Create categories

Creating categories in Shopware 6 is actually quite simple. First of all, you should understand that categories are always used in the form of a "category tree". This tree has branches, so to speak, with further branches. In relation to the category tree, this means that categories are subordinate to other categories. You can then nest your categories afterwards.

Category entry points for sales channels

Shopware 6 uses corresponding entry points for footer, service and main navigation in its sales channels. These entry points define a node in the category tree. Normally, the highest point is used here. Of course, you can choose any node you like.

Create categories with Shopware 6

So far so good, the theory is over. Now I'll explain how to create the categories. Simply go to Catalog > Categories and you will see the existing categories in your store.

To create a new category, open the 3-dot menu behind an existing category item to use one of the options for adding categories.

Once you have created your category, you can enter further specifications such as name, description, layout, etc. In the next step, I will explain how to add a layout.

Assign a Shopping experience layout to categories

Shopware 6 works with experience worlds. These experience worlds can be understood as page builders or editors for individual subpages. You can find this editor under Content > Shopping Experiences

Here you can see an overview of the existing Shopping Experiences. Shopware 6 creates some layouts for you as standard, such as the legal texts. We will come to this in the next part.

You can create texts, images, products and forms in the Shopping Experiences. Quite simply using the drag & drop editor. Further information on the detailed structure of Shopping Experiences can be found in the official Shopware 6 documentation.