Store Settings

The store settings interface allows you to configure the general settings of your Lifeboat online store.

To access the store settings go to Admin > Store

Store Name & Tagline

These are the basic features of your online store, and a configuration that all themes understand.
Always make sure to enter your full Store Name.

To set up your store name and tagline;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Enter your Store Name in the field labeled Store Name
Enter a Tag line in the field labeled Tag line
Click Save

Lifeboat store name and tagline fields

Store Currency

Note

Each Lifeboat store can only support one currency

To change your store currency;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Select the Currency from the drop-down labeled Store Currency
Click Save

Order Settings

Note

It is highly encouraged to leave these settings as default, as they might result in a reduction of orders received.

Minimum Order

This is the minimum sub-total allowed for an order to go through the system.
IMPORTANT: This is calculated on the sub-total (before Taxes, shipping, discounts & handling).

To set a minimum order;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
In the field labeled Minimum Order enter the value, you'd like to set
Click Save

Order Markup

This is a markup that is applied to all orders and will be listed as handling in the final bill.

To set a markup;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
In the field labeled Markup enter the value, you'd like to set
Click Save

Logo

Note

It is recommended to use a logo with a transparent background.

The logo can be configured by;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Upload a Logo in the field labeled Logo
OPTIONAL: You can also upload a favicon
This is the small icon shown next to your page titles in the browser
Click Save

Notifications Email

The notification email is the email address where you will receive all notifications from your store, whenever a new order comes in or any important updates happen on your store.

Note

The email entered here should be an email inbox you open regularly.

The notifications email can be configured by;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Enter your Email in the field labeled Notifications Email
Click Save

Contact Details

The contact details you specify may be publicly visible to your visitors depending on the theme you choose.
It is however highly recommended to fill these in, as it increases the trust of your visitors towards your business.

To specify your contact details;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Scroll down to the Contact Details section
Enter an Email in the field labeled Contact Email
Enter a Phone Number in the field labeled Contact Tel
Enter your store Physical Address in the field labeled Contact Address
Enter your Opening Hours in the field labeled Opening Hours
Click Save

Main Menu

This is a universal configuration for all themes. The menu selected here will be used as the main menu on your Lifeboat online store.

To select the Main Menu;

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Scroll down to the Main Menu(right sidebar) section
Select the Menu from the provided list
If you don't see any menus lists, create one here
Click Save

Extra Head Tags

Extra Head Tags allows you to add additional HTML code which will be added to the <head> tag of EVERY page.

ADVANCED FEATURE

This feature requires knowledge of HTML. If used incorrectly, it may result in a broken website, if you are unfamiliar with such technology speak to our support team.

Go to the Store Settings page in the admin interface
Scroll down to the Extra Head Tags section
Enter the code
Click Save

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