Merchant Center
Merchant Center
Create a cart campaign (cart based campaign)
A cart campaign is a campaign where offers are activated in the cart when a product that fulfils the campaign criteria is put in
Create a Product price campaign (price campaign)
This article describes how to create a product price campaign
Create promo codes (discount codes)
This article describes how to create promo codes (discount codes)
Example of using priority for customer and group exclusive campaigns
Cart-based campaigns with customer and group exclusive discounts
Exceptions where combining cart-based campaigns is not possible
Some combinations of cart-based campaigns are not possible due to their nature and how they are calculated
Understanding Campaign Types and Prioritizations
There are three types of campaigns you can use: Price Campaigns, Promo Codes, and Cart-Based Campaigns
How do promo codes work with priority?
Promo codes have the highest priority automatically and will always apply
Working with article import in a Product price campaign (price campaign)
How to work with article import to make your product selection effective when you are creating a product price campaign
Campaign information on laid order
If an order has been made with a campaign activated you can see it in the order in the box **Included campaigns**
Create campaign pages
Products that are in one or more campaigns are shown in the store normally in the categories they are in
Filter through orders with specific campaign
If you want to get a list of orders placed with a campaign then you can easily filter them through in the orders list
Processing returns for bundled product promotions (3 for 2)
When a customer who has bought products which are a part of a 3 for 1 campaign and wants to return part of the order simply go to **"Handle returns"** under Warehouse (WMS)
Show products from a campaign in a product list widget
If you have campaigns (cart-based or price-campaign) created then you can in CMS smoothly highlight a campaign on our start-page, a stand-alone page or a content-area on a product list or product page
Add a content page (Stand-Alone collection)
You are able to create stand-alone pages in Geins Content (CMS)
Add content to the product list
If you want to create content to a product list start by going to Content (CMS) in the left menu in Merchant center and press **Content Areas**
Block templates
In the Geins Content Management System (CMS), a range of block templates is available to facilitate content creation
Content types
In Merchant Center there is content managing collected under Content (CMS) in the Merchant Center menu
Create a content page with included menu
During the process of creating a stand-alone page, you have the choice to determine whether or not you want the page to include a menu
Create and edit a menu with the menu editor
With the menu editor, you have the opportunity to create and edit menus in various locations within your storefront
Create and edit the start page
If you want to create a new start page and enrich it with content start by going to Content (CMS) in the left menu in Merchant center and press Start Page
Adding a menu location in the Menu builder
Add a new menu location in the Menu builder with a few steps
Working with drafts
When using Geins CMS, you have the ability to create drafts, allowing you to develop your content without immediately publishing it live on your webshop
Working with images and image upload
When uploading an image in the CMS, the system handles it by automatically scaling it to the correct size and compressing it for performance
Filter settings for Content
In Geins Content Management System (CMS) you are allowed to filter your content depending on which type of content area you are working on
Scheduling Content
With the scheduling feature, you gain the ability to seamlessly plan the publication of your content while also previewing how it will appear on the scheduled date and time
Preview/View your content
In Geins CMS, you can easily preview and view your content, whether it's live, scheduled, or in draft form
Banner widget
The banner widget is a powerful widget that makes it possible to create content containing picture or video with text and buttons on
Create widget
Create widget is a feature that allows you to develop your own widgets with customised functionality
HTML widget
This HTML widget makes it possible to place out HTML markups with CSS styling in the store by yourself
Managing product prices for multiple currencies
If your webshop supports multiple currencies, you can manage product prices in each currency under the **Prices** tab on a product page
Multilingual and multi-currency support on campaigns
If you support multiple languages and currencies, you can effortlessly configure campaigns for all your currencies within the same campaign creation view
Creating language specific CMS content
In Geins CMS, you can publish content based on the language your storefront uses
How to edit product texts in other languages
If you support multiple languages, you can update product texts either directly on the product page or in bulk using the import tool
Working with translations
This article gives a general guide on working with translations throughout Merchant Center
Consents in Geins Merchant Center
In certain instances, though not as a standard practice, a consent feature may be configured in Geins Merchant Center
Create customer group
A customer group makes it possible to give a % discount of an entire assortment of a specific selection of customers
Place customer in customer group
Placing customers in a customer group can be done in two different ways
What does it mean to set a customer as blacklisted?
When a customer is set as **blacklisted**, purchases using that account or email address cannot be completed
Find a customer in Merchant Center
To quickly find a customer you're looking for can be done in different ways
Generate new password to customers
When one of your customers has forgotten their password you can easily generate a new one through Merchant Center
How to remove a customer
If a customer wants you to remove them from the system, you can do so with the Anonymize Customer function in the customer view in Merchant Center
Merge customer accounts
The merge account function is useful when a customer has multiple accounts, allowing you to combine them into one
Will multiple cart-based campaigns apply based on priority if they target different products?
If the campaigns apply to different products, both will be applied
Difference between a product price campaign based on regular price or discount price
When creating a product price campaign, it can be challenging to comprehend its behavior when dealing with products that are already discounted
How can I create a promo code valid to all members?
Below are two examples on how to create a promo code campaign targeting all your members:
In campaign performance, is the campaign margin calculated before or after discounts on the products?
The campaign margin is calculated based on the **selling price**, meaning the price the products had within the campaign after discounts were applied
It says there are products with warnings in my selection when I create my campaign, what does that mean?
To locate the maximum discount field for a particular product, you can refer to the product view
What does the campaign's different status mean?
Inactive **: The campaign is not active, meaning it won't influence prices or promotions in the store
What happens if a customer uses a promotion code on products which are already on sale?
The promotion code will still be applicable to the campaign price
What happens if a customer uses a promotion code on products which are already on sale?
Providing discounts on products that are already on sale can have a negative impact on your profit margins
What is an exclusive campaign?
Customer or customer group exclusives allow you to create promo codes and cart-based campaigns targeted specifically at certain groups of customers or individual customers
What is the difference between Discount price and Product price campaign?
Discount price and Product price campaign have a distinct difference
Why is a product's discount greater than what is set in the Max discount field on the product?
Warning and the option of removal on products that doesn't meet the discount percentage criteria can easily be done
Why is my cart campaign triggered even if the requirement "Minimum purchase amount" is not reached?
So, if you set the minimum to **350 SEK** and the cart meets that amount before any active campaigns are applied, the campaign will still be applied even if the final cart total drops below the minimum after discounts
How do I manage ALT texts on images?
In the CMS, there is a field for **Image description (Alt text)** during image uploads, where you can enter an ALT text for the uploaded image
Image uploads support JPG and PNG, can I also upload WebP images?
When uploading images in the Merchant Center, it's important that they are high-quality and large in size since they will be scaled for different purposes
Is it possible to have a Media Library with all images and videos?
Currently, there is no centralized media library in the Merchant Center
Product is missing when choosing sort by latest on the product list widget?
It is based on the date when the product was available on the webshop for the first time
Why does my uploaded image have a low quality?
If your uploaded images appear blurry or low-quality, this may be due to a delay in image scaling or the size of the original image
Why is the category missing in the menu builder?
If a category is missing in the menu builder, it’s likely because the category doesn’t have any active products attached
Does the customer have to create an account?
The short answer is: No, the customer doesn't have to create an account
What Does Active/Inactive Status on a Customer Mean?
The Active/Inactive status on a customer account controls whether the customer can log in to your storefront
What does Customer Count mean?
Each individual who completes a purchase will have a customer profile created and registered to their email, regardless of whether they are logged in or not
What happens when a customer ends their membership via my pages?
When a customer closes their account, it is not permanently deleted, the account is set to inactive
Why can't I log in as a customer via Merchant Center?
Click on the tab Log in as customer and you'll see all the orders which has been placed by that particular customer
I can’t see the "Log in as Customer" button?
The **"Log in as Customer"** function is only available for active customers
Why can’t I see the columns in the Product List box on the product view?
The columns don’t appear because there is no "Product Item" in the product list
Can I revert an import that has been made?
It is not possible to restore an import that has been made
Why does my properties/filters import fail?
Occasionally, errors may occur while using the Geins Import Tool
Can I update existing products and create new ones in the same import?
Yes, if you want to update existing products and create new ones in the same file, you should use **Import Mode: Insert/Update**
How do I change the layout, such as logo and images, in transactional emails?
At the moment, changes to the layout of transactional emails (for example logos and images) need to be handled by our support team
Does the statistics include cancelled orders?
The dashboard and Sales Demand view displays amounts that include both completed and cancelled orders
Managing texts in the Legacy platform
Managing system texts in Geins legacy platform is made simple through the Content Management System, allowing for easy editing and management
User has been locked out of Merchant Center
Sometimes an employee might forget their password for their Merchant Center account which can be easily solved
Can I increase the order value/add products when using Klarna?
Increasing the order value would exceed the credit granted by Klarna, resulting in rejection
Can I customize my order confirmation to customer?
Geins offers the option to have a personalized order confirmation
Deliver orders via an external WMS
Geins offers seamless integration with any system of your choosing
What is the difference between compensation and refund?
In Merchant Center, refunds can be created in two ways: per order row or as a single sum on an order
Common questions regarding how to handle discrepancies PSP SVEA
Common questions regarding how to handle changes to invoice and delivery addresses for your order when these details come from Svea
How can I get a list of orders placed with a specific payment method, such as invoice, during a certain period?
You can do this directly in **Merchant Center** using filters in the **Orders** list:
How do I resend the order confirmation to a customer?
Navigate to the order page and select "View / Send Email", followed by "Send"
I started to deliver an order and now I can't find it?
See a list with all your handled and unhandled deliveries with a delivery status column which indicates which state the order is in
Is a permanently locked order removed from the orders list and revenue?
A permanently locked order will still be available in **Merchant Center**, but it will remain locked
Pick list 101
Once an order has been placed and you need to take action on packing and sending your order you'll probably want to know where to find the picking list so your warehouse team knows which items should be collected for order
What does backorder mean?
When you have gotten an order which includes one or several products which you don't have in stock, these orders will become a backorder
What do the different statuses for an order mean - active, locked and permanently locked
Different statuses explained
When shall I use Settled when refunding customers?
Check **Settled** if you've manually processed the refund with the payment provider and want to record it in the system
Why is a product's discount greater than what is set in the Max discount field on the product?
Max discount percentage still appears in a campaign, you may have forgotten to remove it when setting up the campaign
Is it possible to have ALT-texts on Images?
One frequently asked question is whether it is possible to modify or include alt-text for images and categories in Geins Merchant Center
Can a product item (size) be set as inactive?
It is not possible to set a product item (size) as inactive in Merchant Center
Categories not showing up in the menu
If categories aren´t showing in the menu you built, there are a few different things that can affect that
How can I create a category with a .no URL instead of .se that is our default?
You can do this by creating the category and adding a translation for the desired language
How can I display only inactive products in Merchant center?
To display products which are inactive in Merchant center you simply use the filter functionality in the grid
How do I add a variation to a product?
Use a variation to have different images or a different price on a product
How do I cancel an order?
If you want to cancel an order, go into current order and click in the checkbox Lock Permanently and then on Save
How do I disable a brand on one of our channels?
This happens automatically when you remove the brand’s products from the sales channel
How does hidden category work?
A hidden category is a dynamic product collections to be used in for eg
Intrastat code
Familiarize yourself with the concept of Intrastat codes if your business engages in cross-border sales
Is it possible to set so that new products are automatically added to existing feeds?
Yes, it’s possible to configure new products to be automatically added to a selected set of feeds when they are created
How can I identify which products are missing images?
To easily identify which products are missing images you can filter the products list and export
Should the value in the purchase price field on a product be incl. or ex VAT?
Purchase price should be added excluding VAT
What Data Does the "Color" Column in the Product List Contain?
The **Color** column only displays a selected parameter value in the product list
What is the difference between Picker and Multipicker?
Extend the data model and make it easy for administrators
What's the difference in stock, oversellable and static stock?
Stock balances for different types of SKUs
Why can't I place a publish date on a product?
Effectively manage the visibility and availability of your products in your store
Why can´t I see all changes in the product pricelog?
If a product is listed in multiple channels with various currencies, the Price changelog may span over multiple pages
Why does my product redirect me to a 404 page?
When selling products to different markets, you have the option to include the products in all your shops or in specific markets
Why doesn't my product properties show up as filters in the product list?
Enhance the overall user experience on your platform and make it easier for customers to find the products they are looking for
Why doesn't my stock balance change when using the import tool?
The most common issue occurs when the Size column is not present in the Excel/Csv file
Why doesn’t the Sales Price update when I change it?
A common reason is that the product is included in a campaign where it has a lower price
Why isn't my product visible in the shop?
Factors that can cause your product to be invisible in the shop
How do I make changes in the Language key for currencies?
To make changes in the language key for currencies, for example you want to change the way the currency is presented in the store, EUR to EURO you can easily do so under **Administrators > Currencies
How is the numbers under Sales demand view calculated?
Descriptions for the columns in Sales demand view under Statistics
Import template for categories
Category import makes it possible to create or update existing categories
Import template for GoogleTaxonomy
This import template makes it possible to easily match your categories in Google Taxonomy
Import template for pictures
Via the import tool you can import product pictures to existing products
Import template for product parameters
Via the import tool you can apply parameters and parameter values to products
Import template for product variants
To create variants of a product with the import template, ensure you have existing variant types configured
Import template for products
The import template for products can be downloaded by going to the Import tool in the menu and clicking on **New** and then in the Template type drop down
Import template for related products
To create relations between products, ensure you have existing relation types configured
Import Tool URLHistory Template
When you have launched your webshop there are often some URL's which points to your previous webshop and you want to redirect them to your existing shop you can easily use the import tool to adjust these faulty URL's
Create or update categories via import tool
- If you have a file ready, click on **Select file** directly and choose which file you want to import
How the import tool works
The import tool makes it possible to effectively create or update different parts in a batch
How to add a new product with multiple sizes via the import tool
Creating a new product with the import tool can be done in two ways
How to handle 404 pages via the Import tool
Once your webshop is live, it is inevitable that you will encounter 404 pages that need to be redirected
Import products
To download the import template for products, navigate to the Import tool in the menu
Manage Product Relations with the Import Tool
Create, update, or remove product relations in bulk using the RelatedProducts import template
Update prices using the import tool
If you want to update prices for products in batches, you can conveniently do so using the import tool
Working with product variants in the import tool
To create variants of a product with the import template, ensure you have existing variant types configured
Creating a Purchase Order
Purchase orders enable you to generate PDFs based on purchase orders created in Merchant Center and creating a great overview of your incoming stock
Export functionality
You can utilize the grid in Merchant Center to customize your exports, ensuring you receive the specific information you need
How to add a new administrator in Merchant Center
When you want to add a colleague as an administrator in Merchant Center simple go to **Settings>Administrators** in the left menu
Cancel an order
If you want to cancel an order then you go into current order and click in the checkbox **Lock Permanently** and then on **Save
Change carrier on an order
To change the carrier on an order you simply go into the order which needs it's carrier changed
Edit order rows
When it comes to editing an order, it's important to understand that the process varies depending on the stage of the order and the chosen payment methods
How to work with wildcard * in the order filter
Wildcard can match any combination of characters, making it a flexible tool for filtering
Is it possible to get an invoice for a specific order?
If a customer wants to use a payment method that differs from the one used when the order was placed, this needs to be handled **manually**
Managing an order that contains product that's out of stock (Oversellable)
If you're working with overselling (stock oversellable) the product that has an oversellable balance is put in as available for sale even when the normal inventory balance is 0
Pending orders
When an order has triggered either **Pending - Unstocked, Pending - Locked** or ** Pending - Filter** you have to manually handle and inspect these orders
Register return
When a return has come in, you can manage it smoothly in Merchant Center by the following steps
Return document to customer
There are two ways to configure how you want a customer to get access to return documents related to their order
Deliver a single order
You can effectively deliver orders in a batch, but it also works well to deliver a single order at a time as is described below
Deliver orders in a batch
To print labels you need a laserwriter with full duplex module and correct printing paper on place
Deliver the bulk split shipment (pallet booking)
When delivering bulk shipments with a consolidated customs invoice internationally, there's a feature in Merchant Center called Bulk Shipments
Discrepancies during a delivery
On a delivery an order may sometimes not be carried out because of different reasons
How to Adjust an Order After Fulfillment Has Started
If you need to adjust an order after fulfillment has already started, you can follow the steps below:
Remove individual orders from a delivery
Sometimes you may need to take away a specific order from a delivery
What is shippingToken in the order metadata?
In some cases, a **shippingToken** is received from **nShift** during checkout
Order refunds
Once a returned item has been received, you have the ability to effortlessly refund your customers
Refunds information in the statistics views
You can find data of refunds on the Sales demand and Revenue view
Create or update categories with import tool
Best practices for creating or updating categories using the import tool
Description of fields on categories
Description of the fields that the category page in Merchant Center includes
Can I publish a product that has 0 as price?
By default, products with a price set to **0** won't be published via Merchant Center
Inventory history
Under the tab **"Inventory History,"** you can access a chronological record detailing the evolution of a product's inventory
Package Configurator (BETA)
This article will guide you through the process of creating packages in Geins Products (PIM)
Using Tags on Product Images in Merchant Center
Tags on product images allow you to assign specific attributes to an image, making it easier to manage and display images dynamically
Product monitoring
Product monitoring is a function which makes it possible for end customers to get informed via email when a product is no longer in stock and when it will be restocked
How to Create a Variant Group in Merchant Center
Variant groups allow you to group products with different options (e
What does it mean to blacklist a product?
When a product is blacklisted, it's not available for sale or distribution in the targeted market, and efforts are made to prevent its sale through your store
Description of fields on product view
Description of the different parts and fields in the product view in Merchant Center
Manage products in your feeds
You manage products in the feeds you have configured on the product view
Find products in Merchant Center
Ways to effectively find the product you are looking for in Merchant Center
Managing Product Items (Sizes) on a product with the import tool
Create or update product items in batch
Product pictures
How to upload products images, on one product or for multiple products with the import tool
Apply / update product parameter values via the import tool
You can even update parameters on products via the import tool
Apply parameter values on a product
How to enrich a product with information using parameters and filters
Create parameters and parameter groups
How to create parameters and parameter groups that need to be in place to be able to give products different characteristics and filtering attributes
Available layout and configuration for the transaction mails sent by the Geins platform
The transaction mails all have a base layout and content set
Transactionmails sent in the Geins platform
A transactional email is an automated email that’s triggered after a customer takes a specific action