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    Overview

    Settings

    This module is entirely dedicated to managing settings so that you can set up an efficient system. There are a multitude of settings that can be managed from the admin console. Click on Settings, then select General. We recommend, go through the following settings in sequence, enter information cautiously so that frequent changes can be avoided.

    1. General Settings

    All the settings are arranged into a tree structure. In the following sections, find the description of each section with its related settings.

    I. General: 

    This tab contains basic configuration tasks and store management operations settings available.

    1. Basic: To get through basic settings, please update the details such as:
      • Site Owner Email*: Enter/edit admin email address on which email notifications have been received.
      • Telephone (Sales): Enter/edit phone number. It is suggested that phone numbers should be added with country code. Also, the number entered here will be displayed at the front-end on the footer of the home page of the website.
      • Fax Number: Enter/edit the fax number.
      • About Us: Selection of a cms page from the drop-down list will confirm the page selected to be linked. Changes are reflected in the following areas:
        • Navigation management area of website.
        • Footer link of the website.
      • Privacy Policy Page: Selection of a cms page from the drop-down list will confirm the page selected to be linked. Changes are reflected in the following areas:
        • Buyer’s App Account Settings area
        • Under the Need Help section on the footer widget area.
      • Terms & Conditions Page: Selection of a cms page from the drop-down list will
        confirm the page selected to be linked. Changes are reflected in the following
        areas:
        • On the Seller Sign Up Page and Web Footer
      • Gdpr Policy Page: Selection of a cms page from the drop-down list will confirm the page selected to be linked. Changes are reflected in the following areas:
        • On the Request My Data visible to buyers/sellers on My Profile > My Account.
      • Cookies Policies Page: Selection of a cms page from the drop-down list will confirm the page selected to be linked. Changes are reflected in the following areas:
        • Fixed footer
      • Cookies Policies: Click inside the checkbox  and a ‘Green’ tick will confirm the Cookies Policies prompt to appear at the website footer area.
      • Admin Default Items Per Page*: This setting is related to the number of items shown on each listing page such as shops, categories etc. All modules that use a list based layout will automatically be overridden with the settings made here. By default, the item displayed value is set to 20. Change the displayed view by setting the listing on each page. However, bearing in mind optimization of page load performance and making users process of scanning, comparing and choosing products as convenient it is recommended to set the listing max to 40.
      • Number Of Menu Items In Header Menu*: Select from the drop-down list to apply settings about cms pages to be displayed on the frontend in the header bar. Once the settings on the basic tab are made, click on Save Changes, to save the changes made.
      • Default Top Navigation Categories Count: This setting determines how many categories are shown on top navigation. By default count is set to 10.
    2. Language Tab: This value may not always say "English." If you have additional languages installed, this may be displaying a different language. Here, you have the provision of following settings:
      • Site Name: Enter the name of the website to be displayed at the front-end. The site name is displayed on several pages such as the homepage footer.
      • Site Owner: Enter site owner name.
      • Address: Enter/edit address details. Contact addresses mentioned here are displayed at several places such as on Buyer’s app > Contact us > Page, Website > Contact us > Page.
      • Cookies Policies Text: Enter/edit the text that is displayed on cookies pop-up that is by default shown at the Fixed Footer of the website. The other tabs displayed in the form are dependent upon the number of languages enabled in a system.

    II. Local: 

    The local determines the language, timezone, country, and other settings that are used throughout the store. The following settings are available:

    • Default Site Language: A site’s default language isn’t the same as the language setting in the admin area. This behavior is deliberate. This is a default configured language set for the users. The number of languages displayed in the drop-down is dependent on the languages enabled in a system. We recommend you make all language related changes by contacting Growcer’s team.
    • Timezone: Make timezone settings from the dropdown list. Based on selection, the time displayed on cart, order confirmation, reminder emails and other areas where time and date stamp will be dependent.
    • Country: Setup country from the provided dropdown list.
    • Date Format: Set the date format, select from the list provided.
    • Default Site Currency: Change the default currency settings.
      Note: You cannot set more than one currency as default.
    • FAQ Page Main Category: Set a default category of FAQ to be shown on FAQ’s page. The categories displayed in the drop-down list are added from Manage FAQ Categories in the FAQ module under Misc.
      Click on Save Changes to save the selected settings.

    III. SEO: 

    This section outlines crucial SEO settings meant to optimize a website core web vitals. The following settings are shown:

    1. Basic: Under this header, the following information is added:
      • Twitter Username: Enter/edit username of Twitter account. This is required for Twitter card code updates that lead to pages optimized, more clicks, likes, and retweets.
      • Site Tracker Code: Enter/edit a unique site tracker code. This setting is important to track and analyze data about how users are getting to your website. Follow Growcer site tracker code generation guide to generate code.
        For further assistance on this, please contact the Growcer Team
    2. Google Tag Manager: This header contains following information fields:
      • Head Script: Enter/edit unique head script or code provided by Google Tag manager for integration.
      • Body Script: Set script code provided by Google tag manager for integration.
      • Robots Txt: Enter the robots.txt file link such as http://www.example.com/robots.txt. Such a text file defines which parts of a domain can be crawled by a robot. In addition, the robots.txt file can include a link to the XML-sitemap.
        Clicking Save Changes saves all changes you have made.
        For further assistance on this, please contact the Growcer Team.

    IV. Account: 

    The settings provided here allows you to make binary choices between the exclusive options available. Select the checkbox to enable settings. Also, Green check inside the checkbox confirms adding a restriction.

    Cleaver the checkbox to remove added restrictions. The entire section is to set restrictions created by overwriting the following settings available for users:

    1. Basic: The following options are available under Basic section:
      • Activate Admin Approval After Registration (Sign Up): Allow admin to restrict or allow new user registrations to the site. Activating this setting will add a restriction for a user to login until approval has been granted. To remove restrictions, leave the check box unchecked.
      • Activate Email Verification After Registration: This admin setting once Activated will restrict users to proceed to the next step after registration until they fail to verify the link received on their registered email address.
      • Activate Notify Administrator On Each Registration: Activating this feature will notify admin on each registration that has been made via an email.
      • Activate Auto Login After Registration:Turn on auto login facilitates users to automatically log in after registration. This setting is applicable only when:
        • Email Verification & Admin Approval is disabled.
        • Buyers and sellers will have a separate sign up form.
      • Activate Sending Welcome Mail After Registration: Activating this setting decides about sending a welcome email to users once registration has been made.
      • Activate Separate Seller Sign Up Form: Activating this allows an admin to have a separate sign up form for sellers.
      • Activate Administrator Approval On Seller Request: This setting enables admin users to approve or disapprove requests after registration. Seller rights will not be accessible until the admin approves. This setting is applicable only when Activate the Separate Seller Sign Up Form Is Activated.
      • Activate Administrator Approval On Delivery Staff Request: This will activate a feature for an admin to approve delivery staff requests after registration.
      • Buyers Can See Seller Tab: Activating this setting lets buyers see a seller tab. The setting is applicable only when Activate Separate Seller Sign Up Form is Activated.
      • Enable Facebook Login: This setting facilitates users to login using Facebook Account. Please define settings for Facebook login If enabled under the Third Party APIs tab.
      • Google Login: Enabling this allows users to login using a Google account.
        Please Define Settings For Google Login If Enabled Under the Third Party APIs Tab.
      • Activate Login Signup With Phone Number: This setting will enable a feature for users to use phone number during login signup.
      • Max Seller Request Attempts*: Admin is liable to decide the number of requests sent by the seller. By default, the value of max seller request attempt is set to 10, that can be changed.
    2. Withdrawal: Find descriptions of the various settings related to withdrawal amount
      • Minimum Withdrawal Amount [Default Currency]*: This option is catered to setting up a minimum withdrawal amount limit for users. Set the limit by entering the amount.
      • Minimum Interval (Days)*: This option is catered to decide the minimuminterval in days set between two withdrawal requests by one user.
        Don’t forget to click on Save Changes to save the settings enabled.

    V. Product: 

    This area is dedicated to making Product related settings. Activate or deactivate various settings using the checkboxes. The settings are divided into two parts.

    1. Product: The following settings are available under Basic tab:
      • Allow Seller To Add Products: Restrict or allow sellers from adding products. Whereas, enabling this feature will allow them to add products directly from their dashboard.
      • Activate Administrator Approval On Products: Entitlement of this featurewill activate admin approval for sellers before listing any of the products. No product submissions can be made without admin’s approval.
      • Allow Sellers To Request Products Which Is Available To All Sellers: Permitting this option will activate an option for sellers to send requests about listing products available to all sellers. (also known as marketplace products).
      • Product's SKU Mandatory: This setting enables product’s SKU details mandatory when adding products in the panel.
      • Product's Dimensions: Enabling this feature facilitates product dimensions input.
        Note: Dimensions are required in case of shipstation Api (if activated) for live delivery charges.
      • Brand Request Approval: Enabling this setting facilitates you to accept or reject brand approval requests. A seller fails to link the requested brand with any product until the approval request has been met.
      • Default Items Per Page (Catalog): For the end user view, you can set the default number of catalog items to be displayed per page.
    2. Order Processing Time: This tab has following setting available:
      • Order Processing Time*: Send input about the time needed to process orders in case the current date delivery option is selected.
        Once finalized, click on Save Changes to save changes made.

    VI. Cart/Wishlist: 

    This area is dedicated to Cart/Wishlist management. View and sort cart/wish-lists using a multitude of settings directly from the backend.

    1. Basic: Select from radio buttons options that allow for a single option to be selected from a visible list.
      • Group Favorite Products by Shops: By enabling this setting, products marked as Favorites will be grouped according to shops on the buyer end.
    2. Cart: The following settings are catered to Cart management to prevent cart abandonment. Combat this by enabling or disabling settings with the help of a radio button:
      • On Payment Cancel Maintain Cart: Allow or disallow whether items in a cart are retained or abandoned when payment to be made by the buyer is canceled.
      • On Payment Failure Maintain Cart: Allow or disallow whether items in a cart should be retained or abandoned in case of payment failure.
      • Reminder Interval For Products In Cart [days]*: This includes setting up email reminder rules for buyers in relation to products lying idle in cart. Enter the interval in days to send an auto notification alert.
      • Set Notification Count To Be Sent*: Decide how many notifications need to be sent to buyers as a reminder alert. Mention in days such as 2 or 3 days.
    3. Wishlist: The following settings are catered to Wishlist management
      • Reminder Interval For Products In Wishlist [days]*: For buyers products saved in wishlist decide when an email reminder or notification ought to be sent.
        Enter the interval in days to send an auto notification alert.
      • Set Notification Count To Be Sent*: Decide how many notifications need to be sent to buyers as a reminder alert. Mention frequency of notification such as 2 or 3 times. Once settings are made, click on Save Changes.

    VII. Checkout: 

    Settings made here are devoted to streamline the checkout process for buyers.

    1. Checkout Process: The checkout process section displays the following settings:
      • Activate Live Payment Transaction Mode: This setting facilitates testing of the system with dummy payment credentials (as shared by payment gateways). Know what the different modes mean:
        • Deactivated means testing with dummy credentials is acceptable in the system. Therefore, you can test the system to test processes using dummy information and verify authentication.
        • Activated only live or valid credentials are acceptable during checkout.
          System will not accept dummy credentials as shared by respective payment gateways.
          Tip: Growcer facilitates testing all aspects of integration before allowing it to go live. After you have thoroughly tested your integration, you can switch to the Live mode and start accepting payments from customers.
      • New Order Alert Email: Select the option yes to confirm email to be sent to the store owner when a new order has been placed.
      • Tax Collected By Seller: Enabling this setting will confirm the tax amount to be credited to the seller’s wallet, whereas no selection means you (Admin) are responsible to collect taxes.
      • Tax After Discount: Enable this setting to charge the tax on the discounted amount. If not enabled, the tax will be calculated on the cart value before allowing a discount.
      • Order Product Return Request on the Basis of Order Product Min Qty: 
        Enable this setting to confirm that minimum order quantity will be considered whenever product return requests are submitted by buyers. For example, if the minimum order quality for a product is ‘5’, the buyer can request return for at least 5 units of the products and not less than that.
    2. Order Auto Complete Settings: Growcer platform allows you to automate the updation of an order’s status. The given setting allows you to specify the number of days when a delivered order will be automatically updated as Complete in the system. Considering any cancellation request has not been initiated on the respective order during this period. This section displays the following settings:
      • Order Auto Complete Enabled*: Two options are provided in the drop down list as:
        • Yes: Select this option to automate order completion. It will display an additional data field Order Auto Complete Days.
        • No: Select No to manage order completion manually. In this case, the admin will have to manually update the order statuses as Complete from the Order Details page after the desired period of time.
          Note: You can update an order status manually as well from the Orders Management > Seller Orders section, even though the Order Auto Complete functionality is activated.
      • Order Auto Complete Days: Decide after how many days the Delivered order will automatically be updated to the status as Complete. Tasks are automated using the Cron that have been programmed to perform a task at a certain timeor interval.
        Click on Save Changes to save the made settings.

    VIII. Commission: 

    From here, you can set commission on products, configure settings related to delivery charges for both sellers as well as delivery staff.

    Maximum Site Commission [System’s Default Currency]*: This setting is applicable on setting a threshold limit to charge a commission on a particular product. No commission can be earned beyond the prescribed limit set.

    • Commission Charged Including Tax: Enabling this option will include tax charges within the commission charged.

    IX. Discount: 

    Configure discount related settings applicable to first time buyers.

    • Enable 1st Time Buyers Discount: Enable this setting to offer a discount to customers on their first purchase, disable will provide no discount to first time buyers.
    • Discount In: Prefine how the discount is likely to be charged. There are two options to charge discount:
      • Percentage
      • Flat
    • Discount Value: Set the fixed discount value to be offered to buyers.
    • Minimum Order Value: Set the minimum order value on which coupon can be applied.
    • Max Discount Value: Set the maximum discount value that a user can get by using a coupon. This field can only be viewed when discount is charged as Percentage.
    • Discount Coupon Validity: Define coupon validity in days from the date of credit. In case of no expiration, leave the field blank.
      Once settings are made, click on Save Changes to save.

    X. Reward Points: 

    Growcer Reward Points module defines the basic operating parameters such as point allotment, balance allocation, and expiration. There are multitude of settings available to reward customers with points. Right from reward point allocation to customer based on their purchase or activities, redeem points at checkout to defining validity of reward points and so forth. To configure general settings, go through the following options:

    1. Basic: The basic tab include following data input text boxes and enable or settings about rewarding customers with point based discounts, in the Reward Points section:
      • Reward Points In [Default Currency]*: Set the number of points equal to 1 unit of the store's currency. For example, 1 point to be $1.
      • Minimum Reward Point Required To Use*: Specify minimum requirement of reward point that can be availed during checkout.
      • Maximum Reward Point*: Specify maximum requirement of reward point that can be availed during checkout.
      • Activate Reward Point On Every Purchase: Enabling this option will reward buyers with points on every purchase they made.
      • Reward Point Validity*: Define validity of reward points in days from date of credit.
    2. Birthday Reward Points: The following settings implies special dates and occasions such as birthdays.
      • Enable Birthday Discount: Enabling this option will confirm the availability of the birthday discount.
      • Birthday Reward Points: Input the reward points and the same will be available to end users on their birthday as registered in the system.
      • Reward Points Validity: Specify validity of earned points in days from the date of credit. In case of no expiration, it is however suggested to leave the input field blank.
    3. Buying In An Year Reward Points: Determine rewards points earned by customers in a year.
      • Enable Module: Decide to enable or disable a year reward points module.
      • Buying Completion Order Status: You are authorized to set order status that customers should reach to obtain reward points. This defines status before considering order as completed and payment released to sellers.
      • Minimum Buying Value: Decide by entering value in numbers and based on that users received points on min buying value in a year.
      • Reward Points: Decide and finalize reward points obtained by users after their first eligible purchase.
      • Reward Points Validity: Enter reward points validity in days from the date of credit. Please leave It blank if you don't want reward points to expire.
        Once settings are made, click on Save Changes to save.

    XI. Affiliate: 

    Growcer comes with a built-in affiliate system featuring support by setting terms, commissions, validity, fixed money values, email facility, all managed by you. Find out the settings available:

    • Requires Approval: Enabling this option will automatically approve any new affiliates to sign up, whereas disabling will be requiring admin’s approval.
    • Sign Up Commission [Default Currency]: Set standard commission income incurred everytime new registration request is made by an affiliate.
    • Affiliate Terms: Select cms page from the dropdown and the linked page will be shown to an affiliate before account creation and impel to agree to terms.
    • Referrer Url/Link Validity Period: Enter for how many days referrer url is valid for the site visitors to click on.
    • New Affiliate Alert Mail: On selection of Yes an email will be sent to the store owner whenever a new affiliate is registered. However no email will be sent in case option No is selected.
    • Activate Email Verification After Registration: Enabling this feature means it is mandatory for an affiliate user to verify their email address provided during registration.
      Note: Users fail to login until their email address is verified.
    • Activate Sending Welcome Mail After Registration: Enabling this option means a welcome email after the registration process is completed is received by an affiliate. Once settings are made, click on Save Changes to save.

    XII. Reviews: 

    Reviews are feedback submitted by buyers once order is delivered or marked complete. Decide whether to disapprove, approve, setup email alerts upon review submission by making following settings:

    • Default Review Status: Whenever a new review is placed, set the default review status from the drop-down list provided. The following statues can be set to default:
      • Pending
      • Approved
      • Canceled
    • Allow Reviews: Set whether reviews are allowed to be posted. Yes will confirm and allow end users to post reviews, whereas No will disable the provision to share reviews.
    • New Review Alert Email: On every new review, an email will be sent to you.
      Note: This setting is applicable only when the Allow Reviews setting above is set to Yes.
      Once finalized, click on Save Changes to save the settings made.

    XIII. Third Party API: 

    Growcer allows third party integrations. Ensure that the correct type of authentication when describing your API is entered.

    Note: Carefully enter in the API input fields and match with the authentication type of the API. The generated code automatically appends any authentication information with the subsequent API requests. Details about the major authentication types we support are as follows. 

    *Disclaimer: Growcer provides integrations to third party APIs exclusive of the technical support and difficulties faced using third party applications. Third party app support is also available, please contact the sales team for offers.

    1. Basic: This tab includes general settings about an API. All the ID’s and keys input prompted for details are generated by their independent providers.
      • Facebook App Id: This explains the integration of your site profile settings to manage login and post. Follow the exclusive Growcer Facebook Login API Keys Setup Guideto generate the App ID.
      • Facebook App Secret: This setting area is dedicated to input Facebook secret key used for authentication and other Facebook related plugins support.
        Follow the exclusive Growcer Facebook Login API Keys Setup Guide to generate the App Secret.
      • Twitter App Key: Enter a Twitter app key to manage everyday posts.
      • Twitter App Secret: This setting area is to enter a Twitter secret key that is primarily used for authentication and other Twitter related plugins support.
      • Google Developer Key: This setting is to manage Google Plus developer key, enter credentials in the field. Learn how to generate the developer key referring to our Growcer Google Login Keys Setup Guide.
      • Google Client ID: This setting is for Google Plus client ID used for login. Learn how to generate the developer key referring to our Growcer Google Login Keys Setup Guide.
      • Google Client Secret: From here, settings related to Google Plus client secret area used for authentication is managed. Learn how to generate the developer key referring to our Growcer Google Login Keys Setup Guide.
      • Google Push Notification Api Key: Enter key of Google push notification ApI used in sending push notifications. Refer Growcer Google Push Notification API Keys Setup Guide.
    2. Google Map API: Configure the following settings used to trace user’s location:
      • Google Map API Key: Enter Google Map API that has been used to track the user's current location (for web only). To set up, go through the Growcer Google Map API Keys Setup Guide For Web.
      • Google Map API Key For Android: Enter Google Map API that has been used to track the user's current location (for android only). Follow the Growcer Google Map API Key For Android Setup Guide to generate keys.
      • Google Map API Key for iOs: Enter Google Map API that has been used to track the user's current location (for iOs only). Learn how to generate through Growcer Google Map API Key For iOS Setup Guide.
    3. Newsletter Subscription: The following newsletter subscription related settings are available:
      • Activate Newsletter Subscription: Using the radio button, select Yes or No.
        Where the former will activate newsletter subscription for buyers, sellers, advertisers, the latter will disapprove activation.
      • Email Marketing System:Growcer system supports following two types of email marketing system, make a selection of respective system:
        • Mailchimp
        • Aweber
      • Mailchimp Key: Enter details of Mailchimp's application key to be used to subscribe and send newsletters. Learn how to generate a key through Growcer Mailchimp Key Code Setup Guide.
      • Mailchimp List Id: Enter Mailchimp's subscribers list required to connect and transfer subscriber data. Follow the same guide above Growcer Mailchimp Key Code Setup Guide and learn to generate mailchimp list ID.
      • Aweber Signup Form Code: Enter signup code received from Aweber to your newsletter to allow you to trigger specific emails or campaigns.
    4. Google Analytics: The following setting fields track visitors and conversions on your store through Google Analytics:
      • Client Id: Setup application unique client Id used to track analytics dashboard referring to our Google Analytics & Site Tracker Code Setup Guide.
      • Secret Key: Enter a secret key to track analytics dashboard using the help guide in the previous field.
      • Analytics Id: Enter analytics id to obtain insight of a store website. Once information has been added, please save your settings & to re-authenticate click on the link.
    5. Google Recaptcha V3: Enter information into following fields to configure settings of CAPTCHA using an API-based service:
      • Site Key: Enter the application site key provided by Google Recaptcha. To setup refer Growcer Google Recaptcha V3 API Keys Setup Guide.
      • Secret Key: Input secret key received after registration with Recaptcha referring to help guide in previous field. Once all the settings related information has been entered, click on Save Changes to save

    XIV. Email: 

    As an admin, there are several email settings you can manage.

    Right from setting up to sending all auto emails to set up business communication.

    1. Basic: This tab entails basic settings in relation to email setup:
      • From Email*: Denotes email required for sending emails. It is worth noting that the system will overwrite if any SMTP email id is mentioned.
      • Reply To Email Address*: Enter/edit email address required for email headers -that means users can reply to emails to test the custom email setup.
      • Send Email: Selecting Yes will send across email to users and vice versa. There is a link, and on click of Click here to test email, test email to send to site owner email address.
      • Contact Email Address*: Enter email Id upon which users can contact the site owner.
      • Send SMTP Email: Set up and configure SMTP email. Enabling will confirm to use SMTP to send emails.
      • SMTP Host: Enlist host name to set up SMTP.
      • SMTP Port: Denotes associated SMTP Host Port.
      • SMTP Username: Enter username from which the reset password email is sent.
      • SMTP Password: Set password for the SMTP Username account.
      • SMTP Secure:Acknowledge SMTP server to abide by authentication, data integrity and confidentiality. Select or enable any one protocols listed:
        • TLS
        • SSL
      • Additional Alert Emails: Here, input additional email addresses that they want to receive alerts upon. This is in addition to the main store email Id previously set.
    2. Language Tab: This tab entails basic settings in relation to email setup:
      • From Name: Enter the name to be displayed to end users whenever email has been sent to them. Other language tabs displayed are dependent upon the number of languages enabled in a system. Once settings are made, click on Save Changes to save.

    XV. Media: 

    Media settings are entitled to provide an extra option to control how media is displayed. There are predefined containers provided with respective headers to differentiate. On a media library screen, add, edit, view and replace previously loaded images. Note: It is possible to make media related changes to languages enabled in a system. Here is the list of all possible media options displayed on Language Tab:

    • Select Admin Logo: As an admin, there is a provision to upload your own custom logo that is to be shown on admin Login Window and on the Top Header of admin panel. By default the logo of Growcer is uploaded, to upload a new or edit, hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Desktop logo: Media setup under this container is reflected on the desktop version of a website. To replace a default image, hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Email Template Logo: Media setup under this container is reflected on the Template Emails used for announcement, alerts, notifications to end users.
      To replace a default image, hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Website Favicon: Setup favicon of your website logo that appears next to the meta title on your browser tab. Hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Social Feed Image: Logo displayed beside Social Feeds, hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Payment Page Logo: Setup logo on Payment Page, hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Watermark Image: Setup media to be displayed as watermark on all product images at front-end. Hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Apple Touch Icon: Setup media is meant to be displayed on the Apple browser such as ‘Safari’. Hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimensions.
    • Select Mobile Logo: The selected media image is meant to be displayed on Mobile Application. Hover your mouse over the box and click Upload File, select an image from the destination folder and click Open. To confirm uploading, thumbnails are provided along with the dimension

    Tip: We recommend organizing your media in a folder offline and keeping a backup in case you need them in the future or mistakenly alter one and wish to revert to the original.

    XVI. Subscription:

     As an administrator, you are liable to make subscription related settings meaning setup of plans available for sellers to set up their product catalog. The following permission can be added or removed:

    • Enable Subscription Module: Enabling this option will make it mandatory for a seller to buy a subscription package for product listing.
    • Enable Adjust Amount: Selecting Yes will confirm that subscription payment will be adjusted while upgrading/downgrading plan.
    • Reminder Email Before Subscription Expire Days: Based on the set value such as 2 or 3, it is confirmed that how many days email needs to be sent beforehand to the user before ending subscription.
    • Seller Subscription Status: Select the following seller subscription status package and the same will be displayed on their My Subscriptionpage:
      • Subscription In-Active
      • Subscription Active
      • Subscription Cancel, once selected click on Save Changes to save the settings made.

    XVII. Referral: 

    As an administrator, you are authorized to set up reward benefits for Referrals. There is a provision to set for both upon registration and on first purchase.

    1. Basic: This tab entails basic settings in relation to referral
      • Enable Referral Module: Enabling or selecting Yes will confirm share and earn features for the users so that they can earn reward points when a new user registers or when purchases products from the website via referrer URL shared by them.
      • Referrer Url/Link Validity Period*: Input number of days for which the referrer url will be valid.
    2. Reward Benefits On Registration: This tab provides settings benefits on registration:
      • Referrer Reward Points: Enter the reward points such as 10, 15 or so forth and the same will be received by referrers as reward points when their referrals (friends) will register.
      • Referrer Reward Points Validity: Set the rewards points validity in days from the date of credit available to the referrer. In case of no expiry, please leave it blank.
      • Referral Reward Points: Referrals get the entered reward points when they register through the referrer.
      • Referral Reward Points Validity: Set the rewards points validity in days from the date of credit to the referral. In case of no expiry, please leave it blank.
    3. Reward Benefits On First Purchase: This tab entails setting reward benefitsbased on the first purchase:
      • Referrer Reward Points: Set reward points earned by referrers when their referrals (friends) will make their first purchase.
      • Referrer Reward Points Validity: Set rewards points validity by entering the value in days from the date of credit. In case of no expiry, please leave it blank
      • Referral Reward Points: Set rewards received by referrals incase of making the first purchase through their referrers.
      • Referral Reward Points In Days: Set the rewards points validity in days from the date of credit to the referral. In case of no expiry, please leave it blank. Once settings are made, click on Save Changes to save.

    XVIII. Sharing: 

    After the social media accounts integration, set up, share andnearn reward programs for platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Add, modify social media post title, caption, description by entering unique, short and attractive captions for the following social media:

    • Facebook Post Title: Provide a short content to be shared as Title on Facebook.
    • Facebook Post Caption: Provide a short, unique content that is to be shared as Caption on Facebook.
    • Facebook Post Description: The description of what the post is all about is added here for Facebook.
    • Twitter Post Description: The description of what the post is all about is added here for Twitter. Once information is added, don’t forget to click on Save Changes.

    XIX. System: 

    Use the settings on this page to change general auto generated messages preferences like limiting time for system messages, geolocation integrated search for product search.

    1. Basic Tab:This tab entails basic settings in relation to system:
      • Auto Close System Messages: Enabling this option will disable system messages such as login confirmations, warnings, etc. shown to end users.
      • Time For Auto Close Messages: Set after how much seconds system messages will disappear.
      • Default Radius To Search Products*: Make radius specific product search features available. Enter a default radius for end users to easily search products.
      • Min Radius To Search Products*: Set a minimum radius for end users to easily search products.
      • Max Radius To Search Products*: Set a maximum radius for end users to easily search products.
    2. Form Validation Settings: This section entails the phone number settings for any platform form validation:
      • Phone Number Min Length*: Enter the minimum accepted length of phone number. The system will display an error message if the user enters lesser digits.
      • Phone Number Max Length*: Enter the maximum accepted length of phone number. The system will display an error message if the user enters more digits.

    XX. Live Chat: 

    Use the following settings to set up a live chat feature to the website

    • Activate Live Chat: Allow third party authorization to activate chat, to confirm select Yes.
    • Live Chat Code: This field is meant to enter live chat script/code provided to you by 3rd party API for integration. Click on Save Changes to save the changes made.

    XXI. PPC Management: 

    This setting area allows you to manage your campaigns, track response, and measure results. This tab has the following settings fields to setup

    • Minimum Wallet Balance: Set up a minimum balance to start promotion.
    • Days Interval To Charge Wallet: Predefine the number of days to charge wallet.
    • PPC Clicks Count Time Interval (minutes): Decide how much a visitor is worth, and set a time interval to calculate no. of clicks from one user for each promotion. Click on Save Changes to save the settings.

    XXII. Server: 

    Configure and change the server settings for a website. Changes made here are applied to the existing instances include:

    1. Basic Tab: The tab has following manageable settings:
      • Use SSL: Select the option Yes to use SSL.
        Note: To use SSL you need to check with your host if a SSL certificate is installed, and enable it from here.
      • Enable Maintenance Mode: Enable this mode to show users a default 'Site Under Maintenance' message or other text that is entered specific to language.
        Note: When a site is in maintenance mode, only the admin can access the site (e.g., Http://yourdomain.com/admin). Users will see a temporary page until you return to turn this off. (turn this on, whenever there is a need to perform maintenance on the site.
    2. Language Data Tab: The tab has the following settings:
      • Maintenance Text*: The text provided into the given content space can be added. For easier formatting and additions in content, a Word-like simple tool bar is provided. Once content has been added, click on Save Changes. The other language tabs displayed are dependent upon the number of languages enabled in a system.

    XXIII. Broadcasting: 

    As an administrator you set and schedule broadcasting tasks.

    • Broadcasting Notification Time*: Enter time in minutes when the broadcasting will be done before the broadcasted orders are assigned to the seller.


    XXIV. Order Adjustments: 

    Allow or limit order adjustment and single item cancellation rights for the seller through this module. Order adjustments functionality allows the seller to make changes to an order, such as, add new items, edit the product order quantity and product replacement. On the other hand, single item cancellation functionality allows the users to delete a single item from a multi-product order.

    1. Single Item Cancellation Settings: This section displays the following settings:
      • Default Cancellation Request Status: Select a default status (Pending or Approved) for all the item cancellation requests submitted. When set as Pending, requests will be displayed in the Order Cancellation Requests module.
      • Allow Single Item Cancellation: Allow or disallow single item cancellation functionality on the portal. When set to Yes, a single item from a multi-product order can be canceled by admin, buyer and seller. This will not affect the rest of the order.
    2. Seller Side Order Adjustment Settings: This section displays the following settings:
      • Allow Item Adjustments/Replacements: Allow or disallow the sellers to make adjustments (Add, Edit or Replace) in an order.
      • Allow Adding New Items: Allow or disallow sellers to add new items to an existing buyer order.
        Click on Save Changes to save the selected settings.

    10.2 Plugins

    On this page, there are several plugins listed that can be configured in the system by contacting the Growcer team. For the sms notification services, the following list of plugin is displayed:

    I. SMS Notifications: 

    The list of notifications related to Twilio sms is displayed:

    • Plugin: By default, the system provides Twilio sms notification.
    • Status: Displays the current status of the plugin. When set to Green it displays Active status, whereas Gray displays Inactive status. With the help of a toggle switch, changes in statues can be made.
    • Action Button: Click on the three horizontal dots and as a system’s admin there is a provision to make Edit and manage Settings:
      1. Edit: Select Edit to open the Twilio Sms Notification Plugin Setupform with the following contents:
        1. General tab: The following Twilio Sms Notification Plugin Setup form fields can be edited:
          • Plugin Identifier*: Edit the name of the plugin identifier.
          • Status: Change the status of plugin from the drop-down list, Active or Inactive.
          • Mark as Default: Click inside the empty box to mark the plugin as default.To save the changes, click on Save Changes.
        2. Language Tab: The following fields are shown to make edits:
          • Language: By default, the preferred language is selected. If you have additional languages installed, this may be displayed in a dropdown list as a different language.
          • Plugin Name*: Edit or enter the name of the plugin into the language selected above.
          • Extra Info: A space to add additional information is provided. For easy formatting and spacing, there is also a Word like toolbar. To save the settings, click on Save Changes.
      2. Settings: The following information needs to be setup referring to Growcer Twilio SMS Plugin Setup Guide:
        • Account Sid*: Update with your Account SID.
        • Auth Token*: Update with your Auth Token.
        • Sender Id*: Update with your sender ID.
        • Text Limit*: 160-170 is the ideal character text limit provided by Twilio. Click on Save Changes once all the required information has been added.

    II. Whatsapp Notifications: 

    The list of notifications related to Twilio whatsapp notifications is displayed:

    • Plugin: By default, the system provides Twilio Whatsapp notification.
    • Status: Displays the current status of the plugin. When set to Green it displays Active status, whereas Gray displays Inactive status. With the help of a toggle switch, changes in statues can be made.
    • Action Button: Click on the three horizontal dots and as a system’s admin there is a provision to make Edit and manage Settings:
      1. Edit: Select Edit to open the Twilio WhatsApp Notification Plugin Setupform with the following contents:
        1. General tab: On the General tab, the following Plugin Setup form fields can be edited:
          • Plugin Identifier*: Edit the name of the plugin identifier.
          • Status: Change the status of plugin from the drop-down list, Active or Inactive.
          • Mark as Default: Click inside the empty box to mark the plugin as default.To save the changes, click on Save Changes.
        2. Language Tab: The following fields are shown to make edits:
          • Language: By default the preferred language is selected. If you have additional languages installed, this may be displayed in a dropdown list as a different language.
          • Plugin Name*: Edit or enter the name of the plugin into the language selected above.
          • Extra Info: A space to add additional information is provided. For easy formatting and spacing, there is also a Word-like toolbar. To save the settings, click on Save Changes.
      2. Settings: The following information needs to be setup referring to Growcer Twilio WhatsApp Plugin Setup Guide:
        • Account Sid*: Update with your account Sid key.
        • Auth Token*: Update with your auth token key.
        • Sender Id*: Enter your sender Id.
        • Text Limit*: Default set limit is 200 characters. Click on Save Changes once all the required information has been added.

    III. Apple Sign In: 

    The list of Apple Sign In Plugin is displayed:

    • Plugin: Display Apple sign in plugin name
    • Status: Display the current status of the plugin. When set to Green it displays Active status, whereas Gray displays Inactive status. With the help of a toggle switch, changes in statues can be made.
    • Action Button: Click on the three horizontal dots and as a system’s admin there is a provision to make Edit and manage Settings:
      1. Edit: Select Edit to open the Apple Sign In Plugin Setupform with the following contents:
        1. General tab: On the General tab, the following Plugin Setup form fields can be edited:
          • Plugin Identifier*: Edit name of the plugin identifier.
          • Status: Change the status of plugin from the drop-down list, Active or Inactive.
          • Mark as Default: Click inside the empty box to mark the plugin as default.To save the changes, click on Save Changes.
        2. Language Tab: The following fields are shown to make edits:
          • Language: By default the preferred language is selected. If you have additional languages installed, this may be displayed in a dropdown list as a different language.
          • Plugin Name*: Edit or enter the name of the plugin into the language selected above.
          • Extra Info: A space to add additional information is provided. For easy formatting and spacing, there is also a Word-like toolbar. To save the settings, click on Save Changes.
      2. Settings: The following information needs to be setup:
        • Client Id / Service Id*: Setup your client id/service id details. To generate, refer to our help guide Growcer Apple Sign In Setup Guide.

    To save the settings, click on Save Changes.

    3. Payment Methods

    A list of integrated payment methods is displayed. A basic set of settings are available to perform:

    • Drag & Drop: Set the desired order in which payment methods list is displayed on the website frontend:
      • Select the column wish to shift.
      • Long press by placing cursor on icon  then drag and drop it in the required position.
    • Status : Change the status of methods listed from Active to Inactive with the help of a toggle button.
      Additionally, click on the horizontal three dots icon button  provided at the right of each payment method to make the following settings:

    I. Edit: 

    Select Edit to display the Payment Method Setup form:

    1. General Tab: Make edits through the following editable fields:
      • Gateway Identifier*: Edit identifier name.
      • Status: Change the current status, select from the dropdown list.
    2. Language Tab: This tab has following fields to edit:
      • Gateway Name*: Edit name assigned to gateway.
      • Details: Add, edit information into the area provided.

    II. Settings: 

    Select Settings option to make the following payment method settings:

    1. Stripe: The following information can be added/edited once the stripe account is setup:
      • Secret Key*
      • Publishable Key*
        To save the settings, click on Save Changes.
    2. Paypal: Manage following settings once the Paypal account has been set:
      • Environment*
      • Payee Email*
      • Client Id
      • Secret Key
        To save the settings, click on Save Changes.
    3. COD: Cash on Delivery (COD) requires no payment be made online. Orders using cash on delivery are set to processing until payment is made upon delivery of the order. As a system admin, you can make following COD related settings:
      • Min. Wallet Amount Limits For Sellers [Default Currency]*: Enter value and set the minimum wallet amount limit for sellers to be eligible for COD orders.
      • Min. Wallet Amount Limits For Notification For Sellers [Default Currency]*:
        Enter value and set the minimum wallet amount limit for recharge notifications for sellers.
      • Min. Wallet Amount Limit For Delivery Staff [Default Currency]*: Enter value and set the minimum wallet amount limit for delivery staff.
        To save the settings, click on Save Changes.

    4. Currency Management

    Growcer comes pre-configured with several currencies listed. As a system’s admin, you can add a new currency, edit an existing one, define statuses and perform other functionalities as explained:

    I) Add Currency: 

    Select Add Currency from the three dots icon button  provided at the upper right corner of the listing and go through the following settings to setup a new currency in the system:

    1. General Tab: On this tab, the following information has been added to enlist currency into the existing list:
      • Currency Code*: Enter the unique code of currency.
      • Currency Symbol Left: Specify symbol and it will be displayed on the left side of currency.
      • Currency Symbol Right: Specify symbol and it will be displayed on the right side of currency.
      • Currency Conversion Value*: This is the value of the other currency relative to the default currency for the website .
      • Status: Define status:
        • Active: The currency is available on the storefront.
        • Inactive: The currency is not available on the storefront. Click on Save Changes and you will be taken to the next tab.
    2. Language Tab: On this tab, the following information has been added to enlist currency into the existing list:
      • Currency Name*: Enter the currency name. Click on Save Changes to save the changes made. Language tabs displayed further are dependent upon no. of languages enabled in the system.

    II) Drag & Drop :

    Set the desired order in which currency management list is displayed:

    • Long press on  icon, select the column wish to shift.
    • Drag and drop it in the required position.

    III) Status :

    Manage the status, on the click of toggle switch, change status from Active to Inactive or vice versa.

    IV) Action :

    On click of three horizontal dots, select the option to Edit. The information previously saved on the selected currency is now editable. Make changes to the following field:

    • Currency Code*: Edit the unique code of currency, if required.
    • Currency Symbol Left: Edit the symbol that is meant to be displayed on the left side of currency.
    • Currency Symbol Right: Edit the symbol that is meant to be displayed on the right side of currency.
    • Currency Conversion Value*: Edit value of the other currency relative to the default currency for your store.
    • Status: Change currently displayed status, select from the dropdown list:
      • Active: The currency is available on the storefront.
      • Inactive: The currency is not available on the storefront. Click on Save Changes and you will be taken to the next tab.
    • Currency Name*: Edit the currency name in the Language tab.

    Click on Save Changes to save the made changes.

    5. Tax Management

    This section shows a list of Tax Groups preexists in the system. Set up taxes for products and customer groups, create tax rules that combine product and customer classes, tax zones, and rates. The following advanced options are available:

    I) Add Group: 

    In the upper right corner, select Add Group and go through the following settings to setup a new group :

    1. General Tab: On this tab, the following information needs to be added:
      • Tax Group Identifier*: Enter the unique tax group identifier name.
      • Tax Group Status: Define status:
        • Active: This indicates tax rules mentioned in a group are meant to be applied with the list of products applicable for taxes.
        • Inactive: No tax rules are to be applied.
          Click on Save Changes and you will be taken to the next tab.
    2. Language Tab: On this tab, the following information needs to be added to complete the setup process:
      • Tax Group Name*: Enter group name.
      • Description: Enter in description about the tax group name. Click on Save Changes to save the changes made. Language tabs displayed further are dependent upon no. of languages enabled in the system.
        Once group has been created, manage the following settings:

    II) Status :

    With the help of a toggle switch, status related changes can be managed. When set to Green it indicates status as Active, whereas Gray displays status as Inactive.

    III) Action Button :

    Clicking on the three horizontal dots button will display the following options:

    1. Edit Group: Select option Edit whenever an existing tax group requires edit.
      Note: The displayed form is an exact replica of the Add Group form used during add group setup.
    2. Tax Rules: Set up tax rules only to an existing group.
      1. Add Tax Rules Group: Before rules are added, ensure that a group is created beforehand by clicking on the Add Tax Rule button at the upper right corner of the window. A Tax Group Rules form will be displayed with the following tabs:
        1. General Tab: On this tab, the following information needs to be added
        2. Tax Rule Identifier*: Enter a unique allocated tax rule identifier name.
          • Tax Rule Rate(%)*: Define percentage of tax applied under the stated rule.
          • Country*: Select country tax is meant to be applied to. Choose from the dropdown country data list.
          • State Selection Types*: Make a selection from the list displayed and decide whether States selected (the next field) needs to be Included or Excluded.
          • States*: Enter states from the list. There is a provision to select multiple states and selected ones are displayed on a Gray strip below the field.
          • Combined Tax*: This field details about adding bifurcation of rule rate. Click on the checkbox icon and the following fields will appear to add information:
            • Rule Item Identifier: Enter unique name given to rule item.
            • Tax Rate (%): Add percentage. This is the bifurcation of rate entered above. Note: There is an option to Add More in case further details of tax rates are to be added & Remove in case listed rule is to be deleted. Once the rules have been set up, click on Save Rule to save the information added.
        3. Language Tab: On this tab, the following information needs to be added:
          • Tax Rule Name*: Enter tax rule name that is to be displayed in a list visible at the website frontend. Click on Save Changes to save the rule details.
          • Further tabs displayed in the form are dependent upon the number of languages enabled in a system.A three horizontal dots icon button  is provided at the right of each taxgroup, clicking on which, the following options can be executed:
      2. Edit Tax Rules Group: Select Edit to open the Tax Group Rules form, which is a replica of the form displayed while adding a new tax rules group. Make the required edits/additions in the provided fields.Note: If All States is selected, the States field will be non-editable. Remove the All States option by clicking on the Remove icon button  to enable editing the field.
      3. Delete Tax Rules Group: Select Delete and follow the prompts to delete a tax rules group from the system.
    3. Delete: When a particular tax group is no longer required, select the option to Delete and it will be removed from the system.

    IV) Search: 

    On top of the listing, there is a search bar provided for easy viewing and searching. The following search filtering options are available:

    • Keyword: Search and sort the list by entering a keyword, enter name or identifier in the search box.
    • Active: Sort by statutes, inactive or active. Once the search is complete, clickon Clear Search to view the complete list again.

    6. Commission Settings

    All settings related to platform commission(s) can be managed from this section. Take a look at the following advanced options that are available:

    I) Add New Commission: 

    In the upper right corner, select Add New from the three horizontal dots icon button  and go through the following settings to set up commission:

    • Product: Select the product unto which commission is charged
    • Seller: Enter the name of seller commission is applicable to. The list of all the registered sellers can be obtained by clicking inside the box or by entering matching name phrases.
    • Category: Select the product category. In case it is applicable on the whole inventory, select Does not matter.
    • Commission Fees (%)*: Enter the commission that is to be earned by an affiliate or an advertiser.

      Click on Save Changes to save the settings.

    II) Action Button :

    Click on the three horizontal dots and the list of following options appear:

    1. Edit: This option displays the Commission Setupform where the information in following fields are edited:
      • Commission Fees (%)*: Edit the previously charged commission fees. The fee iscalculated in percentage. Click on Save Changes once edits are made.
    2. History: Access commission detailed history. The following information can be grasped from the fields shown:
      • Sr. No: Hierarchy of commission charged has assigned a number.
      • Category: Displays the name of category unto which commission is charged previously.
      • Seller: Name of the seller who has obtained the commission is displayed.
      • Product: Know the product upon which commission was charged.
      • Fees: Track the commission fee charged that time.
      • AddedOn: Displays the date and time stamp of commission.
    3. Search: On top of the listing, there is a search bar provided for easy viewing and searching. The following search filtering options are available
      • Keyword: Search and sort the list by entering a keyword, enter product or category name in the search box. Click on Clear Search to display the complete list again, once the search is complete.

    7. Affiliate Commission Settings

    This section allows admin to add and manage affiliate commission on product categories. Affiliates will receive a commission for each time they direct traffic or sales to the site. The commission percentage is required to be set up by configuring following settings:

    I) Add New: 

    Click on the three horizontal dots icon, click on Add New and you will be taken to Affiliate Commission Setup form where the following settings are configured:

    • Category: Select the product category from the drop-down list provided.
      Select the one that is required to be set up for affiliate commission.
    • Affiliate Name: Enter the name of the affiliate.
    • Affiliate Commission Fees*: Set a fixed percentage of commission that is to be charged to an affiliate.
      Once settings are configured, click on Save Changes.

    All the affiliate commission entries added in the system are displayed under the self explanatory Affiliate Commission Settings List:

    • Sr. no.: Display the hierarchy of affiliate commission list.
    • Category: The name of the category commission is set for is displayed.
    • Affiliate: The name of the affiliate setup for commission can be viewed.
    • Fees [%]: The commission fee charged is displayed.
    • Action: On click of three horizontal dots, access the following options:
      • Edit: Make edits into the entries made previously.
      • History: Track down commission brief detailed history.
      • Delete: Will remove records from the system.

    II) Search Bar: 

    A search bar is located at the top of the listing for easy viewing and quick results. Following search option is available in case the list seems to long to navigate:

    • Search by keyword.
    • Once the search is complete, click on Clear Search to view the whole list again.

    8. Order Status Management

    This module provides a default order status management list used for display of Subscriptions and Product Orders Listing to fulfill orders and communicate with customers in a timely manner. An admin user has the convenience to make edits to Order Status Name displayed.

    I. Edit : 

    Select option to Edit below the Action heading and Order Status Setup form fields are viewed as editable. Once changes are made, click on Save Changes to save.

    1. General tab: The tab has following information to edit:
      • Order Status Identifier*: Edit identifier name.
        Once changes are made, click on Save Changes to save the edits made.
    2. Language tab: The tab has following information to edit:
      • Order Status Name*: Edit status name
        Note: This is meant to be displayed at the website frontend. Also note thatother language tabs displayed in the system depend upon the number of languages enabled in a system.
        Help Notes:
      • The Order Status Name is meant to be displayed at the website frontend.
      • Other language tabs displayed in the system depend upon the number of languages enabled in a system.
        Once changes are made, click on Save Changes to save the edits made.

    II. Search :

    For easy viewing and navigation, there is a filtering option available. The following filtering options are available:

    • Order Status Type: Select the order status type and view related results only.
    • Keyword: Sort by relevant keywords, enter the first few phrases of status name.

    Once the search is complete, click on Clear Search to display the whole list again.

    9. Subscription Packages Management

    On this page, various subscription packages available by Growcer Team are listed. However, being a system’s admin, subscriptions related packages can be customized by adding new packages, making edits into an existing one and making several other settings.

    I) Add New: 

    Click on the three horizontal dots icon on the upper right corner of the listing area, select Add New and you will be taken to Subscription Packages Setup form where the following information needs to be added:

    1. General tab: The tab entails following information to be added:
      • Package Identifier*: Enter a unique package identifier name. This is a mandatory field and cannot be left blank.
      • Package Type*: Select the type of package you are likely to setup:
        • Free Plan
        • Paid Plan
      • Package Commision Rate In Percentage*: Set a fixed percentage rate that is to be charged to sellers while making a selection of a package.
      • Package Products Allowed*: Specify the maximum number of catalog products allowed for sellers to be added in an offered subscription packag.
      • Package Images Per Catalog*: Decide the maximum number of inventoriesallowed for sellers in an offered subscription package.
      • Package Status: Set the current status of the package. When Active it shows the plan is still available, whereas Inactive will temporarily hide the frontend view of the plan.
      • Package Display Order*: Decide the display order of the package displayed on the subscription package shown to sellers. Once information has been added into the given field, click on Save Changes to add the package into the system.
    2. Language tab: The tab has the following fields to add information:
      • Package Name*: Enter a package name. In case it is left blank, package identifier name will be displayed at the store frontend.
      • Package Description: Enter information about the package, such as billing, validity of offering or so on. The other language tab displayed is dependent upon the number of languages enabled in a system.

    II) Edit: 

    Click on the three horizontal dots icon below the Action column and select Edit to edit all the information of the Subscription Packages Setup form discussed above. Once edits are made, don’t forget to click on Save Changes.

    III) Settings: 

    This setting area is dedicated to add further plans into an already existing subscription model

    1. Add New: The following information is required to be entered in case new plans are to be added:
      • Package*: Contains the name of the package into which further plans are required to be created.
      • Period: Specify the validity of the plan. Select from the following options from a predefined drop-down list:
        • Days
        • Months
        • Years
        • Unlimited
      • Time Interval (frequency)*: Enter a time interval say 6 months or so.
      • Price*: Set the price of a plan created.
      • Package Display Order*: Decide the display order of the package displayed on the subscription package shown to sellers such as 2 or 3.
      • Status: Set the current status of the package. When Active it shows the plan is still available, whereas Inactive will temporarily hide the frontend view of the plan. Once information has been added, click on Save Changes to create a sub plan into the existing list of subscriptions.
    2. Edit Plan: Plans created can be edited by clicking on the icon  at the end of listing.

    10. Reward On Every Purchase

    From this area, create and manage settings related to reward customer purchases with points redeemable for discounts.

    I) Add New: 

    Click on the three horizontal dots icon on the upper right corner of the listing area, select Add New and you will be taken to Rewards On Purchase Setup form where the following information has been added:

    • Purchase Upto*: Determine the purchase upto that will make end users eligible for rewards.
    • Reward Point*: Enter the points earned once the aforementioned purchase has been made. Once the setup form is complete, click on Save Changes and the listing will show the just created reward purchase list.

    II) Edit: 

    Click on the three horizontal dots icon located below the Action field column and click on Edit to edit the fields of Rewards On Purchase Setup. Make the necessary edits and don’t forget to click on Save Changes.

    III) Delete: 

    Click on the three horizontal dots icon located below the Action field column and select Delete to remove the selected entry from the system.

    11. App Release Versions

    From this section, view, search and add application version updates. Over time, there are many instances where introducing new features becomes important to improvise overall app performance and its functionality. As a system admin, you have the control rights to inform and install these updates for buyers and delivery staff to provide them an enriching user experience.

    Growcer categorizes these updates in two types:

    1. Critical Update: This is a mandatory update and the app does not run unless the users update their application. It may include important bug fixes, urgent improvements, new features and functionalities prominent for using the application.
    2. Normal Update: This is an optional update and the application users can postpone it or choose not to install. The update may include minor bug fixes or small solutions to issues faced while running a module. The front-end users have an option to accept or reject the update according to their preferences.

    I. Add App Release Version: 

    To add a new app release, click on the plus icon button provided at the upper right corner of the listing area. The App Release Version form is displayed on the screen with the following fields:

    • App Name*: Enter the name of the mobile application as updated on the Google Playstore or Apple Store.
    • Package Name*: Enter the system default package name for the application.
    • Release For*: Using the radio buttons, select the platform the release is meant for, Android or iOS.
    • App Version*: Enter the name of the version being launched.
    • Is Critical Version?*: Select from the following radio buttons available:
      • Yes: Select Yes if the version update is a Critical update. When selected, the version is force updated to the latest version and the users can not disallow this update.
      • No: Select No if the version is not a critical update. When selected, the update will be considered as a Normal update and the users can choose whether they want to update the latest version or not.
    • App Latest Version Features: Enter the brief details about the features and fixes introduced in the latest version for the users’ reference.
      Click on Save Changes to save the details and move back to the Manage App Release Version page. The new release is displayed in the App Release Version List.
      Once the new app release version is added, the mobile application users will receive a push notification on opening the application to install the new update.
      1. In the case of normal release, the users can proceed to update or skip the install:
      2. In the case of critical release, the users are mandated to update the application:

    II. Edit: 

    To edit a previously added app version, click on the three dots icon button and select Edit. The App Release Version form will appear similar to the one displayed while adding a new app version release.

    Make the required changes in the provided data fields and click on Save Changes to save the made changes.

    Note: The admin can not delete any existing application release.

    III. Search: 

    A search bar is provided at the top of the page to perform a quick search using the following filters:

    • Keyword: Enter the relevant platform or package name as keywords.
    • App Type: Search according to the type of app as Android or iOS.
      Click on Search to generate the search results. Click on Clear Search to display the whole list again, once the search is complete.

    12. Theme Color Management

    Themes dictate design of the site, the way it looks and the way it displays content. The default theme is the first theme displayed. Changes made to your theme settings inside of a section apply to your entire online store. As a systems’ admin, all themes can be customized using the following options but no edits and deletion is possible with default themes.

    I. Clone :

    From the provided list of themes, if any of them fails to impress by not displaying a desired color, this option is worth considering. Go to the Clone option by clicking on three horizontal dots placed below the Action header. This opens the Theme Color Setup where you can customize a color scheme by specifying navigation bar, accent, text, and icon colors by adding information to the following tabs are displayed:

    1. General Tab: Use the general tab to enter required information:
      • Identifier*: Display the name of the originally existing theme. Enter a unique identifier name to differentiate it from an existing one.
      • First Color*: Click on the color code shown inside the column and it will open a Color Palette Generator. With the help of a slider located outside the generator, set a desired primary color and keep scrolling up or down until you choose the right one.
      • First Inverse Color*: Click on the color code shown inside the column and it will open a Color Palette Generator. With the help of a slider located outside the generator, set an inverse color and keep scrolling up or down until you choose the right one. For example, black text on a white screen.
      • Second Color*: Describe the second dominant color on the site. Click on the color code shown inside the column and it will open a Color Palette Generator.
        With the help of a slider located outside the generator, set a desired secondary color and keep scrolling up or down until you choose the right one.
      • Second Inverse Color*: Click on the color code shown inside the column and it will open a Color Palette Generator. With the help of a slider located outside the generator, set an inverse color and keep scrolling up or down until you choose the right one. For example, white text on a Blue screen.
        Note: For all Clone created themes, view the following options:
      • Edit: Make edits to the Theme Color Setup form and save the changesmade.
      • Delete: There is an option to remove when it is no longer required.
    2. Language Tab: On this tab, the only field available to enter information is:
      • Color Name* Enter a unique name of the color that makes it easy to identify.
        Please note that other language tabs displayed depend upon the number of languages enabled in a system. Once the setup form is completed, click on Save Changes.

    II. Preview :

    This option is about previewing selected themes beforehand.

    For all the installed themes that are not currently active, click Preview and your current screen provides a preview of the theme selected into a preview mode. Until you click Activate Theme, only the theme preview window is updated, not the theme on your live site.

    III. Click To Activate :

    Select Click To Activate, follow the prompts and the selected theme will be applied and changes will be reflected on the website frontend.

    IV. Search :

    On the top of the listing page, there is a search bar placed for easy navigation and quick sorting of themes listed. Type in the Keyword, click Search and list will hide results you don’t want to see.