer Height and select the unit of measurement.

3.

Make the necessary changes to the Template Content. To make simple changes to the text and formatting, you might prefer to work in the text editor and use the toolbar to make changes. As you scroll through the Template Content section, you will see inserted comments that mark the location of the header and footer. You will also notice sections of code called Widgets, which is another term for Frontend App. Be careful not to delete these sections, because they provide the dynamic data for the document.

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If you prefer to make changes to the code, click the Show / Hide Editor button. You change to the HTML and CSS, and insert images, variables and frontend apps. 4. To preview the template, click either of the following buttons:
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5.

When the template is complete, click the Save button.

Step 4: Add the Template to Your Configuration

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select PDF Print-outs. Click to expand the section for the template you created. Then, set Printed Template to the name of the new template you created. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Managing Store Credit

After an order has been paid for and invoiced, all of the order, or a portion of it, can be refunded by issuing a credit memo. A credit memo differs from a refund because the amount of the credit is restored to the customers account where it can be applied to future purchases, rather than returned to the customer as cash. In some cases, a refund can be given at the same time that the credit memo is issued, just as a payment can be made at the time of invoicing. The amount of store credit in a customer's account can be managed from the Admin panel

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Store Credit and Refunds

When a customer returns a product, the amount can either be refunded to the customer's credit card, or applied to the balance of the customer's account with your store. Store credit balances can be added, changed, and reset from the Admin panel.

To manage a customers store credit balance:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Find the customer in the list, and click to open the record. In the panel on the left, select Store Credit. The Store Credit Balance panel displays the customers current credit balance. 4. To reset the credit balance to $0.00, do the following: a. b. If necessary, set Website to the store view. In the Update Balance field, type the current credit balance, preceded by a negative sign. For this example, the customer has a $45.00 current credit balance, so the value entered is:$-45.00. c. Select the Notify Customer by Email checkbox to notify the customer of the credit change. Then, select the Email Notification template to use for the message. d. In the Comment field, enter any additional information you want to include in the message. 5. When complete, click Save and Continue Edit button to apply the update. When the page is refreshed, the Store Credit Balance reflects the change.

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Creating Credit Memos

You can print a credit memo for a single order, or for multiple orders as a batch, or group. Before a credit memo can be printed, it must first be generated for the order.

To create a credit memo:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Order. Find the order in the list, and click to open the order. In the upper right corner, click the Credit Memo button. (The button appears only if an invoice has been generated for the order.) The New Credit Memo page looks similar to the completed order page, with an Items to Refund section that lists each item from the invoice.
If an online payment method other than Google Checkout was used, you will not be able to edit these fields.

4. Do one of the following:

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If the product is to be returned to inventory, check the Return to Stock checkbox. If the product will not be returned to inventory, leave the checkbox blank. The Return to Stock checkbox appears only if you have set the inventory Stock Options to "Decrease Stock When Order Is Placed."

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Complete the following: a. In the Qty to Refund box, type the number of items to be returned and press the Enter key to record the change. The Update Qtys button appears. b. Click the Update Qtys button to recalculate the total. (The amount to be credited cannot exceed the maximum quantity that is available for refund.) c. In the Refund Totals section, complete the following options, as applicable:

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Refund Shipping

Enter the amount to be refunded from the shipping fee. This field initially displays the total shipping amount from the order that is available for refund. It is equal to the full Shipping Amount from the order minus the Shipping Refund, which is the amount that has already been refunded. Like the quantity, the amount can be reduced, but not increased. Make sure to set Items to Refund Qty to zero to refund only the shipping amount. If you skip this, the entire order will be refunded.

Adjustment Refund

Enter a value to be added to the total amount refunded as an additional refund that does not apply to any particular part of the order (shipping, items, or tax). The amount entered cannot raise the Total Refund higher than the Paid Amount.

Adjustment Fee

Enter a value to be subtracted from the total amount refunded. This amount is not subtracted from a specific section of the order such as shipping, items, or tax.

d. If the purchase was made using store credit, select the Refund to Store Credit checkbox, to credit the amount back to the customers account balance. 6. To add a comment, type the text in the Credit Memo Comments box. 7. To send an email notification to the customer, do the following: a. b. Select the Email Copy of Credit Memo checkbox. If you want to include the comments you have entered, check the Append Comments checkbox. c. If you would like to receive a copy of the credit memo notification, enter your email address in the Send Invoice Email Copy To field. The status of a credit memo notification appears in the completed credit memo next to the credit memo number. 8. To complete the process and generate the credit memo, select one of the following refund option buttons, depending on the payment type:
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To print a credit memo:

To view or print the PDF, you must have a PDFreader. You can download Adobe Reader at no charge.

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From the Admin menu, select Sales > Credit Memos.

Credit Memo with Selected Action

2. In the Credit Memo list, find the credit memo(s) that you want to print. Then, do one of the following:
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In the list of shipments, click the View link at the right of the credit memo record. Then, click the Print button to print the PDF document.

To print a single credit memo, click to select the checkbox in the first column of the row.

To print multiple credit memos, select the checkbox for each to be printed.

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In the Credit Memo list, set the Actions list to "PDF Credit Memos" and click the Submit button.

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File Download Prompt

4. When prompted, do one of the following:
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To view the document, click Open. The printed-ready PDF credit memo opens in Adobe Reader. From here, you can either print the credit memo or save it to your hard disk.

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Orders and Returns

The Orders and Returns link in the footer of your store gives customers who are not logged into an account the ability to search for information about a specific order, including credit that may be available from any returned products related to the order. The Orders and Returns form can be used both by guests and registered customers, although the link disappears from the footer when registered customers log in to their accounts. The same information is available from the account dashboard of any registered customer. The Orders and Returns form is the only way customers who have made purchases as guests can access their order information. For additional convenience, the Orders and Returns block can be displayed in the sidebar of a specific page in your store. As one of your store's built-in blocks, its location and position can be adjusted using either the Layout Editor or the Frontend App tool.

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To use the Orders and Returns form:

1. 2. In the footer of the page, click the Orders and Returns link. Complete the required search fields as follows: a. b. c. Enter the Order ID of the order you want to find. Enter the Billing Last Name that was used when the order was placed. Select one of the following to use as the third search field, and then complete the final field.
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A green checkmark is complete. 3.

Click the Continue button to retrieve the order information.

4. The retrieved order information is similar to what was sent by email when the order was placed, and includes the status of the order, billing and shipping information, information about each item purchased, and the totals. From this page, you can do any of the following:
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To place a new order with the same items, click the Reorder link in the upper-right corner. When the Shopping Cart page appears, click the Proceed to Checkout button to complete the order.

To print the order information, click the Print Order link in the upper-right corner. To search for a new order, click the View Another Order link at the bottom of the page.

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Guest Order Information

Orders and Returns Block

The Orders and Returns block is a convenient way for your customers to access information related to any order they have placed with your store, or credit they may have with your store for products returned. The result is exactly the same as when the customer clicks the Orders and Returns link in the footer of your store. However, unlike the full-page Order and Returns form, the Orders and Returns block is a smaller version of the form that is always available in the sidebar of your store. To learn how to use the form, see: Orders and Returns As a built-in block, the location and position of the Orders and Returns block can be set from the Layout Editor. For more control over the placement of the block, you can use the Frontend App tool.

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Orders and Returns Block

To place the block with the Layout Editor:

Before launching the Layout Editor, make sure that your browser is set to allow pop-ups.

1. 2.

From the Admin menu, select Design > Layout Editor. Click the Launch button.

Launching the Layout Editor 3. From the Layout Editor, navigate to the page where you want to place the block, and click the Add Block button. 4. In the Add Block list, select the Orders block, and click the Add button. Then, click the X in the upper-right corner to close the Add Block list. The block appears outlined in its default position on the page.

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Adding a Block 5. To save the changes, click the Apply Changes button.

6. When prompted to refresh the search index, select Catalog > Search Index, and click the Refresh Index button.

To place the block with the Frontend App tool:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Frontend Apps. Click the Add New Frontend App Instance button. In the Settings section, set Type to Orders and Returns. Then, click the Continue button.

Frontend App Type

4. In the Frontend Properties section, do the following:

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Enter a descriptive Frontend App Instance Title. The title is for internal reference and is not visible to customers in your store.

b.

(Optional) Enter a Sort Order number to determine the order of this block in relation to other blocks in the same column. To position the block at the top of the column, enter 0.

5.

In the Layout Updates section, click the Add Layout Update button. Then, do the following: a. In the Display On field, select the type of page where you want the block to appear. For the home page, select Specified Page. b. c. In the Page field, for the home page, select CMS Home Page. Set Block Reference to the position on the page where you want the block to appear.
Where you can place blocks depends on which theme you chose and any customizations you might have made to the design. To learn more, see Page Layout and Content Blocks.

Frontend App Layout Updates

6. When complete, click the Save button.

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Payment Methods
Magento Go supports a wide variety of payment methods, services, and gateways that you can offer for your customers convenience. This chapter explains how to enable and configure the following payment methods for your store:
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Bank Transfer Payment

Magento Go lets you accept payments transferred directly from customers' bank accounts to your merchant bank account.

Bank Transfer Payment

To set up bank transfer payments:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. From the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. Click to expand the Bank Transfer Payment section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. To activate this payment method, set Enabled to Yes. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. Set New Order Status to Pending until payment is authorized.

d. Set Payment from Applicable Countries to one of the following:

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All Allowed Countries

Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this payment method.

Specific Countries

After choosing this option, the Payment from Specific Countries list appears. Select each country in the list where customers can make purchases from your store. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.)

e.

Enter the Instructions your customers must follow to set up a bank transfer. Depending on the country where your bank is located and your banks requirements, you might need to include the following information:
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f.

Set Minimum Order Total and Maximum Order Total to the amounts required to qualify to use this payment method.
An order qualifies if the total falls between, or exactly matches, the minimum or maximum total values.

4. Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Bank Transfer in the list of payment methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.) 5. When finished, click the Save Config button.

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Cash On Delivery
Magento Go allows you to accept CODpayments from your customers. With a cash on delivery payment, the customer pays at the time of delivery.

Cash On Delivery

To set up cash on delivery payments:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. From the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. Click to expand the Cash on Delivery section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. To activate this payment method, set Enabled to Yes. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. Set New Order Status to Pending until receipt of payment is confirmed.

d. Set Payment from Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this payment method. Specific Countries Select each country in the list where customers can make purchases from your store. e. Enter Instructions for making a Cash On Delivery payment.

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Cash On Delivery

Cash On Delivery Configuration f. Set Minimum Order Total and Maximum Order Total to the order amounts which are required to qualify for this payment method.
An order qualifies if the total is between, or matches, the minimum or maximum order total.

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Enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which Cash On Delivery is listed with other payment methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.)

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Check / Money Order

Magento Go allows you to accept payments by either check or money order. The Check / Money Order payment method is enabled for your story by default.

Check / Money Order

To set up payment by check or money order:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. Click to expand Check / Money Order, and do the following: a. b. c. To activate this payment method, set Enabled to Yes. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. Set New Order Status to "Pending until receipt of payment is confirmed.

d. Set Payment from Applicable Countries to one of the following:

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All Allowed Countries

Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this payment method.

Specific Countries

After choosing this option, the Payment from Specific Countries list appears. Select each country in the list where customers can make purchases from your store. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.)

e.

In the Make Check Payable To field, enter the name of the party to whom the check must be payable.

f. g.

In the Send Check To field, enter the street address where the checks are mailed. Set Minimum Order Total and Maximum Order Total to the order amounts required to qualify for this payment method.
An order qualifies if the total falls between, or exactly matches, the minimum or maximum total values.

h. Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Check / Money Order in the list of payment methods that is shown during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.) 4. When finished, click the Save Config button.

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Purchase Order
A purchase order (PO) allows commercial customers to pay for purchases with prior authorization by referencing the PO number. During checkout, the customer is prompted to enter the purchase order number as the method of payment.

Purchase Order

To set up payment by purchase order:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. Click to expand the Purchase Order section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. To activate this payment method, set Enabled to Yes. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. Set New Order Status to Pending until payment is authorized.

d. Set Payment from Applicable Countries to one of the following:

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Purchase Order

All Allowed Countries

Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this payment method.

Specific Countries

After choosing this option, the Payment from Specific Countries list appears. Select each country in the list where customers can make purchases from your store. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.)

Purchase Order Configuration e. Set Minimum Order Total and Maximum Order Total to the amounts required to qualify for this payment method.
An order qualifies if the total falls between, or exactly matches, the minimum or maximum total values.

f.

Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Purchase Order in the list of payment methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.)

4. When finished, click the Save Config button.

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Zero Subtotal Checkout

Zero Subtotal Checkout can be used for orders that have a subtotal of zero. This situation might occur when a discount covers the entire price of the purchase, and there is no additional charge for shipping. To save time, these orders can be set to invoice automatically.

To set up Zero Subtotal Checkout:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. Click to expand the Zero Subtotal Checkout section. Then, do the following:

Zero Subtotal Checkout a. b. c. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. Set Enabled to Yes to activate this payment method. Set New Order Status to Pending until payment is authorized. Pending Processing The order is waiting for authorization. Payment has been authorized, and the transaction is being processed. d. Set Automatically Invoice All Items to Yes if you want to automatically invoice all items with a zero balance.

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e.

Set Payment from Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this payment method Specific Countries After choosing this option, the Payment from Specific Countries list appears. Select each country in the list where customers can make purchases from your store. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.)

f.

Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Zero Subtotal Checkout in the list of payment methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.)

4. When finished, click the Save Config button.

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PayPal Payment Solutions

PayPal is a global leader in online payments and a fast and secure way for your customers to pay online. With PayPal and Magento Go, you can accept payments from all major debit and credit cards, and PayPal account holders. Since customers dont even need a PayPal account to pay with PayPal, both you and your customers can get extra convenience without extra effort. Follow this guide to learn how to configure the following PayPal payment solutions for your Magento Go store:

PayPal Express Checkout

With PayPal Express Checkout enabled, customers can click the Checkout with PayPal button to make a secure payment from the PayPal site. You can use Express Checkout as a standalone solution, or in combination with one of the other solutions. Getting Started with PayPal Express Checkout Setting Up PayPal Express Checkout

All-In-One Solutions
PayPal offers a variety of PCI-compliant solutions to meet the needs of your growing business. PayPal Payments Advanced (includes Express Checkout) PayPal Payments Advanced offers your customers a secure checkout experience without leaving your site. Flexible templates and a low monthly fee make this an ideal choice for merchants who want to create a more customized checkout experience. PayPal Payments Pro (includes Express Checkout) PayPal Payments Standard PayPal Payments Pro brings you all the benefits of a merchant account and payment gateway in one, plus the ability to create your own, fully customized checkout experience. PayPal Payments Standard is the easiest way to accept payments online. You can offer your customers the convenience of payment by credit card and PayPal by simply adding a checkout button to your site. During

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checkout, customers are redirected to PayPal to complete the payment part of the checkout process. There are no lengthy applications to complete, or monthly charges to set up in advance. When you make your first sale, PayPal will guide you through the process of setting up your account.

Payment Gateways
PayPal offers a choice of two payment gateway solutions for your business. You can let PayPal host your checkout on its secure payment site, or you can take control of the entire payment experience with a completely customizable solution. PayPal Payflow Pro Payflow Pro is a fully customizable payment gateway that can be used with any Internet merchant account to process credit card transactions online. Payflow Pro can also be used to process PayPal Express Checkout transactions. PayPal Payflow Link PayPal Payflow Link is a hosted payment gateway with an embedded checkout that keeps customers on your site. Its the fast and easy way to add transaction processing to your site.

Additional Tools
PayPal API Integration Merchants operating outside of the United States are required to provide API credentials to establish a connection to the PayPal API server when using either Express Checkout or Website Payments Pro. PayPal Sandbox The PayPal Sandbox is a testing environment that duplicates a live PayPal site, without processing actual transactions or transferring funds.

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PayPal Express Checkout

PayPal Express Checkout

Need help? Call PayPal Sales Support: 877-579-5973

PayPal Express Checkout lets you start accepting payments by PayPal now, before you even set up an account. With Express Checkout, customers can click the Checkout with PayPal button to make a secure payment from the PayPal site. Click here to see how it works!

When PayPal receives payment from your first sale, you will be guided through the account setup process. Heres how to start selling with PayPal now: 1. From the Start My Store quick start guide, point to Step 6: Payments, and click Setup PayPal Express Checkout.

Start My Store - PayPal Express Checkout 2. Confirm your Email Address. If you want to use a different email address, enter the new email address and click the Update button. 3. To begin accepting payments with Express Checkout, click the Enable button. Thats all there is to it! When PayPal processes your first transaction, you will be contacted and guided through the account setup process.

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Setting Up PayPal Express Checkout

Choosing Express Checkout allows you to add the familiar PayPal button to your website, which according to a recent survey, can increase sales up to 26%.* PayPal Express Checkout gives you the ability to accept payment by either credit card or from the PayPal account of your customer. If you already accept credit cards online, you can offer Express Checkout as an additional option to attract new customers who prefer to pay with PayPal.

During checkout, the customer is redirected to the secure PayPal site to complete the payment information. The customer is then returned to your store to complete the remainder of the checkout process. Customers with current PayPal accounts can make a purchase in a single step, by clicking the Check out with PayPal button. Express Checkout can be added as a standalone, or added to an existing PayPal solution. The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Required Settings Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings Step 3: Complete the Advanced Settings

Step 1: Complete the Required Settings

You can have two PayPal solutions active at the same time: Express Checkout, plus any All-InOne solution. If you enable a different solution, the one you used previously will be automatically deactivated.

1. 2. 3.

From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. In the Merchant Location section, enter the Merchant Country where your business is located. If you leave this field blank, the default country from your store configuration is used.

4. Scroll down to the PayPal Express Checkout section, and click the Configure button.

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Configure Express Checkout

5. In the Express Checkout section, do the following: a. b. Enter the email address to be used for sending PayPal payments. Do one of the following:
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If you do not yet have a PayPal account, click Create an Account. If you already have a PayPal account, click Grant Permission to use your account with Magento Go. You will be redirected to the PayPal site, and required to log in to your account. (Any unsaved configuration settings you have made will be lost.) After completing the permission process, you will be returned to your store, so you can continue with the configuration.

6. Set Enable this Solution to Yes.

Enable Express Checkout

You have now completed the Required PayPal Settings. At this point, you can either continue with the Basic and Advanced Settings, or click the Save Config button. You can always come back later to fine-tune the configuration.

Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope box in the upper-left corner to the view where the configuration applies. 2. In the Basic Settings PayPal Express Checkout section, do the following:

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Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. It is recommended to set the title to, PayPal for each store view.

b.

If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which Payments Standard is listed with the other methods. Payment methods appear in ascending order based on the Sort Order value.

c.

Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds, but the amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and withdrawn from the customers account at the same time.

d. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Shopping Basket page, set PayPal Shortcut on Shopping Cart (Basket) to Yes. e. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Product Detail page, set Shortcut on Product View to Yes.

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Step 3: Complete the Advanced Settings

1. At the bottom of the Basic Settings section, click Advanced Settings. Then, do the following: a. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) b. To display a full summary of the customers order by line item from the PayPal site, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes. To include up to ten delivery options in the summary, set Transfer Delivery Options to Yes. (This option appears only if line items are set to transfer.) c. To choose the type of image that is used for the PayPal acceptance button, set Shortcut Button Flavor to one of the following Dynamic (Recommended) Displays an image that can be dynamically changed from the PayPal server. Static Displays a specific image that cannot be dynamically changed. d. To let customers who do not have PayPal accounts make purchases with this method, set Enable PayPal Guest Checkout to Yes. 2. Follow the instructions below to complete these sections as needed for your store:
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When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Settlement Report Settings 1. If you have signed up for PayPals Secure FTP Server, enter the following SFTP login credentials:
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2.

To run test reports before going live, with Express Checkout on your site, set Sandbox Mode to Yes.

3.

Enter the Custom Endpoint Hostname or IP-Address. By default, the value is: reports.paypal.com

4. Enter the Custom Path where reports are saved. By default, the value is: /ppreports/outgoing 5. To generate reports according to schedule, under Scheduled Fetching, make the following settings: a. b. Set Enable Automatic Fetching to Yes. Set Schedule to one of the following:

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Daily Every 3 Days Every 7 Days Every 10 Days Every 14 Days Every 30 Days Every 40 Days
PayPal retains each report for forty-five days.

6. Set Time of Day to the hour, minute, and second when you want the reports to be generated.

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Frontend Experience Settings 1. Select the PayPal Product Logo that you want to appear in the PayPal block on the Home and catalog pages of your store. The PayPal logo is available in four styles and two sizes. Options include:
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Use the Layout Editor to control the placement of the PayPal block in your store. It can be set to appear in the sidebar of your Home and catalog pages.

2.

To customize the appearance of your PayPal Merchant pages, do the following: a. Enter the name of the Page Style that you want to apply to your PayPal merchant pages. The options include: paypal primary Uses the PayPal page style. The page style which you identified as the primary style in your account profile. page_style_name The name of a custom payment page style which is specified in your account profile. b. In the Header Image URL field, enter the URL of the image that you want to appear in the upper-left corner of the payment page. The maximum file size is 750 pixels wide by 90 pixels high.
PayPal recommends that the image be located on a secure (https) server. Otherwise, the customers browser may warn that the page contains both secure and nonsecure items.

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Enter the HTML hex code without the # symbol, for each of the following:
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* Survey conducted by Northstar Research Partners, Q2 2011. Based on retailer-level data for 19 UK SMB retailers, representing 3,411 PayPal users. 26% of buyers surveyed said they would not have made the purchase if PayPal had not been offered as a payment method

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PayPal Payments Standard

PayPal Payments Standard

Need help? Call PayPal Sales Support: 877-579-5973

PayPal Payments Standard is the easiest way to accept payments online. You can offer your customers the convenience of payment both by credit card and PayPal by simply adding a checkout button to your store. During checkout, the customer is redirected to the PayPal site to complete the transaction. PayPal Payments Standard is a one-step process for customers whose credit card information is up-to-date in their personal PayPal accounts. All the customer needs to do is click the Pay Now button to complete the purchase. With PayPal Payments Standard, you can swipe credit cards on mobile devices. There is no monthly fee, and you can get paid on eBay. Supported credit cards include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. In addition, customers can pay directly from their personal PayPal accounts. PayPal Payments Standard is available in all countries on the PayPal worldwide reference list.

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Checkout Workflow
With PayPal Payments Standard, the buyer is redirected to the PayPal site to complete the transaction.

Get Started!
To get started, complete the Required Settings in Step 1 of Setting Up PayPal Payments Standard.

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Setting Up PayPal Payments Standard

PayPal Payments Standard gives you the ability to accept payment by credit card and from a customers PayPal account, by redirecting the customer to PayPal to complete the transaction. PayPal Payments Standard is a one-step process for customers whose credit card information is up-to-date in their PayPal accounts. All the customer needs to do is click the Pay Now button to complete the purchase. The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Required Settings Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings Step 3: Complete the Advanced Settings

Step 1: Complete the Required Settings

You can have two PayPal solutions active at the same time: PayPal Express Checkout, plus any one of the All-In-One or Payment Gateway solutions. If you change payment solutions, the one you used previously is disabled.

1. 2. 3.

From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. In the Merchant Location section, enter the Merchant Country where your business is located.

4. Under PayPal All-in-One Payments Solutions, in the PayPal Payments Standard section, click the Configure button.

PayPal Payments Standard

5. In the Required PayPal Settings section, enter the Email Address that is associated with your PayPal merchant account. 6. Set Enable this Solution to Yes.

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7.

You have now completed the Required PayPal Settings. At this point, you can either continue with the Basic and Advanced Settings, or click the Save Config button. You can always come back later to fine-tune the configuration.

Required PayPal Settings

Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope box in the upper-left corner to the view where these settings apply. 2. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. It is recommended that you use the title PayPal for each store view. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Payments Standard is listed with the other methods. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization With this payment action, there is a delay between the time the payment is approved, and when the funds are withdrawn from the customers account. A hold is put on the funds, but the amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until the funds are captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and withdrawn from the customers account at the same time.

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Step 3: Complete the Advanced Settings

1. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 2. To run PayPal Payments Standard in a test environment before going live with your store, set Sandbox Mode to Yes. 3. To display a summary of each line item in the customers order on your PayPal payments page, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button to save your settings.

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PayPal Payments Advanced

PayPal Payments Advanced

Need help? Call PayPal Sales Support: 877-579-5973

PayPal Payments Advanced lets your customers pay by debit or credit card without leaving your site, and includes an embedded checkout page which can be customized to create a seamless and secure checkout experience.

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PayPal Business Account If you manage multiple Magento websites, you must have a separate PayPal merchant account for each.

Checkout Workflow
With PayPal Payments Advanced, your customer stays on your site during the checkout process. PayPal Express Checkout redirects your customer to the PayPal site to complete the transaction.

Get Started!
To get started, first, complete the configuration of your PayPal Payments Advanced account, as described in Step 1 of Setting Up PayPal Payments Advanced. Then, complete the Required Settings in Step 2.

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Setting Up PayPal Payments Advanced

PayPal Payments Advanced is a PCI-compliant solution that opens the door to more than 110 million active PayPal users. Customers stay on your site during the entire checkout process with this seamless, all-in-one payment solution. Even customers without a PayPal account can make purchases through PayPals secure payment gateway. Accepted cards include: Visa, MasterCard, Switch/Maestro, and Solo credit cards in the United States and United Kingdom. For additional convenience, PayPal Express Checkout is automatically enabled with PayPal Payments Advanced. The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Configure Your PayPal Account Step 2: Complete the Required Settings Step 3:Complete the Basic Settings Step 4: Complete the PayPal Express Checkout Settings

Step 1: Configure Your PayPal Account

Before you begin, you must configure your PayPal Payments Advanced account on the PayPal website. 1. Log in to your PayPal Payments Advanced account. Then, go to Service Settings > Hosted Checkout Pages > Set Up, and do the following: a. b. c. 2. Set AVS to "No." Set CSC to "No." Set Enable Secure Token to "Yes."

Save the settings. When prompted to create a layout, do the following: a. b. c. At the top of the page, click Customize. Select Layout C. Click Save and Publish.

3.

PayPal recommends that you set up an additional user on your account. To set up an additional user, do the following: a. b. c. Go to manager.paypal.com and log in to your account. Follow the instructions to set up an additional user. Save the changes.

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Step 2: Complete the Required Settings

You can have two PayPal solutions active at the same time: PayPal Express Checkout, plus any one of the All-In-One or Payment Gateway solutions. If you change payment solutions, the one you used previously is disabled.

1. 2.

From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods.

PayPal Payments Advanced

3. In the Merchant Location section, select the Merchant Country where your business is located. 4. Under PayPal All-in-One Payments Solutions, in the PayPal Payments Advanced section, click the Configure button. 5. Under Required PayPal Settings, in the Payments Advanced section, do the following: a. Enter one of the following credentials that you use to log in to your PayPal business account: Partner Vendor User Your PayPal Partner ID. Your PayPal login user name. The ID of an additional user set up on your PayPal account. b. c. Enter the Password that is associated with your PayPal business account. Set Test Mode to Yes. When you are ready to go live with this solution, return to the configuration and set Test Mode to No. 6. When complete, continue with the Express Checkout settings in the next section.

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Express Checkout Settings

1. 2. 3. Click to expand the Express Checkout section. Enter the Email Address that is associated with your PayPal merchant account. Set API Authentication Methods to one of the following:
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If necessary, click the Get Credentials from PayPal button. Then, complete the following:
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4. If you are using credentials from your sandbox account, set Sandbox Mode to Yes. If necessary, click the Sandbox Credentials button and follow the instructions to set up your testing environment. 5. When these sections are complete, set Enable this Solution to Yes.

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Express Checkout Authentication Settings

If you later need to set up or change the permissions which are associated with your PayPal account, click the Setup or change your site permissions with PayPal button. Any unsaved configuration settings will be reset, and you will be redirected to the PayPal site.

Step 3: Complete the Basic Settings

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope box in the upper-left corner to the view where these settings apply. 2. Enter a Title to identify PayPal Payments Advanced during checkout. It is recommended that you use the title, Debit or Credit Card. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Payments Advanced is listed with the other methods during checkout. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following:

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Authorization

Causes a delay between the time that payment is approved, and when the funds are actually withdrawn from the customers account. Upon approval, a hold is put on the funds, but the amount is not withdrawn until the merchant has had a chance to review the purchase and capture the funds.

Sale

The amount of the purchase is authorized and withdrawn from the customers account at the same time.

5.

Complete the Advanced Settings as applicable for your store.

PayPal Payments Advanced Basic Settings

Advanced Settings
1. 2. At the bottom of the Basic Settings section, click Advanced Settings. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Specific Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 3. To be able to edit the security code after it has been entered by the customer, set CVV Entry is Editable to Yes. Billing Agreement Settings A billing agreement is a sales agreement between the merchant and customer which has been authorized by PayPal for use with multiple orders. After PayPal authorizes the agreement, the payment system issues a unique reference ID to identify each order that is associated with the agreement. Similar to a purchase order, there is no limit to the

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number of billing agreements a customer can set up with your company. 1. At the bottom of the Advanced Settings section, click to expand the PayPal Billing Agreement Settings section. 2. To allow billing agreements, set Enabled to Yes. During the checkout process, the Billing Agreement payment option appears only for customers who have already entered into a billing agreement with your company. 3. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. For example, PayPal Billing Agreement. 4. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which the Billing Agreements option is listed with other methods. 5. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization With this payment action, there is a delay between the time the payment is approved, and when the funds are withdrawn from the customers account. A hold is put on the funds, but the amount is not withdrawn until the funds are captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account. 6. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 7. To display a summary of each line item from the customers order on your PayPal payments page, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes. 8. To allow customers to initiate a billing agreement from their account dashboard, set Allow in Billing Agreement Wizard to Yes.

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Settlement Report Settings Your customers can set up a subscription to receive settlement reports from PayPal on a regular schedule. PayPal retains each settlement report for forty-five days. 1. At the bottom of the Advanced Settings section, click to expand the Settlement Report Settings section. 2. If you have already signed up for PayPals Secure FTP Server, enter the following SFTP Credentials:
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To learn more, see: Accessing Reports using Secure FTP Server 3. To run test reports before going live on your site, set Sandbox Mode to Yes. (Dont forget to set Sandbox Mode to No when you are ready to run actual Settlement Reports for your store.) 4. Enter the Custom Endpoint Hostname or IP-Address. By default, the value is set to: reports.paypal.com 5. Enter the Custom Path where reports are saved. By default, the value is set to: /ppreports/outgoing 6. To generate reports on schedule, do the following under Scheduled Fetching:

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Frontend Experience Settings The Frontend Experience settings give you the ability to customize your PayPal merchant pages to create a more seamless transition when customers are transferred to the PayPal site during checkout.

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Select the PayPal Product Logo you want to appear in the PayPal block on the Home and catalog pages of your store. The PayPal logo is available in four styles and two sizes. Options include:
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Use the Layout Editor to control the placement of the PayPal block in your store.

2.

Under PayPal Merchant Pages Style, do the following to customize the appearance of your PayPal merchant pages: a. Enter the name of the Page Style that you want to apply to your PayPal merchant pages. The options include: paypal primary Uses the PayPal page style. The page style which you identified as the primary style in your account profile. page_style_name The name of a custom payment page style which is specified in your account profile. b. In the Header Image URL field, enter the URL of the image that you want to appear in the upper-left corner of the payment page. The maximum file size is 750 pixels wide by 90 pixels high.
PayPal recommends that the image be read from a secure (https) server, to avoid the customers browser from displaying a message that the payment page contains insecure items.

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Step 4: Complete the PayPal Express Checkout Settings

1. 2. Click to expand the Basic Settings - PayPal Express Checkout section. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. It is recommended to set the title to, PayPal for each store view. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Payments Standard is listed with the other methods. Payment methods appear in ascending order based on the Sort Order value. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds. The amount is not withdrawn until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account. 5. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Shopping Cart page, set PayPal Shortcut on Shopping Cart to Yes. 6. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Product Detail page, set Shortcut on Product View to Yes. 7. Complete the Advanced Settings described below.

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1. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. Hold the Ctrl key down and select each country from which you accept payment. 2. To display a full summary of the customers order by line item from the PayPal site, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes.
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To determine the type of image used for the PayPal acceptance button, set Shortcut Button Flavor to one of the following: Dynamic (Recommended) Displays an image that can be dynamically changed from the PayPal server. Static Displays a specific image that cannot be dynamically changed.

4. To allow customers without PayPal accounts to make a purchases with this method, set Enable PayPal Guest Checkout to Yes. 5. Set Require Customers Billing Address to one of the following:

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Yes No

Requires the customers billing address for all purchases. Does not require the customers billing address for any purchases.

For Virtual Quotes Only

Requires the customers billing address for virtual quotes only.

6. Set Billing Agreement Signup to one of the following: Auto Ask Customer Never Automatically displays the Billing Agreement Signup form. Asks customers if they want to create a billing agreement. Does not ask customers if they want to create a billing agreement. 7. When complete, click the Save Config button to save the settings.

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Need help? Call PayPal Sales Support: 877-579-5973

PayPal Payments Pro brings you all the benefits of a merchant account and payment gateway in one, plus the ability to create your own, fully customized checkout experience. PayPal Express Checkout is automatically enabled with PayPal Payments Pro, so you can tap into more than 110 million active PayPal users. PayPal Payments Pro supports Magento Payment Bridge, 3D Secure, Cardholder Verification Value (CVV), and can be used to create orders directly from the Admin panel. Supported credit cards include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Switch/Maestro, and Solo.

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PayPal Express Checkout redirects your customer to the PayPal site to complete the transaction.

Get Started!
To get started, complete the required settings in Step 1 of Setting Up PayPal Payments Pro.

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Setting Up PayPal Payments Pro

PayPal Payments Pro brings you all the benefits of a merchant account and payment gateway in one, plus the ability to create your own, fully customized checkout experience. PayPal Express Checkout is automatically enabled with PayPal Payments Pro, so you can tap into more than 100 million active PayPal users. The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Required Settings Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings Step 3: Complete the Advanced Settings

Step 1: Complete the Required Settings

You can have two PayPal solutions active at the same time: PayPal Express Checkout, plus any one of the All-In-One solutions. If you change payment solutions, the one you used previously is automatically disabled.

1. 2. 3.

From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. In the Merchant Location section, enter the Merchant Country where your business is located. If you leave this field blank, the default country from your store configuration is used.

4. Under PayPal All-in-One Payments Solutions, in the PayPal Payments Pro section, click the Configure button.

PayPal Payments Pro (Includes Express Checkout)

5. Under Required PayPal Settings, in the Payments Pro and Express Checkout section, do one of the following:

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If you already have a PayPal business account, click the Setup or change your site permissions with PayPal button. Then, log in to your account and follow the instructions to complete the necessary permissions settings.

If you do not yet have a PayPal business account, click the Click here to create an account link. Then, follow the instructions to set up your account.

6. When complete, set Enable this Solution to Yes.

PayPal Payments Pro Account Settings

Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope box in the upper-left corner to the view where these settings apply. 2. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. It is recommended that you use the title PayPal for each store view. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Payments Standard is listed with the other methods. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization With this payment action, there is a delay between the time the payment is approved, and when the funds are withdrawn from the customers account. A hold is put on the funds, but the amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until the funds are captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and withdrawn from the customers account at the same time. 5. Under Credit Card Settings, in the Allow Credit Card Types list, select each credit card that you accept. (Hold the Ctrl key down and click the name of each card.)

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3D Secure validation is required for Maestro cards. For American Express, an additional agreement is required.

Basic Settings - PayPal Payments Pro

Step 3: Complete the Advanced Settings

1. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 2. To require the customer enter the three-digit security code from the back of the card, set Require CVV Entry to Yes. 3. If using 3D Secure Card validation, set Enable 3D Secure Card Validation on Frontend to Yes. 4. Complete the following sections, as needed for your store:
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5.

When finished, click the Save Config button.

Advanced Settings - PayPal Payments Pro

Settlement Report Settings 1. If you have signed up for PayPals Secure FTP Server, enter the following SFTP login credentials:
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2.

To run test reports before going live, with Express Checkout on your site, set Sandbox Mode to Yes.

3.

Enter the Custom Endpoint Hostname or IP-Address. By default, the value is: reports.paypal.com

4. Enter the Custom Path where reports are saved. By default, the value is: /ppreports/outgoing 5. To generate reports according to schedule, under Scheduled Fetching, make the following settings: a. b.
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Every 14 Days Every 30 Days Every 40 Days PayPal retains each report for forty-five days.

6. Set Time of Day to the hour, minute, and second when you want the reports to be generated.

PayPal Settlement Report Settings

Frontend Experience Settings 1. Select the PayPal Product Logo that you want to appear in the PayPal block in your store. The PayPal logos are available in four styles and two sizes. Options include:
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Use the Layout Editor to control the placement of the PayPal block in your store. It can be set to appear in the sidebar of your Home and catalog pages.

2.

To customize the appearance of your PayPal Merchant pages, do the following: a. Enter the name of the Page Style that you want to apply to your PayPal merchant pages. The options include: paypal primary Uses the PayPal page style. The page style which you identified as the primary style in your account profile. page_style_name The name of a custom payment page style which is specified in your account profile. b. In the Header Image URL field, enter the URL of the image that you want to appear in the upper-left corner of the payment page. The maximum file size is 750 pixels wide by 90 pixels high.
PayPal recommends that the image be located on a secure (https) server. Otherwise, the customers browser may warn that the page contains both secure and nonsecure items.

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PayPal Payflow Pro

Need help? Call PayPal Sales Support: 877-579-5973

PayPal Payflow Pro connects your merchant account to a fully customizable gateway that lets customers pay by credit card without leaving your site. Payflow Pro includes the ability to process Express Checkout transactions. A PayPal business account is required to enable this solution. The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Required Settings Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings for PayPal Payflow Pro Step 3: Complete the Settings for Express Checkout

Step 1: Complete the Required Settings

You can have two PayPal solutions active at the same time: Express Checkout, plus any one of the All-In-One or Payment Gateway solutions. If you change payment solutions, the one you used previously is deactivated. Follow these steps to begin the configuration and complete the authentication settings of PayPal Payflow Pro from the Admin panel of your Magento Go store. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. In the Merchant Location section, select the Merchant Country where your business is located. 4. Under PayPal Payment Gateways, in the PayPal Payflow Pro section, click the Configure button.

Configure PayPal Payflow Pro

5. Under Required PayPal Settings, in the Payflow Pro and Express Checkout section, do the following:

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(Optional) Enter the Email Address that is associated with your PayPal merchant account.

b. c.

Set Partner to PayPal. In the User field, enter one of the following:
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The name of the additional user set up for your PayPal account. The username required to log in to your PayPal merchant account.

d. Set Vendor to PayPal. e. f. Enter the Password that is associated with your PayPal account. If you are testing the configuration with a Sandbox account, set Test Mode to Yes. When you are ready to go live with this solution, remember to return to the configuration, and set Test Mode to No. 6. When these settings are complete, set Enable this Solution to Yes

Payflow Pro and Express Checkout

Step 2: Complete the Basic Settings for Payflow Pro

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope in the upper-left corner to the view where these settings apply. 2. Enter a Title to identify PayPal Payflow Pro during checkout. It is recommended to use the title, Debit or Credit Card.

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3.

If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Payflow Pro is listed, using the title you assigned, with the other payment methods during checkout.

4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds. The amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account. 5. Under Credit Card Settings, in the Allowed Credit Card Types list, select each credit card that you accept. (To select multiple cards, hold the Ctrl key down and click the name of each card.)
3D Secure validation is required for Maestro cards. For American Express, an additional agreement is required.

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Advanced Settings
1. 2. At the bottom of the Basic Settings section, click Advanced Settings. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Specific Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 3. To require that customers enter the three-digit card verification value from the back of the card, set Require CVV Entry to Yes. 4. To use 3D Secure Card validation, set Enable 3D Secure Card Validation on Frontend to Yes. Then, do the following: a. To permit the entry of CVV codes from the Admin panel, set Enable 3D Secure Card Validation in Admin to Yes. b. To remove the merchants chargeback liability, set Severe 3D Secure Card Validation to Yes. c. If operating in live mode, enter your Centinel API URL. For more information, see your Cardinal Commerce agreement. 5. Complete the following sections as needed for your store:
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Settlement Report Settings

1. If you have signed up for PayPals Secure FTP Server, enter the following SFTP login credentials:
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2.

To run test reports before going live, with Express Checkout on your site, set Sandbox Mode to Yes.

3.

Enter the Custom Endpoint Hostname or IP-Address. By default, the value is: reports.paypal.com

4. Enter the Custom Path where reports are saved. By default, the value is: /ppreports/outgoing 5. To generate reports according to schedule, under Scheduled Fetching, make the following settings: a. b. Set Enable Automatic Fetching to Yes. Set Schedule to one of the following:

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Daily Every 3 Days Every 7 Days Every 10 Days Every 14 Days Every 30 Days Every 40 Days PayPal retains each report for forty-five days.

6. Set Time of Day to the hour, minute, and second when you want the reports to be generated.

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Frontend Experience Settings

1. Select the PayPal Product Logo that you want to appear in the PayPal block in your store. The PayPal logos are available in four styles and two sizes. Options include:
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No Logo We Prefer PayPal (150 x 60 or 150 x 40) Now Accepting PayPal (150 x 60 or 150 x 40) Payments by PayPal (150 x 60 or 150 x 40) Shop Now Using PayPal (150 x 60 or 150 x 40)
Use the Layout Editor to control the placement of the PayPal block in your store. It can be set to appear in the sidebar of your Home and catalog pages.

2.

To customize the appearance of your PayPal Merchant pages, do the following: a. Enter the name of the Page Style that you want to apply to your PayPal merchant pages. The options include: paypal primary Uses the PayPal page style. The page style which you identified as the primary style in your account profile. page_style_name The name of a custom payment page style which is specified in your account profile. b. In the Header Image URL field, enter the URL of the image that you want to appear in the upper-left corner of the payment page. The maximum file size is 750 pixels wide by 90 pixels high.
PayPal recommends that the image be located on a secure (https) server. Otherwise, the customers browser may warn that the page contains both secure and nonsecure items.

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Step 3: Complete the Settings for Express Checkout

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope in the upper-left corner to the view where the configuration applies. 2. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. It is recommended to set the title to, PayPal for each store view. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Express Checkout is listed, using the title you assigned, with other payment methods. Payment methods appear in ascending order based on the Sort Order value. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds. The amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account. 5. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Shopping Cart page, set PayPal Shortcut on Shopping Cart to Yes. 6. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Product Detail page, set Shortcut on Product View to Yes.

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Advanced Settings
1. 2. Click to expand the Advanced Settings section. Set Payment Applicable from to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 3. To display a full summary of the customers order by line item from the PayPal site, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes.

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PayPal Payflow Link

Need help? Call PayPal Sales Support: 877-579-5973

PayPal Payflow Link (with Express Checkout) is a hosted payment gateway solution with an embedded checkout that keeps customers on your site. Its the fast and easy way to add transaction processing to your site. The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Configure Your PayPal Payflow Link Account Step 2: Complete the Required Settings Step 3: Complete the Basic Settings for PayPal Payflow Link Step 4: Complete the Basic Settings for Express Checkout

Step 1: Configure Your PayPal Payflow Link Account

Before you begin, you must configure your PayPal PayFlow Link account on the PayPal website. 1. 2. Log in to your PayPal Payflow Link account. Go to Service Settings > Hosted Checkout Pages > Set Up, and do the following: a. b. c. 3. Set AVS to "No." Set CSC to "No." Set Enable Secure Token to "Yes."

Save the settings.

4. PayPal recommends that you set up an additional user on your account. To set up an additional user, do the following: a. b. c. Go to manager.paypal.com and log in to your account. Follow the instructions to set up an additional user. Save the changes.

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Step 2: Complete the Required Settings

You can have two PayPal solutions active at the same time: PayPal Express Checkout, plus any one of the All-In-One or Payment Gateway solutions. If you change payment solutions, the one you used previously is disabled. To begin the configuration, follow these steps from the Admin panel of your Magento Go store. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Payment Methods. In the Merchant Location section, select the Merchant Country where your business is located. 4. Under PayPal Payment Gateways, in the PayPal Payflow Link section, click the Configure button.

Configure PayPal Payflow Link

Payflow Link Settings

1. Under Required PayPal Settings, in the Payflow Link section, do the following: a. b. c. Set Partner to PayPal. Set Vendor to your PayPal user login name. Do one of the following:
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d. Enter the Password that is associated with your PayPal account. e. Set Test Mode to Yes.

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When you are ready to go live with this solution, remember to return to the configuration and set Test Mode to No.

2.

When these settings are complete, set Enable Payflow Link to Yes.

PayPal Payflow Link Settings

Express Checkout Settings

1. 2. 3. Click to expand the Express Checkout section. Enter the Email Address that is associated with your PayPal merchant account. Set API Authentication Methods to one of the following:
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If using an API certificate, click the Browse button and select the file to upload. 4. If necessary, click the Get Credentials from PayPal button. Then, complete the following:
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If you are using credentials from your sandbox account, set Sandbox Mode to Yes.

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If necessary, click the Sandbox Credentials button and follow the instructions to set up your testing environment. 6. When these sections are complete, set Enable Express Checkout to Yes.

PayPal Express Checkout Settings

Step 3: Complete the Payflow Link Basic Settings

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope in the upper-left corner to the view where these settings apply. 2. Enter a Title to identify PayPal Payflow Link during checkout. It is recommended that you use the title, Debit or Credit Card. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Payflow Link is listed, using the title you have assigned, with other payment methods during checkout. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds. The amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account.

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Advanced Settings
1. 2. At the bottom of the Basic Settings section, click Advanced Settings. Set Payment Applicable From to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 3. To configure the use of the three-digit CVV security on the back of credit cards, do the following: a. To be able to edit the security code after it has been entered by the customer, set CVV Entry is Editable to Yes. b. To require that customers enter the three-digit security code from the back of the card, set Require CVV Entry to Yes. c. To send an email confirmation of the payment to the customer, set Send Email Confirmation to Yes. 4. For developers, this field identifies the method that is used when information is exchanged with the PayPal server during the completion of a transaction. The Cancel and Return URLs refer to the page where a customer returns after completing or canceling the payment portion of the checkout process on the PayPal server. Set URL method for Cancel URL and Return URL to one of the following:

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GET

This default method retrieves information that is the result of a process or calculation.

POST

Provides a block of data, such as data entered into a form, to a data handling process.

5.

Complete the following sections as applicable for your store:

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Settlement Report Settings

1. If you have signed up for PayPals Secure FTP Server, enter the following SFTP login credentials:
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2.

To run test reports before going live, with Express Checkout on your site, set Sandbox Mode to Yes.

3.

Enter the Custom Endpoint Hostname or IP-Address. By default, the value is: reports.paypal.com

4. Enter the Custom Path where reports are saved. By default, the value is: /ppreports/outgoing 5. To generate reports according to schedule, under Scheduled Fetching, make the following settings:

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Set Enable Automatic Fetching to Yes. Set Schedule to one of the following:
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PayPal retains each report for forty-five days. 6. Set Time of Day to the hour, minute, and second when you want the reports to be generated.

PayPal Settlement Report Settings

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Frontend Experience Settings

1. Select the PayPal Product Logo that you want to appear in the PayPal block in your store. The PayPal logos are available in four styles and two sizes. Options include: No Logo We Prefer PayPal Now Accepting PayPal Payments by PayPal Shop Now Using PayPal (150 x 60 or 150 x 40) (150 x 60 or 150 x 40) (150 x 60 or 150 x 40) (150 x 60 or 150 x 40)

Use the Layout Editor to control the placement of the PayPal block in your store. It can be set to appear in the sidebar of your Home and catalog pages.

2.

To customize the appearance of your PayPal Merchant pages, do the following: a. Enter the name of the Page Style that you want to apply to your PayPal merchant pages. The options include: paypal primary Uses the PayPal page style. The page style which you identified as the primary style in your account profile. page_style_name The name of a custom payment page style which is specified in your account profile. b. In the Header Image URL field, enter the URL of the image that you want to appear in the upper-left corner of the payment page. The maximum file size is 750 pixels wide by 90 pixels high.
PayPal recommends that the image be located on a secure (https) server. Otherwise, the customers browser may warn that the page contains both secure and nonsecure items.

c.

Enter the HTML hex code without the # symbol, for each of the following:
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Header Background Color Header Border Color Page Background Color

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Step 4: Complete the PayPal Express Checkout Basic Settings

1. If your store has multiple views, make sure to set Current Configuration Scope in the upper-left corner to the view where the configuration applies. 2. Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. It is recommended to set the title to, PayPal for each store view. 3. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which PayPal Express Checkout is listed, using the title you assigned, with other payment methods during checkout. Payment methods appear in ascending order based on the Sort Order value. 4. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds. The amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account. 5. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Shopping Cart page, set Shortcut on Shopping Cart to Yes. 6. To display the Check out with PayPal button on the Product Detail page, set Shortcut on Product View to Yes.

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PayPal Express Checkout Basic Settings

Advanced Settings
1. Set Payment Applicable From to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Specific Countries Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. (To select multiple countries, hold the Ctrl key down, and click each country where you accept payment.) 2. To display a full summary of the customers order by line item from the PayPal site, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes.
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To also include up to ten shipping options in the summary, set Transfer Shipping Options to Yes. (This option appears only if line items are set to transfer.)

3.

To determine the type of image used for the PayPal acceptance button, set Shortcut Buttons Flavor to one of the following: Dynamic (Recommended) Displays an image that can be dynamically changed from the PayPal server. Static Displays a specific image that does not change.

4. To allow customers without PayPal accounts to make purchases with this method, set Enable PayPal Guest Checkout to Yes. 5. Set Require Customers Billing Address to one of the following: Yes Requires the customers billing address to make a purchase.

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No

Does not require the customers billing address to make a purchase.

For Virtual Quotes Only

Requires the customers billing address for virtual quotes.

6. Set Billing Agreement Signup to one of the following: Auto Automatically initiates the Billing Agreement signup process. Ask Customer Never 7. Asks if the customer wants to create a billing agreement. No action is taken regarding billing agreements.

Follow the instructions below to complete the PayPal Billing Agreement Settings section.

8. When complete, click the Save Config button to save the settings.

PayPal Express Checkout Advanced Settings

Billing Agreement Settings

A billing agreement is a sales agreement between the merchant and customer which has been authorized by PayPal for use with multiple orders. After PayPal authorizes the agreement, the payment system issues a unique reference ID to identify each order that is associated with the agreement. Similar to a purchase order, there is no limit to the number of billing agreements a customer can set up with your company.

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1.

At the bottom of the Advanced Settings section, click to expand the PayPal Billing Agreement Settings section.

2.

To activate billing agreements for your store, set Enabled to Yes. During the checkout process, the Billing Agreement payment option appears only for customers who have already entered into a billing agreement with your company.

3.

Enter a Title to identify this payment method during checkout. For example, PayPal Billing Agreement.

4. If you offer multiple payment methods, enter a Sort Order number to determine the sequence in which is Billing Agreement is listed with other agreements. 5. Set Payment Action to one of the following: Authorization Approves the purchase and puts a hold on the funds. The amount is not withdrawn from the customers account until it is captured by the merchant. Sale The amount of the purchase is authorized and immediately withdrawn from the customers account. 6. Set Payment Applicable From to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Specific Countries Accepts payment from the countries already specified in your configuration. Accepts payments from only the countries you specify. Hold the Ctrl key down, and in the Payment Applicable From list, click each country where you accept payment. 7. To display a summary of each line item from the customers order on your PayPal payments page, set Transfer Cart Line Items to Yes. 8. To allow customers to initiate a billing agreement from their account dashboard, set Allow in Billing Agreement Wizard to Yes.

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PayPal API
Some PayPal payment solutions require API credentials to establish a connection to the PayPal server. Merchants engaged in business outside of United States must provide API credentials if using either PayPal Express Checkout or Website Payments Pro.

To set up your PayPal API credentials:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Payment Methods, do one of the following:
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In the All-in-One Solutions section for PayPal Payments Advanced, click the Configure button.

In the Payment Gateways section for PayPal Payflow Link, click the Configure button.

Under Required Settings, scroll down to the Express Checkout section. Then, enter the following API credentials provided by PayPal. API Username API Password API Signature To retrieve your credentials from your PayPal account, click the Get Credentials from PayPal button.

3.

When complete, click the Save Config button.

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PayPal Sandbox
The PayPal Sandbox is a testing environment that duplicates a live PayPal site, but without actually processing a transaction. The Sandbox allows you to test your entire integration as a "buyer" and "seller" before submitting transactions to the live PayPal environment. You can create and manage test accounts, view email and API credentials for the test accounts. To learn more, see the PayPal Sandbox User Guide. The PayPal Sandbox can be used to test permissions-based payment solutions, including:
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PayPal Payments Standard PayPal Payments Advanced (Includes Express Checkout) PayPal Payflow Link (Includes Express Checkout)

The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Set Up a Sandbox Test Account Step 2: Enable Magento Sandbox Mode

Activating Sandbox Mode

Step 1: Set Up A Sandbox Test Account

1. 2. 3. Go to developer.paypal.com and log in with your PayPal credentials. In the Applications menu, click Sandbox Accounts. Click Create Account and do the following: a. b. Select your Country. Select your Account type. You can choose a personal account or business account.

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c.

Enter a Passwordof 820 characters.

d. (Optional) Enter your First name and Last name. e. f. g. Enter your PayPal balance. Select whether or not you have a Bank verified account. Set Select payment card to Visa or Discover.

h. Select a Credit card type from the drop-down menu. i. (Optional) Enter any additional Notes.

4. When complete, click Create Account.

Step 2: Enable Magento Sandbox Mode

1. Find the payment solution you want to set up, and click the Configure button. (In this example, we select PayPal Payments Standard.) 2. 3. In the Basic Settings - PayPal Payments Standard section, click Advanced Settings. Set Sandbox Mode to Yes.

4. Click the Save Config button to save the settings. Once configured, run some test transactions to make sure that your PayPal setup is capturing and processing the orders correctly.

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Payment Gateways
Payment gateways make it possible for you to accept credit card payments directly from your store. Magento Go supports a wide range of payment gateways offering services in all parts of the world that provide secure processing of online transactions.

Worldwide
PayPal With PayPals deep integration into Magento Go, you can easily accept credit cards and PayPal payments using PayPal, all while keeping customers on your site. Already have a merchant account? Add PayPal Express checkout to increase conversion. Authorize.Net Authorize.Net payment solutions include free fraud tools, free customer support, a free website seal, and the ability to accept multi-channel payments: online, mail order/telephone order, retail and mobile. Trusted by 300, 000 customers. CyberSource CyberSource, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visa Inc., is a payment management company. Over 330,000 businesses worldwide use CyberSource to process online payments, streamline fraud management, and simplify payment security. For more information, please visit First Data Fast, convenient, and secure. With over 40 years of industry leading experience Express Merchant Processing Solutions (EMPS) powered by First Data helps millions of businesses like yours bring safe, easy, cost-effective payments to their customers with affordable support, regardless of size. WorldPay WorldPay operates in 40 countries and is a major global leader in payment processing. They pioneered online payments for small and medium sized businesses and process millions of online payments every day.

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North America
PSiGate PSiGate is a full-service Canadian provider of electronic payment processing services. They deliver a secure interface for your website so you can accept credit card and Interac Online payments with reliable, real-time transaction processing. They ensure maximum performance while taking into account power, security, disaster tolerance and bandwidth requirements. Braintree Braintree helps online businesses process credit card payments by providing a merchant account, payment gateway, recurring billing and credit card storage. The company is disrupting the payments industry by providing elegant tools for developers coupled with white-glove support.

Europe
Card Gate Plus Card Gate Plus is a leading payment service provider based in the Netherlands. Card Gates accepts credit card payments and supports local solutions, such as iDEAL. This article explains how to configure the Card Gate Plus payment gateway for your Magento Go store. DIBS Payment Services DIBS Payment Services is the leading independent provider of functional, secure and innovative payment services for Internet commerce in the Nordic countries. DIBS handles more than 13,000 customer transactions daily in 17 countries. Ogone Direct Link Ogone Payment Services (Payment Service Provider) delivers non-face-to-face businesses the payment solutions platform, added value opportunities and technology advancements that become essential for the way payments are performed, managed and secured today. PAYONE PAYONE is a leading payment service provider in Germany. Featuring processing of national and international payments and outsourcing of monetary transactions, the payment-Platform Finance Gate makes processes fully automated with the highest performance standards and security in mind. Sage Pay SAGE PAY is the UK's largest independent payment service provider, processing millions of secure payments every month for over 33,000 businesses, from startups through to major online, consumer, and business brands.

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Oceania
eWAY Focusing on a high level of standards in technology, innovations and customer care, eWay has become Australia's award winning payment gateway. eWAY specializes in delivering successful eCommerce payment gateway services to thousands of merchants.

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Payment Services
The following services provide enhanced security and alternate payment processing services for your store.

Enhanced Security
These enhanced security services provide additional protection against fraudulent charges. 3D Secure Credit Card Validation 3D Secure Credit Card Validation provides an additional layer of protection against fraudulent charges and chargebacks for sales. The service is available only for eligible payment gateways, and must be enabled by the administrator of your Magento Go store. Kount Fraud Detection The Kount Fraud Detection service detects possible fraud related to online payments and tracks the transactions, so that illegal or suspect financial activity can be stopped.

Alternate Payment Processing

These alternate payment processing services direct your customer to their own payment page outside of your Magento Go store. When the payment is complete, the customer returns to your store.

Worldwide
Google Checkout Google Checkout lets customers pay for purchases in their shopping cart using the Google Checkout payment processing system. PayPal Express Checkout PayPal Express displays the Check out with PayPal button, to let customers complete the purchase through PayPal.

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Europe
Paybox Direct Paybox is an independent payment service provider based in France, specializing in the European Market. They offer a connection to more than 25 payment methods (debit and credit cards, PayPal, Amex, local payment methods, etc).

South Asia
CCAvenue CCAvenue is the largest and most popular online payment gateway solution serving India and South Asia. With more than 5,000 websites relying on their services, they are a clear leader of online transactions in the region.

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3D Secure Credit Card Validation

3D Secure Credit Card Validation provides an additional layer of protection against fraudulent charges and chargebacks for sales. The 3D Secure Credit Card Validation payment service can increase your customers confidence in the security of transactions made in your store. In addition, some payment service providers extend lower processing rates for transactions that are protected by 3D Secure. The service is available only for eligible payment gateways, and must be enabled by the administrator of your Magento Go store. The 3D Secure Credit Card Validation payment service enables Verified by VISA and MasterCard SecureCode payer authentication for purchases made by VISA or MasterCard credit cards. Your customers use either the Verified by Visa authentication or the MasterCard SecureCode in addition to their credit card account numbers. (Customers can set up authentication for their credit cards either before they shop or during the purchasing process.) When customers check out of your Magento Go store, they enter additional security information with their credit card information.
Before you begin, it may be necessary to enable 3D Secure in the corresponding merchant account. Sage Pay Direct and Worldpay require 3D Secure to be activated in the merchant account, in addition to configuration settings required for your Magento Go store.

3D Secure Credit Card Validation is available for the following payment methods:
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Authorize.Net PayPal Payments Pro PayPal Payflow Pro Gateway Sage Pay Direct Sage Pay Direct is directly integrated with 3D Secure Card Validation, and requires no additional setup. 3D Secure must be enabled in your Sage Pay Merchant account.

Worldpay 3D Secure must be enabled in your WorldPay merchant account.

The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Enable 3D Secure Step 2: Configure 3D Secure for Your Store Step 3: Enable 3D Secure for Each Payment Gateway

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Step 1: Enable 3D Secure

To begin, you must set up a merchant plug-in (MPI) application to enable 3D Secure. Alternatively, you can use a hosted service to perform the authentication process for you. For more information about merchant requirements, see the websites for Verified by VISA and MasterCard SecureCode payer authentication.

Step 2: Configure 3D Secure for Your Store

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. From the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select the Payment Services tab. Expand the 3D Secure Credit Card Validation section. Then, do the following: a. Enter the following information for your 3D Secure Credit Card Validation-enabled account:
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Processor Id Merchant Id Password

b.

Do one of the following:

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When you are ready to test the configuration and process test transactions, set Test Mode to "Yes."

When you are ready to go live with the 3D Secure Credit Card Validation payment service, set Test Mode to "No."

c.

To record the details of all exchanges between your Magento Go store and the 3D Secure Credit Card Validation payment service in a log file, set Debug to "Yes."
In accordance with PCI Data Security Standards, credit card information is not recorded in the log file.

4. When finished, click the Save Config button.

Step 3: Enable 3D Secure for Each Payment Gateway

To enable 3D Secure for each payment gateway used by your store, follow the instructions in the knowledge base for the specific gateway.

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Kount Fraud Detection

The Kount Fraud Detection service targets Internet fraud by detecting networks of programs that have been designed to defraud online merchants. The application detects fraud related to credit cards, checks, and PayPal, and then tracks the transactions, so that illegal or suspect financial activity can be stopped. As the merchant, you set up credit card validation rules in the Kount system to monitor transactions related to your online store.

Step 1: Open a Kount Fraud Detection Merchant Account

The first step is to establish a Kount Fraud Detection merchant account. As you go through the process, take note of the following information, which you will need to complete the configuration in Magento Go:
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Kount Merchant ID Certificate Password

For more information about opening a merchant account, visit Kounts website.

Step 2: Configure Your Store for Kount Fraud Detection

1. From the Admin panel of Magento Go, select System > Configuration > Payment Services. 2. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, click the Payment Services tab. Click to expand the Kount Fraud Detection section, and do the following: a. b. c. Set Enabled to "Yes." Enter your Kount Merchant ID from your Kount Fraud Detection merchant account. In the RIS Certificate field, select the RIS (Risk Inquiry System) certificate to upload. This is the RIS Certificate File that is requested in the Kount Agent Web Console (AWC). If a file is not uploaded, the generic Kount Certificate is used. d. In the Certificate Password field, enter the password for the RIS Certificate. e. f. If you want to run test transactions, set Test Mode to "Yes." In the Whitelist field, type in any IP Addresses which are permitted to use the Kount Fraud Detection system while its in Test Mode.

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g.

The Current IP field displays the IP address of the computer youre accessing this from. If you wish to exempt yourself from Test Mode, copy and paste this IP address in the Whitelist field.

3.

When finished, click the Save Config button to save the settings.

Field Descriptions
Field Scope Description

Enable

Website

Enables Kount Fraud Detection payment service for your store. Options include: Yes / No.

Kount Merchant ID

Website

Enter the merchant ID for your Kount Fraud Detection merchant account. This information is provided to you by Kount.

RIS Certificate

Website

Select the RIS (Risk Inquiry System) certificate to upload. This is the RIS Certificate File that is requested in the Kount Agent Web Console. If a file is not uploaded, the generic Kount Certificate is used.

Certificate Password

Website

Enter the RIS certificate password for your Kount Fraud Detection merchant account.

Test Mode

Website

Activates a test environment for running simulated transactions. Options include: Yes / No.

Whitelist

Website

IP Addresses which are permitted to use the Kount Fraud Detection system while it is in Test Mode.

Current IP

Website

Displays the IP address of the computer youre accessing this from. If you wish to exempt yourself from Test Mode, copy and paste this IP address in the Whitelist field.

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Google Checkout
Magento Go allows you to integrate your store with Google Checkout. With Google Checkout, customers can pay for purchases in their shopping cart using the Google Checkout payment processing system.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: According to a recent Google update, Google Checkout will be retired on November 20, 2013. On May 20th, 2013, Google stopped accepting new merchant sign-ups for Google Checkout. On November 20, 2013, Google will no longer support Google Checkout. Learn more from Google Learn more about alternate payment solutions for your store: PayPal Solutions Payment Gateways Payment Services

Step 1: Open a Google Checkout Merchant Account

As you go through the process, take note of the following account credentials, which you need to complete the configuration in Magento Go. To find your account credentials, open your Google Account and go to Settings > Integration.
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Merchant ID Merchant Key

For more information about opening a Google Checkout merchant account, see the Google Checkout website.

Step 2: Configure Your Store for Google Checkout

1. 2. 3. From the Admin panel, select System > Configuration. From the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Google API. Click to expand the Google Checkout section. Then, do the following: a. b. To activate Google Checkout, method, set Enabled to "Yes." Enter an appropriate Title to identify this payment method during the checkout.

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c.

Specify whether you are in Sandbox test mode or production mode, When you set Sandbox to Yes, test mode lets you To test the integration of your store with Google Checkout.set Sandbox Mode to "Yes." To run your store in full production mode, set Sandbox Mode to "No."

d. If you want order information to be sent back to your Magento Go store after it has been processed by Google Checkout, set Secure Callback URL to "Yes." By default, an order is not created when processed by Google Checkout.
If you enable Secure Callback URL, make sure to also activate the feature through the Google Checkout configuration.

e.

To record the details of all exchanges between your Magento Go store and Google Checkout in a log file, set Debug to "Yes."

Google API - Google Checkout

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Google Checkout

In accordance with PCI Data Security Standards, credit card information is not recorded in the log file.

f.

Enter the following information from your Google Checkout merchant account: Merchant ID Your Merchant ID can be found on the Google Checkout website at Settings > Integration. Merchant Key A unique code used to secure communications and verify all messages exchanged between your store and Google Checkout .The Merchant Key can be the URL of any CMS page, product page, or catalog page in your store, or anywhere else. If left blank, the customer is redirected to the home page of your store.

g.

Choose a Checkout Image Style from the available list. For more information, see the Google Checkout Buttons page.

h. Select the Location for Google Checkout from the list of available options. i. Set New Order Status to the status you want to assign to new orders. This setting is for identification purposes only and does not set any limitations on the transaction. However, it is visible to the customer from the Admin panel. j. (Optional) Enter a Continue Shopping URL, where customers are redirected when they click the "Continue Shopping" link. If you leave this field blank, customers are sent to the home page of your store. k. If you want to hide the contents of the shipping cart when the customer clicks the Google Checkout button, set Hide Cart Contents to "Yes." (The shopping cart contents become visible again if customers click Edit Cart.) l. If your checkout request is too long for the available space on the page, , set Disable Default Tax Tables to "Yes." 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Shipping Methods
Magento Go supports a wide range of shipping methods and carriers. This section shows how to configure the shipping methods and carriers that are available in your store. Topics include:
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Shipping Settings Shipping Rates Supported Carriers

Most of the examples and setup instructions in this chapter take place in the Configuration section of the Admin panel. The Shipping Methods tab manages the configuration for the various shipping methods and services that are available to your customers during checkout.The breadcrumb trail at the beginning of each section shows the path to the configuration settings.

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Shopping Cart: Get a Quote

Checkout: Choose Shipping Method

Order Review: Shipping & Handling Charges

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Shipping Settings
The Shipping Settings establish the point of origin for all shipments made from your store or warehouse.

Shipping Settings - Origin

To establish the point of origin:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, click Shipping Settings. Click to expand the Origin section and complete the following fields to establish the point of origin used for shipping calculations.
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4. Click the Save Config button to save the settings.

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Flat Rate Shipping

Flat rate is a fixed, predefined charge that can be applied per item, or per shipment. Flat rate is a simple solution, especially when used with the flat-rate packaging that is available from some carriers.

Flat Rate In Shopping Cart

To set up Flat Rate shipping:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the Flat Rate section. Then, do the following: a. Set Enabled to Yes. Flat Rate appears as an option in the Estimate Shipping and Tax section of the shopping cart, and also in the Shipping section during checkout. b. c. Enter a descriptive Title for this shipping method. The default is Flat Rate. Enter a Method Name to appear next to the calculated rate in the shopping cart. The default method name is Fixed. If you charge a handling fee, you can change the Method Name to Plus Handling or something else that is suitable.

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Flat Rate Shipping

Configuration: Shipping Methods Flat Rate d. Set Type to one of the following, to describe how the Flat Rate applies: None Disables the payment type. The Flat Rate option is listed in the cart, but with a rate of zerowhich is the same as free shipping. Per Order Per Item Charges the single flat rate for the entire order. Charges a single flat rate for each item. The rate is multiplied by the number of items in the cart, regardless of whether there are multiple quantities of the same, or of different items. e. f. Enter the Price to be charged for the flat rate fee. If charging a handling fee, set Calculate Handling Fee to one of the following:

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Fixed Percent

Then, enter the Handling Fee rate according to the method used to calculate the fee. For example, if the fee is calculating based on a percentage, enter 0.06 for 6 percent. If using a fixed amount calculation, enter the fee as a decimal. g. In the Displayed Error Message box, type the message that appears if this method becomes unavailable. h. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this shipping method. Specific Countries After choosing this option, the Ship to Specific Countries list appears. Select each country in the list where this shipping method can be used. (To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) key down, and click each option.) i. Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Flat Rate in the list of shipping methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.) 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Free Shipping

Free Shipping
Free shipping is one of the most effective promotions you can offer. It can be based on a minimum purchase, or set up as a shopping cart rule that applies when a set of conditions has been met. If both can be applied to the same order, the configuration setting will take precedence over the shopping cart rule.
Additional configuration settings may be required for each shipping carrier.

Free Shipping In Shopping Cart

To set up free shipping:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the Free Shipping section. Then, do the following: a. b. c. Set Enabled to Yes. Enter a Title for this shipping method that will be displayed during checkout. Enter a descriptive Method Name to identify this shipping method.

d. Enter the Minimum Order Amount to qualify for free shipping. e. In the Displayed Error Message box, type the message to appear if this method becomes unavailable. f. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following:

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All Allowed Countries

Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this shipping method.

Specific Countries

After choosing this option, the Ship to Specific Countries list appears.Select each country in the list where this shipping method can be used. (To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) key down, and click each option.)

g.

Set Show Method if Not Applicable to one of the following: Yes Always shows the Free Shipping method, even when not applicable. No Shows the Free Shipping method only when applicable.

h. Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Free Shipping in the list of shipping methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.) 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

Configuration: Shipping Methods - Free Shipping

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Table Rates
The table rate shipping method lets you set up a table to calculate shipping rates for a combination of conditions. The shipping rate can be based on the following:
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For example, if your warehouse is in Los Angeles, it costs less to ship to San Diego than to Vermont. You can use table rate shipping to pass these savings on to your customer. Only one set of table rate data can be active at any time. The data that is used to calculate the rate is prepared in a spreadsheet and imported into your store. The results appear in the Estimate Shipping and Tax section of the shopping cart when the customer requests a quote.

Table Rates in Shopping Cart The setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Default Settings Step 2: Prepare the Data Step 3: Import the Data into Your Store

Step 1: Complete the Default Settings

The first step is to complete the default settings for table rates, which can be done without changing the scope of the configuration. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. Click to expand the Table Rates section. Then, do the following:

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Set Enabled to Yes. Enter a Title for the section of table rate shipping methods that appears during checkout. (The default title is Best Way.)

c.

Enter a Method Name to appear next to the calculated rate in the shopping cart.

d. Set Condition to one of the methods of calculation:

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Weight vs. Destination Price vs. Destination # of Items vs. Destination

e.

If you want to apply Table Rate shipping to virtual products, set Include Virtual Products in Price Calculation to Yes.

f.

If charging a handling fee, set Calculate Handling Fee to one of the following:
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Then, enter the Handling Fee rate according to the method used to calculate the fee. For example, if the fee is calculating based on a percentage, enter 0.06 for 6%. If using a fixed amount calculation, enter the fee as a decimal. g. In the Displayed Error Message box, type the message that appears if this method becomes unavailable. h. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Customers from all countries specified in your store configuration can use this shipping method. Specific Countries After choosing this option, the Ship to Specific Countries list appears.Select each country in the list where this shipping method can be used. (To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) key down, and click each option.) i. Enter a Sort Order number to determine the position of Table Rate in the list of shipping methods during checkout. (0 = first, 1 = second, 2 = third, and so on.) 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Table Rates Configuration

Step 2: Prepare the Data

Before you begin, set the scope of the configuration to the view where the table rate method will be used. This change causes the Export and Import options to appear, with the Use Default checkbox to the right of each option. 1. In the upper-left corner, set the Current Configuration Scope to the store view where this method will be used. (For example, you can select "Default Website.") The Export and Import options appear in the Table Rates section, and Use Default checkboxes appear to the right of each option.
While working with a specific scope, you must clear the Use Default checkbox to change any of the current settings.

2.

Click the Export CSV button. Then, save the tablerates.csv file to your computer.

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3. Open the file in your spreadsheet program.

# of Items v Destination
4. Complete the table with the appropriate values for the shipping calculation method used.
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You can use a wildcard (*) to represent all possible values in any category. The Country column must contain a valid 3-character code for each row.

Price v Destination
5. Save the completed tablerates.csv file.

Step 3: Import the Data into Your Store

1. 2. Return to the Table Rates section of your store configuration. In the upper-left corner, set the Current Configuration Scope to the store view where this method will be used. (For example, you can select "Default Website.")

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Next to the Import field, click the Browse button. Select your completed tablerates.csv file, and import the rates.

Importing Table Rates

When you have completed the Table Rate configuration, go through the payment process with different addresses, to make sure the shipping and handling rates are correct.

Price vs. Destination Example

This example uses the Price vs. Destination condition to create a set of three different shipping rates based on the amount of the order subtotal for the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The asterisk (*) is a wildcard that represents all values.
Country Region / State ZIP / Postal Code Order Subtotal (and above) Shipping Price

USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

* * * AK AK AK HI HI HI

* * * * * * * * *

0 50 100 0 50 100 0 50 100

15 10 5 20 15 10 20 15 10

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If you have a commercial account with a supported carrier, you can offer your customers the convenience of choosing that carrier during checkout. The rates are automatically downloaded, so you do not need to look up the information. The Shipping Methods tab manages the configuration for the supported carrier services that are available to your customers during checkout. The configuration options vary for each carrier. However, all require your Account Number or User ID, and the Gateway URL to their system.
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UPS (United Parcel Service) United Parcel Service offers domestic and international shipping services by land and air to more than 220 countries.

USPS (United States Postal Service) The United States Postal Service is the independent postal service of United States government. USPS offers domestic and international shipping services by land and air.

FedEx FedEx offers domestic and international shipping services by land and air to more than 220 countries. FedEx (Deprecated): This method has been replaced by a newer version with the latest shipping services from FedEx.

DHL DHL offers integrated international services and tailored, customer-focused solutions for managing and transporting letters, goods and information. DHL (Deprecated): This method has been replaced by a newer version with the latest shipping services from DHL.

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United Parcel Service offers domestic and international shipping services by land and air to more than 220 countries. This article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the UPS shipping method for your Magento Go store.

Step 1: Open a UPS Shipping Account

To offer this shipping method to your customers, you must first open an account with UPS.

Step 2: Enable UPS for Your Store

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, click Shipping Methods. Click to expand the UPS section.

4. Set Enabled to Yes. 5. For a standard UPS account, set UPS Type to "United Parcel Service." Then in the Gateway URL field, enter the URL that is used to calculate UPS shipping rates. This field is preset by default, and normally does not need to be changed. 6. For a UPS XMLaccount, do the following: a. b. Set UPS Type to "United Parcel Service XML." Enter the following UPS credentials:
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Password Access License Number User ID

c.

Set Mode to Live to send data to the UPS shipping system over a secure connection. (Development mode does not send data over a secure connection.)

d. Set Gateway XML URL to the URL that is used to connect with UPS while sending requests by XML file. e. f. Set Order of Shipment to the region where the shipment originates. If you have special rates with UPS, set Enable Negotiated Rates to Yes. Then, enter the six-digit Shipper Number assigned to you by UPS.

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Step 3: Complete the Container Description and Handling Fees

1. In the Title field, type the name of this shipping option as it will appear in checkout. By default, this field is set to United Parcel Service. 2. 3. In the Container field, specify the typical packaging type that is used for shipment. Set Destination Type to one of the following: Residential Commercial Define Automatically Most of your shipments are business to consumer (B2C). Most of your shipments are business to business (B2B). UPS determines the destination type as either residential or commercial, and uses the appropriate rate from the merchant's UPS account during checkout. 4. Set Weight Unit to the system you use to measure product weight. The weight system supported by UPS varies by country. If in doubt, ask UPS which weight system you should use. Options include:
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LBS KGS

5.

Set Pickup Method to one of the following:

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Regular Daily Pickup On Call AirOne Time Pickup Letter Center Customer Counter

Step 4: Complete the Allowed Methods and Applicable Countries

1. In the Allowed Methods list, select each UPS method offered to your customers. The methods appear under UPS during checkout. (Hold the Ctrl key down to select multiple options). 2. Set Free Method to the UPS service you want to use for offers of free shipping. Then, set the Free Shipping with Minimum Order Amount to one of the following:

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Enable

To offer free shipping based on a minimum order. Then, type the Minimum Order Amount for Free Shipping.

Disable 3.

To not offer free shipping based on a minimum order.

In the Displayed Error Message box, type the message customers see if UPS shipping becomes unavailable.

4. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Specific Countries Ships to the countries specified in your store configuration. If applicable, set Ship to Specific Countries to each country where your customers are allowed to ship by UPS. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 5. To create a log file with the details of UPS shipments made from your store, set Debug to Yes. 6. Set Show Method if Not Applicable to one of the following: Yes No 7. To list all UPS shipping methods to customers, regardless of their availability. To list only the methods which are available to customers.

In the Sort Order field, type a numeric value to determine the order in which UPS appears when listed with other shipping methods during checkout. The number with the highest priority is 0, which puts it at the top of the list.

8. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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USPS
The United States Postal Service is the independent postal service of United States government, offering domestic and international shipping services by land and air. This article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the USPS shipping method.

Step 1: Open a USPS Shipping Account

1. Open a USPS Web Tools account. After you complete the registration process, you will receive your User ID and a URL to the USPS test server. 2. You can skip the testing phase, and contact their Internet Customer Care Center to request immediate activation to the production server. The ICCC will validate your store, and send you the URL to the production server. To learn more about USPS Web Tools, see their Ecommerce API Technical Guides.

Step 2: Enable USPS for Your Store

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, click Shipping Methods. Click to expand the USPS section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Enabled to "Yes." The Gateway URL is needed to access USPS shipping rates. The field is preset by default, and normally does not need to be changed. c. Enter a Title for this shipping method that will appear during checkout.

d. Enter the User ID for your USPS account.

Step 3: Complete the Container Description and Handling Fee

1. Set Container to the type of packaging usually used to ship products ordered for your store. Options include:
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Flat-Rate Envelope Rectangular Non-Rectangular

2.

Set the Size of the typical package shipped from your store. Options include:
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Regular Large Oversize

3.

Set Machinable to one of the following: Yes No If your typical package can be processed by a machine. If your typical package must be processed manually.

Step 4: Complete the Allowed Methods and Applicable Countries

1. In the Allowed Methods list, select each USPS offered to your customers. The methods will appear under USPS during checkout. (Hold the Ctrl key down to select multiple options). Then, do the following: a. Set the Free Method list to the method you want to use for free shipping. You may also select None. b. Set the Free Shipping with Minimum Order Amount to one of the following: Enable Provides free shipping for orders that meet the minimum monetary amount specified.Then in the field below, enter the Minimum Order Amount for Free Shipping. Disable Does not provide free shipping based on a minimum order amount. 2. The Displayed Error Message text box is preset with a default message. You can either leave this message or you can type the message you want your customers to see if USPS shipping becomes unavailable. 3. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following:

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All Allowed Countries Specific Countries

Ships to the countries specified in your store configuration. If applicable, set Ship to Specific Countries to each country where your customers are allowed to ship by USPS. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.)

4. Set Show Method if Not Applicable to one of the following: Yes Lists all available USPS shipping methods during checkout, including those that don't apply to the shipment. No Lists only the USPS shipping methods that are applicable to the shipment. 5. Set Debug to "Yes" to create a log file with the details of all USPS activity related to your store. 6. In the Sort Order field, enter a numeric value to determine the order in which USPS shipping method appears in the list with other shipping methods during checkout. The highest value is zero, which puts it at the top of the list. 7. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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FedEx
FedEx is one of the worlds largest shipping service companies, providing air, freight, and ground shipping services with several levels of priorities. This article provides stepby-step instructions for setting up the FedEx shipping method for your Magento Go store.

Step 1: Register for FedEx Web Services Production

You must create a FedEx merchant account and register for FedEx Web Services Production Access. After creating a FedEx account, read through the production account information page, then click the Obtain Production Key link at the bottom of the page to register and obtain a key.
Make sure to copy or write down the authentication key. You will need it to set up FedEx in your Magento Go shipping settings.

Step 2: Enable FedEx for Your Store

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. 2. Click to expand the FedEx section, and do the following: a. b. c. To activate the FedEx shipping method, set Enabled for Checkout to "Yes." Enter an appropriate Title to identify this shipping method during checkout. Enter the following information from your FedEx account:
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Account ID Meter Number Key Password

d. If you have set up a FedEx sandbox and want to work in the testing environment, set Sandbox Mode to "Yes."
Remember to set Sandbox Mode to "No" when you are ready to offer FedEx as a shipping method to your customers.

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Enable FedEx

Step 3: Complete the Package Description and Handle Fee

1. Select the type of Packaging typically used to ship products from your store. Options include:
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FedEx Envelope FedEx Pak FedEx Box FedEx Tube FedEx 10kg Box FedEx 25kg Box Your Packaging

2.

Set Dropoff to the pick-up method that will be used for delivery. Options include: Regular Pickup If you have a high volume of shipments, it can be cost effective to make arrangements with FedEx for regular pickups. Request Courier Drop Box Business Service Center Station Call and request a FedEx courier to pick up your shipment. Take your shipment to a nearby FedEx drop box. Take your shipment to a FedEx Business Service Center. Take your shipment to the local FedEx station.

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3.

Enter the Maximum Package Weight allowed for FedEx shipments. The default FedEx maximum weight is 150 lbs. Please consult your shipping carrier for more information. We recommend using the default value, unless you have made special arrangements with FedEx.

4. An optional handling fee can be added to the amount charged by FedEx, which is not visible during checkout. If you want to charge a handling fee, do the following: a. Set Calculate Handling Fee to one of the following:
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Fixed Fee Percentage

b.

In the Handling Applied list, choose one of the following methods for managing handling fees:
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Per Order Per Package

c.

Enter the Handling Fee as either a fixed amount or percentage, depending on the method of calculation.

5.

Set Residential Delivery to one of the following, depending on whether you sell Business-to-Consumer (B2C) or Business-to-Business (B2B). Yes No For B2C residential deliveries. For B2B residential deliveries.

6. Set Send Declared Value to one of the following: Yes No Sends a notice of the declared value to the recipient. Does not send a notice of the declared value to the recipient.

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FedEx Configuration (continued)

Step 4: Complete the Allowed Methods and Applicable Countries

1. Set Allowed Methods to each method of shipment that you want to offer. When choosing methods, take into consideration your FedEx account, the frequency and size of your shipments, and if you allow international shipments. You can offer as many or as few methods as you want. Options include: Europe First Priority 1 Day Freight 2 Day Freight 2 Day 2 Day AM 3 Day Freight Express Saver Ground First Overnight Home Delivery International Economy Intl Economy Freight International First International Ground International Priority Intl Priority Freight Priority Overnight Smart Post Standard Overnight Freight National Freight

If offering the Smart Post method, enter the Hub ID. 2. To set up free shipping through FedEx, do the following: a. Set Free Method to any shipping method that you want to offer your customers at no charge. You may also select None. This is similar to Free Shipping, however it is listed in the FedEx section, so customers will know exactly which method is being used for their order. b. The Free Shipping with Minimum Order Amount option allows you to offer free FedEx shipping for orders that meet a minimum amount.

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Enable

Lets you set the minimum amount for orders to qualify for free shipping.If an order does not meet the minimum amount,FedEx Free Shipping will still appear as an option,however it will be set to an amount determined by FedEx.

Disable

Does not let you set a minimum amount for orders to qualify for free shipping.

c.

The Displayed Error Message text box is preset with a default message. You can leave this as is or edit as needed.

d. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Ships to the countries specified in your store configuration. Specific Countries If applicable, set Ship to Specific Countries to each country where your customers are allowed to ship by FedEx. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) e. Set Show Method if Not Applicable to one of the following: Yes No To list all FedEx shipping methods to customers, regardless of their availability. To list only the methods which are available to customers. f. Enter a Sort Order numeric value to determine the sequence in which FedEx appears when listed with other shipping methods during checkout. The number with the highest priority is zero, which puts it at the top of the list. 3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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DHL
DHL offers integrated international services and tailored, customer-focused solutions for managing and transporting letters, goods and information. This article provides step-bystep instructions for setting up the DHL shipping method for your Magento Go store.

Step 1: Open a DHL Shipping Account

To offer this shipping method to your customers, you must first open an account with DHL.

Step 1: Enable DHL for Your Store

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration.Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Shipping Methods. 2. Click to expand the DHL section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Enabled for Checkout to "Yes." In the Title field, type a name that will be used to refer to this shipping method during checkout. c. In most cases, you can accept the default Gateway URL. However, if DHL has given you an alternate URL, enter the value in this field. d. Use the credentials provided by DHL to complete the following fields:
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Access ID Password Account Number Shipping Key (International) Shipment Key

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Enable DHL

Step 2: Complete the Package Description and Handling Fee

1. Set Content Type to the type of parcel you usually ship:
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Package Letter

2.

The handling fee is optional, and appears as an additional charge that is added to the DHL shipping cost. If you want to include a handling fee, do the following: a. In the Calculate Handling Fee list, select the method you want to use to calculate handling fees:
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Fixed Fee Percentage

b.

In the Handling Fee field, enter the amount to be charged, based on the method you have chosen to calculate the amount. For example, if the charge is based on a fixed fee, enter the amount as a decimal, such as: 4.90. However, if the handling fee is based on a percentage of the order, enter the amount as a percentage. For example, if you are charging six percent of the order, enter the value as: .06.

c.

In the Handling Applied list, select how you want the handling fees applied:
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Per Order Per Package

d. For packages that exceed 70kg, you can allow the total order weight to be broken up to ensure an accurate calculation of shipping charges. To permit this, set Divide Order Weight to "Yes." e. Set the Weight Unit of the package to one of the following:

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Pounds Kilograms

f.

Set the Size of the package to one of the following:

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Regular Specific

Then, enter the Height, Depth, and Width of the package. 3. If your shipments are subject to international duty charges, set Shipment Dutiable to "Yes." 4. Enter the Maximum Package Weight as specified for your DHL account. By default, this field is set to 150. 5. In the Shipment Duty Payment Type list, identify the party responsible to pay international duty charges:
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Receiver Sender Third Party

DHL Package Description and Handling Fee

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Step 3: Complete the Allowed Methods and Applicable Countries

1. In the Allowed Methods list, select each shipment method that you support. (Hold the Ctrl key down to select multiple options.) To display the correct list of shipping methods, you must first specify the Country of Origin in Shipping Settings. 2. Enter the Ready Time in hours after submission, that it takes for a package to be ready to ship. 3. Edit the Displayed Error Message as needed. This message appears when a selected method is unavailable. 4. In the Free Method list, select the shipping method you prefer to use for offers of free shipping. Then, set the Free Shipping with Minimum Order Amount to one of the following: Enable If offering Free Shipping with Minimum Order, enter the Minimum Order Amount for Free Shipping. Disable Does not apply free DHL shipping to any orders.

This is similar to the standard Free Shipping method, but appears in the DHL section so customers know which method is used for their order. 5. Enter the Minimum Order Amount for Free Shipping that must be met for a package to qualify. 6. Set Ship to Applicable Countries to one of the following: All Allowed Countries Specific Countries Ships to the countries specified in your store configuration. If applicable, set Ship to Specific Countries to each country where your customers are allowed to ship by DHL. (To select multiple options, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac)key.) 7. Set Show Method if Not Applicable to one of the following: Yes No Displays all options,even if not applicable to the order. Displays only applicable options.

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8. In the Sort Order field, type a numeric value to determine the sequence in which DHL appears when listed with other shipping methods during checkout. 9. When complete, click the Save Config button.

DHL Allowed Methods and Applicable Countries

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Tax Rules
Magento Go analyzes the shopping cart of each customer to calculate the appropriate tax. The tax is based on a combination of the customer and product tax classes, and the region where the product was purchased. In this chapter, you will learn about the following topics:
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Tax Classes Tax Rates and Calculations Retail Taxes Fixed Product Taxes (FPT) Compound Tax Rules Tax On Shipping

Every product and customer is assigned to a tax class. Tax classes, in turn, are used to define Tax Rules. Tax Rules are a combination of a customer tax class, product tax class, and tax rates.

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Setting Up Taxes
Before creating tax classes and tax rules, take a few moments to examine the general tax settings to make sure they are set up according to your business requirements. The tax setup process includes the following steps: Step 1: Set Up Tax Classes Step 2: Complete the Calculation Settings Step 3: Complete the Price Display Settings Step 4: Set Up Fixed Product Taxes

Step 1: Set Up Tax Classes

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then, in the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax. 2. Click to expand the Tax Classes section.

Tax Classes
3. Set Tax Classes for Shipping to one of the following:
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Step 2: Complete the Calculation Settings

1. Click to expand the Calculation Settings section. Then, do the following:

Tax Calculation Settings

a. Set Tax Calculation Method Based On to one of the following areas of the invoice:
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Unit price Row total Total

b.

Set Tax Calculation Based On to one of the following locations, according to your local requirements:
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Shipping address Billing Address Shipping Origin

c.

Set Catalog Prices to one of the following:

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Excluding Tax Including Tax

d. Set Shipping Prices to one of the following:

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This applies to shipping amounts defined through the Admin panel, as well as to shipping amounts obtained from gateways.

e.

Set Apply Customer Tax to one of the following:

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Before Discount After Discount

f.

Set Apply Discount on Prices to one of the following:

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Excluding Tax Including Tax

If Apply Tax after Discount is selected, the applied discount on price, including tax, is calculated based on store tax.

g.

Set Apply Tax On to one of the following:

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Custom price if available Original price only

2.

Click to expand the Default Tax Destination Calculation section.

Tax Default Destination Calculation

Then, do the following: a. b. Set Default Country to the country where the tax applies. Set Default State to the state where the tax applies. By default, this option is not set, as indicated by the asterisk (*). c. Set Default Post Code to the ZIP or postal code where the tax applies. By default, this option is not set, as indicated by the asterisk (*).
These options apply only if the default country is set to United States.

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Step 3: Complete the Price Display Settings

1. Click to expand the Price Display Settings section.

Price Display Settings

2. Set both Display Product Prices in Catalog and Display Shipping Prices to one of the following:
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Excluding Tax Including Tax Including and Excluding Tax (displays both)

3.

Click to expand the Orders, Invoices, Credit Memos Display Settings section.

Orders, Invoices, Creditmemos Display Settings

Then, do the following: a. Set Display Prices, Display Subtotal, and Display Shipping Amount to one of the following:
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Excluding Tax Including Tax Including and Excluding Tax (Displays both)

b.

Set Include Tax in Grand Total to one of the following:

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Yes No c.

Calculates grand total to include tax. Calculates grand total without tax.

Set Display Full Tax Summary to one of the following: Yes No Displays tax summary on orders, invoices, and credit memos. Does not display tax summary on orders, invoices, and credit memos.

d. Set Display Zero Tax Subtotal to one of the following: Yes No Displays subtotal for orders with zero tax. Does not display subtotal for orders with zero tax.

Step 4: Set Up Fixed Product Taxes

Video Tutorial: 1. Create a Fixed Product Tax

Click to expand the Fixed Product Taxes section.

Fixed Product Tax

2. Set Enable FPT to one of the following: Enable Disable 3. Enables fixed product taxes (if they exist). Disables fixed product taxes.

Set each of the following fields to indicate how fixed product taxes, if used, are displayed throughout your store.

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a.

Set Display Prices in Product Lists to indicate how fixed product taxes, if used, are displayed in your store.

b.

Set Display Prices on Product View Page to indicate how fixed product taxes, if used, are displayed in your store.

c.

Set Display Prices in Sales Module to indicate how fixed product taxes, if used, are displayed in your store. This option determines the price appearance in the Order Review section of checkout and in the Items Ordered section of a sales order.

d. Set Display Prices in Emails to indicate how fixed product taxes, if used, are displayed in your store. Including FPT Only Displays prices with fixed product tax, but not a description of the tax. Including FPT and FPT Displays prices with fixed product tax and its description Excluding FPT, FPT description, final price Excluding FPT description. Displays prices without fixed product tax, its description, or the price with the tax. Displays prices without fixed product tax.

4. Complete the following to determine how discounts, taxes, and subtotals are applied to Fixed Product Taxes: a. Set Apply Discounts to FPT to one of the following: Yes No Applies discount to the fixed product tax amount. Applies discount to the base product price (excluding fixed product tax). b. Set Apply Tax to FPT to one of the following: Yes No Applies tax to the fixed product tax. Applies tax to the base price of a product, without the fixed product tax. c. Set Include FPT in Subtotal to one of the following: Yes No Calculates fixed product tax into the shopping cart subtotal. Displays fixed product tax below the shopping cart subtotal, but does

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not calculate the tax into the subtotal. 5. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Retail Tax Calculations

This section shows how to set up tax rates and tax rules for retail customers and taxable goods. A tax rule is a combination of a customer tax class, product tax class, and tax rate. Tax rules provide an answer to the fundamental question: Who gets charged how much, and for which products? The retail tax setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Set Up a Tax Rate Step 2: Set Up a Product Tax Class Step 3: Set Up a Customer Tax Class Step 4: Apply the Tax Class Step 5: Set Up Tax Rules

Step 1: Set Up a Tax Rate

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Zones & Rates.

Manage Tax Zones & Rates

2. In the upper-right corner of the Manage Tax Rates page, click the Add New Tax Rate button.

Add New Tax Rate

3. In the Tax Rate Information section, do the following:

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a. In the Tax Identifier field, enter a name for the new tax rate. The name can not include spaces, and is for internal reference only. b. c. Select the Country and State to which the tax applies. Set ZIP/Post is Range to "Yes" to apply the tax to a range of ZIP codes. Then, enter the beginning and ending range of ZIP codes in the following fields:
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Range From Range To

d. Enter the Rate Percent as a decimal. For example, a tax rate of 9.75 percent is entered as 9.75. e. In the Tax Titles section, under English, enter a name for the tax rate. If applicable, enter the translation of the tax rate name for each language supported.

Tax Titles
4. When complete, click the Save Rate button.

Step 2: Set Up a Product Tax Class

Product Tax Classes determine which taxes are applied to a product. To configure Product Tax classes, do the following:

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From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Product Tax Classes.

Product Tax Classes

2. In the upper-right corner of the Product Tax Classes page, click the Add New button.

Product Tax Classes

3. In the Product Tax Class Information section, enter the Class Name. (i.e. "Taxable Goods.") 4. When complete, click the Save Class button.

To apply the class to a product:

1. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products.

Manage Products
2. Find the product in the list on the Manage Products page, and click to open the record.

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Set Tax Class to the name of the class you created. (i.e. "Taxable Goods.")

Apply Tax Class to Product

4. When complete, click the Save button.

Step 3: Set Up a Customer Tax Class

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Customer Tax Classes.

Customer Tax Classes

2. In the upper-right corner of the Customer Tax Classes page, click the Add New button.

Add New Tax Class

3. In the Customer Tax Class Information section, enter a new Class Name.

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Customer Tax Class Information

4. When complete, click the Save Class button.

Step 4: Apply the Tax Class To apply a tax class to a customer group:
1. From the Admin menu, select Customer > Customer Groups.

Customer Groups
2. Find the customer group in the list, and click to open the record.

Customer Groups List

3. In the Group Information section, select the Tax Class.

Select the Tax Class

4. When complete, click the Save button.

To apply a customer group to a specific customer:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Customers > Manage Customers. Find the customer in the list, and click to open the record.

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In the Customer Information panel on the left, select Account Information. Then in the Account Information section, select the Customer Group.

4. When complete, click the Save button.

Select Customer Group

Step 5: Set Up Tax Rules

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Rules.

Manage Tax Rules

2. In the upper-right corner of the Manage Tax Rules page, click the Add New button.

Add New Tax Rule

3. In the Tax Rule Information section, do the following:

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a. b. c. Enter a Name for the tax rule that will be easy to identify. Select the Customer Tax Class for the rule. Select the Product Tax Class for the rule.

d. Select the Tax Rate that applies to the rule. e. In the Priority field, enter a number to determine the importance of this rule in relation to others. Lower numbers take precedence. Tax rules are applied in ascending order, so the rule with a sort order of zero applies first.
If two tax rules have the same priority number, the taxes are added together. Otherwise the taxes are compounded.

f.

Enter a Sort Order number to determine the order in which this rule appears when listed with other rules.

4. When complete, click the Save Rule button.

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For compound taxes, the total cost of a product or service is taxed at one rate, and then the total of that amount, including the first tax amount, is taxed a second time. For example, in Quebec and Prince Edward Island (PEI) in Canada, the Canada General Sales tax is calculated and added to the price of a product. Then the Quebec or PEI provincial tax rate is calculated for that total amount, which is added to the previous total. Compound tax is also known as stacked tax. The calculation looks like this:
Product Price + Product Price x GST + (Product Price x GST) x QST Total

For this example you will set up a general sales tax rate for Canada and a provincial tax rate for Quebec, and then set the tax rule so that the two taxes are compounded. The compound tax setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Set Up the Tax Rates Step 2: Set Up the First Compounding Tax Rule Step 3: Set Up the Next Compounding Tax Rule

Step 1: Set Up the Tax Rates

If you dont have them already, create two tax rates, one for Canada general sales tax (GST) and one for Quebec provincial sales tax (QST). 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Zones & Rates. Click the Add New Tax Rate button. In the Tax Rate Information section, complete the following fields:

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Tax Identifier

For this example, enter GST for the Canada general tax rate and QST for the Quebec sales tax. Make sure to not include spaces in this field. This identifier is not visible to customers if the alternate Tax Titles section is used.

Country and State

Select the country and state to which the specific tax applies. For this example set the Country to Canada for both rates, and set the State to Quebec for the QST rate.

Zip/Post is Range Range From / Range To Rate Percent

For this example, set to "No." (Not applicable for this example.) Enter the tax rate as a percentage number. For this example, for GST enter 5, and for QST enter 8.5.

Tax Titles

Tax Titles let you name your tax rate. This is helpful if you have a store that is translated into different languages and you use the same tax rates for all languages.

4. Click the Save Rate button to save your changes.

Step 2: Set Up the First Compounding Tax Rule

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Rules. In the Manage Tax Rules section, click the Add New button to add a new tax rule. In the Tax Rule Information section, complete the following fields: Name Enter a name for this tax rule that will make it easy to identify. For this example, use "Canada GST." Customer Tax Class Select the customer tax class to apply this rule to. For this example, select "Retail Customer." Product Tax Class Select the product tax class to apply this tax rule to. For this example, select "Taxable Goods." Tax Rate Select the tax rate to apply for this tax rule. For this example, select "GST."

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Priority

Specify the importance of this tax rule by giving it a number value. Lower numbers have higher priority. If two tax rules have the same priority, the taxes are added together. Otherwise the taxes are compounded. For this example, set priority to zero. In this example, GST is calculated first and then QST is compounded on top of GST.

Sort Order

Set the sort order to zero. The Sort Order determines the sequence in which this rule appears with other rules.

4. When complete, click the Save Rule button.

Step 3: Set Up the Next Compounding Tax Rule

In this step, you will add the next tax rule and give it a different priority to enable tax compounding. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Rules. In the Manage Tax Rules section, click the Add New button to add a new tax rule. In the Tax Rule Information section, complete the following fields: Name Enter a name for this tax rule that will make it easy to identify. For this example, use "QST." Customer Tax Class Select the customer tax class to apply this rule to. For this example, select "Retail Customer." Product Tax Class Select the product tax class to apply this tax rule to. For this example, select "Taxable Goods." Tax Rate Select the tax rate to apply for this tax rule. For this example, select "QST." Priority For this example, enter 1 for the priority. GST is calculated first and QST is compounded on top of GST. Sort Order Set the sort order to "1." The Sort Order determines the sequence in which this rule appears with other rules. 4. When complete, click the Save Rule button. You can test your tax compounding by making a test order in your storefront and seeing how your store calculates compound tax.

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Tax on Shipping

Tax on Shipping
Tax on Shipping makes it easy to meet complex regional tax requirements, and can be used with any shipping method, existing tax classes, and rules. Tax on Shipping supports both inclusive and exclusive pricing, and includes a variety of tax calculations. Tax on Shipping makes it easy to meet the most complex regional tax requirements, and can be used with any shipping method, existing tax classes, and rules. Rather than apply a flat tax rate to shipping charges, Tax on Shipping calculates the tax during checkout, using a variety of tax calculation methods. Tax on Shipping supports both inclusive and exclusive pricing, and includes algorithms for the following calculations:
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Highest tax rate in the cart Examines each item in the cart, and uses the highest tax rate for the shipping tax.

Lowest tax rate in the cart Examines each item in the cart, and uses the lowest tax rate for the shipping tax.

Flat tax rate on taxable cart If there are taxable items in the cart, applies a flat tax on shipping, based on your tax class configuration. If there arent any taxable items in the cart, no shipping tax is added to the order.

Highest value in the cart Determines the item of highest value in the cart, and uses the tax rate that applies to the item of highest value.

Weight proportion in the cart Use the proportional weight of each line item to determine shipping tax.

The Tax Class on Shipping settings apply only when Flat Tax Rate on Taxable Cart is selected.

To set up Tax on Shipping:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax. Click to expand the Tax on Shipping section, and do the following: a. b. If necessary, set Enabled to Yes. Tax on Shipping is enabled by default. Set Totaling Algorithm to one of the following:

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Highest tax rate in the cart Lowest tax rate in the cart Flat tax rate on taxable cart Highest value in the cart Weight proportion in cart

4. Click the Save Config button to save your changes.

Configuring Tax on Shipping

Scenarios
The following sample tax rates, rules, and products are used to illustrate each Tax on Shipping algorithm.
Sample Data

Tax Rate 1 Tax Rate 2 Tax Rule 1 Tax Rule 2 Product A

5% 10% Applies to Product A Applies to Product B Keyboard Weight: 1 lb Price: $99.99

Product B

Mobile Phone Weight: 0.3 lb Price: $750

Highest Tax Rate in Cart To configure the tax rate:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax. Click to expand the Tax on Shipping section. Then, do the following:

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Set Enabled to Yes. Set Totaling algorithm to Highest tax rate in cart.

4. Click the Save Config button.

To see the results:

1. 2. 3. From the store, log in to your customer account. Add the products to the shopping cart, and go to checkout. In the Estimate Delivery and VAT section, set Country to United Kingdom.

4. Enter the Postal Code and click the Get a Quote button. 5. Select the Delivery Method and click the Update Total link.
Delivery and Tax Calculations

Highest product tax rate in the cart: Price of the selected delivery method: Tax rate applied to the delivery method: Tax on delivery: Cost of delivery, including tax:

10% (Tax Rate 2 applied to Product B) $15.48

10%

$1.55 (For example: 15.48 * 10% = $1.548) $17.03 (For example: 15.48 + 1.55 = $17.03)

Lowest Tax Rate To configure the tax rate:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax (VAT). Click to expand the Tax on Shipping section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Enabled to Yes. Set Totaling algorithm to Lowest tax rate in cart.

4. Click the Save Config button.

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To see the results:

1. 2. 3. From the store, log in to your customer account. Add Product A and Product B to the shopping cart and go to checkout. In the Estimate Delivery and VAT section, set Country to United Kingdom.

4. Enter the Postal Code, and click the Get a Quote button. 5. Select the Delivery Method and click the Update Total link.
Delivery and Tax Calculations

Lowest product tax rate in the cart: Price of the selected delivery method: Tax rate applied to the delivery method: Tax on delivery: Cost of delivery, including tax:

5% (Tax Rate 1 applied to Product A) $15.48

5%

$0.77 (For example: 15.48*5% = $0.774) $16.25 (For example: 15.48 + 0.77 = $16.25)

Flat Tax Rate on Taxable Cart To configure the tax rate:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax (VAT). Click to expand the Tax on Shipping section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Enabled to Yes. Set Totaling algorithm to Flat tax rate on taxable cart.

4. Click the Save Config button.

To configure the tax class for delivery:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax (VAT). Click to expand the Tax Classes section.

4. Then, set Tax Class for Delivery to the appropriate rate. (For example: Tax Rate 1)

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5.

Click the Save Config button.

To see the results:

1. 2. 3. From the store, log in to your customer account. Add Product A and Product B to the shopping cart, and go to checkout. In the Estimate Delivery and VAT section, set Country to United Kingdom.

4. Enter the Postal Code and click the Get a Quote button. 5. Select the Delivery Method and click the Update Total link.
Delivery and Tax Calculations

Price of the selected delivery method: Tax rate applied to the delivery method: Tax on delivery: Cost of delivery, including tax: Cost of delivery, including tax:

$15.48

5% (Tax Rate 1)

5% $0.77 (For example: 15.48 * 5% = $0.774)

$16.25 (for example: 15.48 + 0.77 = $16.25)

Highest Value in Cart To configure the tax rate based on the highest value in the cart:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax (VAT). Click to expand the Tax on Shipping section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Enabled to "Yes." Set Totaling algorithm to "Highest value in the cart."

4. Click the Save Config button.

To see the results:

1. 2. From the store, log in to your customer account. Add Product A and Product B to the shopping cart, and go to checkout.

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Set the Quantity of Product A to "10," to make the subtotal greater than the price of Product B.

4. In the Estimate Delivery and VAT section, set Country to "United Kingdom." 5. Enter the Postal Code and click the Get a Quote button.

6. Select the Delivery Method and click the Update Total link. (If you choose the most expensive delivery method, the result will be easier to see.)
Delivery and Tax Calculations

Highest subtotal price in the cart: Tax applied to Product A (Tax Rate 1): Price of the selected delivery method: Tax rate applied to the delivery method: Tax on delivery: Cost of delivery, including tax:

$999.90 (Product A) 5%

$17.34

5%

$0.87 (For example: 17.34 * 5% = $0.867) $18.21 (For example: 17.34 + 0.87 = $18.21)

Weight Proportion To configure the tax rate based on weight proportion in the cart:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Tax (VAT). Click to expand the Tax on Shipping section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Enabled to "Yes." Set Totaling algorithm to "Highest value in the cart."

4. Click the Save Config button.

To see the results:

1. 2. From the store, log in to your customer account. Add Product A and Product B to the shopping cart and go to checkout.

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3.

Set the Quantity of Product A to "10," to make the subtotal greater than the price of Product B.

4. In the Estimate Delivery and VAT section, set Country to "United Kingdom." 5. Enter the Postal Code and click the Get a Quote button.

6. Select the Delivery Method and click the Update Total link. (If you choose the most expensive delivery method, the result will be easier to see.)
Delivery and Tax Calculations

Total weight of the products in the shopping basket: Product A: Product B: Price of the selected delivery method: Tax on delivery sum: Cost of delivery, including tax:

1.3 lb

77% of the total weight (1 lb / 1.3 lb * 100% = 76.9%) 23% of the total weight (0.3 lb / 1.3 lb * 100% = 23.1%) $10.00

$0.61 (For example: 10 * 6.1% =$0.61 ) $10.61 (For example: 10 + 0.61 = $10.61)

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Value Added Tax (VAT)

It is important to configure the Value Added Tax calculation as required for your locale. This example shows how to set up a 20% VAT for a Magento Go retail store operating in the United Kingdom.
Be sure to find out the rules and regulations governing VAT for your locale.

The VAT tax setup includes the following steps: Step 1: Set Up Customer Tax Classes Step 2: Set Up Product Tax Classes Step 3: Set Up Tax Zones and Rates Step 4: Set Up Tax Rules Step 5: Apply Tax Classes to Products Step 6: Set Up General Tax Settings

Step 1: Set Up Customer Tax Classes

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Customer Tax Classes.

Customer Tax Classes

2. Verify the name of the customer tax class to which the VAT applies.
If you need to create a customer tax class, click Add New and create the class.

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Step 2: Set Up Product Tax Classes

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Product Tax Classes.

Product Tax Classes

2. Click the Add New button and add the following classes:
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VAT Standard VAT Reduced VAT Zero

3.

When complete, click the Save button. The new classes appear in the Product Tax Classes list.

Product Tax Classes

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Step 3: Set Up Tax Zones and Rates

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Zones & Rates.

Manage Tax Zones & Rates

2. Click the Add New Tax Rate button, and add the following new rates: a. Create a standard value added tax rate with the following settings: Tax Identifier Country and State Rate Percent b. VAT Standard United Kingdom 20.00

Create a reduced value added tax rate with the following settings : Tax Identifier Country and State Rate Percent VAT Reduced United Kingdom 5.00

c.

Create a zero value added tax rate with the following settings : Tax Identifier Country and State Rate Percent VAT Zero United Kingdom 0.00

3.

When complete, click the Save button. The new rates appear in the Manage Tax Rates list.

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Manage Tax Rates

Step 4: Set Up Tax Rules

1. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Rules.

Manage Tax Rules

2. Click the Add New button, and do the following: a. Create a standard VAT rule with the following settings: Name Customer Tax Class Product Tax Class Tax Rate b. VAT Standard Retail Customer VAT Standard VAT Standard

Create a reduced VAT rule with the following settings: Name Customer Tax Class Product Tax Class Tax Rate VAT Reduced Retail Customer VAT Reduced VAT Reduced

c.

Create a zero VAT rule with the following settings:

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Name Customer Tax Class Product Tax Class Tax Rate 3.

VAT Zero Retail Customer VAT Zero VAT Zero

When each rule is complete, click the Save Rule button. The new rates appear in the Manage Tax Rules list.

Manage Tax Rules List

Step 5: Apply Tax Classes to Products

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. Find the product and click to open the record in edit mode. Set Tax Class to the VAT class for the product.

Apply Tax Class to Product

4. When complete, click the Save button.

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Step 6: Set Up General Tax Settings

Complete the general tax settings, as needed. The process includes the following steps: Step 1: Set Up Tax Classes Step 2: Complete the Calculation Settings Step 3: Complete the Price Display Settings Step 4: Set Up the Fixed Product Taxes

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Deleting Tax Rates

Tax rates can be deleted individually or as a group. The first method can be used to delete a single tax rate while the record is open in edit mode. The second method can be used to delete selected records as a group. You can actually use either method to delete a single tax rate.

Deleting a Tax Rate

To delete a single tax rate:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Zones & Rates. If necessary, use the search filters to find the tax rate record you want to delete. Then, click to open the record in edit mode. 3. In the upper-right corner, click the Delete Rate button. Then when prompted, click OK to confirm.

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To delete multiple tax rates:

This method can be used to delete any number of tax rate records in a single action. 1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Sales > Tax > Manage Tax Zones & Rates. If necessary, use the search filters to find each tax rate record you want to delete. Select the checkbox of each record in the list that you want to delete.

4. In the upper-right corner, set the Actions list to Delete. 5. Click the Submit button. When prompted, click OK to confirm.

Deleting Multiple Tax Rate Records

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CHAPTER 57:

Store Reports
Magento Go provides a wide selection of useful reports to keep you current on everything from the contents of your customers shopping carts to their tags. Report data can be downloaded as a CSV or XML data file.

Dashboard
The Dashboard is usually the first page that appears when you log in to the Admin panel, and gives an overview of your sales and the customer activity on your site. The blocks on the left of the Dashboard provide summary information about your lifetime sales, average order amount, last five orders, and search terms.

Dashboard

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Summary Reports
The tabs at the bottom provide quick reports about your best-selling and most viewed products, new customers and those who have purchased the most.

Dashboard Tabs Bestsellers Most Viewed Products New Customers Customers Lists your best-selling products, showing the price and quantity ordered. Lists the most recently viewed products and the number of times viewed. Lists recently registered customers. Lists the customers who have ordered the most during the specified range of time.

To set the date range:

Set Select Range to one of the following:
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Last 24 Hours Last 7 Days Current Month YTD 2YTD

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Dashboard

To adjust the scope of the report:

Set Choose Store View to limit the report data to a specific store view. (The availability of additional store views is determined by your plan.)

To change the graph data:

Use the tabs at the top to change the graph data to display either Orders or Amounts.

Orders and Amounts Tabs

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Dashboard Configuration
The Dashboard is by default, the start-up page for the Admin panel. If you prefer, you can change the configuration to display a different page when you log in. You can also set the starting dates used in Dashboard reports, and disable the display of the charts section.

To set the starting dates:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Reports. In the Dashboard section, do the following: a. b. Set Year-To-Date Starts to the month and year that the current year began. Set Current Month Starts to the current month.

Dashboard Starting Dates

To change the Admin startup page:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under Advanced, select Admin. 2. In the Admin UI section, set Startup Page to the page you want to first appear you log in to the Admin panel. 3. Click the Save Config button to save the setting.

Set the Admin Startup Page

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Dashboard

To turn off real-time data:

If you have a lot of data to process, the performance of the Dashboard can be improved by turning off the display of real time data. 1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Sales. 2. Click to expand the Dashboard section. Then, set Use Aggregated Data (beta) to Yes.

To disable the chart:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. Then in the Configuration panel on the left, under Advanced, select Admin.

Turn Off Dashboard Charts

2. 3. In the Dashboard section, set Enable Charts to No. When complete, click the Save Config button. A message on the Dashboard indicates that the chart is now disabled.

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Refreshing Report Data

To ensure that your reports reflect the most recent data, use the Refresh Statistics tool to refresh the data. Otherwise, the most current data for sales reports might not be included, and other reports might be blank. It is recommended that you run Refresh Statistics on a daily basis before any reports are generated.

Refresh Statistics

To refresh statistics:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Refresh Statistics. Select the checkbox of each set of data that you want to refresh. Use the Actions list box to define the time period of data to be refreshed. Options include:
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Refresh Statistics for the Last Day Refresh Lifetime Statistics

4. Click the Submit button to refresh the data.

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Search Reports
You can check the search reports on a regular basis to see what people are searching for, and analyze how well your search terms are performing. Each report shows the results and hits for the specified range of time.

Search Terms Report

The Search Term report lists the number of results generated from each query term submitted and the number of times each one was submitted, within the range of time specified for the report.

Dashboard Report
The Dashboard provides an overview of the sales and customer activity on your site, the Last 5 Search Terms, and the Top 5 Search Terms summary reports

Google Analytics
Google Analytics provides detailed statistics about your website visitors, as well information about the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns.

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Search Terms Report

The Search Terms report lists the number of results generated from each query term submitted and the number of times each one was submitted, within the range of time specified for the report. The report data can be exported and opened in Excel, or another spreadsheet program, for further analysis. If you closely monitor traffic, you can combine the search results from your store with the results from Google Analytics for a more complete picture of how people use your site.

To run the Search Term Report:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Search Terms. To export the report data, select one of the following from the Export to list: CSV Exports the search report data to a .csv (comma-separated values) file. Excel Exports the search report to a .xml file. The .xml file can be saved to your computer and opened in Excel. 3. Click the Export button. When prompted, you can either open or save the file.

Column Descriptions
Column Description

ID

Contains the record number of each search term that is included in the report, and is used for internal reference.

Search Query Store

Contains each search term that is included in the report. Identifies the store and/or views where the search term is available.

Results

Displays how many products were displayed in the search results during the most recent use of search term.
Only search terms with qualified results can be offered as suggestions in the Quick Search box.

Hits

Displays the total number of uses of this search term.

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Customer Reports
The Customer Reports provide a detailed report of all customer activity, including account status and orders.

New Accounts Report

The New Accounts report provides statistics on the number of user accounts created in the system during the specified period. It provides the total number of user accounts created in this period.

To run the report:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Customers > New Accounts. (Required) Set the From and To dates at the top to specify a date range for the report. 3. Set Show By to display the report data by Day, Month, or Year.

4. Click the Refresh button to generate the report. 5. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Customers by Order Totals

This report lists customers who submitted orders during the specified period by to order amount. It also displays the total number of orders, their total average order amount, and the overall amount for all orders submitted during the specified date range.

To run the report:

1. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Customers. Then, choose "Customers by orders total." 2. 3. (Required) Set the From and To dates at the top to specify a date range for the report. (Required) Set Show By to display the report data by Day, Month, or Year on the basis of the selected field. 4. Click the Refresh button to generate the report. 5. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Customers by Number of Orders

Customers by Number of Orders

This report lists customers who submitted orders during the specified period according to the number of orders placed. It also displays the total average order amount, and the overall amount for all orders submitted during the specified date range.

To run the report:

1. From the Admin menu: Select Reports > Customers. Then, choose "Customers by number of orders." 2. 3. (Required) Set the From and To dates at the top to specify a date range for the report. (Required) Set Show By to display the report data by Day, Month, or Year on the basis of the selected field. 4. Click the Refresh button to generate the report. 5. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Product Reports
Your store includes the following Product Reports which you can use to analyze sales and identify buying patterns.

Bestsellers Report
The Bestsellers report shows information about products that sell best based on highest quantity across different time periods.

To run the Bestsellers Report:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Products > Bestsellers. Set Period to define the day, month, and year of data to include in the report. (Required) Set the From and To dates at the top to specify a date range for the report. 4. Set the Empty Rows filter to include or omit periods without sales order information. 5. Click the Show Report button to generate the report.

6. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Low Stock Report

The Low Stock report can help you stay aware of the low stock items and replenish their quantity in the inventory. It displays out of stock items and those whose quantity is notified to be lower than the required amount.

To run the Low Stock Report:

1. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Products > Low Stock. This page shows all products with a stock quantity below the required amount. The table columns include:
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Product Name Product SKU Stock Qty

2.

Use the filters at the top to drill down by Product Name, Product SKU, and Stock Qty. Then,click the Search button.

3.

To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Manage Stock

Determines whether or not inventory is managed for this product. Options include: Yes / No

Minimum Qty Allowed in Shopping Cart Maximum Qty Allowed in Shopping Cart

Determines the minimum amount of this item that is available for purchase. Determines the maximum number of this item that can be purchased in a single order.

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Most Viewed Report

Most Viewed Report

The Most Viewed Products report displays the most often viewed products across different time periods.

To run the Most Viewed Report:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Products > Most Viewed. (Required) Set the From and To dates at the top to specify a date range for the report. Set Show By to filter the report by Day, Month, or Year.

4. Click the Refresh button to generate the report. 5. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

Products Ordered Report

The products ordered report shows what products are ordered across different time periods.

To run the Products Ordered Report:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Products > Products Ordered. (Required) Set the From and To dates at the top to specify a date range for the report. Set Show By to filter the report by Day, Month, or Year.

4. Click the Refresh button to generate the report. 5. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Sales Reports
Sales reports summarize sales information for a designated scope and period of time, and include the following:
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Orders Tax Invoiced Shipping Refunds Coupons PayPal Settlement Reports

To run a report:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Sales. Select the type of Sales Report youd like to generate, and set the filters to select the data for the report. 3. Click the Show Report button to generate the report.

4. To export the report data, set Export to to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Sales Report Descriptions

Sales Report Description

Orders

Displays information related to sales orders, including the sales, invoice, refund, shipping, and discount amounts for all orders created or updated during the specified period of time.

Tax

Displays tax amounts grouped by tax rates which are applied to sales orders invoiced during the specified period.

Invoiced

Displays the number of created and invoiced orders and provides invoice-related amounts grouped by tax rates.

Shipping

Provides shipping amount information for each shipping method used in the orders invoiced during the specified period of time.

Refunds

Provides information about refunded sales orders, including those refunded online and offline.

Coupons PayPal Settlement Report

Displays order discount aggregation per period and coupon Provides information about transactions which affect settlement of funds as well as a summary of each currency held by the account, total debits and credits, and beginning and ending balances.

Report Filter Descriptions

Filter Description

Match Period To

Allows you to match dates based on either the date the sales order was created or the date it was last updated.

Period

Defines the range of time included in the report, as: per day, month, or year.

Date Range (From / To date) Order Status

(Required) Defines the date limitations of report.

By default, the report is not filtered by order status. Options include: Processing On Hold Complete Closed Canceled Suspected Fraud Payment Review

Empty Rows

For selected date period, the option may be omitted (by default).

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Shopping Cart Reports

Filter

Description

If not omitted, each period of the specified date range appears in the report. Show Actual Values Sales reports may display expected and actual values. An expected value is the estimated amount to be paid.

Shopping Cart Reports

The shopping cart reports provide a detailed account of cart activity, and include the following reports:
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Products In Cart The Products in Cart report lists all products in your store, including the price, the amount of orders placed containing that product.

Abandoned Carts The Abandoned Carts report lists all registered customers who added products to their Shopping Cart, and then logged out with the items still in the cart before placing an order. Shows the number of line items in the cart, total quantity, total monetary amount of the products, any coupon code the customer may have applied, the time stamps for when the first item was added to the cart and the most recent cart activity.

To run the reports:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Shopping Cart. Select one of the following reports:
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3.

To export the report data, set the Export to list to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Reviews Reports
The Reviews reports list all customers who have written reviews, and all products with reviews written about them.

Reviews by Customer
This report provides a list of customers who have submitted product reviews in your Magento Go store.

To run the report:

1. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Reviews > Customer Reviews.
You can use the Action controls to remove or change the status of any review.

2. 3.

To sort the list in ascending or descending order, click the header of any column To examine a customer's reviews in detail, click the Show Reviews link at the end of the row.

4. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button

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Reviews by Product
The Product Reviews report lists all the products that customers have written reviews about, and provides a link to each review.

Product Reviews Report

To run the report:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Reviews > Product Reviews. Set the sort order of the report to ascending or descending order based on one of the following fields:
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Product name Number of reviews Average review rating Average approved rating Last review date

3.

To see the product reviews, click the Show Reviews link at the end of the row.

4. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Tag Reports
The Tag reports list the tags created during the specified time period, and provide insight into which customers are tagging products, which products are getting tagged, and which tags are the most popular.
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Customer Tags Report

This report displays a list of customers who have submitted approved tags and the number of approved product tags they have generated.

To run the report:

1. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Tags > Customers.The Customers Tags report includes the following information:
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Customer ID First name Last name Total Tags (created by a single customer)

2.

In the list, click the Show Tags link at the end of any row to view the product tags created by the customer.

3.

To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Popular Tags Report

This report displays lists all approved tags, and the number of times each tag has been used in your store.

Popular Tags Report

To run the report:

1. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Tags > Popular. The report includes the following columns:
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Tag name Popularity

The Show Details link lets you view the name of the person who created the tag, the product for which it was created, and the store view where it was submitted. 2. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Product Tags Report

Product Tags Report

This report lists all products that have approved tags as well as the number of unique approved and total approved tags.

Product Tags Report

To run the report:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Reports > Tags > Products. In the list, click the Show Tags link at the end of any row to view the number of times the tag has been used, and from which store view. 3. Click the header of any column to sort the report data by any of the following:
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4. To export the report data, set Export to either CSV or Excel. Then, click the Export button.

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Managing Email Templates

Magento Go includes a set of default templates that are designed for a variety of events that take place during the operation of your store. These messages are referred to as "transactional emails" because they are triggered by an event and are sent automatically. Transactional email messages are used to notify the customer that an order has been invoiced, or an account has been changed, to confirm a newsletter subscription, as a reminder that a shopping cart has been abandoned, or when products come back in stock.

Transactional Emails

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Adding Your Email Logo

The email logo appears at the top of automated email messages that are sent to customers. These are referred to as transactional emails and are based on templates which can be customized to suit your needs.

New Account Template

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Adding Your Email Logo

To upload your email logo:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Design, select Transactional Emails. Click the Browse button and select the Logo Image from your computer.
The size of the logo image file cannot exceed 2 MB.

4. In the Logo Image Alt field, type the alt text you want to use for the image. 5. When complete, click the Save Config button to upload the image. Any previous logo image file is overwritten.

Transactional Emails

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Logo Image

Choose a file to use as the logo. Allowed file types are jpg, gif, png. File size cannot exceed 2 MB.

Logo Image Alt

Enter alternative text to appear if the logo image is not available.

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Adding a New Email Template

You can customize any email template and create new ones by editing the text, changing the HTML, modifying the CSS, and inserting variables. If you want the new template to be used for a particular transactional message, make sure to update the system configuration.

To add a new template:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Transactional Emails. Click the Add New Template button. In the Template list, select a default template from the list of predefined templates.

Transactional Emails: Load Default Template 4. In the Locale list, select the language for the email, and click the Load Template button.

Transactional Emails: Template Information 5. In the Template Information section, do the following:

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a. b.

Enter a Template Name for the new email template. In the Template Subject field, type the text to appear in the Subject header of the message.

c.

Complete the Template Content, according to your needs.

6. To insert a variable, do the following: a. b. c. Position the cursor in the text where you want the variable to appear. Click the Insert Variable button. In the list of available variables, click the variable you want to insert into the template.

Insert Variable 7. Click the Save Template button to save your changes.

8. After completing the template, make sure to Preview its content before sending it to customers.

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Custom Email Templates

Many of the default email templates contain placeholder information that should be changed before any automated email messages are sent to your customers. You can customize any email template and create new ones by editing the text, changing the HTML, modifying the CSS, and inserting variables. If you want the new template to be used for a particular transactional message, make sure to update the system configuration.

Step 1: Add a Custom Email Template

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Templates > Transactional Emails. Click the Add New Template button. In the Load default template section,choose the default Template you want to use as a starting point, and click the Load Template button.

Transactional Emails: Load Default Template

The path to the configuration settings for each default template appears at the top of the Template Information section. Make note of this "Use as Default for" path, because you will later need to update the configuration with the name of the new template.

4. In the Locale list, select the language for the email, and click the Load Template button.

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Custom Email Templates

Transactional Emails: Template Information

5. In the Template Information section, do the following: a. b. Enter a Template Name for the new email template. In the Template Subject field, type the text to appear in the Subject header of the message. c. Complete the Template Content, according to your needs.

6. (Optional) To insert a variable, do the following: a. b. c. Position the cursor in the text where you want the variable to appear. Click the Insert Variable button. In the list of available variables, click the variable you want to insert into the template.

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Insert Variable
7. (Optional) To insert a frontend app, do the following: a. b. c. Position the cursor in the text where you want the frontend app to appear. Click the Frontend Apps button. In the list of available frontend apps, select the one you want to insert into the template. 8. Click the Save Template button to save your changes. 9. After completing the template, make sure to Preview its content before sending it to customers.

Step 2: Update the Configuration

Before the template can be used, your template configuration must be updated with the name of the new template. Follow the path which you recorded in step 1-3, to update your store configuration with the name of the new template.

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Configuring Email Templates

Configuring Email Templates

Email templates contain the content and formatting of the automated messages that are sent from your store. They are called transactional emails because each one is associated with a specific type of transaction or event. Your store comes with a set of default templates, which you can customize. If you create new templates, make sure to update your system configuration so the correct template is used for each type of message. Whenever you modify an existing template, the path to the associated configuration settings appears at the top of the Template Information section.

Sales Email Configuration

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To configure sales email templates:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Sales, select Sales Emails. Then, select the appropriate templates for each of the following sections:
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Order Email Configuration

3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Configuring Email Templates

To configure customer email templates:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Customer, select Customer Configuration. Then, select the appropriate templates for each of the following sections:
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Create New Account Options

3. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Email Template Reference

The following email templates are related to specific events and sent automatically by your store. Some of the messages are sent to the customer, and others are sent to the store administrator. Before launching your store, examine the default templates to make sure the branding, composition, and formatting meets your standards for customer communications. You can edit the existing templates, and also create new ones. In addition, Magento Go provides a wide assortment of system variables that you can incorporate into email templates. Some are global variables that can be used in any email template, and others are specific to certain transactions.The sections below list the system variables which can be used with each template.

All Templates
General Purpose Variables
The following variables can be used in all email templates.
Variable
{{store url=""}} {{var logo_url}} {{var logo_alt}}

Description

Store web address. URL of store logo. Alternate text for store logo if image is unavailable.

{{var store.getFrontendName()}}

Store name (as defined in configuration).

{{var store url="customer/account/"}}

Web address of customer account page.

{{config path="trans_email/ident_support/email"}}

Support email address (as defined in configuration).

{{config path="general/store_information/phone"}}

Store phone number (as defined in configuration).

{{config path="general/store_information/address"}} {{store url="adminhtml/system_account"}}

Store address (as defined in configuration). Web address of Admin login page.

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New Account Templates

New Account
The following variables can be used in the email template that welcomes new registered customers.

New Account Template

Variable
{{var customer.name}} {{var customer.email}}

Description

Name of customer. Email address / login for the customer account.

{{htmlescape var=$customer.password}}

Password for new customer account.

New Account Confirmation

The following variables can be used in the email template that is sent to request new customers to verify their email addresses.

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New Account Confirmation Template

Variable
{{var customer.name}} {{var customer.email}}

Description

Name of customer. Email address / login for the customer account.

{{htmlescape var=$customer.password}}

Password for new customer account.

New Account Confirmed

The following variables can be used in the email template to notify new customers when their accounts are confirmed.

New Account Confirmed Template

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Variable
{{var customer.name}} {{var customer.email}}

Description

Name of customer. Email address / login for the customer account.

{{htmlescape var=$customer.password}}

Password for new customer account.

{{store url="customer/account/confirm/"_query_id=$customer.id _query_key= $customer.confirmation _query_back_url=$back_url}}

Account confirmation keylink address that customer must click to activate their account.

Password Notification Templates

New Password
The following variables can be used in the email template that is used when a new customer password is set.
Variable
{{htmlescape var=$customer.name}} {{htmlescape var=$customer.password}}

Description

Name of customer. Password of customer.

New Administrative Password

The following variables can be used in the email template that is used when a new admin password is set.
Variable
{{htmlescape var=$user.name}} {{htmlescape var=$password}} {{var user.name}}

Description

Name of administrator. Password of administrator. Administrative user name.

Order Processing Templates

New Order
The following variables can be used in the email templates for new orders from registered customers and guests.

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New Order Template

Variable
{{htmlescape var=$order.getCustomerName()}}

Description

* For New Order only, Name of customer as defined in Customer Information for order.

{{htmlescape var=$order.getBillingAddress().getName()}}

* For New Order for Guest only, Name of customer as defined in Billing address for the order.
{{var order.increment_id}} {{var order.getCreatedAtFormated('long')}}

Order identification number. Date and time this current order was created.

{{var order.getBillingAddress().format(html)}}

Complete billing address (formatted for HTML email).

{{var payment_html}}

Payment method (formatted for HTML email).

{{var order.getShippingAddress{}.format(html)}}

Complete shipping address (formatted for HTML email).

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Variable
{{var order.getShippingDescription()}} {{layout handle="sales_email_order_items" order=$order}}

Description

Shipping method for order. Displays line items, SKU number, qty, subtotal, and total order information.

Order Update
The following variables can be used in the email templates for order update notifications sent to registered customers and guests.

Order UpdateTemplate
Variable
{{htmlescape var=$order.getCustomerName()}}

Description

* For Order Update only, Customer name (as per order information).

{{htmlescape var=$billing.getName()}}

* For Order Update for Guest only, Customer name as defined in billing information for order.

{{var order.increment_id}} {{var order.getStatusLabel()}}

Order identification number. Current status of the order.

New Invoice
The following variables can be used in the email templates for new invoices that are sent to customers and guests.

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New Invoice Template

Variable
{{htmlescape var=$order.getCustomerName()}}

Description

* For New Invoice only, Name of customer as defined in Customer Information for order.

{{htmlescape var=$billing.getName()}}

* For New Invoice for Guest only, Customer name as defined in billing information for order.

{{var invoice.increment_id}} {{var order.increment_id}} {{var order.billing_address.format('html')}}

Invoice identification number. Order identification number. Billing address as per order information (in HTML format).

{{var payment_html}}

Payment method formatted for HTML email.

{{var order.shipping_address.format ('html')}} {{var order.shipping_description}} {{var comment}}

Complete billing address formatted for HTML email. Shipping method for order. Comments that have been noted with the invoice. Only shown when you checkmark the checkbox Email copy of invoice and checkmark Append comments.

New Shipment
The following variables can be used in email templates for new shipments sent to registered customers and guests.

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New Shipment Template

Variable
{{var shipment.increment_id}} {{var order.increment_id}} {{var shipment.increment_id}} {{var order.billing_address.format(html)}}

Description

Shipment identification number. Order identification number. Shipment identification number. Complete billing address formatted for HTML email.

{{var payment_html}}

Payment method formatted for HTML email.

{{var order.shipping_address.format (html)}} {{var order.shipping_description}} {{htmlescape var=$billing.getName()}}

Complete shipping address formatted for HTML email. Shipping method. * For New Shipment For Guest only, Customer name as defined in billing information for order.

{{var comment}}

Comments that have been noted with the shipment. Only shown when you checkmark the checkbox Email copy of invoice and checkmark Append comments.

Shipment Update
The following variables can be used in the email templates for shipment update

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notifications sent to registered customers and guests.

Shipment Update Template

Variable
{{htmlescape var=$order.getCustomerName()}}

Description

* For Shipment Update only, Customer name (as per order information).

{{htmlescape var=$billing.getname()}}

* For Order Update for Guest only, Customer name as defined in billing information for order.

{{var order.increment_id}} {{var order.getStatusLabel()}}

Order identification number. Current status of the order.

New Credit Memo

The following variables can be used in the email templates for new credit memos sent to registered customers and guests.

New Credit Memo Template

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Variable
{{htmlescape var=$order.getCustomerName()}}

Description

* For New Credit Memo only, Customer name (as per order information).

{htmlescape var=$billing.getName()}}

* For New Credit Memo For Guest only, Customer name as defined in billing information for order.

{{var order.increment_id}} {{var order.getStatusLabel()}} {{var comment}}

Order identification number. Current status of the order. Comments (if any) that were left with the credit memo. Displayed when checkboxes Email copy of credit memo and Append comments are selected.

Store Credit Update

The following variables can be used in the email template used for store credit update notifications.

Store Credit Update Template

Variable
{{var name|escape}}

Description

Name of the customer whose credit has been updated.

{{var balance}}

Store credit balance.

Gift Card Templates

Gift Card Account Sent
The following variables can be used in email templates related to gift card accounts.

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Gift Cart Sent Template

Variable
{{var name|escape}} {{var code|escape}}

Description

The name on the gift card. The gift card code. This code is typed in at checkout to use the balance on the gift card for an order.

{{var balance}} {{var store.getFrontendName()}} {{var sender_name_with_email|escape}}

The balance on the gift card. The store name. Name and email address of the gift card sender.

{{var giftcards}}

Gift card code(s)can be more than one.

{{var gift_message|escape|n12br}}

Message from the sender included with gift card(s).

Product Alert Templates

Product Price Change and Stock Alert
The following variables can be used in the transactional email template that is sent to customers who request to be notified of product price or stock availability changes.

Product Alert Template

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Variable
{{var customerName}} {{var alertGrid}}

Description

The customer name. Grid of product alerts.

Social Shopping Templates

Send Product to a Friend
The following variables can be used in the email template used when a customer sends product information to a friend.

Send Product to a Friend Template

Variable
{{var name}}

Description

Name entered in send product to a friend form.

{{var product_url}} {{var product_name}} {{var message}}

Link address of the product. Name of the product being sent. Message included in Send Product to a Friend form.

Share Wishlist
The following variables can be used in the email template used when customers share their wishlists with friends.

Share Wishlist with a Friend Template

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Variable
{{var customer.name}}

Description

Name of customer sharing the wishlist.

{{var message}}

Message included by customer when sharing wishlist. (In wishlist sharing form).

{{var items}} {{var viewOnSiteLink}}

Items in the wishlist. Link to view wishlist directly on website.

Newsletter Templates
Newsletter Subscription Confirmation
The following variables can be used in the email template that confirms a newsletter subscription.

Newsletter Subscription Confirmation Template

Variable
var subscriber.getConfirmationLink()}}

Description

Subscribers must click the confirmation link to confirm the subscription.

System Templates
Contact Form
The following variables can be used in the transactional email template that is sent to the store admin with contact information from the Contact Us and Gift Card forms.

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Contact Form Template

Variable
{{var data.name}}

Description

N06gmgame (from the name field in the contact form).

{{var data.email}}

Email Address (email field in contact form).

{{var data.telephone}}

Phone Number (phone number field in contact form).

{{var data.comment}}

Notes from comment text box on the contact form and gift cards.

Payment Failed
The following variable can be used in the notification that is sent to the store administrator when a payment transaction fails.

Payment Failed Template

Variable
{{var reason}} {{var checkoutType}} {{var customer}} {{var customerEmail}}

Description

Reason for payment failure. Checkout type. Customer name. Customer email address.

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Variable
{{var items}}

Description

Line items in the shopping cart order.

{{var total}} {{var billingAddress.format('html')}}

Total order amount. Complete billing address for HTML email.

{{var shippingAddress.format('html')}}

Complete shipping address for HTML email.

{{var shippingMethod}} {{var paymentMethod}} {{var dateAndTime}}

The shipping method. The payment method. The date and time the order was submitted.

Task Notification
The following variable can be used in the notification that is sent to the store administrator regarding a task.

Task Notification Template

Variable
{{var message}}

Description

Message/content of a new task. (i.e. Import customers task, Refresh search index task).

Product Alerts Cron Error

The following variable can be used in the notification that is sent to the store administrator of cron errors.

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Product Cron Error Template

Variable
{{var warnings}}

Description

Warnings generated by cron for product alerts.

Log Cleanup Warnings

There are no specific variables associated with the Log Cleanup Warnings template.

Log Cleanup Template

Currency Update Warnings

There are no specific variables associated with the Currency Update Warnings template.

Currency Update Warning Template

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Notes
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Permissions
Magento Go uses roles and permissions to create different levels of access to the Admin panel. Those who need administrative access can be assigned a role with a set of permissions that restricts the view of the Admin panel to only the parts that you want them to see. The number of Admin accounts that you can create is determined by your Magento Go plan. When your store is first set up, you receive a set of login credentials for the Administrator role, with full permissions. However, you can restrict the level of permissions on a "need to know" basis for other people who work on your site. For example, a designer can be given access to only the Design tools, but not to areas with customer and order information. When the designer logs in to the Admin panel, the first page displayed will be the Theme Editor, rather than the Dashboard. As a security measure, user accounts are locked after six failed attempts to log in. The account can be unlocked by another user who has Administrator permissions.

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Creating New Users

As a best practice, you should have more than one user account with full Administrator permissions. That way, you can use one account for your everyday Administrative activities, and reserve the other as a Super Admin account in case you forget your regular credentials or they become otherwise unusable.

Step 1: Create a New User

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Permissions > Users.

Permissions - Users
2. 3. Click the Add New User button. In the Account Information section, do the following: a. Enter the User Name for account. The User Name should be easy to remember. It is not case-sensitive. For example, if your user name is "John," you can also log in as "john." b. Complete the following information:
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First Name Last Name Email address

This email address must be different from the one that is associated with your original Admin account. c. Assign the Password for the account. The password should be seven or more characters long, and include both letters and numbers.

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d. In the Password Confirmation box, repeat the password to make sure it was entered correctly. 4. Set This Account is to Active.

Step 2: Define the Role

1. In the User Information panel on the left, click User Role. Then, in the list of Roles, select Administrators. (Initially, it will be the only role available.)

Permissions: Users - Add New User Role

2. When complete, click the Save User button. You now have two accounts with Administrator access.

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Creating Custom Roles

To give someone restricted access, the first step is to create a role with the appropriate level of permissions. After the role is created, you will add the new user, set up the login credentials, and assign the role to the user account.

Permissions - Roles

Step 1: Define the Role

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Permissions > Roles. Click the Add New Role button. In the Role Name box, type a descriptive name for the new role.

4. In the Role Information panel on the left, click Role Resources. 5. Set Role Access to Custom. Then in the Resources tree, select the checkbox of each area of the Admin panel that you want a person with this role to have access.

Role Resources, Expanded

6. When complete, click the Save Role button.

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Step 2: Add the New User

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Permissions > Users. Click the Add New User button. In the Account Information section, do the following: a. Assign a User Name for the account. The User Name should be easy to remember. It is not case-sensitive. For example, if your user name is "john," you can also log in as "John." b. Complete the following information:
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First Name Last Name Email address

c.

Assign a Password for the account. The password should be at least seven characters long, and include letters and numbers.

d. In the Password Confirmation box, type the password again to make sure it was entered correctly. 4. Set This Account is to Active. 5. In the User Information panel on the left, click User Role. Then, in the list of Roles, select the option for the role you want to assign to the new user.

New Role
6. When complete, click the Save User button.

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Unlocking User Accounts

For the security of your business, user accounts are locked after six failed attempts to log in to the Admin panel. The account can be unlocked by any other user with full Administrator permissions.

Unlocking an Account

To unlock an admin account:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Permissions > Locked. Any locked user accounts appear in the list. 2. 3. In the list, select the checkbox of the locked account. In the upper-right corner, set the Actions list to Unlock.

4. Click the Submit button to unlock the user account.

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Managing Data Transfer

The Import/Export tool gives you the ability to manage multiple customer and product records in a single operation. If you have a large catalog of products, you will find it much easier to export the data, edit the data in a spreadsheet, and then import the data back into your store. The CSV file format separates each data element by a comma, and is used as the standard for data exchange operations. All spreadsheet and database applications support the CSV file format. If you are working with a Mac, you should save the data in the CSV (Windows) format.

Import / Export

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Exporting Data
The best way to become familiar with the structure of your information is to export the data and open it in a spreadsheet. Once you become familiar with the process, you will find that it is an efficient way to manage large amounts of data.

To export customer data:

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Import/Export > Export.

Export
2. Set Entity Type to Customers. The system generates entity attributes that are relevant to customers. 3. Scroll down and click the Continue button to export the data to a CSV file.

4. Open the file in your favorite spreadsheet, and edit as needed.

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Exporting Data

Export Customer Entity Attributes

To export products:
1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Import/Export > Export. Set Entity Type to Products. The system generates a list of entity attributes that are relevant to your products.
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By default, all attributes are exported to the CSV file. To exclude any attribute from the export, select the Skip checkbox for the item.

To limit the number of records exported, use the Filter controls to list only the records you need.

3.

Scroll down and click the Continue button to export the data to a CSV file.

4. You can select the option to open the data immediately in a spreadsheet, or save the file.
The Macintosh version of Microsoft Office supports multiple CSV file formats. When saving your CSV file, be sure to save it as a CSV (MS Windows) file type.

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Exporting Orders
Magento Go lets you export orders from your store to your computer. Exported order data is saved in the CSV format, which can be opened in Excel or imported into an accounting system. The exported order data includes:
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Basic information Order items Billing and shipping addresses Payment information Order comments Order invoices Order shipment Order credit memo

As noted in the instructions, any of these attribute groups can be excluded from the export by marking the appropriate checkbox in the Skip column of the Entity Attributes list.

To export orders:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Import/Export > Export. Under Export Settings, set Entity Type to "Orders." In the Entity Attributes list, select the checkbox of each attribute group to exclude from the export. 4. Click Continue to generate the CSV file. After Magento Go exports and generates the CSV file, you are prompted to download the file.
The Macintosh version of Microsoft Office supports multiple CSV file formats. When saving your CSV file, be sure to save it as a CSV (MS Windows) file type.

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Exporting Data

Exporting Custom Options

If a product includes custom options, any data that is associated with the option is exported to a corresponding column in the output file. Before attempting to import records with custom options, you should export the product data first, so you can see exactly how the custom options are represented in the data. The following columns in the exported data contain the values for any custom option that is associated with a product record.

Column Values
Column Name
_custom_option_store

Value

Identifies the store view where the custom option is available.

_custom_option_type

Identifies the type of input control used during data entry. Options include: Text Select Field Area Drop-down Radio Buttons Checkbox Multiple Select Date Date Date & Time Time

_custom_option_title _custom_option_is-required

The text label that identifies the option. Determines if the option is a required entry. Options include: Yes / No.

_custom_option_price

Defines any price adjustment that is associated with the option that is different from the standard product price.

_custom_option_sku

A suffix that is added to the main product SKU to identify the option.

_custom_option_max_characters _custom_option_sort_order

Determines the maximum number of characters that can be entered in a text field. Determines the order in which options appear when listed.

_custom_option_row_title

The text that appears in a drop-down or multiple select option.

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Column Name
_custom_option_row_price

Value

A price adjustment for the custom option can be a fixed amount, or based on a percentage of the product price.

_custom_option_row_sku

A suffix that is added to the main product SKU to identify each row of a multiple select or drop-down option.

_custom_option_row_sort

Determines the sequence of options included for the following input controls: Drop-down Radio Buttons Checkbox Multiple Select.

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Importing Data

Importing Data
The following instructions explain how to import data into your Magento Go store from a comma-separated value (CSV) file.

Step 1: Select the Data Operation

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Import/Export > Import.

Import
2. Set Entity Type to either Products or Customers.

Import Settings
3. Then, select one of the following Import Behavior options: Append Complex Data Adds new or edited products or customers to your stores database. Magento Go will not create duplicate entries for existing products and customers included in your CSV file. Replace Existing Complex Data Deleted Entries Writes over and replaces the existing data, but retains the same record. Deletes the existing data before importing new data.

4. Click Choose File and find the CSV file in your file system.

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The total size of uploadable files must not exceed 110 MB and must be saved with UTF-8 encoding. Check your spreadsheet or database application documentation for information about saving a CSV file with UTF-8 encoding.

5.

Click Check Data to validate the uploaded file. Then, do one of the following:
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If the file is valid, a "File is valid!" message appears. To import the data, click the Import button.

If the file contains errors, you are notified of the errors and given the opportunity to skip the rows with errors. To continue importing valid data, click the Import button.

Step 2: Verify the Import

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Tasks Notifications. A successful import generates a notification confirming the customer or product import. 2. After the successful import of product information, select Catalog > Manage Products. You should now be able to see the new or edited products that have been imported to your store. 3. Repeat this step for your imported customers list from Customers > Manage Customers.

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Importing Orders
Magento Go lets you import orders into your store from a CSV (comma-separated values) file. The method is similar to that used to import products, product images, and customer data into your store. At this time, only orders that were originally created in a Magento Go store can be imported into the database. There may be times when you want to export an existing order, make a change, and then import it back into the database. For example, if you accidentally process a canceled order through your payment processing provider, before the order has been canceled from the Admin panel, the Status may be permanently set to Processing. You can fix this by exporting the order, setting the Status to Canceled, and then reimporting the order back into Magento Go. See the list at the end of this section for the attributes that can be updated when an order is imported into your store. Changes to attributes in other columns are ignored during the import process.
The total size of uploadable files must not exceed 110 MB and must be saved with UTF-8 encoding. Check your spreadsheet or database application documentation for information about saving a CSV file with UTF-8 encoding.

To import orders:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Import/Export > Import. Under Import Settings, set Entity Type to "Orders." To Select File to Import, click the Browse button and select the CSV file to import.

4. In the upper-right corner, click the Check Data button to validate the CSV file. If the file is valid, the Import button appears. 5. Click the Import button to begin the import process.
The Macintosh version of Microsoft Office supports multiple CSV file formats. When saving your CSV file, be sure to save it as a CSV (MS Windows) file type.

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Order Attributes
The following attributes can be updated when an existing order is imported into Magento Go.
Attribute
status

Description

The status of order. The value must be entered in all lowercase characters. Options include: pending processing complete closed canceled

_shipment_track_number _shipment_comment_comment _order_status_history_comment

The tracking number of the shipment. A comment about the shipment. A comment about the status of the order history.

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Importing Product Images

If you have a large quantity of images to upload, you can streamline the process and save time by importing them in a single step. This process is commonly referred to as a "bulk" import. It's simply a list of data that is uploaded at the same time. Magento Go does not automatically associate an imported image with its respective product. You must follow a few simple steps to make sure that your imported images are associated with the right products.

Step 1: Export Your Product Data

The first step is to export the data from your store and save it to your hard disk as a CSV file.

Step 2: Edit the CSV File

1. Open the exported CSV file in a spreadsheet and edit the data. Here are some rules to remember about referencing image files:
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When entering data for multiple images into a spreadsheet, the image file names must immediately follow the product to which they belong. You can leave all other columns blank, unless they are applicable. (For example: Referencing multiple upsell or related products, etc.)

Each file name must begin with a forward slash. (For example: /image-base.jpg) Image file names are case sensitive, so pay attention to your use of upper-and lowercase characters in both the file names and extensions. (For example: /imagebase.jpg is not same as /image-BASE.jpg.)

2.

When complete, save your changes to a CSV file with UTF-8 encoding.
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The total size of uploadable files must not exceed 110 MB. The file must be saved with UTF-8 encoding. If you need help, check your spreadsheet documentation for more information.

When working in Excel, select Yes when prompted to "leave out incompatible features."

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Step 3: Import the Edited CSV File and Zipped Images

The last step is to import the data back into your store. You can save time by zipping the image files before you begin the upload process. There are many zip utilities available for both the PC and Mac platforms. If you are working with the latest Windows or Mac operating systems, you may already have an archiving tool available. Check your system documentation for more information. 1. 2. 3. Zip the images to be imported into an archive file. From the Admin menu, select System > Import/Export > Import. Set Entity Type to "Product Images."

4. Click the Choose File button and select your zipped product image file on your hard drive. 5. Click the Upload Images button to import your images into Magento Go. When the import is complete, you will receive a Validation Results message . Your data is now in the queue, waiting to be processed. It may take a while, so be patient. You can check the status by refreshing the page. If you are not able to see your edited products or new images, try refreshing the search index.

Step 4: Refresh the Search Index

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Search Indexing. Click the Refresh Index button.

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Importing Data

Importing Configurable Products

The products that are associated with a configurable product are usually created directly from within the configurable product record. However, it is also possible to import existing, simple product records into a configurable product, provided that the data meets the following requirements:
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The simple products do not have custom options All products have unique SKU numbers Each simple product must be based on the same attribute set that was used to create the configurable product record.

There is at least one super attribute assigned to the configurable product and the same super attribute is included in the simple product

To import associated products:

1. Create the configurable product record, as well as any associated simple products according to the requirements described above. 2. Before importing the data, make sure that the required column values have been entered into the associated simple products, as well as the configurable product record.

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Required Column Values

Column Name
_type _super_products_sku _super_attribute_code

Value

Identifies the product type as "configurable." The SKU of the associated product. The name of the attribute that is used as the Super Attribute. The attribute properties must be set as follows: Scope: Input Type: Use to Create Configurable Product: Global Dropdown Yes

_super_attribute_option

The name assigned to an option in the Super Attribute. For example, you can use shoe_size as a Super Attribute, with options of 10, 11, and 12 to make a price correction of +1, +2, or +3.

_super_attribute_price_corr

This is a dollar amount that can be added for Super Attribute options which need price adjustments.

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Product System Attributes

Product System Attributes

The following system attributes are required for the operation of your store, and cannot be deleted.

General Attributes
Attribute Code
name

Description

Data Type

Req'd

The name of the product. This name is visible on your product description page as well as anywhere this product is listed. It is used by customers to identify the product.

Text

Yes

description

Description of the product. This is an important field, especially as a selling tool, because it is the main way customers learn about the product.

String

Yes

short_description

A brief description of the product. The use of this attribute varies by theme.

Text

Yes

sku

The Stock-Keeping Unit. A unique product identification number that is used to track inventory items.

Alphanumeric (AZ,0-9) Numeric Date/Time

Yes

weight news_from_date

The product weight in ounces. This field specifies the from date that the product is considered new, and would be featured in your new products listings.

Yes No

news_to_date

This field specifies the to date that the product is considered new, and would be featured in your new products listings.

Date/Time

No

status

When enabled (1), the product is available for sale. When disabled (2), the product is not listed in the catalog.

Binary (1, 2)

Yes

url_key

The part of the URLthat identifies the product.

Text

No

visibility

Specify whether this product is visible from the catalog, search, both, or neither. Values include:

Numeric

Yes

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Attribute Code

Description

Data Type

Req'd

0 (Not Visible Individually) 1 (Catalog) 2 (Search) 3 (Catalog, Search)

gift_message_available

This field specifies if a message can be included with this product purchase. Can be set to yes, no, or use config. Values include: Yes No Use Config
is_imported

Text

No

Determines if the product can be included in product RSS feeds. Options include: 0=Yes / 1=No.

Yes/No (0,1)

No

Price Attributes
Attribute Code
price special_price

Description

Data Type

Req'd

The price of the product. The special sale price for the product during the special sale period.

Numeric Numeric

Yes No

special_from_date

Specifies the from date that the product will be on sale for the special sale price.

Date/Time

No

special_to_date

Specifies the to" date that the product will be on sale for the special sale price.

Date/Time

No

tax_class_id

Determines which tax rules to apply to the product. The value is based on the id # next to each product tax class.

Integer

Yes

enable_googlecheckout

Determines if the product can be purchased using Google Checkout. Options include: 0=Yes / 1=No.

Yes/No (0,1)

No

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Meta Information Attributes

Attribute Code
meta_title

Description

Data Type

Req'd

The meta title of the product. This meta title is visible only to search engines.

Text

No

meta_keyword

The meta keywords of the product. Keywords are visible only to search engines.

Text

No

meta_description

The meta description of the product is visible only to search engines.

Text

No

Image Attributes
Attribute Code
image

Description

Data Type

Req'd

The URL (address) of the base image, or the main image of the product that is displayed when customer clicks the product image.

URL

No

thumbnail

The URL (address) of the thumbnail image used in product listings.

URL

No

small_image

The URL (address) of the small image used in product listings.

URL

No

Design Attributes
Attribute Code
custom_design

Description

Type

Req'd

Specifies a custom theme for the product detail page.

Yes/No (0,1) Date/Time

No

custom_design_from

The date to begin using the custom theme for the product detail page.

No

custom_design_to

The date to stop using the custom theme for the product detail page.

Date/Time

No

custom_layout_update

Apply custom XML to modify the product detail page layout.

XML

No

page_layout

Specifies the column layout of the product detail page. Options include: No layout updates Empty 1 column 2 columns with left bar

Text

No

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Attribute Code

Description

Type

Req'd

2 columns with right bar 3 columns

options_container

Specifies the type of container used to display product options. Options include: Product Info Column Block After Info Column

Text

No

Gift Card Attributes

Attribute Code
allow_open_amount

Description

Type

Req'd

Specify whether the dollar value of the gift card can be specified by the customer.

Text

Yes

open_amount_min

The minimum gift card amount if the gift card allows open amounts.

Numeric

No

open_amount_max

The maximum gift card amount if the gift card allows open amounts.

Numeric

No

Preloaded Attributes
Attribute Code
color cost

Description

Type

Req'd

The color of the product. The cost of the product. (For internal purposes only.)

Text Numeric

No No

manufacturer

The name of the manufacturer of the product.

Text

No

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Customer System Attributes

Customer System Attributes

Your store includes the most common customer attributes that most merchants need, such as the customer name, email, date of birth, and address including street, city, ZIP code, and country code. These system attributes are required by Magento Go, and cannot be deleted.

General Customer Attributes

Attribute Code
website_id

Description

Data Type

Req'd

The website with which the customer is associated. The default options are either Admin or Main Website.
Customers who are associated with Admin cannot log in and make purchases from your store.

string

Yes

group_id

The customer group to associate this customer with. The default customer groups in Magento Go are General and Retailer, but these can be customized.

string

Yes

prefix

Precedes the customers first name and is part of their full name. Examples: Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Rev.

string

No

firstname middlename lastname suffix

The customers first, or given, name. The customers middle name or initial. The customers last, or family, name. Follows the customers full name, often providing additional information about the person. Examples: Sr., Jr., III

string string string

Yes No Yes

string

No

email dob taxvat

Customers email address. Date of birth, formatted as MM/DD/YY. Tax or VAT ID number of customer.

string mm/dd/yy alphanumeric

Yes No No

gender

Customer gender.

binary (male / female)

No

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Customer Address Attributes

Attribute Code
prefix

Description

Data Type

Req'd

Precedes the customers first name and is part of their full name. Examples: Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Rev.

string

No

firstname middlename lastname suffix

The customers first, or given, name. The customers middle name or initial. The customers last, or family, name. Follows the customers full name, often providing additional information about the person. Examples: Sr., Jr., III

string string string string

Yes No Yes No

company street

The customers first, or given, name. The street address usually includes a home or business building number, street name, and suite or apartment number.

string string

No Yes

city country_id

The city or town for the address. The country where this address is located.

string string

Yes Yes

region

The state or province where the address is located.

string

No

postcode

The postal or ZIP code associated with the address.

string

Yes

telephone fax

The telephone number at the address. The fax number at the address.

number number

Yes No

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Data Transfer Guidelines

Data Transfer Guidelines

To improve the efficiency of the process and avoid potential problems, take a moment to review the following guidelines for exporting data from your store.

Step 1: Optimize Your Attributes

Make sure to remove any attributes from the Export list that do not need to be updated. You can speed up the process by exporting only the data that needs to be updated, and then importing it back into your catalog.

Step 2: Export and Edit

After you have optimized your attributes, export the product information. Then, open the file in your favorite spreadsheet or text editor.
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If youre editing in a text editor, you must include each new product on a new line. The attributes that you define must be separated with commas, and must be in the same order as the first row.

If youre editing the data in a spreadsheet, products are organized by row, and attributes by column. The attributes associated with a product are listed below the product row.

When saving changes to the CSV file from Excel, select "Yes" when prompted to leave out incompatible features.

Step 3: Import and Refresh Index

When you have completed editing the product data, the product data can be imported back into your Magento Go store. 1. The request is put in the import queue. You can check the status of the operation by pressing F5 to refresh the page. 2. When the task is complete, refresh the search index. From the Admin panel, select Catalog > Search Indexing. Then, click the Refresh Index button.

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Common Problems
Missing or Incorrect Values
The most common problem encountered when importing CSV data is missing or incorrect values. During the import process, Magento Go checks the data to make sure it is correct, and reports any items that are missing or incorrect. Be sure fix the issues and try again.

Duplicate Products
If you import a product that already exists in your catalog, it will create a duplicate product record. To avoid this, you can either import to an empty catalog, or make sure that you arent re-importing products which already exist in the catalog.

Custom Attributes
Custom attributes are any attributes that you create yourself. Attributes can be created for organization and product management, as well as to be used for comparing certain types of products. To learn more, see: Exporting Custom

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Translating Your Store

Magento Go gives you the ability to present your store in up to three different languages. Each language is actually a different view of the store. Customers use the Language Chooser in the header of the store to change from one view to another.

Translating Content
After you have set up a locale for a different language, you must translate the product descriptions and categories in your catalog, as well as any CMSpages, blocks, banners, and polls that you have created.

Step 1: Change the Locale

Text that appears to be hard-coded on the pages of your store can be translated into a different language, according to store view. This text includes navigational titles and links such as My Cart and My Account. You can do a global translation of all the text in the interface by changing the locale of the view. Changing the locale references a different translation table that generates the text that is displayed in the interface of your store. After changing the locale, you can use the Theme Text Editor to fine-tune the translation by making manual spot changes to any text in the interface.

Locale Options

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To change the locale of a view:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the upper-left corner, set the Current Configuration Scope to the store view that needs to be translated. 3. On the General configuration page, click to expand the Locale Options section. Then, do the following: a. b. Set Locale to the new language for the store view. When complete, click the Save button.

Step 2: Translate the Catalog

Content such as Categories and Products are created by you, so they cannot be translated using the system configuration method. However, Magento Go provides a process to make the translation as easy as possible.

To translate categories:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Categories. Set Choose Store View to the target language for the translation. In the category tree on the left, select a category or subcategory to be translated. Then, do the following: 4. Clear the Use Default Value checkbox after each category to be translated.Then, enter the translated content for each.For example: Furniture:Muebles 5. When complete, click the Save Category button.

To translate products:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. Click to open the product record that you want to translate. Set Choose Store View to the target language for the translation.

4. Clear the Use Default Value checkbox next to each field to be translated. Then, enter the translated content for each. Make sure to translate all meta information and field descriptions in the product record. 5. When complete, click the Save button.

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Translating Content

Step 3: Translate the Content

To translate CMS content, a duplicate version of each page, block, banner, and poll must be created in each language.

To translate CMS pages:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Pages > Manage Content. Click the Add New Page button to create a new page for the translated content. In the Page Information section, set Store View to view where the translated page will be available. 4. Enter the translated content and edit as needed. 5. When complete, click the Save Page button.

To translate static blocks:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Static Block. Click the Add New Block button to create a new block for the translated content. In the Page Information section, select the Store View where the translated block will be used. 4. Complete the content and click the Save Page button to save your changes

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To translate banners:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Banners. Click the Add New Banner button to create a new banner for the translated content. In the Banner Properties panel on the left, select Content. Then, do the following: a. In the Store View Specific Content section, clear the Use Default box next to the language for the translation. b. In the drop-down box, use the insert tools to add your banner.

To translate polls:
1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select CMS > Polls. Click the Add New Poll button to begin translating your poll. In the Poll Information section, set Visible In to the view where the poll will be used.

4. Translate the poll content, as needed. 5. When complete, click the Save Page button.

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Uploading Custom Translations

Uploading Custom Translations

A custom translation can be downloaded from a CSV file to your store, and applied to interface text in the storefront, your back office Admin panel, or both.

To add a new custom translation:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Translations. In the Custom Translations list, do one of the following:
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Click to select the file that you want to use as the basis of your custom translation. In the Action column, click View.

In the General section of the next page, the language you have chosen to use appears in the Translation Name and Base Locale lists. 3. To include Theme Editor Translations, in the Download section, check the Include Theme Editor Translations checkbox. 4. Click Download to save the zip file of the CSV (comma-separated values) language translation files to your computer. 5. Unzip the downloaded zip file. The zipped archive contains a number of CSV files which correspond to the different modules of Magento Go. 6. To edit a file, do the following: a. Open any file in your favorite spreadsheet program. The first column contains the base language word and the second column contains the corresponding translated word. b. Translate any of the base language words into the language that you want to appear in the interface of your store. c. 7. Repeat this process for as many of the files as necessary.

When the translation is complete, save the CSV files. Then, zip them into a single archive file.

8. Return to the Custom Translations page, and in the upper-right, click the Add New button. 9. On the New Translate page, in the General section, do the following:

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In the Translation Name field, type the name of your custom translation. The Base Locale drop-down list defaults to the current setting for your store. Change this setting if needed.

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In the Upload section, click Browse and select the custom translation zip file to upload. When your file is available, click the Check/Save Data button to upload your file.

The name of your custom translation now appears in the Custom Translations list.

To update a custom translation:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Translations. From the list of available translations, select the custom translation you want to update. Then, in the Action column, click Edit. In the General section of the next page, the name of the custom translation that you want to update and its base locale appear in the Translation Name and Base Locale lists. 3. In the Download section, do the following: a. To allow the UI text to be edited from the Theme Editor, select the Include Theme Editor Translations checkbox. b. Click Download to download a zipped archive of the language translation files.

4. Unzip the downloaded archive file. It contains a number of CSV files that correspond to the different modules of Magento Go. 5. To edit a file, do the following: a. Open any file in your favorite spreadsheet. The first column contains the base language word and the second column contains the corresponding translated word. b. Translate any of the base language words into the language that you want to use in the interface of your store. c. Repeat the previous step for as many of the other files as necessary.

6. Return to the Custom Translations page. Then, on the Edit Translate page, in the Upload section, click the Choose File button.

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Browse to select the custom translation zipped archive to upload. Then, click the Check/Save Data button to upload the archive. The updated files for your custom translation are now uploaded.

8. In the General section, do the following: a. In the Translation Name field, change the name of your updated custom translation, if necessary. b. c. Change the Base Locale setting, if necessary. When finished, click the Check/Save Data button to save your updated custom translation. The updated version of your custom translation now appears in the Custom Translations list.

To delete a custom translation:

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To delete a custom translation from the list, select the checkbox to the left of the custom translation that you want to delete. In the upper-right corner, set Actions to "Delete." Then, click the Submit button, and when prompted, confirm.

To delete a translation, on the Edit Translate page, click the Delete button.

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CHAPTER 68:

Site Maintenance
There will be times when it is necessary to perform maintenance on your site. Although many operations can be performed while your site is live, some operations require that the site be taken offline. In this section, you will learn how to manage tasks which can be applied to the site as a whole, such as permissions, task notifications, translations, and integration with web services.

Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode can be used when your site is under construction, or when changes are being made. A special splash page appears to let visitors know that your site is undergoing maintenance. While working on your site, it is recommended that you block access to the store. It is better to alert customers that changes are being made, rather than risk disrupting their experience with technical difficulties. A 503 Service Unavailable" page alerts search engines that your site still exists, and prevents them from removing it from their index.

Maintenance Mode Options

To use Maintenance Mode:

1. 2. 3. In the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Maintenance Mode. Click to expand the Maintenance Mode Options section.

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4. Set Enable Maintenance Mode to Yes. 5. Set Maintenance Mode Page to 503 Service Unavailable.

6. In the Whitelist field, enter your IP address, so you will be permitted access to your store while others are redirected to the Services Unavailable page.
With the CMS Pages > Content Management option, the 503 page may be customized to make it more visitor friendly.

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When complete, click the Save Config button.

Field Descriptions
Field Description

Enable Maintenance Mode

Set to "Yes" to take your store offline for maintenance mode. By default, Maintenance Mode is turned off.
Important! Before enabling Maintenance Mode, be sure to enter at least one IP address (such as the Current IP address listed below) into the Whitelist, or you will not be able to access your store. Options include: Yes / No

Maintenance Mode Page

Select a page to show your customers while your store is offline in maintenance mode. The default is a "503 Service Unavailable" page, to let search engines know that your site still exists and prevents them from removing your site from their index.

Whitelist

In the Whitelist field, enter the IP addresses that you want to "whitelist," that is, to exempt from being redirected to the maintenance mode page. To continue to have access to your store while you are working on it, copy your IP address below and paste it into this box. You can enter more than one IP address, separated by commas, if you want other IP addresses to have access to your store while it is in maintenance mode.

Current IP

Your current IP address. Copy your IP address and paste it into the Whitelist box above, so that you can continue to work in your store while in maintenance mode.

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Removing the Demo Notice

Removing the Demo Notice

When you first start building your store, the store displays an Under Construction message above the header of each page of the store and Admin panel. When you are ready to start taking orders, follow these instructions to remove the demo notice.

Store Demo Notice

To remove the demo notice:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under General, select Design. Click to expand the HTML Head section.

4. Set Display Demo Store Notice to No. 5. Click the Save Config button to save your changes.
To confirm that the message has been removed, visit the home page of your store to confirm that the Under Construction message has been removed.

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Hiding "Start My Store"

The Start My Store quick start guide at the top of the Admin panel takes you through the setup process. After your store is up and running, you might prefer to hide the Start My Store guide, so it doesn't pop-up when you're working in the Admin panel.

Start My Store

To hide Start My Store:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Advanced, select Admin. Click to expand the Admin UI section. Then, set Enable Startup Wizard to No.

Admin UI Settings 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Task Notifications

Task Notifications
A list of completed tasks and updates are sent to the Task Notifications section. There is also an option to connect task notifications to an email address. Because of the amount of traffic generated, it is recommended that you create a dedicated email address to receive the forwarded messages.

Task Notifications

To manage task notifications:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Task Notifications. In the list of notifications, you can mark messages as "read" or to be removed. a. Select the checkbox of each messages you want to manage. To select multiple messages, you can use the following links:
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b. 3.

Set Actions to Remove or Mark as Read

When complete, click the Submit button.

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To connect task notifications to outside email:

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. On the General tab, click to expand the Task Notifications section. In the Task Notifications Recipients field, enter the email address where you want notifications to be sent. 4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Web Services
Web services are services that share information across networks using standardsbased technologies. Information from your store can be shared with other Web-based services to help create a more integrated set of tools for your business. Web services retrieve information from your store using an application programming interface, the Magento Core API. The Magento Core API includes all the parameters for data requests that other web services need to access information from your store.

Activating Web Services

Web Services gives you the ability to grant permission to third-party applications to access your store data for the purpose of integration.

Step 1: Create a Web Service Role

1. From the Admin menu, select System > Web Services > Roles.

Web Services - Roles

2. 3. Click the Add New Role button. In the Role Information section, enter a Role Name such as "API."

Role Information
4. In the panel on the left, select Role Resources. Then do one of the following:

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To enable full access to customer, catalog, and sales information, set Resource Access to "All."

To provide limited access to data, set Resource Access to "Custom." Then, select the checkbox of each resource that is available to this role.

By default, when a area is selected, full access is granted. However, you can specify the actions that a person is allowed to take. Specific types of access are listed under many of the resource links, so it is easy to determine exactly what a user is allowed to do with the resource.

5.

When complete, click the Save Role button.

Step 2: Create a Web Service User

1. 2. 3. From the Admin menu, select Web Services > Users. Click the Add New User button. Complete the following fields:
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User Name First Name Last Name Email

4. In the API Key field, type in a verification key, or password. This is the access credentials that third-party web services will use to access your Magento Go store. 5. To confirm, re-enter the key in the API Key Confirmation field.

6. In the panel on the left, select User Role. Then, select a role for the user. 7. When complete, click the Save User button.

Step 3: Add Custom Scripts to Your Store

Some third-party web services rely on JavaScript code snippets to gather data. Some web services require you to insert code in the <head> section of the HTML, while others require the code to be inserted in the footer, just below the closing </body> tag.

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WS-I Compliance

WS-I Compliance
If you use the Magento Go API for API integration projects for your store, you might need to enable WS-I compliance. WS-I indicates a level of Web Services interoperability, as defined by the Web Services Interoperability Organization. For more information about WS-I, visit the WS-I website.

Magento Core API General Settings If you enable WS-I compliance, the WSDL definition that is created is WS-I compliant, enabling programmers to use tools such as wsimport for API integrations. If you turn off WS-I compliance (the default), the WSDL definition is not WS-I compliant. It is recommended to set WS-I compliance at the default configuration scope level To learn more, see the Magento Go API documentation.

To enable WS-I compliance:

1. 2. From the Admin menu, select System > Configuration. In the Configuration panel on the left, under Services, select Magento Core API. Then, click to expand the General Settings section. 3. To enable WS-I compliance in the Magento Core API, set WS-I Compliance to Yes.

4. When complete, click the Save Config button.

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Appendices

APPENDIX A:

Glossary
A above the fold The web page content that is immediately visible in the browser window; section of a page that is displayed without the need to scroll. Admin panel Administrative panel; back office; private section of store where orders, catalog, content, and configurations are managed. alt text The text that is displayed in place of an image when the user is unable to view the image. anchor text The visible text that is anchored to another page or page section; the literal text of a hyperlink. API Application Program Interface: A software interface that lets third-party applications read and write to a system using programming language constructs or statements. aspect ratio The proportional relationship between the width and height of an image. attribute A characteristic or property of a product; anything that describes a product. Examples of product attributes include color, size, weight, and price. authorization To give a service permission to perform certain actions or to access resources. average inventory cost Product price, less coupons or discounts, plus freight and applicable taxes. The average is determined by adding the beginning cost of inventory each month, plus the ending cost of inventory for the last month of the period.

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B B2B Business to Business: A type of business transaction between two business entities that are not the final consumers of the goods or services. B2C Business to Consumer: Business transactions between a business entity and a consumer. banner Promotional graphics displayed either horizontally on the top of a web page or vertically on the left or right margins. Website advertisements are often displayed as banners. base currency The primary form of currency used in store transactions. base currency rate The base currency rate is the default for your store. batch processing To perform a task or make a change to multiple items all at once, without manual repetition. bounce rate The percentage of visitors to your site that leave without viewing any other pages. brand A unique identity that defines a particular product or group of products. breadcrumb A navigation aid that helps the user to keep track of their location within your store. brick and mortar A retail business with a permanent physical location, as opposed to being entirely virtual. broken link A hyperlink that fails to send the user to its intended web page.

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C callout A term that is sometimes used to describe a block that is defined as a layout update using XML code. canonical URL The canonical meta tag redirects search engines to the correct URL, when seemingly duplicate content is encountered on the server. capture The process of converting the authorized amount into a billable transaction. Transactions cannot be captured until authorized, and authorizations cannot be captured until the goods or services have been shipped. cardholder A person who opens a credit card account and is authorized to make purchases. cascading style sheet The markup standard used to apply styles to HTML elements on the page. category A set of products that share particular characteristics or attributes. CCV Credit Card Verification code. (See CVV) checkout process The process of gathering the payment and shipping information that is necessary to complete the purchase of items in the shopping cart. In the final step, the customer reviews and places the order. CMS Content Management System: A software system that is used to create, edit, and maintain content on a website. composite product Any product type that offers customers a choice of options. Content Delivery Network A large distributed network of servers that specializes in the high performance delivery of multi-media content.

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content marketing The art of promoting products or services by providing valuable information at no charge. conversion A marketing term that indicates a goal has been reached. If the goal is to sell a product, conversion is reached when a visitor to your site becomes a buyer. conversion rate The percentage of visitors who are converted into buyers. credit memo A document issued by the merchant to a customer to write off an outstanding balance because of overcharge, rebate, or return of goods. CSS Cascading Style Sheets: A style sheet language that controls the appearance of HTML documents; a way to control the appearance of text, graphics, lists, links, and all other elements on a web page. CSV Comma Separated Values: A type of file used to store data values which are separated from each other by commas. CVM Card Verification Method: A way to verify the identity of the customer by confirming a 3-digit or 4-digit credit card security code with the payment processor. CVV The Card Verification Value, also known as the Card Security Code, provides an additional level of security for online transactions. D domain The address of a website on the web; what the customer types in their browser address bar to access the store. double opt-in The process for subscribing email recipients by requiring them to take a secondary step to confirm that they want to receive emails.

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dynamic content A web page that displays different content depending on the user request. Dynamic Media URL A link to an image that contains a relative reference to the file location in media storage. E evergreen content Content that has a long shelf life. F FAQ Frequently Asked Questions. favicon Short for favorites icon; a 16x16 or 32x32 pixel icon associated with a website; is displayed in the browser address bar and next to the site name in a bookmark list. feed reader Software that is used to read syndicated content from RSS feeds. FOB Freight On Board: A shipping term indicating who is responsible for paying transportation charges. frontend app A prepared snippet of code that adds functionality and/or dynamic effects to your store. Same as "widget." frontend properties Properties that determine the presentation and behavior of an attribute from the standpoint of the customer in your store. fulfillment The process of managing customer shipments.

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G gateway A transaction bridge between a customer and a payment processing service that is used to transfer money between the customer and the merchant. gross margin The difference between the cost and price of a product. H handle In programming, a name used to reference an object. home page The first home page a visitor sees when they access your website URL. Considered the most important page on your website according to search engine indexing. HTML HyperText Markup Language: A standard for tagging and structuring text, images, videos, and other media on a web page. I invoice A document that provides a detailed description of a purchase, including products purchased, quantity, price, shipping cost, sales tax, and total. J JavaScript A scripting language used with HTML to produce dynamic effects and interactions on web pages. K keyword A term or phrase used in a search to filter for content that is of significant importance to that term or phrase.

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L landing page A page on your site where a visitor arrives after clicking a link or advertisement. layout The visual and structural composition of a page. layout update A specific set of XML instructions that determines how the page is constructed. link juice The value and authority transferred from one web page to another via hyperlinks (or links). Link juice affects a websites page rank, a factor used to rank a search engine results page. liquid layout A flexible approach to web design that specifies the size and position of elements as percentages rather than as exact measurements in pixels. load sequence The order in which scripts are loaded into memory. To work correctly, some scripts must be loaded before others. locale A set of configurations that defines the users language, country, tax rate, and other settings. login The process of signing into an online account. M markdown The amount subtracted from the original price of a product. markup A percentage added to the cost of an item to determine the retail price. media storage A dedicated space on the content delivery network for your store's assets.

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merchant account An account with a bank or financial institution that makes it possible to accept credit card transactions. meta tags Information in a web page that is not displayed on the page itself, but is used by search engines to determine the page title, description, and page keywords. N navigation The primary group of web page links that a customer uses to navigate around the website; the navigation links to the most important categories or pages on an online store. O opt-in The process by which a user consents to receiving emails from an online store. P packing slip A document that is usually included in a shipped package that describes the contents. Packing slips do not include financial or account information. path to purchase The path a prospect follows that leads to a sale. payment bridge

Payment Bridge Styling

payment gateway A service that charges your customers credit cards and sends the funds to your merchant account, for deposit into your business bank account. PCI Payment Card Industry: Refers to debit and credit cards and their associated businesses.

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privacy policy A document that explains the merchants policies for handling customer information. purchase order (PO) A written sales contract between a buyer and seller that describes the merchandise or service to be purchased from a vendor. R redirect A method used to alert browsers and search engines that a page has been moved. 301 Redirect: Permanent change 302 Redirect: Temporary change relative link A hyperlink that includes only the address of the linked page that is relative to the linking page, rather than the full URL. return policy A document that explains the merchants rules regarding the return of products by customers. robots.txt A file placed on a website that tells search engine crawlers which pages not to index. RSS feed Really Simple Syndication: A technology that creates web content syndication and allows web users to subscribe to product feeds, websites, and blogs. S SaaS Software as a Service: A software delivery model where the vendor provides the software and hosting environment, and customers pay for the service by subscription or per use. security certificate Information that is used by the SSL protocol to establish a secure connection. SEO Search Engine Optimization: The process of improving a websites search engine rankings in order to increase valued visitors.

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settlement Settlement occurs when the acquiring bank and the issuer exchange funds and the proceeds are deposited into the merchant account. shipping carrier A company that transports packages. Common carriers include UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS. shopping cart A grouping of products that the customer wishes to purchase at the end of their shopping session. sidebar The right or left column of a two-column page layout. sitemap A page that provides search engines with an efficient, alternate route through your site. SKU Stock Keeping Unit: A number or code assigned to a product to identify the product, options, price, and manufacturer. splash page A promotional page with a product or advertisement; normally displayed before the home page. SSL certificate A validation and security mechanism that identifies the merchant and encrypts credit card and other sensitive information. static block A fixed content block that can be displayed on various content pages in a store. static content Content that does not change frequently. See also dynamic content. T theme A package that contains graphics and appearance information, and customizes the look and feel of the store.

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transactional email A notification email sent to the customer when a transaction is processed. transactional emails An automated email message that is sent in response to a specific event or transaction. U URL Uniform Resource Locator: The unique address of a page on the internet. usability Refers to the degree to which a product or service is easy to use by its customers. W WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get: An editor that displays formatted text as it will appear in its final published form. X XML Extensible Markup Language: A markup format derived from SGML that it used to format information for publication and distribution.

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Editor Toolbar

Editor Toolbar

Editing Tools

Editing Tools
Button Description

Undo

Redo

Cut

Copy

Paste

Paste as Plain Text

Paste from Word

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Button

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Find

Find and Replace

Spellchecker (not installed)

Mark as Deletion

Mark as Insertion

Citation

Abbreviation

Acronym

Styles and Fonts

Styles and Fonts

List Description

Styles

Format

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List

Description

Font Family

Font Size

Character Format

Character Format
Button Description

Bold

Italic

Underline

Strikeout

Subscript

Superscript

Special Characters

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Button

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Insert Symbol

Insert Non-Breaking Space

Insert Page Break

Color

Color
Button Description

Select Text Color

Select Background Color

Paragraph Format

Paragraph Format
Button Description

Left Justify

Center

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APPENDIX B: Editor Toolbar

Button

Description

Right Justify

Full Justify

Outdent

Indent

Blockquote

Coding Tools

Coding Tools
Button Description

Remove Formatting

Cleanup Messy Code

Lists

Lists

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APPENDIX B: Editor Toolbar

Button

Description

Bulleted(Unordered) List

Numbered (Ordered) List

Rules

Rules
Button Description

Insert Simple Horizontal Rule

Insert Formatted Horizontal Rule

Links and Anchors

Links and Anchors

Button Description

Insert/Edit Link

Remove Link

Insert/Edit Anchor

890

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APPENDIX B: Editor Toolbar

Images and Media

Images and Media

Button Description

Insert/Edit Image

Insert Media

Tables

Tables
Button Description

Insert/Modify Table

Table Row Properties

Table Cell Properties

Insert Row Above

Insert Row Below

Remove Column

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891

APPENDIX B: Editor Toolbar

Button

Description

Remove Row

Split Merged Table Cells

Merge Table Cells

Layers

Layers
Button Description

Insert New Layer

Move Layer Forward

Move Layer Backward

Toggle Absolute Positioning

Variables, Attributes and Frontend Apps

Variables, Attributes and Frontend Apps

892

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APPENDIX B: Editor Toolbar

Button

Description

Insert Variable

Insert/Edit Attributes

Insert Frontend App

Workspace Preferences

Workspace Preferences
Button Description

Toggle Fullscreen Mode

Display Visual Control Characters (On/Off)

Toggle Guidelines / Invisible Elements

Set Typing Direction Left-to-Right

Set Typing Direction Right-to-Left

Help

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

893

Notes
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

894

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APPENDIX C:

Video Tutorials
Start My Store
l

Selecting Your Plan Entering Your Contact Info Choosing the Store Language Your Store Look and Feel Set Store Logos Creating a New Product Importing Products Setting Up Shipping Options Setting Up PayPal Setting Up Other Payment Options Setting Up Tax Calculations Launch Your Store

Store Settings
l

Changing Your User Name Changing Your Password Setting Up a Custom Domain Upgrading Your Plan Adding Multiple Languages

Products
l

Choosing the Right Product Type Creating a Simple Product Creating a Virtual Product

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895

APPENDIX C: Video Tutorials

Creating a Grouped Product Creating a Configurable Product Part 1:Setting Up Product Attributes Part 2: Creating an Attribute Set Part 3: Creating the Configurable Product Part 4:Adding Associated Products Part 5: Managing Images

Bundle Product, Part 1 Bundle Product, Part 2

Creating a Gift Card, Part 1 Creating a Gift Card, Part 2

Setting Up Custom Options Product Images Adding Related Products

Content
l

Using the WYSIWYG Editor Embedding Video Setting Up a Banner Rotator "New Products" List

Marketing
l

Managing Product Ratings Managing Product Reviews Setting Up an RSS Feed Setting Up Google Checkout Setting Up Google Analytics

Design
l

Choose a Starting Theme Customizing Your Home Page

896

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APPENDIX C: Video Tutorials

Changing the Logo Changing the Favicon Changing Blocks in the Sidebar Changing Your Store Background

Search
l

Setting Up Catalog Search Managing Search Terms Setting Up Attributes for Search

Taxes
l

Creating a Fixed Product Tax Optimize Your Tax Settings

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

897

Notes
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

898

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Account Information,

Index
1
1 Column layout 484, 487

customer 532 account, Magento locked 830 settings 5 share 54 Actions, search 240 active domain 62 Add Banner 398 Add Ons 31, 347 Add to Wishlist 315

2
2 Columns with Left Bar 484, 487 2 Columns with Right Bar 16, 485, 488

3
3 Columns, page layout 485, 489 3D Secure Credit Card Validation 691, 693

Address Book 532 address, store 35 admin 29, 240 locked out 830

4
404 Page Not Found 358

login 5 panel 4 role, custom 828 URL 4

5
503 Service Unavailable 474, 861

user 826

A
A-Record, domain 61, 70 A4 size, pdf template 594

Adobe Reader 586 Advanced Search 114, 116, 216, 218, 220, 225 allow

abandoned shopping carts 567 cookies 567 About Us page 358 countries 37 Account Dashboard, customer 307, 532 Account ID 55 HTML tags 115, 117

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

899

Index

anchor category 88, 93, 100, 103, 403 anchor tag 372, 378 antivirus software 72 API 331, 867 Append Complex Data 837 As Low As, bundle product 145 Asia 692 aspect ratio 465 Associated Products 132, 137 attribute 105 advanced search 114 code 118 create 107, 110 custom, import 852 customer 849 filterable 100, 102 Google Shopping 331 group 113 information 109 input types 106 layered navigation 98, 100, 114 meta information 847 optimize 851 order 839 predefined 431 preloaded 848 price 846

product 115, 847 properties 103, 107, 114 quick search 114 search 226 set 105, 110, 112, 134 system 113, 845-846, 849 authentication 540 Authorize.Net 687, 693 Autocomplete 18, 217 automatic redirect 256

B
background color 470 header 494 background image body 500 header 494 backorders 195 badge, social media 337 Bank Transfer 614 banner 354, 389, 397 create 398 locations 399 price rule 400 rotator 401, 406 translate 853 base currency 39

900

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

image 181, 184, 508 price 167 best practices 71, 245 Bestsellers Report 769, 781 Billing Agreement 533, 646, 680 block 337, 387, 389, 397, 431, 458 built-in 478 category 84, 93-94 create 388 id 389, 449 Newsletter 320 translate 855 block reference 392, 403, 436, 438 category 392 CMS pages 392 page layout 440 product page 394 blog, Magento 7 Body Settings, theme 500 body tag, scripts 526 border propreties, heading 498, 505 Braintree 688 breadcrumb trail 81, 83 browser cache 526 bundle product 144 Bundle product 123 business days 36 Buy X, Get Y Free 299

C
CA file, SSL 67 callout 436 cancel order 566 Canceled, order status 577 canonical meta tag 246, 250, 252 Capture, payment action Offline 582 Online 580 Card Gate Plus 688 cardholder data 72 cart contents, retrieve 567 cascading style sheet 500, 511 Cash On Delivery 616 catalog image 179 images 179, 460, 508 menu 31 search 223, 231 translate 854 Catalog Link 406 Catalog New Products List 406 Catalog Price Rules 281-282 Categories 202 sitemap 247 translate 853

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

901

Index

category 81 create 84 delete 87 Display Settings 93 edit 87 hidden 90 image 91 landing page 16, 86, 94 link 408 name 91 navigation 374 page 91, 93 path 250 root 88 Category Category View Optimization 97 Description 91 Display Settings 93 General 91 Products 96 CCAvenue 692 CDN (Content Delivery Network) 517 certificate authority, SSL 69 Change Theme 462 character format, toolbar 887 chart, dashboard 771 Check / Money Order 618 checkbox, Terms and Conditions 573

checkout 22 process 549 Terms and Conditions 571 Checkout with PayPal 627 Click for price 175 Closed, order status 577 CMS 33, 353 Frontend Apps 406, 409 Node Link 385 Page Hierarchy 385 Page Link 407, 423 Page Versioning 381 Pages 357, 360, 364 Static Blocks 387, 406, 521 COD 616 code pool, gift card 150, 155 coding tools, toolbar 889 color 162 background, header 494 picker 468, 507 toolbar 885 column dimensions dimensions 487 layout 16, 94, 436 Combined Gift Card 150, 152 Community Poll 304 Compare Products 14, 115-116, 303, 305, 406

902

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

comparison properties 115 Complete, order status 577, 584 complex product 121 composite product 124 computer access, secure 72 conditions, price rule 292 configurable product 134 workflow 141 Configurable product 123 image 140 inventory 201 price adjustment 142 workflow 141 confirmation email 59 consulting 8 contact information 24, 35, 52 Contact Us email 42 email template 820 form 42 container size, shipping 719 content 353, 357, 365 editor 365 page 357 translate 855 Content Area 399 Content Delivery Network (CDN) 517

Content Experiments, Google 211, 339, 341 content page 360 conversion 9 tracking, Google AdWords 343 cookie 73 law 74 notification block 75 persistent 567 restriction mode 76 session 567 copyright notice, change 355 core content pages 357 Cost 163 Countries Options 37 coupon 329, 556, 564, 785 Create New Attribute 162, 210 Create New Order 561 create product 121 credit card 26, 687 credit memo 602 custom 594 credit, store 532, 599, 601 cron error 822 Cross-sells 21, 206 CSR file 67 CSS 459 assets 517

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

903

Index

body properties 500 body text properties 500 color 507 custom 513-514 Editor 459, 465, 511, 517 examples 514 header properties 494 heading properties 496 link properties 500 links 500, 514 mini cart 514 newsletter-signup link, footer 516 pager / sorter controls 515 search box 514 top navigation 513-514 CSS styles color picker 507 CSV file (comma separated value) 712, 831, 839, 841 curly braces 378 currency 33, 39 symbols 39 update warnings 823 custom attributes, import 851 CSS 511 domain 60, 63 email 41

layout 95 scripts 868 SSL certificate 66 variable 431 Custom Design Category 94 Custom Layout Update category 95 product 191 Custom Options 124, 207 export 835 Custom Theme 95, 191 custom.css 513 customer account 531, 539-541, 559 address attributes 850 authentication 540 credit 599 dashboard 532 data, security 72 export 832 group 545, 559, 745 import 837 login 539 reports 777 reviews 307, 789 system attributes 849 tax classes 742

904

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

Customer by Number of Orders Report 779 Customer Order Status, RSS feed 330 customer service 357, 553 Customer Tags Report 791 Customers by Order Totals Report 778 Customers, dashboard report 770 CyberSource 687

design 25, 457, 461 attributes 845 custom, category 94 product 191 Settings Editor 459 tools 458 Design Settings Editor 493 DHL 715, 728 DIBS Payment Services 688 Disable Modules Output 323

D
discount 282, 622 Dashboard 31 charts 771, 773 configuration 772 customer 532, 541 data entry properties 114 transfer 831, 851 date, input type 106 days of the week 36 default attribute set 112 value 114 delete category 87 demo notice, store 863 Description product 209 quantity 166 Display Actual Price 164, 174 Display Settings Category 93 DNS 60-61 documentation 8 domain 4, 60 registrar 60 download CSS 512 Dropdown, input type 106 duplicate products, import 852 dynamic media URL 453 URL 249 values, bundle product 144

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

905

Index

E
eBay 336 edit content 365 editor 365 frontend app 369 toolbar 885 video, insert 370 Email a Friend 318 email address 5 email template 797, 800, 808

entity type 834 Europe 692 eWAY Direct 689 Export 832 Custom Options 835 guidelines 851 products 833 subscribers 325 Express Checkout, PayPal 627, 629, 670 extensions 347 configure 805 eye-tracking 12 gift card 817 invoice 813 logo 798 newsletter subscription 820 order processing 811 password notification 811 product alert 818 variables 431, 808

F
favicon 467 FedEx 715, 722 feed reader 329 filter 238 filterable attribute 100, 102, 117 Firebug, Firefox 514 firewall 72 First Data Global Gateway 687 five-star rating 307

embed video 370 Embedded Open Type font (EOT) 519 Empty, page layout 485

Fixed Product Tax 738 Enable input type 106 Cookies 359 Flat Rate Shipping 704 WYSIWYG Editor 115 font, CSS 496, 517 Enable cookies Footer 340, 399 Startup Wizard 864 CSS 514

906

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

Links 371-372 scripts in 527 theme settings 504 forum, Magento 6 FPT (Fixed Product Tax) 738 fraud detection 695 3D Secure 691 Kount Fraud Detection 691 Free Shipping 707 remove 438 Frontend App 338, 354, 385, 405, 409, 423 Banner 401 CMS Static Block 412 code 450 in email template 804 insert 369, 886 link 422, 424, 427 New Products 416 types 406 frontend properties 108, 225 fulfillment 575, 585

.gif 517 gift card 150 Gift Card 21, 122 account 153 apply to order 564 attributes 845 configuration 155 customer account 532 email template 808 lifetime 152 prices 151 Global Search 237-238 Go Pros 8 Google AdWords 343 Analytics 97, 211, 339, 341, 775 Checkout 164, 691, 697 Content Experiments 97 Merchant Center 331 Reader 329 Sitemap 267, 272 Webmaster Tools 269 Website Optimizer 341 grid, view as 221 grouped product 122, 131 guest checkout 549 retrieve cart contents 567

G
gateway, payment 687 General Contact 41 customer group 545 Product Information 160

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

907

Index

subscription 320

footer 526 head 270, 467, 526

H
link, insert 371 handle 448 handling fee 719 head, HTML scripts 526 Header 399 background 468 Height, pdf 594 logo 465 Settings 494 Heading border properties, CSS 496, 504 levels, CSS 496 Settings 496 help 6 hidden category 90 hierarchy 381, 385 menu 381 hits, search term 776 Hold, order 566 home page 12, 357 blocks 457 change 364 New Products list 416 hosting environment 72 HTML editor 365 product descriptions 106 suffix 250 https 22

I
.ico 467 identities, store email 41 image attributes 845 background 179 catalog, add 181 editor 885 filenames, for import 841 link to page 378 path, relative 517 placeholder 126, 184-185 resize 508 shape 179 size 179 sort order 183 URL 368 watermarks 186 images, theme 460, 504, 517 img tag 378

908

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

Import 837 behavior 837 Check Data 838 configurable product 843 custom attribute 852 duplicate product 852 errors 838 guidelines 851 images, product 841

invoice 552, 580, 583 custom 594 email template 813 Invoice Comments 584 Invoices 243 IP address 61, 862 Is Active 92 Is Anchor 88

J
orders 839 table rates, shipping 713 Import / Export 831 In feed 162, 167 In Stock 196 Include in Navigation Menu 92 index 250, 276 inline link 427 inner block 389-390 input type bundle product 146 Input Validation 114 Insert Frontend App 369 insert image 368 integration 867 interface text, change 473 Inventory 193 configurable product 201 Manage Stock 196 Java Script Editor 459, 521 JavaScript 32, 459, 521 enabled 76 invoke 525 upload 522 .jpg 517 jQuery 459, 521 .js file 521

K
key concept 105 Kount Fraud Detection 691, 695

L
label 297 labels, shipping 587 landing page 9, 227, 539 customer 539 landscape, pdf template 594

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

909

Index

language 24, 45, 473 language chooser 45 language, in block 389 language, translate 853 launch store 863 layered navigation 81, 93, 98, 100, 102, 114, 116, 225 properties 114 layers, toolbar 892 layout custom 95 page 477, 486 updates 16 Layout Editor 312, 458, 478, 606 layout update 326, 387, 392, 412, 435, 438, 448 syntax 442, 445 layout update, banner 403 layout update, frontend app 413, 418 Left Column 399 letter size, pdf template 594 library, javascript 521 light box 178 link 422 block 424 category 408 CSS 514 footer 372

image 368, 378 inline 427 node 385 page 371, 423 product 406 properties 500 links and anchors, toolbar 890 liquid layout 477 list, view as 221 lists, toolbar 889 load sequence 448 JavaScript 522 locale 473 Locale change 853 Locale Options 36, 853 lock block, Layout Editor 481 locked out, admin 830 locked out, login 825 Log Cleanup Warnings, email template 823 log in, customer 542 login 4-5, 23, 51, 536 locked out 825 login credentials 53 login, customer 531, 539 logo 461, 465 logo, email 798

910

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

Low Stock Report 782

markup tag 431, 449, 451 Maximal Depth 82

M
Maximum Qty Allowed in Shopping M2E 336 Mage_Newsletter 323 Magento Connect 34, 347 Core API 867 Magento account 51 Magento Go Plan 100 Magento password 53 Magento Payment Bridge 654 mailing list 324 main menu 374 maintenance mode 359, 473-474, 861 Manage Attribute Sets 112 Manage Banners 243 Manage Customers 243, 561 Manage Gift Card Accounts 243 Manage Products 243 Manage Shopping Cart 553 manage stock 782 Manage Stock 193, 196, 201 Manage Tax Zones & Rates 741 manufacturer's suggested retail price 171 MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) 164, 171 Cart 782 media storage 368, 517 media URL 368, 378, 449, 453 menu, links in 374 Meta Data 176, 245 attributes 845 category 91 Keywords 91, 245 page 360 product 127 Title 245 mini cart CSS 514 Minimum Advertised Price 171 Minimum Qty Allowed in Shopping Cart 782 Miscellaneous HTML 340 Miscellaneous Scripts 270, 523, 526 missing value, import 852 misspellings 18, 228 mobile screen size 471 mobile theme 468 money order 618 MooTools 521 Most Views Products 770, 781

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

911

Index

Move to Wishlist 557 MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) 171 Multiple Select, input type 106 My Account 531 My Customizations 493 My Orders 533

disable 323 menu 31 sign-up block 13 subscribers 243, 319, 532 unsubscribe 324 node, page 381, 383, 385 Not Capture, payment action 582 Not Logged In, customer group 545

N
navigation 82, 90 navigation menu 16, 81, 92, 215, 381 navigation properties 114 navigational menu 85 nested block 389 New Account email template 809 New Account Confirmation, email template 809 New Accounts Report 777 New Administrative Password, email template 811 New Credit Memo, email template 816 New Customers, dashboard 770 New Password, email template 811 New Products list 329, 416 New Shipment, email template 814 New, order state 577 newsletter confirmation 320, 809

O
.otf 517 Ogone DirectLink 688 On Hold, order status 566, 577 Onepage Checkout 571 Open Type font 517 opt in, customer account 539 opt out, newsletter 324 order 549, 551, 575-577, 580, 583, 606 attributes 840 cancel 566 confirmation 11 create 561 email templates 811 review 571 search 240 status 577 summary 15 update 566

912

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

Order Update, email template 813 Orders and Returns 15, 606, 608 Out of Stock 195-196 outer block 390

security 72 Pay Now button, PayPal 637 Paybox Direct 692 payment actions 582

P
Payment Card Industry (PCI) 63, 72 package pricing 171 packing slip 583, 585 custom 594 padlock symbol 22 page 357 create 360 layout 95, 191, 397, 440, 477, 486-487 link 371-372, 374, 407 size 594 translate 855 Page Hierarchy 381 Page Not Found 358 Page Orientation, pdf 594 Page Title 498, 505 pagination links 221 paragraph format, toolbar 888 parent category 84, 95 page hierarchy 381 password 5, 29, 51, 536 change 53 notification 811 compliance 72 Payment Failed, email template 821 payment gateways 626, 687 Payment Methods 613 BankTransfer Payment 614 Cash on Delivery 616 Check / Money Order 618 Purchase Order 620 Zero Subtotal Checkout 622 Payment Review, order status 577 Payment Services 691 PAYONE 688 PayPal 26, 625, 687 Access 540-541 API 626, 683 block 13 Express Checkout 625, 627, 629, 641-642, 670, 691 Payflow Link 670 Payflow Pro 661, 693 Payments Advanced 641-642 Payments Pro 654-655, 693

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

913

Index

Payments Standard 637-638 Sandbox 626, 684 Settlement Report 786 PDF credit memo 602 invoice 580 template, custom 594 Pending Payment, order status 577 Pending PayPal, order status 577 Pending, order status 551, 577, 584 permanent redirect 257 permissions 825 persistent cookie 567 persistent shopping cart 567 phone orders 553 Physical Gift Card 150, 152 pixel 487 Place Order 551 placeholder image 184 plan, Magento Go 25, 58 plug-in 337 .png 517 PO 620 Poll 13, 303-304 Manager 314 translate 853 pop-ups, allow 474 Popular Search Terms 216, 228

Popular Tags 303, 312, 791 portrait, pdf template 594 preloaded attributes 848 preview, theme 462 previous order, add to cart 558 Price 163 adjustment 139, 142 attributes 845 input type 106 Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) 171 package 171 Range, bundle product 144 Special 165 step, layered navigation 93, 98 Tier 166 unit 167 View, bundle product 144 Price Rule 105 Banner 400 Catalog 282, 288 condition, attributes 116 promotions 299-300 properties 114 Shopping Cart 290 Price Type Fixed 208 Percentage 208

914

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

Prices 163 print credit memo 602 privacy policy 21, 73, 75-76, 359 privileges 825 Processing, order status 552, 577 product 26 bundle 144 configurable 134 configurable, import 843 create 121 export 833 gift card 150 grouped 131 images 126, 177, 179, 181, 841 link 407 list 9, 16, 114, 117 page 19 relationships 204-206 reports 781 reviews 303, 307, 309, 533 simple 124 sitemap 247 system attributes 845-846 tax class 161, 741 translate 853 type properties 114 types 121 virtual 128

visibility 225 Product Alert 818 Product Compare block 486 Product Information 159 Custom Options 207 Description 209 Design 191 Inventory 193 Prices 163 Product View Optimization 211 product return workflow 600 Product Tags 516, 791 Product View Page, visible on 117 Products Ordered Report 783 Products Recently Compared, add to cart 557 Promotions 32, 281 Banners 397, 400 Price Rules 299, 302 PSiGate 688 publish page 363 purchase order 620

Q
QR code 290 quantity discount 166 quantity increments 171, 195, 201 query, search 223 quick access links 531

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

915

Index

Quick Search 18, 216-217, 220 attributes 114, 116, 225 position, CSS 514 Quick Simple Product Creation 137

Sales 785, 787 Search 775 Search Terms 235 reset password 536 resize catalog images 508

R
Resource Access, Custom 867 rating, product 307, 310 Recently Compared Products 406 add to cart 557 Recently Viewed Products 14, 406407, 554 recommendations, search 227 redeemable gift card 152 redirect URL 258 reference, block 392 Refresh Index 244 Refresh Statistics 774 refunds 599, 601, 603 registration, customer 531 Related Banners 287, 298 Related Products 203-204 Related Search Terms 233 relative path 517 relative URL, CSS 517 Remember Me, shopping cart 567568 Reports 769 Customer 777 Product 781 retail tax 741 Retailer, customer group 545 Return to Stock 602 returns 600, 606 Reviews 243, 303, 307, 309, 789 rewrite URL 258 Right Column 399 RIS Certificate (Risk Inquiry System) 696 robots.txt 267, 271, 276 role, custom 828 root category 88 Rotation Mode, banner 404 RSS feed 162, 329 rules, toolbar 890

S
Sage Pay Direct 688, 693 sales channels 329 email templates 805 menu 31 order 561, 575

916

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

reports 785 sample pages 357 sandbox, PayPal 684 scope 48, 118, 212 scripts, custom 868 scripts, third-party 211, 526 search 215-216, 237 advanced 18, 218 attributes 114, 225 box 514 filter 237 index 237, 244 query 223 reports 775 results 9, 18, 100, 220 weight 116, 226 search engine 82 optimization 176, 252-253, 255, 258, 276 Search Terms 227, 230-231, 243, 776 Popular 228 Related 233 Reports 235 secure socket layer (SSL) 63 security 72, 825 certificate 69 policy 72 Sell on eBay 336

Send Product to a Friend, email template 819 SEO 82, 245, 252, 255-256, 258, 339 Service Unavailable page 359 session cookie 567 Set Product as New from/to Date 162 Settlement Report, PayPal 633, 648, 658, 665, 675, 785 Share Wishlist, email template 819 shared access, Magento account 55 Ship Bundle Item 149 ship order 552 shipment 583-584 Shipment Update, email template 816 shipping 21, 27 carriers 715 labels 587 packing slip 585 rates, import 709 refund 602 Shipping Methods 701, 704, 707, 709 Shipping Settings 703 Shop By 98 shopping cart 10, 21, 697 assistance 553-554 edit 554 persistent 567

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

917

Index

price rule 290, 299-300 reports 787 tax calculations 751 thumbnails 133, 140, 189 shopping tools 303 Short Description 209 sidebar, block reference 436-437 Simple product 121, 124 site maintenance 861 sitemap 247, 267, 272 SKU 160 dynamic, bundle product 145 in price rules 288 multiple 289 Small Image 179, 183 resize 508 social media icons 337 social shopping 315 email templates 819 Solutions Library 54 sort attributes 116 product list 93 special characters, toolbar 887 Special Price 164-165 Special Products, RSS feed 330 SSL certificate 63, 69 stacked tax 748

Start My Store 23, 864 State Options 38 static block 337, 372, 412 category page 86 static URL 249 statistics 339 status product 160 Stock Availability 195-196 catalog page 199 Configurable product 201 product page 198 stock, manage 193 store address 35 credit 535, 599 currency 39 demo notice 863 email addresses 41 location 37 translate 853 URL 4-5 view 46 Store Credit Update, email template 817 store url, markup tag 449 style sheet, CSS 512, 514 styles and fonts, toolbar 886

918

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

styles.css 512 subcategory 84, 90 submit order 551 subscription, newsletter 319, 326 export 325 suggestions, search 227 Super Products Attributes Configuration 139 support, Magento 7, 54 surveys 13, 303, 314 Suspected Fraud, order status 577 syndicated content 329 synonyms 18, 228 syntax CSS 514 layout update 442 system attribute 113 system email templates 820 System menu 33

classes 734, 742 compound 748 fixed product (FPT) 739 rates 741, 752 rates, delete 764 rules 746, 752 settings 734 setup 734 shipping 751 shopping cart 21 VAT 758 Tax on Shipping 751 Tax Zones 243 technical support 7 template email 808 layout update, frontend app 409 PDF 594 subscription 320 variables 431 Terms and Conditions 571 Text Area, input type 106 text editor 365 Text Field, input type 106 theme 458, 461, 465, 487, 504, 521 customize 491 edit 464 mobile 468

T
Table Rates, shipping 709 tables, toolbar 891 Tags, product 312, 534 Reports 791 RSS feed 329 Task Notifications 808, 865 tax 733 class 161

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

919

Index

preview 462 Theme Text Editor 49, 458, 473, 853 Themes Editor 458, 462-464, 491 third-party applications 867 SSL certificate 67 thumbnail 179, 181, 189 gallery 177 resize 508 Tier Price 163, 166 toll-free number 21 Top Level Category, in RSS feed 330 top navigation 374 CSS 514 tracking code, Google Adwords 343 code, Google Analytics 339 number, shipping 580 scripts 97, 211 transactional email 318, 320, 797 logo 798 translate store 473, 853 troubleshooting, product 158 True Type font 517 trust badge 21 Trusted Extensions 34, 347 .ttf 517

TypeKit 521

U
UI text, change 473 Under Construction notice 863 Unique Value, attribute property 114 unit price 164, 167 unsubscribe 324-325 Up-sell 203, 205 Update Attributes 242 upgrade 58 upload CSS 513 upload JavaScript 522 UPS 715-716 URL domain, custom 63 dynamic 249 key 258 product 161 redirect, automatic 256 relative 517 rewrites, custom 258 URL Key 249 category 91 node 383 page 360 Use for Promo Rule Conditions 115, 117 Use in Layered Navigation 101

920

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013

Index

user create admin 826 guides 8 name 5, 29 role 827 USPS 715, 719 Web Tools 719 UTF-8 encoding 841

Web Services 867, 869 webinar 7 Websites, Product Information 212 weekend, locale 36 Weight dynamic, bundle product 145 weight, bundle product 149 weight, product 160 weighted search 226

V
welcome Value Added Tax (VAT) 758 Values Required 114 variable 431 email template 803, 808 insert, toolbar 885 VAT (value added tax) 758 Version Control 361 video tutorials 6, 895 video, embed 370 view 46, 48 product 126 translate 853 Virtual Gift Card 150, 152 Virtual product 122, 128 Visible on Product View Page 115 volume, product 170 email 4, 29 message, block 445 message, header 541 What's this? link 175 whitelist, site maintenance 474, 862 wholesaler, customer group 545 widget, frontend app 450 Wishlist 303-304, 315, 534 block 13 in RSS feed 330 workflow order 576-577 product return 600 workspace preferences, toolbar 893 WorldPay 687, 693 WS-I 869 WYSIWYG Editor 210, 365 enable 106

W
watermark 186-187

Magento Go User Guide.June 2013

921

Index

enable for input 117

X
XML 392, 435, 438 load sequence 448

Y
Yes/No, input type 106 YouTube 370

Z
Zero Subtotal Checkout 622 Zip image files, import 842 zone file 62

922

Magento Go User Guide, June 2013