How to create a product catalog in Glide?

Discover the secrets to crafting an amazing product catalog with Glide. Follow an easy guide that makes displaying your products a breeze.

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Overview

Creating a product catalog in Glide means using its no-code platform to craft an attractive, functional app to showcase products. Glide taps into Google Sheets or Excel files for the backend, simplifying inventory management and updates. Data preparation is key, as is designing the layout, adding search features and filters, and customizing visual elements to fit the brand. This method lets businesses show off their products in a mobile-friendly format, perfect for customers who want quick and easy access to product info.

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How to create a product catalog in Glide?

Step 1: Set Up a Google Sheet

Start by creating a fresh Google Sheet to hold all your product info.
Add headers like Product Name, Description, Price, Image URL, and any other details you think are important.
Fill in the sheet with your product data, making sure each row is a different product.

Step 2: Sign Up for Glide

Head over to Glide and sign up, or just log in if you already have an account.
Go to your Glide dashboard.

Step 3: Create a New App

Hit the “New app” or “+” button to start a new app.
Choose “Google Sheets” as your data source.
Connect Glide to your Google account and pick the Google Sheet you set up in Step 1.

Step 4: Configure the Data

Glide will automatically pull in the data from your Google Sheet and create a basic app layout.
Check the data tab in Glide to make sure all your columns are correctly imported and formatted.
Make any necessary tweaks to column types, like changing the Price column to a “Number” type.

Step 5: Design the Product Catalog Layout

Switch to the “Layout” tab in Glide.
Choose the “List” or “Tiles” view to show off your products.
Customize the look by adding components like images, titles, and descriptions. Specify which column from your sheet should match each component (e.g., Image URL for the image component).

Step 6: Customize Product Details View

Click on one of the products in the list to open its detail view.
Customize the detail page by adding various components like text, images, buttons, etc.
Bind each component to relevant data fields from your Google Sheet, so you get detailed product views.

Step 7: Add Navigation Features

Set up any extra navigation features you need, like tabs or a menu.
Use the navigation options in Glide to make it easy for users to browse different categories or sections within your product catalog.

Step 8: Set Up Filtering and Sorting

Add filter and sorting options to help users find products easily.
Use the Glide editor to create dynamic filters based on criteria like price, category, or availability.

Step 9: Publish Your App

Click on the "Publish" button in the top right corner of the Glide interface.
Choose a subdomain for your app or connect to a custom domain if you prefer.
Share the app's link with users or embed it into your website if necessary.

Step 10: Maintain and Update

Regularly update the Google Sheet to keep your product catalog current.
Any changes in the Google Sheet will automatically reflect in your Glide app.
Periodically review and refine the app layout and features based on user feedback and new requirements.

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