Would you like to make it easier for customers to move from one product to the next? The Product Navigation Links module in Merchant Pro adds customizable next and previous links to your WooCommerce product pages, so shoppers can browse without backtracking to the shop.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to configure and enable the Product Navigation Links module in Merchant Pro.
Before you get started, make sure you’ve installed and activated the Merchant plugin on your WordPress site. If you’re using premium modules, ensure you have Merchant Pro installed and active. This feature requires Merchant Pro.
Here’s an example of product navigation links added by Merchant Pro to a WooCommerce product page:
1. Open the Product Navigation Links module
First, open your Merchant dashboard by clicking the Merchant menu in the left sidebar of your WordPress admin area. Find the Improve Experience section, and click the Product Navigation Links module to open its settings page.
2. Configure the settings
On the module’s admin page, you’ll find two groups of settings. We recommend reviewing each option before activating the module:
- Settings: Customize the content and placement of your navigation links. Choose whether to show product titles or “Previous” and “Next” labels, and whether to place the links at the bottom of the page, the top of the page, or after the product summary. For the Navigation Mode, “Default Order” follows the sequence of your products on the Products » All Products page, or you can limit the links to products from the same category or tag. The Hook priority option is for developers: only change it if you want to adjust the loading priority of the links and you understand how hooks work in WordPress. Otherwise, leave it at the default value of 30.
- Style Settings: Customize the design of your navigation links, including text decoration, colors, alignment, and top and bottom margins.
Once you’ve configured the settings, click the Save button in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Enable the Product Navigation Links module
To activate the module, click the Enable button at the top of the page.
Frequently asked questions
Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about the Product Navigation Links module.
What order do the next and previous links follow?
With “Default Order,” the links follow the sequence of your products on the Products » All Products page. You can also limit them to products in the same category or tag.
Can I show the product titles instead of “Previous” and “Next”?
Yes. In the module’s Settings section, choose whether the links display the product titles or the “Previous” and “Next” labels.
That’s it! You’ve successfully set up the Product Navigation Links module in Merchant Pro to help shoppers browse your products with ease.
Next, would you like another way to improve your store’s experience? Check out our guide on the Auto External Links module to learn more.
