How to create a product listing

Overview

This article explains how suppliers can create a product listing on VinaSources.

Creating a product listing allows suppliers to showcase their products to buyers and become eligible to receive RFQs and orders once the product is approved and published.

Purpose

Creating a product listing allows you to:

• Display your products publicly to buyers on Homepage

• Receive RFQs related to your product categories

• Enable buyers to add your products to their cart and create orders from your products

When Can You Create a Product Listing

You can create product listings right after successfully registered a Supplier account. However, the products cannot be published if your company profile is not approved.

How to Create a Product Listing

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Step 1: Log in to Your Supplier Account

1. Log in to your Supplier account on VinaSources

2. Access the Supplier Center

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Step 2: Open the Product Module

1. In Supplier Center, go to My Products

2. Click Create Product or Add Product

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Step 3: Enter Product Information

Fill in the product fields, ensure product information is accurate and clear. The product information include the following sections:

• Product details

• Price policy

• Product attributes

• SEO & tags

• Product media

• Product options & variants

Note: Suppliers can set up whether the product has the sample ordering option, which allows buyers to order in small quantity with fixed price to test the quality of the product without meeting bulk quantity of MOQ (Minimum order quality)

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Step 4: Submit the Product for Approval

1. Click Submit

2. The product status changes to Pending Review

At this stage:

• The product is not visible to buyers

• Editing may be limited during review

What Happens After Submission

• Submitted products are reviewed according to platform rules

• Once approved:

  • The product becomes visible on the homepage

  • Buyers can search, view and add the product to cart

If changes are required, you may need to update and resubmit the product.

Product Status Overview

• Draft: Product saved but not submitted for approval. Product is not visible on Homepage

• Pending: Product submitted for approval and under review. Product is not visible on Homepage

• Published: Product approved and visible on Homepage

• Rejected: Product rejected for publishing, suppliers need to modify the product information and resubmit

Note: Suppliers can unpublish the products by changing the the product status to Draft in product details

Tips & Best Practices

• Use clear and accurate product names

• Select the most relevant product category

• Provide high-quality product images

• Set realistic MOQ values

• Review product information before submission

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit a product after submitting it for review?

Editing is disabled while the product is under review.

Can I delete a product listing?

Draft or pending products can be deleted.

How can I unpublish my product?

Suppliers can unpublish products by changing the product status to Draft in product details.

Are sample products free?

Sample pricing depends on the supplier's inputted setting.