Store Settings
Store settings let you customize your online store, where families browse and purchase classes, lessons, and other offerings. A well-configured store creates a professional first impression and makes it easy for families to sign up.
The Settings > Store page has three sections: Store Appearance, Online Booking, and School Policies. A few presentation-level options (marketing banner, store description) live in the Store Admin view itself — both are covered here.
Store Appearance
The Store Appearance section controls the overall look of your public storefront:
- Brand Color -- the accent color used for prices and buttons on your storefront.
- Banner Color -- the background color of the announcement bar across the top of your store.
- Heading Font and Body Font -- pick the typefaces your storefront uses. Each picker offers Default plus 16 curated fonts, including options like Inter, Lora, Montserrat, and Playfair Display. Most are Google Fonts; Helvetica is a web-safe system font instead, so it loads instantly with no extra download.
A Live Preview updates as you change these options, so you can see exactly how your storefront will look before families do. Leaving everything at Default keeps the standard Conductly store look.
Links to your store shared on social platforms unfurl with your school's name, description, and logo automatically — no extra setup required.
Product Type Colors
Conductly's online store uses color-coded categories to help families visually distinguish between different types of offerings. These colors appear as the background for category headers and navigation elements when families browse your store.
| Category | Default Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Indigo (#4F46E5) | One-on-one lessons between an instructor and student |
| Group Classes | Teal (#0D9488) | Classes with multiple students |
| Programs | Orange (#EA580C) | Multi-session programs or workshop series |
To change a category color:
- Go to Settings > Store.
- Click the color swatch for the category you want to customize, or type a hex code directly into the text field.
- The Live Preview shows you how the color will look.
- Changes save automatically.
Choose colors that match your school's branding. Consistent colors across your store, website, and printed materials create a cohesive, professional look.
Online Booking
The Online Booking section controls what happens when a family books a lesson time through your store's "Book online" products:
- Instant booking — Customers pick an open time and it's confirmed and added to the calendar immediately on payment.
- Request to book — Customers request a time and pay; you approve it on the Lesson requests page before it's scheduled. From there you can Approve or Decline each request.
Choose Instant booking if your instructor availability in Conductly is always accurate; choose Request to book if you want a human check before anything lands on the calendar.
Marketing Banner
The marketing banner is a text message displayed across the top of your store. Use it for promotions, announcements, or seasonal messages.
To set the marketing banner:
- Open your Store Admin view (Marketing → Store).
- Click the banner text area at the top of the page.
- Type your message — it saves automatically.
Examples of effective banner text:
- "Current members get 10% off with code MEMBER10"
- "Summer enrollment now open — register today!"
- "New students: your first lesson is free"
Leave the banner text empty to hide it from your public store.
Store Description
The store description appears on your store's landing page, just below your school name and logo. Use it to introduce your school and welcome families.
To edit the description:
- Open your Store Admin view (Marketing → Store).
- Find the description area below your school name.
- Use the rich text editor to add and format your content.
- Changes save automatically.
The description supports rich text formatting including bold, italic, lists, and links — so you can make it as detailed or concise as you like.
School Policies
If your school requires families to agree to policies before purchasing, add them in the School Policies section.
To set up or edit your School Policies:
- Go to Settings > Store.
- Find the School Policies section.
- Write or paste your policies using the rich text editor. You can format text, add headings, and include links.
- Your changes save automatically.
When policies are configured:
- They are published on a dedicated page at
/{your-school}/terms. - An "I agree to school policies and procedures" checkbox appears on the payment page at checkout.
- The Pay now button is disabled until the checkbox is checked.
Common items to include in your School Policies:
- Cancellation and refund policy
- Attendance expectations
- Payment terms
- Liability waivers
- Photo/video release permissions
If you leave School Policies empty, no policies are shown during checkout and the agreement checkbox is hidden entirely. You can add them at any time.
Related Settings That Live Elsewhere
A few store-adjacent settings are configured on other pages:
| Setting | Where to Configure |
|---|---|
| Tax Percentage | Settings > Invoices → Tax Settings. Applied at checkout to courses marked Taxable, after discounts. |
| Taxable flag | The course's detail page in the Catalog (Billing Information panel) — it is a course toggle, not a store product toggle. |
| Force users to save their credit card | Settings > Payments. When on, families must save their card during checkout. |
| Product visibility, images, descriptions, CTA buttons | The Store Admin editor — see Managing Products. |
Best Practices
- Keep colors accessible. Choose colors with enough contrast that text is easy to read. Avoid very light colors for category backgrounds.
- Write clear policies. Your School Policies should be easy to understand. Avoid overly legal language when possible and focus on setting clear expectations.
- Promote your store. The store works best when families know about it. Add your store URL to your website, email signature, and social media profiles.
- Review settings before each enrollment period. Before a new semester starts and families begin signing up, double-check that your store looks good and your policies are up to date.