Hip Comic profiles allow you to create standardized listing templates for your products on Hip Comic. These profiles save time by pre-defining listing settings, categories, and descriptions that can be applied to multiple products.
Prerequisites
Before creating Hip Comic profiles, ensure you have:
Hip Comic Account
An active Hip Comic seller account with proper authentication set up in PIM settings.
Business Information
Complete business details in your PIM settings for proper marketplace integration.
Product Categories
Understanding of Hip Comic's category structure for comics and collectibles.
Creating a Hip Comic Profile
Follow these steps to create a new Hip Comic listing profile:
Navigate to Hip Comic Profiles
From the main navigation, go to Hip Comic → Profiles. You'll see a list of existing profiles (if any) and an "Add New Profile" button.
Click Add New Profile
Click the green "Add New Profile" button to open the profile creation form.
Enter Profile Information
Fill in the basic profile details:
• Profile Title: A descriptive name for this profile (e.g., "Raw Comic Books", "Graded Comics")
• Profile Description: Optional detailed description of when to use this profile
Configure Listing Information
Set up the listing defaults:
• Listing Type: Choose between "Fixed Price" or "Auction"
• Primary Hip Comic Category: Select the appropriate category from the dropdown
• Listing Handling Time: Set the number of days for order processing
Save the Profile
Click the blue "Create" button to save your new Hip Comic profile. The profile will be available for use when listing products.
Hip Comic Profile List
The Hip Comic Profiles page shows all your existing profiles:
Hip Comic Profiles list with existing profiles and the Add New Profile button
Hip Comic Profile Creation Form
The profile creation form with all available options:
Complete Hip Comic profile creation form showing all fields and category options
Available Hip Comic Categories
Hip Comic offers a comprehensive category structure for comic books and collectibles:
Listing Type Options
Fixed Price
Set a fixed price for your items. Buyers can purchase immediately at the listed price. Best for items with established market values.
Auction
Allow buyers to bid on your items over a set period. Great for rare or unique items where market value may vary.
Best Practices
Managing Existing Profiles
After creating profiles, you can:
Edit Profiles
Click the blue "Edit" button next to any profile to modify its settings. All future listings using this profile will use the updated settings.
Delete Profiles
Click the red "Delete" button to remove profiles you no longer need. Note: This won't affect existing listings that used the profile.
Apply to Products
When adding or editing products, you can select which Hip Comic profile to use for listing on the marketplace.
Next Steps
After creating Hip Comic profiles, you can:
Add Products
Start adding products to your inventory and assign them to the appropriate Hip Comic profiles.
List Products
Use the profiles to quickly list products on Hip Comic with consistent settings and categories.
Monitor Performance
Track how your listings perform and adjust profile settings as needed to optimize sales.