> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.visita.co.za/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Products

> How to add, edit, and manage your product catalog

# Managing Products

Your product catalog is the heart of your Visita store.

## Accessing Products

Go to `visita.co.za/seller/products` to see all your products.

## Adding a Product

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click 'Add Product'">
    Find the button in the top right of your products page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in Details">
    | Field           | Required    | Description                           |
    | --------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------- |
    | **Name**        | Yes         | Clear, descriptive title              |
    | **Price**       | Yes         | In ZAR                                |
    | **Description** | Yes         | What the product is, features         |
    | **Category**    | Yes         | Helps buyers find you                 |
    | **Stock**       | No          | How many available (0 = out of stock) |
    | **Images**      | Recommended | Up to 5 photos                        |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Visibility">
    * **Draft** — Not visible, work in progress
    * **Published** — Live in marketplace
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click "Save Product" to publish
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Product Images

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Do" icon="check">
    * Use natural lighting
    * Show product clearly
    * Include multiple angles
    * Show product in use
  </Card>

  <Card title="Don't" icon="xmark">
    * Dark or blurry photos
    * Stock images (be authentic)
    * Misleading sizes
    * Too much background
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Pricing Tips

* **Be competitive** — Check what similar products sell for
* **Include all costs** — Don't surprise buyers with hidden fees
* **Consider delivery** — Factor in shipping if applicable

## Stock Management

| Status           | What It Means                   |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **In Stock**     | Stock > 0, buyers can purchase  |
| **Low Stock**    | Stock \< 5, shows urgency badge |
| **Out of Stock** | Stock = 0, can't be purchased   |

<Tip>
  Set up stock alerts to get notified when inventory is low
</Tip>

## Editing Products

* Click any product to edit
* Changes save immediately
* Price changes apply to new orders only

## Deleting Products

* Click the trash icon on a product
* **Warning:** Deleted products can't be recovered
* Orders already placed are not affected