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Create a Merch Product

SOP: Creating a New Product in EzyCreate

Overview​

This document outlines the step-by-step procedure to create a merchandise product in EzyCreate, from the initial selection of a product blank to finalizing the product page. It includes definitions of essential terms, preconditions, and detailed execution steps for each phase of the process.

Key Terminologies​

  • Product Blank A foundational base item (e.g., mug, t-shirt) that includes only basic definitions such as dimensions and type. Example: A standard 11oz mug with no associated template or sales info.
  • Product A market-ready item that includes all selling attributes like pricing, eCommerce metadata, and at least one design template.
  • Product Types
    • Customizable Product: Users can personalize using the design tool (e.g., add text, images).
    • Merchandise Product: Pre-designed product, may or may not support image uploads.
  • Template A pre-defined design layout applied to a product blank.
  • Template Group A collection of templates with a shared design structure used to organize variants.
  • Variant A version of the product that differs by design, size, color, etc., within the same template group.
  • SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) A unique identifier assigned to each variant.
  • Merch Album A curated group of pre-uploaded images used in product customization.

Preconditions​

Before beginning, ensure the following:

  • You are logged into EzyAdmin.
  • You have the necessary permissions to create and manage products.
  • At least one Product Blank and one Published Template are available.

Procedure: How to Create a Merchandise Product​

Step 1: Navigate to Product Creation​

  1. Log in to EzyAdmin.
  2. From the left sidebar, go to Products → My Products.
  3. Click + Create new product.

Step 2: Select a Product Blank

  1. Under Step 1 - Product Blank, click Select product blank.
  2. Choose a base item (e.g., Standard Mug).
  3. Preview details such as name, ID, size, description.
  4. Click Next.

Step 3: Choose Product Type

  1. In the Product Type tab, select: Merch product
  2. Click Next.

Step 4: Select Template​

  1. Click Select a template.
  2. Choose your desired template design. Note: If the template doesn’t appear, confirm it’s published.
  3. Click Next.

Step 5: Add Product Variants​

  1. In the Product Variants tab, click + Add variants.
  2. Ensure:
  • All variants are from the same template group.
  • All are visually unique. &
  • One is marked as default using the Set default option.
  1. Use the trash icon to delete any unwanted variant.
  2. Click Next.

Step 6: Enter Product Details​

  1. Select the product language (e.g., English).
  2. Fill : Product Name, Description, Specifications (materials, dimensions, etc.) & Tags (for filtering and search)
  3. Click Next.

Step 7: Manage Albums & Upload Settings​

  1. Click Select albums to associate image collections. (You can manage these via Creative Asset → Merch Albums)
  2. Remove any albums not required. Optionally, enable Allow users to upload photos while customizing.
  3. Click Next.

Step 8: Set Product Prices​

  1. View all added variants along with editable fields: SKU & Price
  2. Click the Edit icon next to each to set prices.
  3. After editing, click Save for each entry.
  4. Click Next.

Step 9: Upload Mockup Images​

  1. Upload mockups or preview images.
  2. Ensure mockups visually represent the selected template.
  3. Click Next.

Step 10: Final Preview and Save​

  1. Review the complete product setup, including: Product details, Variants, Pricing, Albums & Mockups
  2. If everything looks accurate, click Save.

Your merchandise product is now ready for publishing and sale on the platform. If you need additional guidance or encounter issues during setup, please contact the support team at support@ezycreate.com.