Product Management
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After activating Stripe Connect, you can create products in Kanorio and sell digital content or accept sponsorships through your website. Each product will have a dedicated "Purchase Link" upon creation. You can copy this link, go to the editor to create a "Custom Button," and then place the button in the module where you want it displayed. When visitors click the button, they can choose a plan or amount and complete the payment.
Prerequisites
Before you start creating products, please confirm:
- Stripe Connect is activated, and your payout account is in good standing and can receive payments.
- Your website already has a free Kanorio URL or a custom domain.
- You know the product details, plan names, and prices you intend to sell.
If you haven't enabled e-commerce yet, please read Getting Started with E-commerce first.
Creating a Product
- Navigate to "E-commerce → Products" in the backend.
- Click "Add New Product."
- Fill in the product name, description, and cover image.
- Select the product type.
- Set pricing plans or a custom amount.
- Configure sales restrictions.
- Save the product.
Once a product is created, a copyable purchase link will appear in the product list and on the product editing page. You can complete the product setup first, then add the purchase link to your website buttons.
Product Types
Digital Products
Ideal for selling digital files like PDF ebooks, music, or video tutorials. After payment, buyers can view the content online or download it from "My Purchases."
- PDF: Buyers can read online; sellers can choose whether to allow downloads.
- Audio: Buyers can play online.
- Video: Buyers can watch online.
Sponsorship Products
Suitable for accepting support from fans, readers, or clients. You can set fixed plans or allow visitors to enter a custom amount. If you wish to offer a thank-you gift, you can also attach a dedicated PDF, audio, or other digital content.
Pricing Plans and Custom Amounts
Products can be set up with fixed plans or custom amounts.
Fixed Plans
Fixed plans are suitable for selling distinct items, such as "Basic," "Premium," or "Pro" versions. Each plan can have a different price and description.
If a product has only one plan, visitors clicking the purchase link will proceed directly to the payment process. If a product has multiple plans, the purchase link will guide visitors to select a plan first before proceeding to payment.
Custom Amount
Custom amounts are ideal for sponsorships, donations, or flexible support scenarios. Visitors can choose the currency and enter the amount they wish to contribute.
Sales Restrictions
You can set sales restrictions based on product needs, such as:
- Purchase limit per buyer
- Maximum quantity per order
- Overall sales quantity limit for the product
If a product has quantity limits, the system will check the remaining quantity to determine if a purchase can be completed.
Digital Content Management
Each product can have multiple content items uploaded, supporting:
- PDF Documents: You can set whether downloads are allowed.
- Audio Files: MP3 and other formats.
- Video Files: MP4 and other formats.
After uploading, you can adjust the order, modify titles, and descriptions. Once buyers complete their payment, they can access their purchased content in "My Purchases."
Copying the Product Purchase Link
Each listed product has a unique purchase link. You can copy it from two locations:
- Go to "E-commerce → Products."
- Find the purchase link below the product name in the product list and click to copy.
- Alternatively, click the options menu on the right side of the product and select "Copy Purchase Link."
- You can also open the product editing page and click the copy button next to the "Purchase Link" field.
The purchase link will use your website's URL. If your site has a custom domain, it will be prioritized. If no custom domain is linked, your free Kanorio URL will be used.
Adding the Purchase Link to a Custom Button
After copying the purchase link, create a custom button in the editor:
- Go to the "Editor."
- Open "Settings."
- Find "Custom Buttons."
- Click "Add Button."
- Choose a button icon.
- Enter button text, e.g., "Buy Now," "Select Plan," "Support Me."
- Paste the copied product purchase link into the "Link URL" field.
- Save settings.
Custom buttons are a site-level setting. Once configured, you can select which button to display in modules that support buttons.
Displaying Purchase Buttons in Modules
After creating a custom button, add it to the module where you want it displayed:
- In the editor, click the module where you want to add the button.
- Find "Add Custom Button" or "Select and Display Your Custom Button."
- Choose the purchase button you just created.
- Select a button style, such as brand colors or a default style.
- Save the module.
You can place purchase buttons on your cover, product descriptions, content showcases, sponsorship information, or any other location that guides visitor action.
Previewing and Publishing Your Website
After adding purchase buttons, it's recommended to perform the following checks:
- Click "Preview" to confirm the button text, placement, and style are correct.
- Click the button to ensure it leads to the correct product purchase flow.
- If there are multiple plans, verify that the plan names and prices are accurate.
- Return to the editor and publish your website.
If your website hasn't been published, visitors won't see the latest buttons on the public site. Please publish your website after confirming the content.
The Payment Flow Visitors See
When visitors click a purchase button, they will enter a different flow based on the product settings:
- Single-plan product: Directly enters the login and payment process.
- Multi-plan product: First selects a plan, then proceeds to payment.
- Custom amount product: First enters the support amount and currency, then proceeds to payment.
If the visitor is not logged in, they will be prompted to log in to their Kanorio account. After logging in, they will return to the product's purchase flow and complete the payment via Stripe Checkout.
After successful payment, buyers can visit "My Purchases" to view their purchased products and digital content.
Product Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | The product can be purchased via the purchase link. |
| Archived | The product no longer accepts new purchases, but buyers who have already purchased can still access the content. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. New orders will use the updated price, while completed orders remain unaffected.
There's no fixed upper limit on product quantity itself. You can set limits on the number of purchases per buyer, the quantity per order, or the total sales quantity for the product as needed.
This varies by file type and plan. It's recommended to keep individual files within a reasonable size. The system will provide a notification if a file is too large.
Once a product is created, it will have a purchase link. You can add this link to custom buttons in the editor and place them in modules, or share the link directly with potential buyers.
Please ensure the product has been created, your website has a free Kanorio URL or custom domain, and the product is not in an archived status. If the product hasn't been saved yet, a purchase link won't be generated.
The purchase link for multi-plan products will first prompt visitors to select a plan. After selecting a plan, they will proceed to the payment flow.
Yes. You can add the same product purchase link to multiple custom buttons or display the same custom button in different modules.
No. Archived products no longer accept new purchases. It's recommended to also remove the corresponding purchase buttons from your website modules to prevent visitors from clicking a non-functional button.