How Do I Set Up Product Categories?
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June 05, 2025
By PhotoBiz Knowledge Base
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How to Create Product Categories in PhotoBiz ECommerce

Organizing your products into categories makes it easier for your customers to browse and find what they're looking for—whether they're shopping on your website or in a client gallery. This guide walks you through how to create and manage product categories in your PhotoBiz ECommerce.

STEP ONE

Log into Your PhotoBiz Account

From your dashboard, click on ECOMMERCE in the left-hand menu to access your store settings.

STEP TWO

Open the Products Section

In your ECommerce control panel:

  • Hover over SELL ONLINE at the top.

  • Click PRODUCTS from the drop-down menu.

STEP THREE

Add a New Category

Click the NEW CATEGORY button to start creating your product category.

STEP FOUR

Name Your Category

Type in a clear, descriptive name for your new category. This is what your customers will see.

STEP FIVE

Add a Category Image (Optional but Recommended)

You can choose a visual image for the category, which will display in product blocks on your website.

You can:

  • Upload a new image
  • Choose an image from your Image Clipboard
  • Use a stock image

Tip: Add Alt Text to describe your image. This improves accessibility and SEO.

STEP SIX

Edit Category SEO Details (Optional)

Click the SEO & Search tab to update the metadata for your category.
Here, you can:

  • Add a custom page title
  • Enter a meta description
  • Update keywords

Good SEO helps customers discover your products through search engines and your site’s search tool.

Once you have completed adding your category, you have the ability to modify the 

Managing Categories

Once your category is created:

  • Edit the name or image by clicking the paper icon next to the category name.

  • Delete a category by clicking the trash can icon—but only if all products in that category have been deleted or moved.

Note: You must remove or reassign all products before deleting a category.