# Add a Product

Learn how to add a new product to your shop so customers can browse and order your baked goods.

## Overview

Your products are the heart of your Batch52 shop. Each product can have a name, description, photo, price, and a call-to-action button that lets customers add it to their cart, contact you for more info, or buy it directly. Adding a product takes just a couple of minutes.

## Steps

### 1. Go to your Products page

> **Direct link:** [Open this page](https://batch52.com/site/admin/products)


From the left sidebar, click **Products** under **Your Shop**. You'll see a list of all your current products.

![Products list page](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/products-list-view-1771115998483.png)

### 2. Click "Add Product"

Click the orange **+ Add Product** button in the top-right corner. This opens the product editor.

![Add Product modal — empty form](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/add-product-modal-empty-1771115999055.png)

### 3. Fill in your product details

Here's what each field does:

- **Product Name** — The name customers will see (up to 100 characters). Something clear and appetizing works best, like "Sourdough Boule" or "Chocolate Chip Cookies (dozen)."
- **Description** — Tell customers what makes this product special. You can use **bold**, *italic*, and underline formatting, plus add links. A couple of sentences is plenty.
- **Price (optional)** — Enter a fixed price like `$12` or a range like `From $10`. If your pricing depends on size or flavor, you can leave this empty and use variants instead (see below).

![Filled product form](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/add-product-form-filled-1771116000549.png)

### 4. Add variants (optional)

If your product comes in different sizes or styles — like a half dozen vs. a full dozen — click **+ Add size or style variants**. For each variant you can set:

- **Name** — e.g., "Half Dozen" or "Large"
- **Price** — the price for that specific variant
- **Qty/order** — how many per order
- **Available** — toggle on or off if a variant is temporarily unavailable

You can add as many variants as you need.

### 5. Choose a category (optional)

Click the **Category** dropdown to assign your product to a category. Categories help customers filter and find products on your shop. If you haven't created any categories yet, you can select **Create new category** right from the dropdown, or manage them later from **Website > Categories**.

### 6. Pick your Call to Action

This controls what button customers see on your product. The three options are displayed as stacked radio cards — just tap the one you want:

![Call to Action selector with three options](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/cta-selector-three-options-1774889260877.png)

- **Add to Cart** (default) — Customers can add this item to their cart and place a multi-item order. Best for products with a set price that are ready to sell.
- **Contact for Info** — Customers fill out a short form to ask about this product. Great for custom orders, seasonal items, or anything where you want to chat with the customer first.
- **Buy Now** — Customers can purchase the product directly with a card payment on a dedicated buy page — no cart involved. This option only appears if you've connected Stripe in your Payment Settings. If Stripe isn't connected yet, you'll see this option grayed out with a "Requires Stripe" note.

### 7. Add product images (optional)

You can add multiple photos to each product. The first image you add becomes the **Primary** image — that's the one customers see first on your shop.

To add an image, click the **Add** button under **Product Images**. This opens the **Media selector**, where you can:

- **My assets** — Choose from images you've already uploaded
- **Images** — Browse a built-in library of free stock photos
- **Upload** — Upload a new photo from your device

Select an image and click **Done** to add it. You can keep clicking **Add** to include more photos — customers will be able to swipe through them on your product page.

![Product images section with multiple photos](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/product-images-multi-1771778658470.png)

To remove an image, click the **×** on its thumbnail. The first image in the row is always your **Primary** image — that's the main photo shown in your product list and shop.

### 8. Set your toggles

Scroll down to find these options:

![Product toggles and settings](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/add-product-modal-bottom-1771115999549.png)

- **Collect Extra Information** — When turned on, customers see an extra text field during checkout where they can add notes (like "no nuts" or "happy birthday message").
- **Sold Out** — Toggle this on to show the product as sold out. Customers can still see it but can't order it.
- **Published** — This is on by default. Turn it off to hide the product from your shop while you're still working on it.
- **Units (Optional)** — If you want to track quantities for production planning, click **+ Add Unit** to set up unit tracking. Most bakers can skip this.

### 9. Save your product

Click the orange **Save** button at the bottom. Your new product appears in the product list right away.

![New product added to the list](https://pdtwswsxjgbahhxpqsyw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/batchcrumb-images-docs/docs/add-product-saved-result-1771116001129.png)

## Tips

- You don't need to fill in every field to get started. A name and a call to action are all you need — you can always come back and add more details later.
- Products are **Published** by default, so they'll show up on your shop as soon as you save. If you're not ready to show a product yet, toggle **Published** off before saving.
- A good product photo really helps sales. Use natural lighting and keep the background simple.
- Use the **Contact for Info** call to action for custom cakes or items where you need to discuss details with the customer before taking an order.
- If you need to edit a product later, just click on it in the product list to reopen the editor.