If you haven’t already, go ahead and create your products and any categories that your marketplace will need. Once that’s done, you will have an easier time creating your marketplace’s home page. From the Marketplace menu option, select the Marketplace Home tab.
Like other setup pages within CommuniBee Suite, begin by including some general information about your marketplace.
Check out the Sample Preview as you fill in the fields above to get an idea on how your marketplace will appear when shared throughout your community’s website. Once you are happy with the above details, click Save.
On this tab, the fields below will help you further design your marketplace.
This section is all about the design of the marketplace’s web page. You can upload images or link to a video that act as the banner for this page. The appearance of your banner can then be configured to create a truly stunning landing page.
Not only can you preview your marketplace home page from this tab, but you can also make additional changes to the overall page layout.
To build on this page and add additional sections, follow the steps below:
To rearrange a block, use your mouse and hold left click on it, then drag the block above or below another block. Let go of left click to set the block in place. Learn more about the available page blocks.
With your marketplace home page fully designed and ready to share to your audience, the Visibility tab is where you make the page visible.
Status
You have the flexibility to change the page status at any time. Additionally, you can schedule when a page goes live or set it to archive automatically at a future date and time.
Schedule a Publish Date: Enter the date and time you wish to have the page become visible to your guests. Then set the status to Live and save.
Automatically Hide: Enter a Hide After date and time and your page will be automatically archived once this date is reached. This makes it inaccessible to guests and ensures the content on your website stays up to date.
Tip: To get a comprehensive understanding of the many settings and options available, consider setting your page status to Live after you’re done with the General tab. This action unlocks the ability to click on the Preview tab just below the Visibility tab. Additionally, an Overview tab will appear which includes a View option. Both of these options will allow you to see your page as it would appear to your website visitors. Continuously reviewing your page from a guest perspective whenever you make a change is the simplest and most effective way to ensure your page looks just right!
