Shopping Tab Settings and Features...

The Shopping Tab in NetSuite allows you to configure essential properties for your eCommerce application, enabling features that enhance user experience and functionality. This article explores the available settings and subtabs within the Shopping Tab.

What Are the Subtabs Available?

The Shopping Tab consists of several subtabs, each designed to cater to different aspects of the online shopping experience:

Quick Order Subtab: Configure quick order placements to accelerate the purchasing process.
Reviews Subtab: Manage customer product reviews effectively, enabling social proof and consumer feedback.
Wishlist Subtab: Allow customers to save their favorite items for future purchases.
Item Options Templates Subtab: Create templates to customize item options for better product display.
Newsletter Subtab: Integrate newsletters to keep customers informed about specials and updates.

Each subtab presents settings that can significantly impact customer engagement and streamline shopping.

Example Settings for Key Subtabs

Quick Order Subtab

The Quick Order feature enhances the shopping experience by allowing rapid entries. Here are pivotal configurations:

Show Quick Order Hyperlink: A boolean option to control visibility of the Quick Order link. Default is enabled.
Hyperlink Text: Customize the label for the Quick Order hyperlink, with a default value of 'Quick Order'.

IDs and File Locations:

Field Name	Type	Description
quickOrder.showHyperlink	`CHECKBOX`	Controls visibility of the Quick Order link.
quickOrder.textHyperlink	`STRING`	Sets the display text of the Quick Order link.

Reviews Subtab

Manage product reviews to build credibility and engagement among customers. Important settings include:

Enable Product Reviews: This controls if customers can see and write product reviews. Enabled by default but adjustable as needed.
Login Required: This setting determines if customers need to log in to write a review, enhancing security and accountability.

IDs and File Locations:

Field Name	Type	Description
productReviews.enableProductReviews	`CHECKBOX`	Enables or disables product reviews.
productReviews.loginRequired	`CHECKBOX`	Requires user login to submit a review.

Who This Affects

Administrators: Responsible for setting up and managing the shopping functions.
Developers: May need to implement and customize features based on business requirements.
eCommerce Managers: Oversee the operational aspects of online shopping, leveraging these settings for optimization.

Key Takeaways

The Shopping Tab provides crucial settings to enhance eCommerce capabilities in NetSuite.
Key subtabs include Quick Orders, Reviews, Wishlists, Item Options Templates, and Newsletters.
Proper configuration of these features can significantly improve user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Source: This article is based on Oracle's official NetSuite documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

Do I need to enable a setting to show the Quick Order hyperlink in the Shopping Tab?

Yes, the Quick Order hyperlink visibility is controlled by a setting called 'Show Quick Order Hyperlink', which is a checkbox option enabled by default.

Is it possible to require customers to log in before writing product reviews in the Reviews Subtab?

Yes, there is a 'Login Required' setting within the Reviews Subtab that can be enabled to require customers to log in before submitting a review.

What permissions are required to manage settings in the Shopping Tab?

The article does not specify exact permission requirements, but typically eCommerce Managers and Administrators are involved in setting up and managing these functions.

How can I customize the text displayed for the Quick Order link in the Quick Order Subtab?

You can customize the Quick Order link text by adjusting the 'Hyperlink Text' setting, which allows you to set the display text with a default value of 'Quick Order'.

Shopping Tab Settings and Features in NetSuite