How to Add Product Options and Sub-Options in PhotoBiz ECommerce
With PhotoBiz ECommerce, you can sell products directly on your website and client galleries—with no commissions. You can also customize your products by adding options (like sizes, cover types, or finishes) and sub-options (like specific sizes or upgrades with additional charges).
This guide will walk you through how to add product options and sub-options to items you’re selling.
STEP ONE
Log into your PhotoBiz account and click ECOMMERCE in the left-hand menu.
STEP TWO
At the top of the ECommerce dashboard, hover over SELL ONLINE, then click PRODUCTS from the dropdown menu.
STEP THREE
Choose to either create a new product or search for and click on an existing product you want to edit.
STEP FOUR
Inside the product editor, click the OPTIONS button. Then click NEW OPTION to begin adding your first product option (like Size, Finish, etc.).
STEP FIVE
A new "Untitled" option category will appear. Click the pencil icon next to "Untitled" to rename it and set your preferences.
Here, you can:
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Give the option a name (e.g., Size, Cover Type)
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Choose whether to show prices for upgrades
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Set if the option is required for customers to complete checkout
Click SAVE CHANGES when finished.
đź“ť Note: In this same area, you can choose whether or not to display prices next to sub-options. If you choose not to show the price, the system will still update the total at checkout based on the selected options.
STEP SIX
Now click NEW SUB OPTION to add choices under your option category (for example, 8x10, 11x14, etc.).
đź’° Charging Additional Fees for Sub-Options
When adding sub-options, you can assign additional fees that will be added to the base product price. This lets you offer premium choices (like larger sizes or upgraded finishes) while keeping your pricing flexible.
âž• How to Add Additional Charges
In the Additional Price field of a sub-option, you can enter:
- A fixed dollar amount (e.g., +$20)
- A percentage of the product’s base price (e.g., +10%)
For example:
- Selecting a larger print size (like 16x20) might add +$20
- Choosing a premium material (like Canvas) might add +$15
🛍️ How It Appears to Customers
If you display prices next to sub-options, customers will see the upgrade cost clearly:
- 8x10 – $50
- 16x20 – +$20
If you choose not to show the prices, the total cost will automatically update at checkout when the option is selected—giving you a cleaner look while still charging accordingly.
đź’ˇ Example of Price Calculation
Let’s say your base product price is $100:
- Selecting a "16x20" size with +$20 → $120
- Then choosing a "Canvas Finish" with +$15 → $135 total
This keeps the pricing structure simple and ensures your customers know what they’re paying for.
STEP SEVEN
Now fill in the sub-option details:
- Sub-Option Name – What customers will see in the dropdown
- Additional Price – Add a cost to this option if needed ($ or %)
- Optional Text Field – Let customers add custom notes (great for personalization)
- Required – Set to “Yes” if this must be selected to complete checkout
- Label and Description – Help guide your customers
- Images – Upload or copy an image to visually show this sub-option
Click ADD OPTION at the bottom to save.
🔍 FINAL TIP
Preview Before You Publish!
Once you've added all your options and sub-options, we recommend previewing your product. This helps you double-check how it looks and ensure everything is working as expected before making it live for customers.
Repeat these steps as needed to add more options and sub-options to any product.
Once added, your customers will see a dropdown menu with your available choices when viewing your product—making it easy to customize their purchase.
