In Magento 2, product categories helps in organizing the product catalog, improving site navigation, and optimizing the overall structure of your online store. This category management provides a seamless shopping experience and aligns with both user needs and business objectives efficiently. Let’s understand the steps to add Category in Magento 2 easily.
Steps to Add Category in Magento 2
1. Accessing Category Management
Search for “Catalog > Categories” option in the Magento Admin panel. This section provides comprehensive tools for managing and configuring product categories.
2. Creating a New Category
Click “Add Root Category” to create a new top-level category and save it . For example, you might name this root category Fresh Product.
When creating a new root category in Magento 2, you have several configuration options:
- Enabled Category
Toggle to make the category visible on the storefront.
- Include in Menu
Choose whether the category appears in the main navigation.
- Category Name
Set the name displayed on the storefront.
3. Content
Add descriptions and images for detailed category information.
- Edit with Page Builder
Design the category page layout using Page Builder.
- Add CMS Block
Include a CMS block for additional content.
4. Display Settings
- Display Mode
Select how products and content are shown.
- Anchor
Enable layered navigation filters.
5. Search Engine Optimization
Set SEO metadata like URL key, meta title, and description.
6. Products in Category
Assign products to the category.
7. Design
- Custom Layout Update
Apply custom layout changes.
- Theme
Select a specific theme for the category page.
- Schedule Design Update
Schedule future design changes for events or promotions.
To add a subcategory, select the desired root category. For example, to create a subcategory under Fresh Products, choose Fresh Products and then add the subcategory, such as Apples.
8. Create a New Root Category in your store.
- From the Admin Panel sidebar, navigate to Stores > All Stores
- Select the “Main Website Store”.
- Choose the root category you wish to assign, then click the “Save Store” button.
