Ecommerce - Apparel Web Store

Tyler MacDonald Updated by Tyler MacDonald

How to Set Up an Apparel Webstore in shopVOX

With shopVOX's new Apparel Webstore feature, setting up pop-up stores is now as quick as a few clicks. In just minutes, you can have a fully functional webstore ready to start selling, complete with flexible options that reflect your branding and meet your sales needs.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through creating a sample store—starting with one for men’s apparel. You can then apply these steps to create one for women’s apparel, showcasing how shopVOX simplifies the process with its streamlined tools. Get ready to design, customize, and launch your own Apparel Webstore effortlessly!

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your Apparel Webstore

  1. Accessing the Webstore Settings
    Begin by navigating to Settings > Ecommerce > Apparel Webstores.
  2. Click Add New Webstore to start creating a new storefront.
  3. Enter Webstore Details
    • Webstore Name: Provide a name for your webstore that customers will see.
    • Company: Choose the company associated with this webstore to link it with your internal records.
    • Grouped Items: Consolidate items with the same style into a single product listing, streamlining the shopping experience.
  4. Configure Checkout Options
    • Checkout Without Payment: Allow customers to place orders without immediate payment if needed.
    • Password Protection: For restricted access, add password protection. Note that the password will be generated after the webstore setup.
  5. Set Up Sales & Display Preferences
    • Sales Commission Percent: Define the commission rate for sales. This percentage is copied to each Customer Order (CO) and included in CSV exports, making it easy to calculate commissions outside shopVOX. Future updates will display commissions directly in the eCommerce dashboard.
    • Show Countdown: Add a sense of urgency with a countdown timer on your webstore.
      • Countdown Background Color: Choose a background color for the countdown timer to fit your branding.
      • Countdown Message: Customize the message displayed on the countdown timer.
    • Welcome Message: Add a greeting to welcome visitors to your webstore.
  6. Shipping Options
    • Allow Shipping: Once your webstore is created, enable shipping charges if you plan to ship items to customers.
  7. Branding Your Webstore
    • Webstore Logo: Upload a logo to represent your brand visually.
    • Webstore Splash Screen: Customize the splash screen displayed to visitors on their first visit.
  8. Socials
    • Facebook,Instagram,Youtube,X,LinkedIn,Pinterest
  9. Active Date
    • Active when "Show Countdown" is selected

Adding Styles to Your Apparel Webstore

Adding styles from the catalog is quick and intuitive. Follow these steps to add and customize your product offerings:

  1. Go to the Styles tab.
  2. Click + Add New Style from External Catalog
    1. and select your preferred catalog (e.g., SanMar).
  3. Use the Search box to find items by name or SKU. For example, typing "5000" filters items to those matching your search.
  4. After selecting a style, choose colors and sizes.
  5. Click Add Products to add these items to your store.
  6. Customize each item
    1. by clicking the pencil icon next to the name
    2. Or editing the style by clicking the pencil to the right
    3. You can filter your variants,
    4. and upload unique images to match your branding.

Testing Your Apparel Webstore

One of the best parts about shopVOX's Apparel Webstore feature is the real-time preview. Open two windows—one for editing and one for viewing your changes instantly as you refresh. Every update you make is immediately visible, letting you see your store take shape.

Your Apparel Webstore links are always accessible:

  • In the Apparel Webstore List for quick access.
  • While editing an Apparel Webstore for seamless updates.

The Apparel Webstore in shopVOX empowers you to create dynamic, on-brand, and fully functional stores in no time. From grouped displays to powerful bulk features and commission tracking, shopVOX provides everything you need to set up and manage pop-up apparel stores effortlessly.

After testing your webstore, you can distribute the links to anyone you wish. It’s also a good idea to place a few test orders first to ensure everything flows smoothly before sharing live links with customers. Follow this guide to get started, and watch your webstore thrive!

Submitting test orders to be used with the Master Job feature

The Apparel Webstore includes a Master Job feature that groups similar items together, along with other bulk processing options. Grouping items this way streamlines production, making it easier to process orders efficiently. To demonstrate, I’ll place four test orders, each containing four items in various sizes and quantities.

Once the orders are placed, we’ll combine them into a Master Job. This feature allows you to consolidate multiple orders into a single, cohesive job, enabling efficient, bulk processing for faster order fulfillment.

The below grid shows the orders, and the Master Job system will group them together

Order#

Item 1

Item 2

Item 3

Item 4

Order 1

A Bucket Hat

B Black and White Crew Neck

B Zipper Hoodie

C Athletic

Order 2

A Sweat-Wicking Hat

B T-Shirts

B Long Sleeved Hoodie

C Sport Jogger

Order 3

A Bucket Hat

B Black and White Crew Neck

B Zipper Hoodie

C Athletic

Order 4

A Snug Beanie

B T-Shirts

B Long Sleeved Hoodie

C Sport Jogger

Lets see this in action.

  1. Placing Order #1
  2. Placing Order #2
  3. Placing Order #3
  4. Placing Order #4, adding in similar items, as well as additional items not on the other order
  5. After Each Order you will see a Checkout Confirmation

Combining Test Order's into a Master Job

  1. From the top bard select Transactions > Client Orders
  2. Ive created a view of the Client Orders, with a filter allowing me to see only the "Mens Apparel Webstore" Orders
  3. From the Blue Action Button select "+ Add New Master Job"
  4. Select the Webstore, for this example I am choosing " Example Men's Apparel Webstore"
  5. Select all the items you wish to create jobs for. In this case I selected All.
  6. The click "Create Master Job", Fill in and details
  7. Click "Save Master Job"
  8. Now lets look at the Master Job we created

Master Job - Job Board View

In the Job Board, I created a custom view named "Master Job." This view enables the Master Job columns and filters by the Master Job boolean flag, making it easy to focus specifically on grouped orders.

Lets click on the JB# 1935 to examine what is in the Master Job

  1. From the Job Screen, click on "Client Orders"
    This shows you all the orders that comprise of this Master Job, and you can drill into each order if you'd like
  2. Click Bill of Materials, opens up all the details for all the items
  3. CO Grouping - Displays all the Orders that are part of this master job
  4. Customer Grouping - Groups all like items together, showing Size, Color, Quantity, and order numbers

Additional Features

  • Commission Tracking: Commission percentages assigned per webstore are reflected in Customer Orders and are available in CSV exports for easy calculations. Upcoming updates will provide detailed commission summaries on the eCommerce dashboard.
  • Bulk Operations
    • Bulk SO to Invoice Conversion: Convert multiple Sales Orders (SO) to Invoices for a given webstore, simplifying invoicing.
    • Bulk Packing Slip Printing: Print packing slips in bulk for efficient order fulfillment.
    • ShipStation Integration: If you have ShipStation enabled, you can bulk send all webstore orders directly to ShipStation for seamless shipping processing.

Conclusion

Creating and managing an Apparel Webstore with shopVOX is simple, efficient, and packed with features to enhance the customer experience and streamline your workflow. From grouped item displays to commission tracking and bulk operations, shopVOX equips you with all the tools needed to run pop-up stores effortlessly. Follow this guide to get your webstore up and running and start taking orders with ease.

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