PRODUCT ENCODING PROCEDURE
PRODUCT ENCODING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
For Screwking & Unlistore E-Commerce Products
1. PRODUCT NAME
Use the following format:
Brand + General Name + Product Name + SKU / Item Code
Example:
RIDGID 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine 614-2
Rules:
- Always include the Brand Name.
- Include the General Product Name.
- Include the specific Product Name / Model.
- Include the SKU or Item Code when applicable.
- Product Name must be clear and searchable.
- Do not use unnecessary symbols or duplicate information.
2. SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Short Description should contain:
Product Name / Product Type only
Rules:
- DO NOT include Brand Name.
- DO NOT include SKU / Item Code.
- Keep it short and easy to understand.
- Describe what the product is.
Example:
14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine
Not:
❌ RIDGID 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine 614-2
3. FULL DESCRIPTION
The Full Description should provide complete product information.
Required Information:
- Product Features
- Specifications
- Brand
- Color
- Packaging
- Size / Dimensions
- Quantity
- Made in Country
Recommended Format:
Features
- Feature 1
- Feature 2
- Feature 3
Specifications
- Model:
- Size:
- Material:
- Voltage:
- Power:
- Capacity:
- Color:
Product Information
- Brand:
- Packaging:
- Quantity:
- Made in:
4. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
Warranty information is required for:
- Power Tools
- Machines
- Appliances
For SCREWKING
Add the following to the Full Description:
Warranty: 12 months Service Warranty; 30 days Limited Warranty. For more details, Click Here.
The "Click Here" text should be linked to the appropriate warranty information page.
For UNLISTORE
Add the following to the Full Description:
Warranty: 12 months Service Warranty; 30 days Limited Warranty. For more details, Click Here.
The "Click Here" text should be linked to the appropriate warranty information page.
5. FASTENER REQUIREMENTS
This applies to products such as:
- Bolts
- Nuts
- Screws
- Washers
- Threaded Rods
- Anchors
- Rivets
- Other Fasteners
For SCREWKING
Add to the Full Description:
REMARKS: This item is open for large-volume sales. For distribution requests, email CLICK HERE.
For UNLISTORE
Add to the Full Description:
REMARKS: This item is open for large-volume sales. For distribution requests, email CLICK HERE.
The CLICK HERE text should link to the appropriate email/contact page.
6. HEAVY ITEMS
For products classified as Heavy Items:
Shipping Settings
- Disable Weight Calculation
- Disable Standard Shipping Calculation
Add to Admin Comment:
Remark: Shipping Fee will be computed per shipment and it is shouldered by the Customer.
This applies to products where normal shipping-rate calculation is not appropriate because of their weight, size, or shipping requirements.
7. SKU / ITEM CODE
SKU is REQUIRED.
The SKU field cannot be blank.
Rules:
- Every product must have a unique SKU.
- Do not use the same SKU for different products.
- For products with different sizes/colors that are handled as attributes, use the appropriate attribute SKU where applicable.
Example:
SKU: RID-614-2
8. MANUFACTURER
Enter the manufacturer of the product.
Example:
Manufacturer: RIDGID
If the manufacturer is the same as the brand, enter the manufacturer's official name.
9. BRAND LOGO
For the Manufacturer / Brand Logo:
Required Size:
- Width: 260 pixels
- Height: 260 pixels
- Resolution: 72 DPI
Use a clear, official brand logo whenever available.
10. CATALOGUE
Assign the product to the correct catalogue/category.
Example:
Catalogue:
Power Tools → Cutting Saw
The catalogue/category must match the actual product.
Example:
A Machine Saw should be placed under:
Power Tools → Cutting Saw
Do not place products in unrelated categories simply to increase product exposure.
11. PRODUCT TAGS
Add relevant searchable keywords.
Example:
For a cutting saw:
Product Tags:
- Cutting Saw
- Abrasive Saw
- Metal Cutting Saw
- Power Tool
- Cut-Off Machine
- Metal Saw
Tags should help customers find the product through website search.
12. VENDOR
Enter the correct vendor/supplier responsible for the product.
Example:
Vendor: ABC Hardware Supplier
Use the standardized vendor name already registered in the system.
13. MARK AS NEW
When encoding a new product:
Start Date:
Date of Encoding
End Date:
Date of Encoding + 1 Month
Example:
If encoded on:
September 18, 2026
Then:
Start Date: September 18, 2026
End Date: October 18, 2026
14. PRICE
Enter the selling price of the product.
For products with attributes:
Do not use one generic price for all attributes if the actual prices are different.
The actual price should be entered inside the Product Attribute.
15. WEIGHT
Weight is required for normal products.
Important Rule:
If the product is an Attribute Product, set the main product weight to:
Weight = 0
Then enter the actual weight for each Product Attribute.
Example:
Product:
PVC Pipe
Attributes:
| Attribute | Actual Weight |
|---|---|
| 1/2" | 0.50 kg |
| 3/4" | 0.70 kg |
| 1" | 1.00 kg |
The main product weight:
0 kg
Each attribute contains its actual weight.
16. DELIVERY DATE
Enter the expected delivery/lead time according to the company's standard.
Example:
Deliver Date: 3–5 Business Days
Use the actual applicable delivery information.
17. STOCK QUANTITY
Enter the available stock quantity.
Example:
Stock Quantity: 25 pcs
Make sure the stock quantity matches the appropriate warehouse/inventory record.
18. WAREHOUSE
Select the correct warehouse classification:
- Fixed
- Heavy
- Regular
- Big Items
- Light Weight
Important:
The warehouse classification should reflect the actual storage and handling requirements of the product.
19. PRODUCT IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
Every product should have a professional, consistent product image.
Required Image Specification
Image Size:
- Width: 600 pixels
- Height: 600 pixels
Resolution:
- 72 DPI
File Format:
- WEBP
Maximum File Size:
- 200 KB
Final Requirement:
600 × 600 px | 72 DPI | WEBP | ≤ 200 KB
20. HOW TO GET PRODUCT IMAGES
Use the following sources:
- Official Brand Website
- Manufacturer Website
- Company Website
- Amazon
- Alibaba
- Shopee
- Lazada
- Other legitimate online product sources
- AI-generated image when an appropriate source image cannot be obtained
Example:
Brand: RIDGID
Search:
- RIDGID official website
- Product model/SKU
- Google Images
- Bing Images
- Baidu
- Shopee
- Lazada
- Amazon
- Alibaba
Search using the:
Brand + Product Name + Model + SKU
Example:
RIDGID 614-2 Cut-Off Machine
21. PRODUCT IMAGE EDITING — OPTION 1
When the image can be copied:
- Copy the product image.
- Open Adobe Photoshop.
- Paste the image into Photoshop.
- Remove unnecessary background or elements.
- Resize the product appropriately.
- Set image size to 600 × 600 pixels.
- Set resolution to 72 DPI.
- Make sure the product is centered.
- Save as WEBP.
- Check that file size is 200 KB or less.
Final Check:
600 × 600 px | 72 DPI | WEBP | ≤ 200 KB
22. PRODUCT IMAGE EDITING — OPTION 2
When the image cannot be directly copied:
Step 1: Open the product image.
Step 2: Use Print Screen / Screenshot.
Step 3: Open Windows Paint or Adobe Photoshop.
Step 4: Paste the screenshot.
Step 5: Crop the product image.
Step 6: Remove unnecessary information.
Step 7: Edit and clean the image.
Step 8: Resize to:
600 × 600 pixels
Step 9: Set resolution:
72 DPI
Step 10: Save as:
WEBP
Step 11: Confirm file size:
≤ 200 KB
23. PRODUCT MULTIMEDIA
Add a YouTube video whenever an appropriate product video is available.
Use the YouTube Embed URL.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/XXXXXXXX
Recommended:
Do not use the normal YouTube watch URL when an embed URL is available.
Example:
❌ https://youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXXX
Use:
✅ https://youtube.com/embed/XXXXXXXX
Suitable Videos:
- Product demonstration
- Product operation
- Installation
- How-to-use
- Manufacturer product video
- Product review/demo
24. PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
Use Product Attributes when one product has multiple variations.
Examples:
- Different Sizes
- Different Colors
- Different Models
- Different Capacities
- Different Lengths
- Different Specifications
Example:
Product: Hex Bolt
Attributes:
- M6 × 20 mm
- M6 × 30 mm
- M6 × 40 mm
- M8 × 20 mm
- M8 × 30 mm
25. ATTRIBUTE PRICE & WEIGHT
The real price and real weight must be entered inside each Product Attribute.
Example:
| Attribute | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| M6 × 20 mm | ₱5.00 | 0.01 kg |
| M6 × 30 mm | ₱6.00 | 0.015 kg |
| M8 × 30 mm | ₱8.00 | 0.025 kg |
Main Product:
Weight = 0
when the product is configured as an attribute product.
26. ATTRIBUTE DISPLAY TYPE
The selection method depends on the number of options.
Less than 10 Options
Use:
CHOOSE BUTTON
Example:
Size:
○ 1/2"
○ 3/4"
○ 1"
10 or More Options
Use:
DROP-DOWN
Example:
Select Size ▼
- 1/2"
- 3/4"
- 1"
- 1-1/4"
- 1-1/2"
- 2"
- etc.
27. AI SEO CONTENT
The following fields should use AI generation:
Meta Title
Click → AI Generate
Meta Keywords
Click → AI Generate
Meta Description
Click → AI Generate
The generated content should be based on the actual product information and should not contain incorrect specifications.
28. RELATED PRODUCTS
Select related products that customers may need together with the main product.
Maximum:
6 Products
Example:
Main Product:
Cutting Saw
Related Products:
- Cutting Disc
- Safety Goggles
- Work Gloves
- Extension Cord
- Replacement Carbon Brush
- Machine Stand
29. CROSS PRODUCTS
Select products that can be purchased as additional or alternative items.
Maximum:
6 Products
Choose products that are commercially relevant to the main product.
30. PRODUCT ENCODING CHECKLIST
Before publishing any product, check all items below:
Basic Information
☐ Product Name completed
☐ Brand included in Product Name
☐ General Product Name included
☐ Model/SKU included where applicable
☐ Short Description completed
☐ SKU completed
☐ Manufacturer completed
☐ Vendor completed
Description
☐ Features completed
☐ Specifications completed
☐ Brand completed
☐ Color completed
☐ Packaging completed
☐ Size completed
☐ Quantity completed
☐ Made in Country completed
Special Requirements
☐ Warranty added for Power Tools/Machines/Appliances
☐ Fastener distribution remark added
☐ Heavy Item shipping remark added
☐ Heavy Item weight/shipping disabled when applicable
Image
☐ 600 × 600 pixels
☐ 72 DPI
☐ WEBP format
☐ File size ≤ 200 KB
☐ Product centered
☐ Image clear and professional
Catalogue & Search
☐ Correct Catalogue selected
☐ Product Tags added
☐ Meta Title generated
☐ Meta Keywords generated
☐ Meta Description generated
Inventory
☐ Price entered
☐ Weight entered
☐ Stock Quantity entered
☐ Delivery Date entered
☐ Correct Warehouse selected
Attributes
☐ Attributes created when necessary
☐ Real attribute price entered
☐ Real attribute weight entered
☐ Main product weight = 0 for attribute products
☐ Choose Button used for fewer than 10 options
☐ Drop-down used for 10 or more options
Marketing
☐ Product Multimedia / YouTube added when available
☐ Related Products selected — maximum 6
☐ Cross Products selected — maximum 6
New Product
☐ Mark as New Start Date = Date of Encoding
☐ Mark as New End Date = Date of Encoding + 1 Month
31. FINAL PRODUCT ENCODING FLOW
STEP 1 → Search Product
↓
STEP 2 → Confirm Brand / Model / SKU
↓
STEP 3 → Obtain Product Image
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STEP 4 → Edit Image to 600 × 600 px / 72 DPI / WEBP / ≤200 KB
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STEP 5 → Encode Product Name
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STEP 6 → Encode Short Description
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STEP 7 → Prepare Full Description
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STEP 8 → Add Warranty / Fastener / Heavy Item Remarks if applicable
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STEP 9 → Select Catalogue
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STEP 10 → Add Product Tags
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STEP 11 → Encode SKU / Manufacturer / Vendor
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STEP 12 → Enter Price / Weight / Stock / Delivery
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STEP 13 → Select Warehouse
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STEP 14 → Create Product Attributes if necessary
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STEP 15 → Add Multimedia
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STEP 16 → Generate Meta Title / Keywords / Description
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STEP 17 → Add Related Products — Maximum 6
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STEP 18 → Add Cross Products — Maximum 6
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STEP 19 → Set Mark as New Dates
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STEP 20 → Final Quality Check
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STEP 21 → Publish Product
GOLDEN RULE
EVERY PRODUCT MUST HAVE:
Correct Product Information + Correct SKU + Correct Price + Correct Weight + Correct Stock + Correct Catalogue + Correct Image + Correct SEO + Correct Attributes + Correct Shipping Classification
Do not publish a product until all required information has been checked.