Image Importer Utility

Retrieves the base source images from the file store and moves them into the proper product and variant image folders in the AspDotNetStorefront web site.

From the Admin Console, navigate to Products > Import/Export > Import Product Images.

Select from the checkbox options: Overwrite, and/or Import Library Images.

Note: if a current product image in AspDotNetStorefront exists with a more recent file date than the incoming image it image will not be overwritten unless you check the overwrite box.

After you have selected options, click the "Import" button to begin the process. If there are a large number of images please be patient as it may take several minutes for the images to copy and this page to update after the import button is clicked. A list of the images copied will appear below when the process is complete.

The importer will pull from the incoming images folder and place large, medium and icon product and variant images into AspDotNetStorefront.

It uses the configuration of AspDotNetStorefront and the products and variants to determine how to process the images. ImageFileNameOverride settings take precedence over SKUs, and for variants ImageFileName override takes precedence over SKU + SKUSuffix. Note that this import utility does not use the product and variant ids to locate images. Also note that if you use SKU and SKUSuffix for image names, you must set the AppConfig "UseSKUForProductImageName" to true. There is a log that will be created in \Images\Log that you may review for status and errors.

Reductive Navigation

Too often, even our most successful clients have overlooked the importance of taxonomy. Which products are mapped to which categories, and why? What are the categories called? How many levels of “sub-sub-sub …..” should a category go? Can the shopper find what he wants quickly and easily? We look to engage all of our clients in the concept of “giving guidance”. Categories must be thoughtfully named, well arranged and will ideally “funnel” shoppers ever closer to the product they want to purchase.

Once we have established the principles that guide the site navigation we will implement a left reductive navigation that provides your customers with an intuitive way to quickly find the product they are looking for. Organizing choices in a way that easily moves your customer to the desired product will increase your conversion rate. Reductive navigation helps customers easily find the products they want which means more customers will remain on your site long enough to complete a purchase.

Recent additions to this capability include the ability to access the product page based on search criteria and not just product category.

Features include:

• Navigational search reduction tool
• Allows users to narrow down choices by making feature choices
• Helps customers quickly focus on only relevant products
• Mapping and search term utilities
• Navigation Assessment and Training Included