Product flow, linked products for JoomShopping 5+

Product Flow, Related Products for JoomShopping 5+

"Product Flow" is an extension for JoomShopping 5+ that allows linking products together based on shared attributes, creating logical product groups in the catalog.

The extension implements a product linking mechanism similar to the standard Related Products, but with the added ability to quickly select products by attributes.

How It Works

Product linking works in a semi-automatic mode.

1. The administrator selects an attribute to form a product group (e.g., model, series, volume, type, etc.).
2. The system filters and displays a list of products with the same attribute value.
3. The administrator selects the desired products from the list to create the link.

This preserves full control over the links but greatly simplifies the search for the required products.

The product flow assignment in one product is persistent. This ensures automatic linking and the ability to adjust the flow in each product belonging to it.

Main Features

1. Linking Products by Attributes

Products can be grouped based on shared attributes, allowing the creation of logical "product flows."

Semi-Automatic Product Selection

The system automatically filters products by the selected attribute, after which the administrator simply selects the required items.

2. Alternative and Complement to Attributes

In many cases, the extension can replace the standard attribute mechanism. It also extends attribute functionality by allowing navigation to other, separate products for selecting their attributes.

Instead of one product with variations, separate full products can be used, logically linked together. This allows for a more flexible catalog structure while keeping all advantages of individual product pages.

3. Advanced SEO Capabilities

Using separate products instead of attributes allows you to:

• increase the number of indexed product pages
• create more relevant landing pages
• improve internal linking between products
• enhance catalog visibility in search engines

4. More Flexibility in Product Attributes

Unlike attributes, each product can have:

• its own set of attributes
• individual description
• unique images
• own SEO parameters
• separate prices and stock levels

5. Improved Product Filtering

• more accurate filtering
• correct display of products in filters
• ability to filter products by any attributes

6. User Convenience

• simplifies product selection
• speeds up purchase decision-making
• makes the catalog more understandable and structured

When It’s Especially Useful

• equipment and machinery
• tools
• clothing and footwear
• products with different volumes or configurations
• professional chemicals and consumables

Result

• more SEO traffic
• better internal linking
• more flexible catalog structure
• easier product selection for customers