We understand that setting up a store can feel a bit overwhelming at times, but there’s no need to worry—Mash Commerce Cloud™ is designed to make everything straightforward for you! This guide will gently walk you through simple steps to help your store look professional and truly reflect your brand. Just take it one step at a time, and remember, we’re always here to lend a hand if you need any assistance along the way!
Steps to configure your store
Navigate to your store settings
From the Store Catalog section in the main menu, select the store you want to configure.
This will take you to the store settings page where you can begin customizing.
Tip: Don’t worry about doing everything perfectly right away. You can always come back and make changes later.
Add your branding
Logo
Add two images to make your store visually appealing:
A desktop hero image for large screens (1920x1080 pixels).
A mobile hero image for smaller devices (1080x720 pixels).
Hero images are optional, but they can make your store stand out.
Tip: Don’t stress if you don’t have professional photos. Start with what you have, and you can update them later.
Hero images
Add two hero images to enhance your store’s visual appeal across devices:
Desktop: Recommended dimensions are 1920x1080px for full-width display.
Mobile: Recommended dimensions are 1080x720px for smaller screens.
Include meta descriptions to describe these images, such as "[Your Brand Name] Store Hero Desktop Image."
Pro Tip: Recommended hero image dimensions are 1920x1080px for desktop (full-width display on larger screens) and 1080x720px for optimal display for mobile (smaller screens).
If you don’t upload a hero image, your store won’t display one. While optional, hero images make a significant impact on your store’s appearance and branding.
Social sharing image:
When customers share your store link on Facebook or Twitter, this image will show up in their post. Use a clear, eye-catching image to represent your store (1200x630 pixels works best).
Default Behavior: If no custom social share image is uploaded, Mash Commerce Cloud™ will use a default Mash Networks image. To better represent your brand, we recommend adding a custom image.
Add your social links
Add the links to your social media pages (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). These will appear at the bottom of your store, making it easy for customers to follow and connect with your brand.
Tip: Double-check your links to make sure they’re working. A broken link can confuse customers.
Preview your store
Take a moment to preview your store:
See how it looks on desktop and mobile.
Make sure your logo and images display properly.
Check that your social links are in place and working.
If something doesn’t look right, you can go back and make changes.
Save your configuration
Once everything looks good, click 'Save' to lock in your updates. Your store is now one step closer to being ready for customers!
Tip: Remember, you can always come back and make updates if your branding or images change.
Why this matters
Make a great first impression: Customers will judge your store in seconds. Clean branding and high-quality images help you stand out.
Build trust: Social links and a professional look reassure customers that your store is reliable.
Get found online: Adding descriptions and metadata ensures your store shows up in Google searches and looks great when shared on social media.
Need help?
We understand this can feel like a lot. If you have questions or run into trouble, contact us anytime at [email protected].
What's next?
Add products to your store: Link products from your catalog to your store in Adding and removing products.
Manage store policies: Build trust with customers by configuring shipping and return policies in Managing store policies.
Explore multi-store management: Learn how to oversee multiple stores in Managing multiple stores.