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Product Maestro - Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Product Maestro in minutes! This guide covers the essentials to start scheduling your products today.

🚀 Getting Started in 3 Steps​

Step 1: Install the App​

  1. Install Product Maestro from the Shopify App Store
  2. Grant the required permissions
  3. You're ready to go!

Step 2: Create Your First Schedule​

  1. Click "Create Schedule" button
  2. Select products (browse or pick from a collection)
  3. Choose an action (publish, unpublish, update price, etc.)
  4. Set the date and time
  5. Click "Save"

Step 3: Monitor Your Schedules​

  • View all schedules on your dashboard
  • Check the Timeline for execution history
  • Edit or duplicate schedules as needed

📋 Common Tasks​

Schedule a Product to Publish​

Perfect for: Product launches, flash sales, new arrivals

  1. Create a new schedule
  2. Select the products you want to publish
  3. Choose "Publish Product" action
  4. Set the publish date and time
  5. Save your schedule

Pro Tip: Schedule the reverse action to unpublish after the sale ends!

Schedule a Flash Sale​

Perfect for: Limited-time promotions

Option A: Quick Setup

  1. Select products for the sale
  2. Create a price update schedule with sale prices
  3. Set the sale start time
  4. Duplicate the schedule and reverse it for the sale end time

Option B: Advanced Setup (Plus Plan)

  1. Use Advanced Selection to select products by criteria (e.g., price range, product type)
  2. Apply Product Filters to refine selection (e.g., products with inventory > 10)
  3. Schedule price updates for sale start
  4. Schedule reverse action for sale end

Automate Seasonal Products​

Perfect for: Seasonal inventory management

  1. Create a collection for seasonal products (e.g., "Summer Collection")
  2. Create a schedule:
    • Selection: Products from "Summer Collection"
    • Action: Publish Products
    • Date: Start of season (e.g., June 1)
  3. Duplicate and reverse for end of season:
    • Action: Unpublish Products
    • Date: End of season (e.g., August 31)

Bulk Update Multiple Products​

Perfect for: Managing large catalogs

Using CSV Import:

  1. Navigate to the CSV section
  2. Download the CSV template
  3. Fill in your schedule details
  4. Upload the completed CSV
  5. Review and confirm import

🎯 Understanding Selection Types​

Manual Selection​

  • What it is: Manually browse and select individual products
  • Best for: Small sets of specific products
  • Tip: Use the search to find products quickly

Collection-Based​

  • What it is: Select all products from existing collections
  • Best for: Managing groups of related products
  • Tip: Great for seasonal or category-based scheduling

Advanced Selection (Plus Plan)​

  • What it is: Rule-based product selection using filters
  • Best for: Large catalogs, dynamic selections
  • Example: "All products where Product Type = 'Shirts' AND Price > $20"

🔧 Key Features at a Glance​

FeatureBasic PlanPlus Plan
Active SchedulesUp to 12Unlimited
Manual Selection✅✅
Collection Selection✅✅
Advanced Selection❌✅
Product Filters❌✅
CSV Import✅✅
Collection Automation❌✅
Timeline & Activity Log✅✅
Insights & AnalyticsBasicAdvanced
SupportEmail (48h)Priority (24h)

📅 Schedule Types​

One-Time Schedules​

  • Action runs once at the scheduled time
  • Perfect for product launches, specific sales

Recurring Schedules​

  • Action repeats automatically
  • Choose frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
  • Set number of occurrences
  • Great for regular promotions, weekly updates

⚙️ Common Actions You Can Schedule​

Product Status​

  • Publish products
  • Unpublish products
  • Archive products
  • Change from draft to active

Pricing​

  • Update product prices
  • Update compare-at prices
  • Set sale prices

Collections​

  • Add products to collections
  • Remove products from collections

Inventory​

  • Update inventory quantities
  • Set inventory policies

Tags & Metadata​

  • Add product tags
  • Remove product tags
  • Update metafields

SEO​

  • Update meta titles
  • Update meta descriptions

💡 Pro Tips​

1. Test Before Scheduling​

Create a test schedule with one product before scheduling hundreds of products.

2. Use Descriptive Titles​

Name schedules clearly: "Summer Sale - June 2024" instead of "Sale 1"

3. Set Up Pairs​

For temporary changes (like sales), create paired schedules:

  • Schedule 1: Start the sale
  • Schedule 2: End the sale

4. Monitor the Timeline​

Check the Timeline regularly to ensure schedules execute correctly.

5. Archive When Done​

Archive completed schedules to keep your dashboard clean and organized.

6. Use Filters Wisely (Plus Plan)​

Combine Advanced Selection with Product Filters for maximum precision:

  • Advanced Selection: Choose the product group
  • Product Filters: Refine based on real-time data (inventory, sales, etc.)

🚨 Troubleshooting Quick Fixes​

My schedule didn't run​

  • Check: Is the scheduled time in the past or future?
  • Check: Is the schedule status "SCHEDULED"?
  • Check: Review the Timeline for error messages

Can't find products when selecting​

  • Try: Use the search feature
  • Try: Filter by collection first
  • Check: Ensure products exist in your store

Schedule shows as "Completed" but nothing changed​

  • Check: The Timeline for execution details
  • Verify: Product IDs are still valid
  • Contact: Support with your schedule ID

📞 Need Help?​

Support Options​

  • In-app documentation: Click the help icon
  • Email support: [email protected]
  • Knowledge base: Visit our help center

Before Contacting Support​

Have ready:

  • Schedule ID or name
  • What you were trying to do
  • Screenshots of any errors
  • Timeline log if applicable

🎓 Next Steps​

Once you're comfortable with basic scheduling, explore:

  1. Collection Automation - Automate collection management
  2. Advanced Filters - Use rule-based product selection
  3. Product Filters - Add conditional filtering
  4. CSV Import - Bulk create multiple schedules
  5. Insights - Analyze your scheduling data

📚 Additional Resources​

Ready to automate your store? Create your first schedule now! 🎉