The Add New Item page is where you create and configure new products or rental items for your store.
This page includes all settings related to pricing, stock, images, timing rules, SEO, variations, and internal notes.
Every field is explained below.
- Basic Details
Title
Enter the name of your item.
This appears on your storefront and product pages.
Example:
“BMW 5 Series”
“Wedding Chair Set”
“Excavator Hire”
Show on Store
Toggle this ON to make the item visible to customers.
Turn OFF to hide the item (useful for drafts or temporarily unavailable items).
On Sale Badge
Enable this if you want a “Sale” label to appear on the item card.
Useful when you are offering discounts or promotional pricing.
Description
A detailed description of your item or service.
This appears on the item page and is important for both customers and SEO.
- Images
Featured Image
Upload the main image displayed on:
- item cards
- product pages
- search results
This is the primary visual representation.
More Images
Upload additional photos to show more angles or details.
Accepts multiple uploads.
- Stock & Order Limits
Stock Quantity
The total number of units available for hire or purchase.
Example:
1 (for a car)
40 (for chairs)
Min Per Order
The minimum number a customer must book.
Options:
- Flexible (no minimum)
- A set number
Max Per Order
The maximum number a customer can book in one order.
Options:
- Flexible
- A fixed limit
Useful when stock is limited.
- Categories & Item Type
Category
Choose the category this item belongs to.
You can manage or create categories using Manage categories.
Examples:
- Cars
- Tools
- Furniture
- Events
Item Type
Select the type of item:
- For Rent – rental or hire items
- For Sale – regular purchase items
- Service – bookable services
This affects how bookings behave.
- Buffer Time (Before & After)
Buffer Time Before
Extra time added before the booking starts.
Used for preparation, cleaning, or setup.
Enter Days / Hours / Minutes.
Buffer Time After
Additional time added after the booking ends.
Used for packing, returning, cleaning, or resetting.
- Pricing Options
There are two pricing modes:
- Simple Pricing
A single fixed price per item.
Example:
- £10 per item
- £50 per day
- £5 per chair
Enter the price in the Price for Quantity ($) field.
- Custom Rules (Advanced Pricing)
Turn this on to create pricing rules that vary by:
- time
- duration
- day
- quantity
For example:
- £10 per hour
- £50 per day
- £250 per week
- £5 discount after 3 days
You can add multiple pricing rules using the “Add Rule” button.
Variation with Duration
This allows pricing based on booking length.
Fields include:
- Minimum Duration
- Maximum Duration
- Amount
- Type (£, %, etc.)
Useful when:
- Longer bookings have discounted rates
- Short rentals cost more
- Pricing should scale automatically
- Test Your Pricing
This is a tool to test your pricing rules.
Enter:
- Duration (Days/Hours/Minutes)
- Quantity
Then click Calculate.
The system will show the price based on your rules.
This is for testing only and does not affect customer charges.
- Product Variations
Click Add New to create item variations.
Examples:
- Size (Small / Medium / Large)
- Colour
- Fuel Package
- Add-ons (GPS, Insurance)
Variations allow customers to choose different options within the same item.
- Internal Information
Notes
Private notes only visible to your internal team.
Example uses:
- Maintenance logs
- Internal codes
- Special handling instructions
Item Code(s)
Add SKU or internal item codes.
Useful for:
- tracking
- inventory
- barcode scanning
Press Enter or Comma to add multiple codes.
You can also toggle Take Barcode Scanner Input to scan and auto-fill codes.
- SEO Settings
SEO Title
This is the page title used for search engines.
Helps improve Google search visibility.
URL Slug
The link for this item page, e.g.:
yourstore.com/items/bmw-5-series
Automatically generated but can be customised.
- 11. Extras (Optional)
The Extras section allows you to add optional paid add-ons to an item. Customers can select these during booking to increase the value of their order.
Name
Enter the name of the extra, e.g.:
- Insurance
- GPS
- Delivery
- Cleaning Fee
Price
Enter the fixed price for this extra.
This amount is added to the order when selected.
Add
Click Add to save the extra.
You can add as many extras as you need.
How Extras Work
- Extras appear on the item’s booking page.
- Customers can tick/select them as optional add-ons.
- The total price updates automatically.