The Beginner’s Guide to Catalog Studio

The Catalog Studio in SAGE Workplace is your one-stop shop for creating your own custom catalogs or flyers, as well as ordering pre-made Ready-to-Go Catalogs or creating digital flip catalogs. With the Catalog Studio you can easily make custom print products for any event or occasion.

Here's our step-by-step guide for how to use the SAGE Catalog Studio to create and order your own custom catalogs, flyers, and more.

How to Order Ready-to-Go Catalogs

Log into SAGE Workplace.

Click on “Catalog Studio” in the left menu.

Under “Ready-to-Go,” select your theme. There are multiple themes to choose from, all pre-filled with promotional products to inspire your clients. Double-click a catalog and click “Yes” when asked to create a Ready-to-Go catalog.

Your new catalog will now be listed under “My Publications.” Double click the catalog title to open it.

Edit your title and description as needed and select a client from the drop-down menu if this catalog is for one specific client. Click the red arrow to go to the next step.

While everything in these catalogs is predesigned, you can still make any change you would like. This can include adding your logo, any additional text such as your website, contact information, and more. To make those changes, all you need to do is select "Design Your Cover," and follow the prompts.

You can also change your back cover by navigating to the "Back Cover" page and following the same steps. Just don't forget to click save!

The best part about Ready-to-Go catalogs is all the products are carefully curated to match the theme of the catalog. But you don't have to stick with just those products. By selecting "Add Blank Product" or "Add Product from File Center," you can add additional products to the catalog. You can also change any product description by selecting the product. 

To add items from a product search, tag the items you’d like to add and either drag and drop them onto the Catalog Studio tab or click “+Publications” and select the catalog you’re working on. 

Once you make any of your desired changes, you'll want to proof your publication to make sure everything is good to go. You can do that in "Proof Your Publication" tab.  

                                    Once you're satisfied with your catalog, you can choose how you'd like to distribute your catalog. 

                                    You have five options for how you'd like to distribute them: 
                                    "Start an Order" by selecting this, you can order physical copies of your catalog to be printed in house, by us and shipped directly to you. 
"Open Flipbook" will open your catalog in a web browser. 
"Email Flipbook" allows you to email your catalog to customers or team. 
"Copy Flipbook URL" will copy the link to your clipboard so you can share it on team messaging apps, or share on social media. 
"Save as PDF" this will allow you to download your catalog to your computer.

                                

Log into SAGE Workplace.

Click on “Catalog Studio” in the left menu.

Under “Ready-to-Go,” select your theme. There are multiple themes to choose from, all pre-filled with promotional products to inspire your clients. Double-click a catalog and click “Yes” when asked to create a Ready-to-Go catalog.

Your new catalog will now be listed under “My Publications.” Double click the catalog title to open it.

Edit your title and description as needed and select a client from the drop-down menu if this catalog is for one specific client. Click the red arrow to go to the next step.

While everything in these catalogs is predesigned, you can still make any change you would like. This can include adding your logo, any additional text such as your website, contact information, and more. To make those changes, all you need to do is select "Design Your Cover," and follow the prompts.

You can also change your back cover by navigating to the "Back Cover" page and following the same steps. Just don't forget to click save!

The best part about Ready-to-Go catalogs is all the products are carefully curated to match the theme of the catalog. But you don't have to stick with just those products. By selecting "Add Blank Product" or "Add Product from File Center," you can add additional products to the catalog. You can also change any product description by selecting the product.

To add items from a product search, tag the items you’d like to add and either drag and drop them onto the Catalog Studio tab or click “+Publications” and select the catalog you’re working on.

Once you make any of your desired changes, you'll want to proof your publication to make sure everything is good to go. You can do that in "Proof Your Publication" tab.

Once you're satisfied with your catalog, you can choose how you'd like to distribute your catalog.
You have five options for how you'd like to distribute them:
1. "Start an Order" by selecting this, you can order physical copies of your catalog to be printed in house, by us and shipped directly to you.
2. "Open Flipbook" will open your catalog in a web browser.
3. "Email Flipbook" allows you to email your catalog to customers or team.
4. "Copy Flipbook URL" will copy the link to your clipboard so you can share it on team messaging apps, or share on social media.
5. "Save as PDF" this will allow you to download your catalog to your computer.

Did you know?

If you choose to distribute your catalog digitally, it’s completely free! You can share the link as many times as you’d like.

Making Your Own Catalog

Let's make our own catalog! First, click "New" next to My Publications to begin a new project.

Then choose your publication type. For this example, we’ll create a “Digest Catalog.” Give your catalog a name and description and choose a client from the drop-down menu if applicable. Then click the arrow in the bottom right-hand corner to move to the next step.

Let’s design how your publication will look. Click “Design Your Publication”  

We’re going to start with the covers by selecting “Design Your Cover.” Here, you have the option to upload your own cover, or choose one of our predesigned covers.  If you chose to use one of our predesigned covers, you can edit those too! You can add your contact information and website, logo, and more. 

Now, go to the “Page Layout” tab and select your page layout. This determines how many products will appear on each page and how they will be arranged. You can also change the layout on specific pages as needed.

For the back cover, just follow the same steps you did for the front cover.

Under the "Options" tab, you can customize your catalog further by adding product pricing, an index, or a sidebar to your digital flipbook. To turn on or off any option, just click the toggle button.

The sidebar is a collapsible informational menu on the lefthand side of your digital flipbook. You can add your logo, contact information, or if you'd like to add any custom text. By selecting "Call Us," "Email Us," or "Visit Website," your sidebar will include direct links for your customer to click to contact you or visit your website. 

Now you can add products to your catalog. To add a product from scratch, click on Add “Blank Product” and enter the product information. Upload a product image by clicking Upload and selecting from your computer.

You can also add products from the File Center. Click on “Add Product” from File Center to select items that you’ve saved to your files. Change the order of products in your catalog by selecting a product and clicking “Move Left” or “Move Right” or by dragging and dropping items into your preferred positions.

To add items from a product search, tag the items you’d like to add and either drag and drop them onto the Catalog Studio tab or click “+Publications” and select the catalog you’re working on.

To edit the content for a product, click on a product and change the product name, description, pricing, or product image. To change the product image, click on “Product Views” to see other images that the supplier has provided.

You can add custom pages to your catalog by selecting "Add Custom Page." Then, you can upload a custom full-page image, or you can go to the "Text and Images" and use the rich text editor to add in any text and images you'd like.

Once you have added all your products and custom pages and arranged them to your liking, click the red arrow to move to the next section.

Proofread your publication by flipping through the pages and ensuring that you’re satisfied with the design and layout. Any issues with your catalog will be noted in red under the Notes section so you can make necessary adjustments. If everything looks good, you are ready to order!

Let's make our own catalog! First, click "New" next to My Publications to begin a new project.

Then choose your publication type. For this example, we’ll create a “Digest Catalog.” Give your catalog a name and description and choose a client from the drop-down menu if applicable. Then click the arrow in the bottom right-hand corner to move to the next step.

Let’s design how your publication will look. Click “Design Your Publication”

We’re going to start with the covers by selecting “Design Your Cover.” Here, you have the option to upload your own cover, or choose one of our predesigned covers. If you chose to use one of our predesigned covers, you can edit those too! You can add your contact information and website, logo, and more.

Now, go to the “Page Layout” tab and select your page layout. This determines how many products will appear on each page and how they will be arranged. You can also change the layout on specific pages as needed.

Now, go to the “Page Layout” tab and select your page layout. This determines how many products will appear on each page and how they will be arranged. You can also change the layout on specific pages as needed.

For the back cover, just follow the same steps you did for the front cover.

Under the "Options" tab, you can customize your catalog further by adding product pricing, an index, or a sidebar to your digital flipbook. To turn on or off any option, just click the toggle button.

The sidebar is a collapsible informational menu on the lefthand side of your digital flipbook. You can add your logo, contact information, or if you'd like to add any custom text. By selecting "Call Us," "Email Us," or "Visit Website," your sidebar will include direct links for your customer to click to contact you or visit your website.

Now you can add products to your catalog. To add a product from scratch, click on Add “Blank Product” and enter the product information. Upload a product image by clicking Upload and selecting from your computer.

You can also add products from the File Center. Click on “Add Product” from File Center to select items that you’ve saved to your files. Change the order of products in your catalog by selecting a product and clicking “Move Left” or “Move Right” or by dragging and dropping items into your preferred positions.

To add items from a product search, tag the items you’d like to add and either drag and drop them onto the Catalog Studio tab or click “+Publications” and select the catalog you’re working on.

To edit the content for a product, click on a product and change the product name, description, pricing, or product image. To change the product image, click on “Product Views” to see other images that the supplier has provided.

You can add custom pages to your catalog by selecting “Add Custom Page.” Then, you can upload a custom full-page image, or you can go to the "Text and Images" and use the rich text editor to add in any text and images you'd like.

Once you have added all your products and custom pages and arranged them to your liking, click the red arrow to move to the next section.

Proofread your publication by flipping through the pages and ensuring that you’re satisfied with the design and layout. Any issues with your catalog will be noted in red under the Notes section so you can make necessary adjustments. If everything looks good, you are ready to order!

Did you Know?

We have a ton of custom page inserts for you to use in your catalogs! End-user friendly, these inserts have powerful stats that show the power of promotional products, relevant industry information, and category separators.

Did You Know?

Did you know you can harness the power of AI to effortlessly enhance your content in the Catalog Studio? Once you are in your publication, go to “Add Your Content.” Then, under product details, type in your product description, and click “Enhance.” Your product description text will now be enhanced by AI!

How to Order Catalogs or Flyers

Once you have a custom catalog or flyer ready to order, click on the green “Start an Order” button or the cart icon. 

This will open a new window where you can place your order. First, select your desired quantity by entering a number under “How many would you like to order?” This will update your subtotal automatically, so there are no surprises. You can also enter an optional reference for this order.

Click the red arrow to go to the next step. Your contact information will automatically populate, but you can make any necessary changes by clicking on the field you want to edit. Your “ship to” information will be the same as contact by default, but if you’d like to ship elsewhere, simply uncheck “Same as contact” and enter the shipping information. If you are shipping to a client, make sure to check the box for “Ship blind (to client)”.

Once we get your order, we will print them in-house and ship them to you from our warehouse in Dallas-Fort Worth! Our printing service makes creating custom materials affordable and timely, and your order typically ships in just two business days. Or, if you’re local to the area, you can pick them up from our warehouse directly. 

Please provide your payment information to complete a secure checkout.

Lastly, review your order to make sure everything looks good to go. If everything is correct, you’re ready! Just click “Place Order” and we’ll get started on printing your catalogs. Note that orders are typically processed within a few business days.

Once you have a custom catalog or flyer ready to order, click on the green “Start an Order” button or the cart icon.

This will open a new window where you can place your order. First, select your desired quantity by entering a number under “How many would you like to order?” This will update your subtotal automatically, so there are no surprises. You can also enter an optional reference for this order.

zClick the red arrow to go to the next step. Your contact information will automatically populate, but you can make any necessary changes by clicking on the field you want to edit. Your “ship to” information will be the same as contact by default, but if you’d like to ship elsewhere, simply uncheck “Same as contact” and enter the shipping information. If you are shipping to a client, make sure to check the box for “Ship blind (to client)”.

Once we get your order, we will print them in-house and ship them to you from our warehouse in Dallas-Fort Worth! Our printing service makes creating custom materials affordable and timely, and your order typically ships in just two business days. Or, if you’re local to the area, you can pick them up from our warehouse directly.

Please provide your payment information to complete a secure checkout.

Lastly, review your order to make sure everything looks good to go. If everything is correct, you’re ready! Just click “Place Order” and we’ll get started on printing your catalogs. Note that orders are typically processed within a few business days.

Things to Know:

The Catalog Studio in SAGE Workplace makes creating your own custom catalogs and flyers easy, fast, and affordable. From pre-created, Ready-to-Go catalogs to fully custom creations, there’s a perfect print solution for everyone. For a more in-depth tutorial, sign up for a free, live demo.

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