Admin Guide to Manage Outlet directory

The Administrator Dashboard allows you to manage outlet information for RAKAN stores. Follow the steps below to add or edit outlet details.

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1. Accessing the Outlet Management Page

• Navigate to the Outlets tab in the main menu of the Dashboard.

2. Adding a New Outlet

To add a new outlet, click on the Add New Store button.

Field Details:

• Store Title: Enter the name of the outlet.
• Location Tab: This section contains necessary details for the outlet’s location.
  • Address: Enter the primary address of the outlet.
  • Address 2: Optional secondary address (if applicable).
  • City: Enter the city where the outlet is located.
  • State: Specify the state of the outlet.
  • Zip Code: Enter the correct zip code for the outlet.
  • Country: Select the country where the outlet is located.
  • Latitude & Longitude: Add the geographical coordinates to help display the outlet’s location on a map.

Opening Hours Tab:

• This section allows the user to add the operational hours for the outlet. For each day of the week, provide the opening and closing times.

Additional Information Tab:

• Phone Number: Add the outlet’s contact phone number.
• Fax: If available, include the fax number.
• Email: Provide the outlet’s email address.
• Google Maps URL: Enter the URL of the Google Maps Outlets.
  • 1. Go to Google and Search for RAKAN Outlet Name
    Open Google and search for the RAKAN outlet, e.g., “Pasaraya RAKAN Kuantan.”
  • 2. Click on the Mini Map on the Sidebar
    On the search results page, locate the mini map on the sidebar that shows the business location.
  • 3. View RAKAN Details
    You will see detailed information about the RAKAN outlet, including the address, phone number, reviews, and more.
  • 4. Click on the ‘Share’ Button
    To share the location, click on the Share button (shown in the image) next to the business details.
  • 5. Copy the Google Maps Link
    A window will pop up with a URL. Click on Copy Link to copy the Google Maps URL.
  • 6. Go to Outlets Directory on RAKAN Team Portal
    Open the RAKAN Team Portal and navigate to the Outlets directory section.
  • 7. Paste the Google Maps Link
    Paste the copied Google Maps link into Outlet Directory RAKAN Team Portal.

3. Publishing the Outlet

• Once all the required fields are filled, you can publish the outlet by clicking the Publish button under the Publish section.
• If you want to save the outlet as a draft and edit it later, you can click the Save Draft button.

4. Editing an Outlet

• From the outlet list, find the outlet you want to edit.
• Click on the outlet title to open the outlet details.
• Make any necessary changes and click Publish when ready.

5. Viewing Outlets List

• The Outlets section on the dashboard displays a list of all outlets.
  • Title: Displays the outlet name.
  • Author: The user who created or edited the outlet information.
  • Address, City, State, Zip Code: Key location information.
  • Status: Indicates whether the outlet is published or a draft.
  • Actions: Includes options to edit, view, or delete the outlet.

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Tips:

• Ensure that the outlet’s Google Maps link is added to make navigation easier for customers.
• Keep the outlet details updated for accurate contact information.

Troubleshooting:

“Update Outlet” Button Not Responding

• Ensure all required fields are filled.
• Check for any browser connectivity issues.

Outlet Information Not Saving

• Confirm that you clicked the Update Outlet button.
• Ensure you have the necessary admin permissions.

Images Not Uploading

• Verify that the image file size is within the allowed limit.
• Ensure the file format is supported (e.g., JPG, PNG).

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Additional Notes

• The Outlet Directory does not limit the number of entries.
• This page is for administrative use only and is not visible to regular users.

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