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Category management for rental businesses

Help customers find what they need faster with a well-organized product structure.

Category management helps organize your rental products into clear, easy-to-browse sections. Whether you sort by product type, use case, or customer need, categories make it simpler for customers to find what they’re looking for, and for you to manage your inventory at scale.

Why this feature matters

  • Makes your storefront easier to navigate, especially when you offer many products.
  • Reduces booking friction by helping customers find relevant items faster.
  • Gives you control over how your products are grouped, displayed, and promoted.
  • Supports different business models, like separating DIY tools from professional gear, or kids’ parties from corporate events.

How Be‑Bookable solves it

  • Easily add categories with names, short descriptions, and images that represent each group.
  • Edit or update any category at any time, great for seasonal or changing inventories.
  • Choose whether each category is visible in your storefront or used only internally.
  • Assign products to categories directly from the product management screen for efficient setup.
  • Categories display as clean, clickable cards that help customers browse with confidence.

Real‑world use cases

  • Party rental: Create categories like “Kids’ Parties”, “Weddings”, and “Outdoor Events” to guide browsing.
  • Tool rental: Sort products into categories like “Construction”, “Landscaping”, and “Painting Tools”.
  • Vehicle rental: Use categories like “Cargo Vans”, “Passenger Vehicles”, and “Weekend Specials”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I assign one product to multiple categories?

No. Currently, each product can only be assigned to one category at a time.

Yes. If a category is hidden, products inside it are still visible—but the category card won’t appear in the storefront.

Not yet. Categories are currently sorted by creation date, but manual sorting is on the roadmap.

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Order management

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Product management

Easily manage all your rental products by category, pricing, and availability in one place.

Related products

Related products

With the new Related products feature, you can easily connect complementary items in your rental catalog.

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Event Equipment. Tools. Office Furniture. Electronics. Gadgets. Party Supplies. Fitness Equipment. Costumes. Outdoor Gear. Baby Gear. Photography. Home Appliances. Medical Equipment. Garden Equipment. Audio Equipment. Kitchen Appliances. Water Sports Gear. Virtual Reality.  Camping Gear. Board Games. Musical Instruments. DIY Tools. Sports Equipment. Projectors. Camping Tents. Power Tools. Luxury Watches. Educational Toys. Party Tents. Office Technology. Tailoring Equipment. Karaoke Systems. Beach Equipment. Pop-up Shops. Massage Chairs. Ski Gear. Fishing Equipment. Project Tools. 3D Printers. Robotics Kits. Air Purifiers. E-bikes. Gaming Consoles. VR Headsets. Learning Kits. Silent disco.