Product Attributes
Attributes are custom properties you can add to your products to describe specific characteristics such as material, country of origin, warranty, and more. They are essential for marketplace publishing and for improving search and filtering in your catalog.
What Are Attributes
Attributes are key-value pairs that extend your product information beyond the standard fields. Think of them as custom fields that you define based on your catalog's needs.
Common Examples
| Attribute | Type | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Text | 100% Cotton |
| Country of Origin | Text | Mexico |
| Warranty | Text | 2 years |
| Net Weight | Number | 0.5 |
| Is Organic | Boolean | Yes / No |
| Color | Color | #FF5733 |
| Expiration Date | Date | 2025-12-31 |
| Available Sizes | List | S, M, L, XL |
Adding Attributes
Navigate to the attributes section
In the product editing form, scroll down to the Attributes section in the right column.
Click Add attribute
The Add attribute button is at the bottom of the section. Clicking it opens a form to define the new attribute.
Define the attribute name
Enter a descriptive name for the attribute (e.g., "Material"). Fenicia automatically generates an ID in kebab-case format (e.g., material).
Select the type
Choose the data type that best fits the attribute. See the available types table below.
Enter the value
Fill in the attribute value according to its type. Each type has its own specialized input control.
Attribute Types
Fenicia supports various attribute types to cover different needs:
| Type | Control | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Text field | Free-form text value | "Organic cotton" |
| Number | Numeric field | Numeric values with decimals | 1.5, 100, 0.75 |
| Boolean | Toggle switch | True or false | Yes / No |
| Color | Visual color picker | Color name | "Red", "Navy blue" |
| ColorHex | Hex color picker | Exact color code | #FF5733, #2196F3 |
| List | Add/remove items | Multiple values | ["S", "M", "L", "XL"] |
| Date | Date picker | Specific date | 2025-06-15 |
| Other | Text field | For uncategorized types | Any value |
Tip
Choose the right type from the start. For example, use Number for values you need to compare or filter numerically (weight, dimensions), and List for values with predefined options.
Attribute Groups
Groups let you organize related attributes under a common category. This improves form readability when you have many attributes.
Creating a Group
- Click Create group in the attributes section
- Assign a descriptive name to the group (e.g., "Physical Properties")
- Existing attributes can be moved into the group
Group Examples
| Group | Typical Attributes |
|---|---|
| Physical Properties | Material, net weight, dimensions, color |
| Compliance | Country of origin, certifications, warranty |
| Technical Specifications | Voltage, power, compatibility |
| Nutritional Information | Calories, protein, ingredients |
Expand and Collapse
Each group can be expanded or collapsed by clicking its header. This is useful when working with products that have many attributes, as you can focus on one group at a time.
Drag and Drop
Attributes can be reordered using drag and drop:
- Within a group: Drag an attribute to change its position within the same group
- Between groups: Drag an attribute from one group to another to reorganize it
The order in which attributes appear is reflected in the product presentation on your store and on marketplaces that support custom ordering.
Recommended order
Place the most important attributes first. Marketplaces typically display the first attributes more prominently on the product listing.
Translatable Names
Attribute names support multiple languages, just like the main product fields.
- The attribute name you define is the default name
- You can add translations for each configured language
- The attribute ID (kebab-case) remains constant regardless of language
Example:
- Spanish: "País de origen"
- English: "Country of origin"
- ID:
pais-de-origen
Why Attributes Matter
Marketplace Publishing
Each marketplace requires specific attributes to publish products correctly:
| Marketplace | Typically Required Attributes |
|---|---|
| Amazon | Material, color, size, country of origin, weight |
| MercadoLibre | Brand, model, color, condition |
| Walmart | Weight, dimensions, material, country of origin |
| Shopify | Custom metafields based on template |
Missing attributes
If a marketplace requires an attribute you have not defined, the product listing may fail or be incomplete. Review each channel's requirements before publishing.
Search Improvement
Attributes improve the searchability of your products:
- Customers can filter by specific attributes in your store
- Marketplaces use attributes to classify and recommend products
- Search engines index attributes as relevant content
Catalog Filtering
Attributes allow your customers to refine their search:
- Filter by material, color, size, or any other attribute
- Compare products based on technical specifications
- Find products that meet specific requirements
Channel Attribute Mapping
When you publish a product on a marketplace, Fenicia automatically maps your attributes to the fields required by the channel:
Define attributes on your product
Add all relevant attributes with their correct values.
Connect the sales channel
Make sure the channel is configured in the channels section.
Fenicia maps automatically
The system identifies which attributes correspond to the marketplace fields and syncs them.
Review and adjust
Check in the product detail that the mapping is correct. You can adjust manually if needed.
Smart mapping
Fenicia automatically recognizes common attributes like "material", "color", and "brand" and maps them to the corresponding field on each marketplace. For custom attributes, manual mapping configuration may be needed.
Best Practices
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Standardize names: Use consistent names across your entire catalog. "Material" should always be called "Material", not "Fabric" on some products and "Material" on others.
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Complete all required attributes: Before publishing to a channel, verify that all mandatory attributes are filled in.
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Use logical groups: Organize attributes into groups that make sense for your product type.
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Keep values updated: If an attribute changes (for example, a new certification), update it immediately to maintain consistency across all channels.
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Use the right types: Use the Color type for colors (enables visual selection), Number for measurements (enables numeric filtering), and List for multiple options.
Next Steps
- Editing Products - Return to the complete editing guide
- Product SEO - Optimize your products for search engines
- Product Details - Product overview
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