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How to Create a Gift Card Inventory Item

To Create a Gift Card Inventory Item click on Sell (1) then click on the Add Inventory Item (2) tab.

Step 1 of 5 - Categorization

You'll be required to populate all of the fields shown. You'll also be required to purchase Gift Card Credits. For full information on purchasing gift card see Purchasing Gift Card Credits

Product Name - This field represents the name of your product.

Listing Status - This field represents the status of your inventory item. Setting your product's listing status as visible will allow this product to appear in the shopping search results of your store. Setting your product's listing status as hidden will hide this product from appearing in the shopping search results of your store. Hidden products can also be used for one-to-one sale transactions.

Product Type - This field represents the type of inventory item you are setting up. Each choice will provide the appropriate fields that are relevant to the product type chosen.

Product Sub-Type - The Product Subtype is used to assist in tax calculations in the European Union (EU). If your product's subtype is not listed, simply choose the one that most accurately describes your product.

Store - The store drop down choice represents the store that the inventory item is being created for. If managing multiple stores you'll want to make sure you are choosing the correct store.

After choosing the Store additional areas will appear as shown in Steps 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Step 2 of 5 - Pricing & Tracking

This area allows you to set the pricing for selling gift cards.

Field explanations.

Pricing Method - The radio buttons for pricing represent the pricing methods that can be used for the inventory item being created. The Regular Price is the standard everyday price. The On Sale Price is a discounted price. Pricing Options allow for unlimited prices with option name and option price. Options are a great feature if you are offering types of licensing or sizes.

Regular Price - The regular price of the item is always required unless you have selected options pricing.

Step 3 of 5 - Inventory Images

The Show Image Manager/Hide Image Manager (3) - By choosing to show the "Image Manager" you'll see all of the images that are loaded to the system.

You can choose to associate as many images to an inventory item as you want. Just choose the Plus Icon to each image you desire and the image will be added to the list Selected Images (4) area.

For information on how to load images to the system see Add (Upload) Inventory Images.

Learn about Inventory Image Sizes see Inventory Image Size Overview.

Step 4 of 5 - Description

In this section there are 2 types of descriptions available.

The Short Description is used in the product listings of all Themes (Legacy) and Store Modes. It's also used for the store search and text is seen in the buyers dashboard.

The Long Description is used in the detailed product listings of all Themes (Legacy) and Store Modes. Text formatting is available.

Step 5 of 5 - Related Products

Up-Selling is done by showing related inventory items that are similar to the one you are setting up. Just use the drop down box and choose a product and click Add To Selection. On the items details page these "Related Products" will appear.

Once you have completed all the information for this inventory item click Add Inventory Item (5) and your newly created inventory item will appear in the inventory item list. All inventory items can be edited after saving.

Learn about how Related Products work see How Related Products Work.