TemplateMonster Author Store lets authors create fully-functional digital product stores. With this feature, authors can customize the look of their store and promote their products directly on the marketplace, attracting more traffic.
Benefits for Authors
With TemplateMonster’s Author Store feature, authors can easily set up their digital product stores. Authors can get their store up and running in just a few simple steps without any extra costs. Authors can focus on creating and promoting their products instead of wasting time on setup.
The Authors Store is 100% free to create
You don’t have to spend anything extra to make your store with TemplateMonster. When you set up an independent online store, costs for hosting, domain registration, and other essential features can quickly add up. Authors can focus on developing high-quality products and growing their businesses instead of worrying about initial investments.
Accessing and Setting Up the Store
Authors can access and configure their store through their author’s dashboard. A dedicated section will be available for store setup.
Look for the “Store Setup” option within the dashboard. It will be accessible through a separate tab.
Customization options
Authors can customize their store’s appearance to unleash their creativity. The level of customization allows authors to establish a strong visual presence, fostering a memorable shopping experience. Customizable store elements include.
Logo – a logo from an author’s page can easily be added to their store, and they can replace it with another one, giving them full control of their brand.
Title and subtitle – with a captivating title, authors can instantly grab visitors’ attention. An engaging subtitle complements the title, providing additional context about your store items, and enticing them to find out more.
Background color – you can set the visual tone for your store by choosing from a set of predefined header background colors. The white background will be used for product blocks, while the blue background will be used for testimonials to make the store look cohesive.
Featured Image (Banner) – to highlight their store, authors can choose from three different banners. The banners can be linked to any page in the TemplateMonster domain so that visitors can be directed to specific products. Different banner images can be set for multiple screen resolutions so you can browse seamlessly.
Custom Products Blocks (Featured and Sale) – with the optional “Custom Products Blocks,” authors can showcase their featured and discounted products. There’s a maximum of five products in each block, so authors can show off their best stuff and entice customers.
Testimonials – this optional block lets authors use customer feedback to boost their store. It supports up to five testimonials and works just like the testimonial section on their author page. In order to build trust and credibility with potential buyers, authors should share authentic and glowing reviews from satisfied customers.
Additional description – at the bottom of the store’s listing, there’s an optional store description block where authors can tell us more about their store. This section complements the overall store presentation and can be used to convey special promotions, store policies, or any other relevant details.
Custom Store URL – the Author Store URL is available in the following format: https://www.templatemonster.com/store/[your-store-name]/ Where [your-store-name] represents the author’s nickname or the name of the store on the marketplace.
Showcase Your Products
Authors can present their products in a personalized, captivating way with the Author Store feature. By featuring their best products in the “Featured Products” block, authors get prime visibility for their best products. It draws attention to their most valuable creations, increasing conversions and sales. Authors can also use the “Sales” block to promote discounted items, creating a sense of urgency.
New Marketing Opportunities
In the TemplateMonster marketplace ecosystem, the Author Store functions as an integrated marketing platform. Authors contribute to the growth and success of the marketplace as they promote their products through their stores. The marketing efforts of TemplateMonster, coupled with author self-promotion, create a mutually beneficial relationship where traffic and exposure increase for both authors and the platform.
Products Promotion
Within their store, authors can effectively promote their products using two custom blocks: “Featured Products” and “Sales.”
Block of Featured Products. This section allows authors to promote their selected products. As a result, these products will receive prominent visibility in their store, which will attract more attention from customers.
There is a “Sales” section where authors can display their discounted products. This block encourages potential customers to take advantage of limited-time offers by creating a sense of urgency.
Automatic Meta Data
Metadata for the Author Store pages will be generated automatically based on the following rules:
Meta Title (MT): [author name] Online Store
Meta Description (MD): Download [author name]’s products from their online store.
Please note that [author name] will be replaced with the actual name of the author on the marketplace.
The Author Store feature empowers TemplateMonster marketplace authors to establish their digital product stores quickly and cost-effectively. Authors can attract more customers and increase their sales on the platform by customizing their appearance and promoting their products.
For any further assistance or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. Happy selling!