How to Link to a Promotional Products Website

Expand your product offering by linking your DecoNetwork website to an external promotional products catalog, such as those provided by Sage or ASI. This allows customers to browse a wider range of customizable items while keeping your storefront simple and easy to manage.

In This Article

• Prerequisites
• Why link to a promotional products website?
• How to create a page that links to an external site
• Best-practice tips
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs
• Additional Resources

Why link to a promotional products website?

Promotional products, such as mugs, pens, bags, and corporate gifts, are a valuable extension of your custom apparel business. Instead of manually adding and maintaining hundreds of products, you can link to a dedicated promotional catalog.

• Expand your product range instantly without managing additional inventory
• Showcase thousands of customizable items from trusted suppliers
• Encourage quote-based orders for bulk or specialty items
• Keep your website streamlined while still offering more options

How to create a page that links to an external site

Follow these steps to add a navigation link on your website that redirects customers to an external promotional products catalog.

Step 1: Create a new page

1. Go to Admin → Websites.
2. Click Manage on your website.
3. Go to Edit Website → Website Pages
4. Select Pages.

5. Click Add Page.

   

   Create a new page for your promotional products link

6. Enter a name (e.g., Promo Products).

Step 2: Link the page to an external website

1. Open the newly created page.
2. Click Advanced Settings  in the bottom toolbar.

3. Select Link to external site from the Page Status dropdown.

   

   Use Advanced Settings to link to an external site

4. Paste the URL of your promotional products provider (e.g., Sage or ASI) in the textbox that appears.
5. Tick Open in new window (recommended).
6. Click OK.

Step 3: Save and publish

1. Click Save.
2. Ensure the page is set to Show in menu (bottom toolbar) if you want it visible in navigation.

Best-practice tips

• Use clear naming: Label the page something recognizable like “Promo Products” or “Corporate Gifts.”
• Always open in a new window: This helps users understand they are leaving your site.
• Communicate next steps: Let customers know they should contact you for pricing or quotes.
• Match branding where possible: Choose catalog providers that align with your brand and offerings.

Troubleshooting

• The page doesn’t open the external site:
  • Check that Link to external site is enabled in Advanced Settings.
  • Verify the URL is correct and includes https://.
• The page is not visible in the menu:
  • Ensure Show in menu is enabled in the page settings.
• The link opens in the same tab:
  • Confirm Open in new window is selected.

FAQs

Can I link to any external website?
Yes, you can link to any external URL, including promotional catalogs, partner stores, or custom landing pages.

Will customers know they are leaving my site?
If you enable Open in new window, the external site opens in a new tab, making the transition clearer.

Can I add multiple promotional product links?
Yes, you can create multiple pages linking to different catalogs or suppliers.

Additional Resources

• Pages Tab - Website Editor
• Link navigation menu to an external website or page