Product Codes

Product Codes are comprised of 5 different pieces of information - SKU, Code, Vendor Code, Manufacturer Selection and Manufacturer Code.  Each field helps to identify the product and are used when searching for a product. 

Note:  Filling in Product Codes are Optional and will not affect product ordering if left blank.
 

In this article you will learn how to:

• Add Product Codes

Action Steps to Add or Modify Product Codes:

1. Start by modifying a Product
2. Click the Product Options tab
3. Expand the Product Code's tab
4. Fill in the following Fields:
1. SKU: The SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is a set of numbers used to identify a product.  SKU's are searchable by visitors to your site.  SKU is visible to site visitors if entered.
2. Code: Code can be used as a secondary way to identify a product different from the SKU or Vendor Code.  Code is NOT visible to site visitors if entered.
3. Vendor Code: Vendor Code's may exist if provided by your Vendors.   Vendor Code is visible to site visitors if entered.
4. Manufacturer (Drop Down Selection): Before you select the manufacturer of this product you must first add them in Settings > Store Preferences > Manufacturers.   Manufacturer selection is NOT visible to site visitors if entered.
5. Manufacturer Code: Is a code given to the product by the manufacturer.  Manufacturer Code is visible to site visitors if entered.