Getting Started: Creating Your First Product on Ordafy
A beginner-friendly guide to creating and publishing your first product on Ordafy. Learn the basics of product setup, variants, and promotion.
Introduction
Welcome to Ordafy! This guide walks you through creating your first product listing. Ordafy supports both products (physical and digital goods) and services (bookable appointments)—so whether you sell crafts, run workshops, or offer cleaning or tutoring, you can list what you do and get orders or bookings.
Step 1: Create Your Account
If you haven't already, sign up for an Ordafy account. Navigate to the registration page and create your provider profile. Verify your email to activate your account.
Step 2: Access the Product Creation Page
Once logged in, click "Create Product" in your dashboard. You'll be taken to the product creation wizard where you'll enter all the details about your product?.
Step 3: Basic Product Information
Start by entering your product's basic information:
- Product name: Choose a clear, descriptive title
- Description: Write a compelling description that explains what customers will experience
- Category: Select the most appropriate category
- Tags: Add relevant tags to help people discover your product
Step 4: Date and Time
Set your product's start and end date/time. Make sure to select the correct timezone. For multi-day products, you can add a schedule with specific sessions.
Step 5: Location
Choose your product type:
- Physical Product: Enter service name and address
- Virtual Product: Add your virtual meeting link and platform details
- Hybrid Product: Include both physical and virtual information
Step 6: Set Up Variants and Pricing
Set up your product variants and pricing:
- Define variant names (e.g. "Standard", "Premium", "Bundle")
- Set prices for each variant
- Specify quantity limits if needed
- Set sale start and end dates
Step 7: Upload Images
Add a cover image and additional photos. High-quality images significantly improve product discoverability and sales.
Step 8: Review and Publish
Review all your product details carefully. Once everything looks good, click "Publish" to make your product live. You can always edit details later.
Step 9: Promote Your Product
Share your product link on social media, send it to your email list, and use Ordafy's built-in marketing tools to reach more people.
Tips for Success
- Start promoting early - at least 4-6 weeks before your product
- Use clear, compelling descriptions
- Set competitive pricing
- Respond promptly to customer questions
- Send reminder emails as the product approaches
Next Steps
Once your product is published, explore Ordafy's analytics dashboard to track orders and engagement. Check out our other guides to learn about advanced features like custom fields, promo codes, and more.