Organizing Categories

Creating Categories

Categories organize what customers see in your storefront and AI chat—both product groups (pizzas, services, apparel) and special content sections like About us, a photo gallery, or testimonials. Pick the section type when you create each category so MenuIQ knows what to show (see Menu section types).

1. Go to Dashboard → Menu
2. Click Add Category or the "+" next to Categories
3. Enter the category name (e.g., "Starters", "Our story", or "Reviews")
4. Select the Section type: Products, Testimonials, Gallery, or About us
5. If this is not a Products section, fill in the section content form (quotes, gallery images, or About copy and highlights)
6. Optionally upload a category image (works for Products and navigation labels for any type)
7. Save the category

Products sections hold ordinary menu or catalog items. About, Gallery, and Testimonials sections do not use line items—they use the editor fields for rich content instead.

Reordering Categories

You can reorder categories using the up and down arrow buttons. The order you set here is how they'll appear to customers on your menu.

1. On the Menu page, find the category you want to move
2. Use the up arrow (↑) button to move the category up in the list
3. Use the down arrow (↓) button to move the category down in the list
4. The order is saved automatically when you click the arrows

Category Best Practices

• Use clear, descriptive category names
• Keep categories focused—don't create too many unrelated products in one Products section
• Order categories logically (e.g., Appetizers → Main Courses → Desserts, or story → gallery → reviews)
• Add category images so quick navigation and storefront lists stay visual and scannable