Managing Your In-App Store: A Guide

This guide will walk you through the simple process of adding new items and editing existing items in your app's points-based store.

Walkthrough: How to Add and Edit Store Items

Follow these steps to manage the rewards available to your users.

1. Accessing the Store Feature

  1. Log in to your app's control panel.

  2. From the home screen, navigate to the app preview (the "emulator").

  3. Click on the "Store" feature icon to open the store management interface.

2. How to Edit an Existing Item

  1. Once you are inside the store feature, you will see a list of the current items.

  2. Click the "Edit" button next to the item you wish to change.

  3. A form will appear where you can update the following details:

    • Image: Add or change the picture of the item.

    • Title: Update the name of the item.

    • Points: Set the point value for the item.

    • Important: There are two fields related to points: "Cost of points to redeem" and "Points they have to earn to redeem." These two numbers must always be the same.

    • Description: You can add or edit a short description for the item.

  4. After making your changes, click "Save." The item will be updated in the store.

3. How to Add a New Item

  1. Inside the store management interface, click the "Add a new item" button.

  2. This will open a blank form, similar to the edit screen.

  3. Fill out all the required information (Image, Title, Points, Description).

  4. Remember to make sure both point value fields are the same.

  5. Click "Save," and the new item will be added to your store.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where do I go to manage my store?

A: Log in to your control panel, click on the Store feature directly within the app preview on the home screen.

Q: What is the most important rule when setting the point value for an item?

A: The "cost of points to redeem" and the "points they have to earn to redeem" fields must contain the exact same number.

Q: I see placeholder items in my store. How do I change them?

A: You don't need to delete them. Simply click the "Edit" button next to a placeholder and replace its information (image, title, points) with your actual store item's details.

Q: Do I need to "Publish" the app after updating the store?

A: No, for the store feature, simply clicking "Save" after adding or editing an item will update it directly.