How to Set Up Store Search Filters

Setting up store search filters in CS-Cart helps customers narrow down their product searches for a more efficient shopping experience. Here's how you can do it:

1. Log In to Your Admin Panel:

   Open your web browser and go to the admin panel of your CS-Cart store. Log in using your administrator credentials.

2. Navigate to Products:

   In the admin panel, look for the "Products" tab in the main menu. Click on it to access the product management section.

3. Edit a Category:
   • Find the category for which you want to set up search filters, either by searching or browsing through your category list.
   • Click on the category name or "Edit" to access the category details.
4. Go to the "Filters" Tab:
   • Inside the category editing page, there should be a tab labeled "Filters". Click on it to access the filter settings.
5. Add New Filters:
   • In the "Filters" tab, you can add new filters that will be available for products within this category.
   • Click the "+ Add filter" button to create a new filter.
6. Configure Filter Details:
   • When adding a new filter, you'll need to configure details such as the filter name, display style (e.g., dropdown, checkboxes), and the type of data it will filter (e.g., text, range).
7. Link Filters to Product Features:
   • After creating a filter, you'll need to link it to specific product features. This determines which product attributes the filter will apply to.
8. Save Changes:

   Once you have configured the filters, click the "Save" button to apply the changes.

9. Test Filters on Storefront:
   • Go to your storefront and navigate to a category that you edited. You should see the filters displayed, and customers can use them to refine their product searches.

Additional Tips:

• Consider User Experience:
  • Organize filters in a way that makes sense to your customers. For example, group similar attributes together.
• Provide Clear Labels:
  • Use descriptive labels for filters to help customers understand their purpose.
• Regularly Review and Update Filters:
  • Periodically review your filters to ensure they remain relevant to your product catalog.

Remember to save your settings after making any changes. This will ensure that the store search filters are set up correctly on your CS-Cart store.