Managing Competitors

This manual explains how to install, configure, and manage the Competitors module in your osCommerce store to collect and analyze competitor data efficiently.

Watch the video for a brief overview of this functionality.

Start by following the link below to find and purchase the module in the App Shop.

https://www.oscommerce.com/app/competitors

For detailed guidance, please refer to the manual below.

1) Install the Competitors Module

1. Access the admin area of your website.
2. Move to the App Shop → Store tabs.
3. Find the Competitors module using the Quick search feature.
4. Click Install to add the module to your website.

2) Access Competitor Management

1. After installation, navigate to Products/Catalogue → Competitors tabs.
2. Here you can view and manage competitor data presented in a table with the following columns:
   • Competitor’s Name
   • Competitor’s Site
   • Competitor’s Currency

3) Manage Competitor Records

1. To add, edit, or delete competitor records, click the corresponding buttons on the page.
2. Use the Quick search field to easily find competitors by name.

4) Add or Edit a Competitor

1. Click New Competitor to add a new record, or click Edit next to an existing competitor.
2. On the Edit Competitor page, you can:
   • Enter or change the Competitor’s Name.
   • Specify the Competitor’s Website.
   • Select the Competitor’s Currency from the drop-down list.
   • Apply the Competitor’s Price Mask if needed.

After setting up the module, you can continue collecting and analyzing competitor data to monitor pricing strategies and improve your store’s competitiveness.