CLIENT TO-DO-LIST
Please complete the items below as we prepare the new website and online store for launch.
Social Media
- Fix the Facebook business name and address, or send us the correct Facebook link.
- Fix the LinkedIn business name and address, or send us the correct LinkedIn link.
Clean Up Product Tags in Lightspeed
Please review and clean up the product tags in Lightspeed, including the following:
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Change the tag “basement” to “basements” on these products:
- Armstrong Ceiling Tile 1203 Fluted 6pc 24sf 24″ x 24″ x 5/8″
- Armstrong Ceiling Tile 1761 2nd Look Fine Fissured 24″ x 48″ 10PC 80SF
- Armstrong Ceiling Tile 24″ x 24″ 271 Sahara/Dune 16PC 64SF
- Armstrong Ceiling Tile 24″ x 48″ 933 Random Fissured/Cortega
- Change the tag “clean room” to “clean rooms” on CertainTeed Ceiling Tile 24″ x 48″ 1140 Vinyl Rock/Stipple 4pc 32sf.
- Remove any other duplicate or inconsistent tags you find.
Authorize.Net Payment Account
Lightspeed confirmed that your current Lightspeed Payments account cannot be used directly for checkout on the WooCommerce website.
Please double-check with Lightspeed to confirm which Authorize.Net account they recommend for your setup:
- Gateway Only, or
- All-in-One
Once Lightspeed confirms the correct option, please complete the Authorize.Net application and let us know when the account has been approved. We will handle connecting Authorize.Net to WooCommerce and testing the website checkout.
The application generally takes about 15–30 minutes to complete. Lightspeed recommends allowing approximately 1–5 business days for approval in case additional underwriting is required.
Choose Which Products Will Be Sold Online
You mentioned that you do not want every product in Lightspeed to appear on the website. Please only publish the products you want available through the WooCommerce online store.
To publish multiple products:
- Go to Catalog → Products in Lightspeed Retail POS.
- Filter the list by Product Category, Supplier, Brand, or another applicable filter.
- Select the products you want available online.
- Choose Publish to WooCommerce.
To publish an individual product: Find the product under Catalog → Products and use the Sell on WooCommerce option.
If a product is published by mistake or should no longer be available online, it can also be unpublished from WooCommerce.
Prepare Each Product for the Online Store
Before publishing an existing product to WooCommerce, please review the product information in Lightspeed and make sure it is complete and customer-friendly.
1. Update the Product Name
Replace internal or abbreviated inventory names with consistent, customer-friendly product names.
Recommended format:
[Brand] + [Product Type] + [Size] + [Product/Collection] + [Model #]
Example:
Armstrong Ceiling Tiles – 2 ft. x 2 ft. – Sahara/Dune – Model #273
Please use consistent terminology and avoid internal abbreviations that customers may not recognize.
2. Add or Update the Product Description
Each product should have a complete customer-facing description. When applicable, include:
- What the product is
- Key features and benefits
- Common applications
- Size and coverage
- Material or construction
- Installation method or compatible system
- Important performance characteristics
- Manufacturer specifications
- Warranty information
Important: Please do not guess technical specifications. Product information should be verified using the manufacturer’s website or official product documentation whenever possible.
3. Add Applicable Tags
Select all relevant tags that have already been established for the online store. A product can have multiple tags, but only use tags that accurately apply to that specific product.
4. Verify Product Information
Review the product’s inventory information in Lightspeed and double-check:
- SKU
- Price
- Sale price, if applicable
- Cost
- Inventory/quantity
- Unit of sale
- Case/package quantity
- Square-foot coverage, if applicable
- Product variations/options
- Applicable taxes
- Shipping information, if applicable
Please pay particular attention to pricing and unit of sale. Customers should be able to clearly understand whether the displayed price is for a single piece, tile, box, case, or specific square-foot quantity.
Do not assume existing product information is correct simply because it is already entered in Lightspeed.
5. Add Product Images
Make sure each product has clear and accurate product imagery. Whenever possible, use manufacturer-provided images that accurately represent the specific product, color, finish, size, and model being sold.
6. Complete the Marketing Information
In the product’s Marketing section, add an SEO Title and Meta Description.
SEO Title: Aim for approximately 50–60 characters.
Example:
Armstrong Sahara 2×2 Ceiling Tiles | Impressive
Meta Description: Aim for approximately 140–160 characters.
Example:
Shop Armstrong Sahara 2 ft. x 2 ft. ceiling tiles from Impressive Ceilings & Floors for residential and commercial suspended ceiling projects.
Include important product keywords naturally, but prioritize clear and accurate wording over forcing an exact character count.
7. Use AI to Help With Product Content
AI can help write product descriptions, features, and SEO information, but it should research reliable sources rather than guess product specifications.
Use sources in this order:
- Manufacturer’s official website
- Manufacturer’s official specification sheet
- Home Depot, Lowe’s, or another reputable major retailer
WooCommerce Product Categories
You do not need to assign the website categories and subcategories in Lightspeed. We will handle those within WooCommerce.
Once the products you want to sell online have been published and the product information is complete, please give me the thumbs up. I will provide a spreadsheet showing the WooCommerce category assignment for each product.
Website Review
- Review all pages listed under Ready for Review below and send us any remaining changes or approvals.
ready for review
Last updated: 10/5/2026
- Services – V1 – 10/5
- Shop – V1 – 10/5
- Approve paragaph on each page:
- Product Example
- Cart
- My Account
- Checkout
SLS TO-do/notes
Last updated: 2/5/2024