Before importing your products into Sidely, you must set up the brands in your catalog. Each imported product will automatically be assigned to a brand, enabling effective organization and segmentation.
Steps to set up product brands
1. Go to brand management
Click the ⚙️ icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the settings.
Go to Product settings, then click Brand management.
2. Add a new brand
Click the ➕ button in the top right corner of the page.
A panel opens where you can fill in the following information:
Name: enter the brand name (mandatory field).
Description: add a description to provide more details about the brand (optional).
Click Create at the bottom of the panel to save the brand.
3. Edit an existing brand
Click the name of the brand you want to edit.
The panel will open so you can update the name or description.
Once you've made your changes, click Save to confirm.
4. Delete a brand
In the list of brands, find the brand to delete.
Click the 🗑️ icon on the right of the corresponding row.
Confirm the deletion.
Tips for an optimal brand setup
Check the names: make sure each brand is clearly named to avoid duplicates.
Add descriptions: use the description field to specify information such as the brand's range or positioning.
Plan ahead: set up all your brands before importing products for smoother management.
FAQ
1. Can I add brands after importing my products?
Yes, you can add new brands at any time. However, you will need to edit existing products to assign them to these brands.
2. Can I delete a brand assigned to products?
No, a brand assigned to products cannot be deleted until those products have been reassigned to another brand.
3. How many brands can I set up in Sidely?
There is no specific limit to the number of brands you can set up.
4. Are brands visible in reports and filters?
Yes, brands can be used as a filter criterion or in reports to analyze your product data.
5. Are brand descriptions mandatory?
No, the description is optional, but it is useful to enrich the information available about your brands.