1. Product family and subcategory
This block is labeled Product family and subcategory.- Use the Search categories field to find families and subcategories quickly, or browse the two columns: Product family (left) and Subcategory (right).
- You must select a subcategory before the rest of the form appears.
2. What to include (checklist and listing strength)
After a subcategory is selected, you see the choices section with:- A short note that more complete listings rank higher in search results.
- A listing strength bar (it updates as you select SKU-defining fields and add data).
- The instruction to select the data you can provide and that at least one SKU item is required. Open Learn more to see what the badges mean:
- SKU — Defines separate product variations.
- Variant — Additional detail for each variation.
- Shared — Applies to all variations equally.
- Brand
- Certifications (info icon: selecting types enables document uploading later)
- Country of Origin
- Data Tables (info icon: enables upload options under Documents & Assets)
- Documentation (same)
3. Enter product details
Title and description
- Product Title — Required, minimum six characters. Keep it short and descriptive. Do not put pricing, stock, warehouse location, or specification values in the title; those belong in the fields and variation rows below.
- Description — Optional. Do not include personal contact details (email, phone, names); listings with that may be flagged.
Stock location
- Stock location – Country — Required; search and pick a country.
- City — Optional; appears after you choose a country.
Optional blocks (when checked above)
- Brand — Search and select; a logo may show when available.
- Certification Type(s) — Select all that apply; you will upload supporting files later. Helper text: Select all applicable certification types. You will be asked to upload supporting documents after product images.
- Country of Origin — Search and select when enabled.
Variation table (variable products)
When at least one SKU item is selected, a table appears for variations.- The form reminds you to use up to two decimal points without thousand separators (examples show correct vs incorrect formats).
- If two rows repeat the same defining combination, you will see a warning: duplicate variations are not allowed—each row must be unique.
- Use Add Variation Row to add lines.
- Each row needs Price, Stock, and Lead Time (and any columns your subcategory requires). Lead Time is chosen from the allowed list in the dropdown.
4. Product images and Documents & Assets
Product Images
Section heading: Product Images.- At least one image is required.
- Limits (count and file size per image) are shown on the page.
- The first image will be the featured image.
- You can reorder images by dragging previews.
Documents & Assets
This section heading is Documents & Assets. It only appears when you enabled Data Tables, Documentation, and/or Certifications in the checklist.- You can upload up to 5 files per type (Data Table / Spec Sheet, General Documentation, Certification), 15 files total, 5MB per file.
- Allowed types include common images, PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, and text files.
- A line such as Documentation 0/5, Data tables 0/5, Certifications 0/5 shows how many files you have used per type.
5. Publish
Scroll to the bottom of the form and choose Publish Product. On success you see Product Published Successfully, a short confirmation, and:- Close — Dismiss the message.
- View Product — Open the live product page in a new tab (when available).
Related: Import / bulk create listings · Update individual listings

