If you’re using the Hostinger Website Builder to run an online store, organizing your navigation menu with product categories can make a big difference. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to add a category to the header in Hostinger step by step—even though the process isn’t as direct as it should be.
Step 1: Log Into Your Hostinger Account
Start by logging in and navigating to your website dashboard. Click on “Edit Website” for the site you want to update.
Step 2: Create a Product Category
To add a new category, go to Store Management > Categories. Click Add Category, name it (e.g., “On Sale/Deals”), and assign relevant products. You can create a category without products, but it’s best to assign them for usability.
Step 3: Generate the Category Link
Here’s where it gets tricky—Hostinger doesn’t provide a direct URL for the category. To find it:
- Go to the Website Builder
- Click Pages & Navigation > Add Page > Online Store > Product List
- Publish the site and view it live
- Click on your new category to open its page
- Copy the URL from the browser—this is your category link
Step 4: Add the Category to the Header
Return to the Website Builder and navigate to Pages & Navigation > Add Link.
- Paste the category link
- Name it using your category title
- Choose whether the link opens in a new tab or should be nofollow (SEO consideration)
- Save your changes
Your new category will now appear in the site header!
Bonus Tip: Keep Your Navigation Clean
If you don’t want the Product List page to show up in the menu, simply drag it under Hidden from Navigation. Do not delete it—doing so will break your category link and lead to a “Page Not Found” error.
Final Thoughts
With these steps, you can easily add new product categories to your Hostinger store’s main menu and enhance navigation for your visitors. Want to learn more?
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