Inventory & Lists
How do I upload inventory?
When you update inventory through an upload or by manually marking it sold, the item(s) are removed from your website and any connected marketplaces. However, when an item sells on a marketplace, it is not automatically removed from your website or ...
How do I bulk upload images?
Many of our client's find it easier to upload images directly to an item. When you upload images directly to an item, our system names the images for you. If you bulk upload images, you will have to rename them to attach them to the correct item. For ...
How do I create a catalog?
There are two types of catalogs that can be added to your website: PDF Catalogs and Online Catalogs. For both, the first step is to 'Add New Catalog.' Add New Catalog Click on the 'Manage Catalogs' link under the 'Lists' heading in the Control Panel ...
How should I name my image files?
Image names should be saved so that the file name matches your inventory number (e.g., 12345.jpg would get assigned to item #12345 in your inventory). You can upload multiple images per item by appending an underscore and number to the file name. ...
What should the dimensions of my images be? How large can images be?
We recommend that you make your images at least 1200 x 1600 pixels or larger. Currently, the maximum allowed width and height for your images are 2000 x 2000 pixels, and our system will automatically resize your uploaded images for you. The picture ...
What size should the image file be?
For the web, images do not need a DPI set. In PhotoShop, you should use the 'Save for Web' option and save JPGs at either 'Very High' or 'High' setting. If you need help with resizing photos, please contact us and we will set up a time when we can ...
How long will it take for the images to process? When will the images appear on my website?
The system will automatically process your images when you upload them using the Upload Images tool. Sometimes it can take a several minutes for images to appear on the website after uploading them. If your images still do not appear after 30 ...
How do I find the URL/link for a catalog?
Click on 'Manage Catalogs' under the 'Lists' heading in the Control Panel menu. Then, choose the desired catalog from the dropdown menu and click 'Edit.' The links are available at the bottom of the page.
Can I upload items to the website that are not viewable?
Yes, you can create a private catalog by selecting 'Private' status in the catalog details. The books will be uploaded to your website, but will not be viewable/searchable. The books can only be viewed with a direct link to the catalog. If you do not ...
How do I upload images directly to an item?
Click on 'Manage Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading in the Control Panel menu. Then, use the 'Search' tab to find the item. Click 'Edit' below the item. Go to the 'Photos' tab. Click the 'Browse' button next to 'image not available.' (If you do ...
How do I manually mark items as sold?
When you update inventory through an upload or by manually marking it sold as described below, the item(s) are removed from your website and any connected marketplaces. However, when an item sells on a marketplace, it is not automatically removed ...
How do I edit an existing item?
1) Click on 'Manage Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading in the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) On this page you can ...
How do I delete an existing item?
1) Click on 'Manage Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading in the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Delete' link under your item. 4) A window will pop up ...
How do I manually mark an item as sold?
1) Click on 'Manage Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading in the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Sell' link under your item. 4) The item's quantity ...
How do I manually mark an item as returned?
1) Click on 'Manage Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading in the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Return' link under your item. 4) The item's quantity ...
How do I change an item's price?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I change an item's cost?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I change an item's quantity?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I make an item tax exempt?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I change an individual item's handling fee?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I make an item ship exempt?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I edit an item's volumes?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I change an item's weight?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Pricing' ...
How do I edit an item's related items?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Related' ...
How do I edit which Bookrouter Marketplaces an individual item is in?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the ...
How do I configure my item's Meta Search?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the ...
How do I clone an item?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Clone' ...
How do I print an item?
1) Click on "Manage Inventory" under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Search for your item by it's Item ID (or Author / Title) 3) Scroll down to the 'Search Results' and click the 'Edit' link under your item. 4) Click on the 'Print' ...
How do I add featured items by their Item ID?
1) Click on 'Featured Items' in the Control Panel under the 'Inventory' heading. 2) Click on the 'Add Items By ID' tab. The featured item page is a results page and is sorted in the default order. 3) If you'd like your soon to be added 'Featured ...
How do I make a featured item take priority?
1) Click on 'Featured Items' in the Control Panel under the 'Inventory' heading. 2) Click on the 'Add Items By ID' tab. The featured item page is a results page and is sorted in the default order. 3) Choose 'Yes' at the 'When displaying a selection ...
How do I upload books to a 'Catalog'?
1) Click on 'Upload Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Next to the 'I would like to:' prompt, select 'Add Books to a Catalog'. 3) Next to the 'Catalogs' prompt, select the catalog you would like to upload books to. 3) ...
How do I upload books to a Category?
1) Click on 'Upload Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Next to the 'I would like to:' prompt, select 'Add Books to a Category'. 3) Next to the 'Categories' prompt, select the category you would like to upload books to. ...
How do I upload 'Sold Books'?
1) Click on 'Upload Inventory' under the 'Inventory' heading of the Control Panel. 2) Next to the 'I would like to:' prompt, select 'Sold Books'. 3) Next to 'File Name:' click the 'Choose File' button. Open your tab delimited file. 4) Click the ...
How do I delete images?
1) Click on 'Delete Images' under the 'Images' heading of the Control Panel. 2) On this page you are able to find all the images that are no longer in use. You will be able to review each image before anything is deleted. Choose to search just your ...
How do I delete an existing category?
1) Click 'Manage Categories' under the 'Lists' heading of the 'Control Panel'. 2) Under 'Existing Categories:' select the category you'd like to delete from the dropdown menu. 3) Click the 'Delete' button.
How do I change an existing category's name?
1) Click 'Manage Categories' under the 'Lists' heading of the 'Control Panel'. 2) Under 'Existing Categories:' select the category you'd like to change the name of from the dropdown menu. 3) Click the 'Edit' button 4) Scroll down, next to 'Category ...
How do I edit an existing category's description?
1) Click 'Manage Categories' under the 'Lists' heading of the 'Control Panel'. 2) Under 'Existing Categories:' select the category you'd like to change the name of from the dropdown menu. 3) Click the 'Edit' button 4) Scroll down, next to ...
How do I add keywords to an existing category?
1) Click 'Manage Categories' under the 'Lists' heading of the 'Control Panel'. 2) Under 'Existing Categories:' select the category you'd like to add keywords to from the dropdown menu. 3) Click the 'Edit' button 4) Scroll down, next to 'Keywords', ...
How do I include or not include an existing category in 'New Arrival Notifications'?
1) Click 'Manage Categories' under the 'Lists' heading of the 'Control Panel'. 2) Under 'Existing Categories:' select the category you'd like to add keywords to from the dropdown menu. 3) Click the 'Edit' button 4) Scroll down, next to 'Notification' ...
How do I change an existing category’s image?
1) Click 'Manage Categories' under the 'Lists' heading of the 'Control Panel'. 2) Under 'Existing Categories' select the category you'd like to add keywords to from the dropdown menu. 3) Click the 'Edit' button. 4) Click the 'Image' tab. 5) Click the ...
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