> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.fanaura.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Merch Products

> Edit manual merch items in Fanaura — visibility, images, external links, reordering, and smart link analytics.

Your merch catalog lives in **Assets > Merch**. Each row is a product you created in Fanaura with an image, title, and external **https** store link. This guide covers editing, visibility, ordering, and what analytics you get.

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## Product List

In the Merch tab you will see:

* **Featured image** — thumbnail on your list and smart link
* **Product title**
* **Price label** (optional display text you set, if any)
* **Visibility toggle** — show or hide on your public artist hub
* **Smart link** — copy the fan-facing URL for this item

Click a product to open its **detail page** for full editing.

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## Editing a Product

On the merch detail page you can update:

| Field | Notes |
| - | - |
| **Title** | Display name on Fanaura and smart links |
| **Description** | Optional copy on the fan-facing page |
| **External product URL** | Where **Shop now** sends fans (must be `https://`) |
| **Button label** | e.g. "Shop now", "Buy", "Pre-order" |
| **Images** | Upload a file or discover images from your product URL |
| **Visibility** | Control smart link / hub appearance |

<Info>Checkout, inventory, and variants are managed on **your external store**. Update those on the platform where you sell, then update the link or copy in Fanaura if needed.</Info>

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## Visibility Toggle

Every merch item has a visibility switch:

| State | Meaning |
| - | - |
| **On** | Item appears on your public artist hub and category pages |
| **Off** | Hidden from fans but kept in your dashboard |

Use this to hide sold-out drops, test new products, or keep your hub focused on what is live now.

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## Reordering

In **list view**, drag items by the grip handle to change the order fans see on your artist hub. Put your current drop first.

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## Fan Experience

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fan opens your smart link">
    They see artwork, title, description, and your call-to-action button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fan taps Shop now">
    Fanaura records the click (when the fan is identified or the link is tracked).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fan completes purchase externally">
    Payment and fulfillment happen on **your linked store**, not inside Fanaura.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Analytics

Merch analytics in Fanaura focus on **interest**, not automatic order sync:

* **Page views** — how often the merch smart link was opened
* **Click-throughs** — how often fans clicked through to your external URL
* **Click rate** — views vs. clicks for comparing products

<Tip>If a product gets views but few clicks, try a stronger image, clearer title, or updated button text before changing your external store.</Tip>

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## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can Fanaura process payments for merch?">
    No. Fanaura hosts the landing page and link; your external store handles payment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a specific store platform?">
    No. Any HTTPS product or checkout URL works — Bandcamp, Big Cartel, Square, your own site, etc.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will orders show up in fan profiles automatically?">
    Not from external checkout alone. Fanaura tracks smart link engagement; use flows and blasts to follow up with fans who clicked.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I duplicate a product for another variant?">
    Yes. Add a new merch item with the same image and a variant-specific external URL.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Adding Merch" icon="plus" href="/assets/merch/adding-merch">
    Create your first merch item.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Artist Hub" icon="link" href="/smart-links/artist-hub">
    How merch appears on your public page.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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