Start with attributes
Attributes are the building blocks — name, weight, colour, material, technical specs. Define each once, with a type and validation, so the same field means the same thing everywhere it is used.
How to Structure a Product Data Model
A good data model makes a catalog easy to enrich, validate, and publish. Here is a practical way to structure attributes, sets, and categories before you load products.
Group them into attribute sets
An attribute set is the template a product is built from. Group attributes for a product type (for example “Footwear” or “Power tools”) so new products start complete and consistent.
Add categories and relationships
Categories organize products into a browsable tree; associations capture relationships like accessories, spare parts, and variants. Together they make the catalog navigable and ready to publish.
What you can do in Utomo
A good data model makes a catalog easy to enrich, validate, and publish. Here is a practical way to structure attributes, sets, and categories before you load products.
- Typed, validated attributes defined once and reused
- Attribute sets as templates per product type
- A category tree for browsing and filtering
- Associations for variants, accessories, and spare parts
Frequently asked questions
Should I model everything up front?
Start with the attributes and sets you need to publish, then extend. Utomo lets you add attributes and sets over time without redoing existing products.
How many attribute sets do I need?
Usually one per meaningfully different product type. Too few and products carry irrelevant fields; too many and you duplicate work — aim for the smallest set that keeps products complete.
Can attributes be reused across sets?
Yes — that is the point. A shared attribute like “Material” is defined once and reused in every set that needs it, so its values stay consistent across the catalog.
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