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
Accessing the Webstore Settings Begin by navigating to Settings > Ecommerce > Apparel Webstores.
Click Add New Webstore to start creating a new storefront.
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.
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.
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.
Shipping Options
Allow Shipping: Once your webstore is created, enable shipping charges if you plan to ship items to customers.
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.
Socials
Facebook,Instagram,Youtube,X,LinkedIn,Pinterest
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:
Go to the Styles tab.
Click + Add New Style from External Catalog
and select your preferred catalog (e.g., SanMar).
Use the Search box to find items by name or SKU. For example, typing "5000" filters items to those matching your search.
After selecting a style, choose colors and sizes.
Click Add Products to add these items to your store.
Customize each item
by clicking the pencil icon next to the name
Or editing the style by clicking the pencil to the right
You can filter your variants,
and upload unique images to match your branding.
Adding Custom Fields
Custom fields allow you to provide additional information or options that apply to all apparel products in your Apparel Webstore. Once added, these fields will appear on every product in the store you've created. In this example, we’ll add a notes field, but you’re free to create as many fields as necessary to customize product details or enhance customer interaction.
Select Custom Fields
Click "+ Create New Custom Field"
Choose a Field Type You can select from the following custom field types:
Dropdown: Provides a set of predefined options for users to select.
Text Field: A small input area for single-line text entries.
Text Area: A larger space that accommodates multi-line text entries, useful for more detailed information.
Yes/No: A checkbox that allows users to indicate a "yes" or "no" response.
Radio Button: Allows users to choose one option from multiple choices.
Color: Enables users to select or input a color, useful for product customization.
In the screenshot above, the form shows the required fields for defining a Custom Field for any given object:
Name: The label or title of the field.
Field Type: Select the type, such as Dropdown, Text Field, Text Area, Yes/No, Radio Button, or Color.
Field Group: An optional grouping to organize related custom fields together.
You can reference our article on custom fields at this [ LINK ]
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!
Submittingtest 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.
Placing Order #1
Placing Order #2
Placing Order #3
Placing Order #4, adding in similar items, as well as additional items not on the other order
After Each Order you will see a Checkout Confirmation
Combining Test Order's into a Master Job
From the top bard select Transactions > Client Orders
Ive created a view of the Client Orders, with a filter allowing me to see only the "Mens Apparel Webstore" Orders
From the Blue Action Button select "+ Add New Master Job"
Select the Webstore, for this example I am choosing " Example Men's Apparel Webstore"
Select all the items you wish to create jobs for. In this case I selected All.
The click "Create Master Job", Fill in and details
Click "Save Master Job"
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
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
Click Bill of Materials, opens up all the details for all the items
CO Grouping - Displays all the Orders that are part of this master job
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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by Tyler MacDonald
