Before you start
Steps
Open "Products"
On a computer, Products is in the main menu. On a phone, tap "More" in the bottom bar, then Products.
You should see: The Products page, with your list, or "No products yet." if you haven't added any.
Open ProductsTap "Add product"
Services count too. A haircut, a furnace tune-up or a lawn visit all go in as products.
You should see: A box titled "Let's add a product" with 2 choices.
Choose "Classic"
Classic means you type the details yourself. The other choice, Express, starts from a photo and is part of Pro.
You should see: The Classic tile is highlighted.
Tap "Continue"
Autopilot remembers your choice for next time.
You should see: A page titled "Add product" with sections for details, images, options and pricing.
Open the Add product pageFill in "Details"
Type a "Name" with at least 2 characters. You can also add a description, a store page link and tags. Once the name is in, tap "Generate" beside the description if you want Autopilot to write a first draft. The button reads "Enhance" when the box already has text.
You should see: Your name and description show in the form.
Add photos under "Images"
Autopilot uses these in your posts, so pick clear photos of the real thing.
You should see: Your photos show as thumbnails.
Add sizes or colors under "Options"
Skip this if your product has no choices. Otherwise tap "Add Option", name it (like Size), then tap "Add Value" for each choice.
You should see: Each option and its values show as fields you can edit.
Set the price in "Pricing"
Type the "Base price" in dollars. A price is required unless you hide it or choose Quote required.
You should see: Your price shows in the field.
Pick a "Product type"
Choose "Physical Goods", "Digital Goods" or "Service". It starts on Physical Goods.
You should see: The type you picked shows in the box.
Tap "Save"
On a phone, the button sits in the bar at the bottom of the screen.
You should see: A "Product created successfully" message, and you're back on the Products list with your new product in it.
The announcement box
Right after you save, a box asks if you want to announce the new product. "Schedule now" writes one post and schedules it. "Review first" lets you read and change it before it goes on your schedule. "Not now" closes the box and the product stays saved.
What Free holds
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Products and services | Up to 10 | As many as you sell |
| Add from a photo | Not included | Included |
When Free is full, the Add product button gets a Pro mark and opens a box about Pro instead of the form. Your products are safe either way. See what to do when you hit a plan limit.
What happens next
Autopilot can now pick this product when it plans posts. See how products show up in posts.
- Change anything later with how to edit a product.
- Add more fast with how to add a product from a photo.
- Check what's coming on your schedule.
If something's not right
Add product has a Pro mark and won't open the form
Free holds 10 products and yours is full. Remove one you don't sell anymore, or go Pro. See what to do when you hit a plan limit.
Save shows "Enter a valid price."
The price field is empty or has a negative number. Type a price, or turn on Hide price on social media or Quote required. Here's how to set a starting price.
A post still shows the old product details
Posts already on your schedule keep their words until they're reviewed. See what to do when a post has a wrong detail.
Still stuck?
Email us what you were trying to do and what you saw. A person on the team will write back.
support@ampere-autopilot.com