Editing the default Blank Product Listing Widget in the Products page - Essentials

This article applies specifically to the Essentials plan. Users on higher plans should read the Editing the default Blank Product Listing Widget in the Products page help article instead.

The default Products (previously Create) page displays a list of blank products on your website that visitors can decorate and purchase. You can modify the appearance and content of the blank product list by editing the Blank Product Listing Widget settings.

In this article, you will learn how...

• To edit the properties of the default Blank Product Listing Widget
• To configure the Design settings for the default Blank Product Listing Widget

To edit the properties of the default Blank Product Listing Widget:

1. Click on the PAGES button in the Website Editor Toolbar.
2. Click on the Products page tab.
   
3. Mouse over the Blank Product Listing Widget in the Products page.

   The widget's controls will be displayed.

4. Click on the down arrow beside the Blank Product Listing Widget icon.
5. Choose the Blank Product Listing Settings item from the drop-down menu.
   

   The Blank Product Listing Settings popup will be displayed.

   
6. Configure the Properties for the Blank Product Listing Widget.
   • Panel title: lets you specify the title that will appear in the header area for the blank product listing.
   • Display as Categories: lets you choose whether to display the blank product listing as categories instead of a flat listing.
     • Never: displays all blank products as a flat listing.
     • Always: always displays the blank product listing as categories.
     • Only on View All: displays the blank product listing as categories only when View All is selected.
   • Products Per Page: lets you specify the number of products the listing will be limited to.
   • Clicking product goes to: lets you choose how a product will load when the product name or thumbnail is clicked.
     • Product details page: loads the product details page.
     • Designer: loads the Online Designer.
   • Thumbnail Image: lets you choose the source of the image that is displayed for products.
     • System default: the system will utilize the product image set as the product default image in the product's configuration.
     • Sales Image: the image uploaded as the sales image for the product in the product's configuration.
     • Product Image: the image uploaded as the product information image for the product in the product's configuration.
7. Configure the Design settings for the Blank Product Listing Widget. Click here for instructions.
8. Click OK to apply the changes.
9. Click on the Save button and then click on the Publish button at the right of the Page Settings Bar.

To configure the Design settings for the default Blank Product Listing Widget:

1. Click on the Design tab.
   
2. Select from one of the pre-configured Blank Product Listing Layout options:
   • Grid: image thumbnails maintain their aspect ratio and are displayed in the center of each cell in a uniform grid arrangement.
   • Masonry: image thumbnails are resized to have the same width while maintaining their aspect ratio and arranged to form equal columns. Images are placed in an optimal position based on available vertical space.
   • Collage: image thumbnails maintain their aspect ratio, but are cropped and are placed in a pre-defined pattern arrangement of a specified number of items per row. You can set a 3,4,5, or 6 image pattern per row. Each row will use one of 4 pattern variations. If the last row has fewer items than necessary then the images will be arranged in a layout to ensure that all space is used on the final row.
   • Stacked: image thumbnails maintain their aspect ratio and are displayed in a single column.
3. Configure the rest of the design options for the Product Listing Widget.

   The settings will vary depending on the layout selected.

   • Thumbnail size: lets you set the dimensions of the product thumbnails. You can choose a preset size or choose Custom Size to specify a custom size.

     The following fields will be displayed when you select Custom Size:

     • Thumbnail Width: lets you specify the width of the product image thumbnail in pixels.
     • Thumbnail Height: lets you specify the width of the product image thumbnail in pixels.

       The maximum allowable thumbnail width and height is 600px. If a value higher than 600 is entered, the value will be automatically reset to 600. This is to prevent blurry thumbnail images caused by upscaling of the product view images since they are generated at a maximum size of 600x600 pixels at the time of upload.

     You can configure the container properties of the product thumbnails by clicking on the brush icon beside the Thumbnail Size field. The Thumbnail Properties popup will be displayed.

     
     • Background Color: lets you specify the background fill color of the product thumbnail.
     • Border Width: lets you specify the line thickness of the product thumbnail's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 20.
     • Border Color: lets you specify the color of the product thumbnail's border. Click on the color spot to edit the border color& using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Border Radius: lets you specify the roundness of the corners of the product thumbnail's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 100.
   • Crop Thumbnail: crops the product image thumbnail to square when the checkbox is ticked. Leaves the image in its original shape when the checkbox is unticked.
   • Use Higher Resolution on Retina Displays: when checked, will double the pixel density of the images to increase the clarity of the image for retina displays.

     Retina displays have 4 times more pixels than standard screens. So, if you have a 600 x 600 pixel image, you would need a 1200 x 1200 pixel image to render smoothly on a high-density retina display. This setting will do this for you.

   • Image Effects: lets you apply filter and transform effects to the product images for the normal and hover states.
   • Hover Image Effects: lets you apply filter effects, transform effects and hover animation to the product images for the hover state.

     Click here for instructions on how to add image effects.

   • Panel Title: lets you configure the font style and the color for the title that will appear in the header area of the product listing panel.
     • Click on the font name to configure the font style using the Font popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Click on the color spot to choose a text color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
   • Panel Design: lets you configure the appearance of the panel containing the product listing.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the panel design. The Panel Design popup will be displayed.

     
     • Background Color: lets you specify the background fill color of the product listing panel. Click on the color spot to edit the background color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Border Width: lets you specify the line thickness of the product listing panel's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 20.
     • Border Color: lets you specify the color of the product listing panel's border. Click on the color spot to edit the border color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Border Radius: lets you specify the roundness of the corners of the product listing panel's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 100.
   • Text Overlay Background: lets you configure the background of any product information that is displayed on the product image or on image rollover.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the text overlay background. The Text Overlay Background Properties popup will be displayed.

     
     • Background Color: lets you specify the background fill color of the text overlay. Click on the color spot to edit the background color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Border Width: lets you specify the border line thickness of the text overlay background in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 20.
     • Border Color: lets you specify the border color of the text overlay background. Click on the color spot to edit the border color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Width: lets you specify the container width of the text overlay background as a percentage of the product thumbnail width.
     • Align: lets you choose an alignment option for the text overlay in reference to the product image:
       • Left: aligns the text overlay to the left of the product image.
       • Center: centers the text overlay horizontally to the product image.
       • Right: aligns the text overlay to the right of the product image.
   • Tax Notice: lets you configure the font style, size, and color for the tax notice informing customers of the taxes that you collect. (Configure the tax notice via Admin > Settings > Taxes > Tax Settings).
     • Click on the font name to configure the font style using the Font popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Click on the color spot to choose a text color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
   • Product Name: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the product's name.
     • Don't Show: does not show the product name.
     • Show on Image: displays the product name across the middle of the product thumbnail.
     • Show on Image on Rollover: displays the product name across the middle of the product thumbnail when the mouse hovers over the product thumbnail.
     • Show Above: displays the product name above the center of the product thumbnail.
     • Show Above on Rollover: displays the product name above the center of the product thumbnail when the mouse hovers over the blank product thumbnail.
     • Show Below: displays the product name below the center of the product thumbnail.
     • Show Below on Rollover: displays the product name below the center of the product thumbnail when the mouse hovers over the blank product thumbnail.
   • Product Code: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the product's code.

     The display options are the same as for Product Name.

   • Product Brand: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the product's brand.

     The display options are the same as for Product Name.

   • Product Brand Logo: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the logo for the product's brand.

     The display options are the same as for Product Name.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the appearance of the product brand logo. The Style Settings popup for the product brand logo will be displayed.

     
     • Border Width: lets you specify the line thickness of the logo's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 20.
     • Border Color: lets you specify the color of the logo's border. Click on the color spot to edit the border color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Border Radius: lets you specify the roundness of the corners of the logo's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 100.
     • Max Width: lets you specify the maximum width of the logo container in pixels. Enter a value between 5 and 50.
     • Max Height: lets you specify the maximum height of the logo container in pixels. Enter a value between 5 and 50.
   • Decoration Processes: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of decoration processes that can be applied to the product.

     The display options are the same as for Product Name.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the appearance of the decoration processes. (The brush will icon will not be displayed if "Don't Show" is selected). Click here for instructions on configuring the settings in the Links Settings Popup.

   • Product Colors: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the product's available colors palette.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the product colors palette settings. The Product Colors Palette Settings popup will be displayed.

     
     • Border Width: lets you specify the line thickness of a color's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 20.
     • Border Color: lets you specify the color of a color's border. Click on the color spot to edit the border color using the Color popup. Click here for instructions.
     • Border Radius: lets you specify the roundness of the corners of a color's border in pixels. Enter a value between 0 and 100.
     • Width: lets you specify the width of a palette color container in pixels. Enter a value between 5 and 50.
     • Height: lets you specify the height of a palette color container in pixels. Enter a value between 5 and 50.
     • Margin: lets you specify a uniform margin around a palette color container.
   • Product Sizes: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the product's available sizes.

     The display options are the same as for Product Name.

   • Add to Quote Button: lets you choose an option for the display and placement of the Add to Quote button for the product.

     The display options are the same as for Product Name.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the appearance of the Add to Quote button. (The brush will icon will not be displayed if "Don't Show" is selected). Style settings for the Add to Quote for a blank product listing are the same as for theme button settings in the Style Editor. Click here for instructions on configuring the style settings for the button.

   • Show Pagination: lets you choose if/where the pagination controls for browsing through the product pages are displayed.
     • Don't Show: does not show the pagination controls.
     • Show Above: displays the Sort control at the top center of the blank product listing panel.
     • Show Below: displays the Sort control at the bottom center of the blank product listing panel.
     • Show Above and Below: displays the sort control at the top and the bottom center of the blank product listing panel.
   • Show Product Count: lets you choose if/where the product total and the number range of the products visible on the current page is displayed.
     • Don't Show: does not show the product count.
     • Show Above: displays the product count at the top center of the blank product listing panel.
     • Show Below: displays the product count at the bottom center of the blank product listing panel.
     • Show Above and Below: displays the product count at the top and the bottom center of the blank product listing panel.

     Click on the brush icon to configure the font settings for the product name, code, brand, sizes, and product count using the Font popup. (The brush will icon will not be displayed if "Don't Show" is selected). Click here for instructions on how to configure settings in the Font popup.

4. Click OK, once you have finished configuring the settings.
5. Click on the Save button and then click on the Publish button at the right of the Page Settings Bar.