Why should a construction materials catalog be digital?
In technical fields, the customer needs to quickly find a SKU, a size, a spec and an order link. A long PDF with no navigation causes mistakes, and the old version keeps circulating in the field.
A digital catalog solves this with one fixed link: it opens on phone and computer, flips like a book, presents rich content and lets the customer take action from within the page. When you need to update a price, an image or a category, you publish a new version and the link that was already sent stays the same link.
What should you include in the catalog?
- Piping: a clear page or area that presents the information the customer needs before reaching out or ordering.
- Steel: a clear page or area that presents the information the customer needs before reaching out or ordering.
- Tools: a clear page or area that presents the information the customer needs before reaching out or ordering.
- Electrical accessories: a clear page or area that presents the information the customer needs before reaching out or ordering.
- Sealing materials: a clear page or area that presents the information the customer needs before reaching out or ordering.
- Profiles: a clear page or area that presents the information the customer needs before reaching out or ordering.
Capabilities that generate inquiries and orders
- Navigation by category
- Links to specs
- Clear SKUs
- QR for contractors in the field
- Order by product
A contractor scans a QR at the warehouse, opens the relevant page, and checks dimensions and SKU without waiting for a rep.
How do you start without rebuilding everything?
If you already have a PDF, a price list or a presentation, upload them to flipo and get a flipbook catalog within minutes. Then add an interaction layer: WhatsApp buttons, forms, links, video or products to order. If you have no ready material, you can build pages from scratch or use AI to create an initial structure, text and design.
This page is part of a wider set of guides. We recommend starting with the main guide to a digital catalog, getting to know the process of turning a PDF into a catalog, and then checking out flipo pricing.
This is what it really looks like
A live sample catalog, flip through it right here:
Frequently asked questions
Can I attach technical specs to each product?
Yes. You can add links to spec files, an installation video or an additional info page.
Is a catalog like this suitable for work in the field?
Yes, as long as you keep the text readable, the navigation buttons clear and the pages not too crowded.
Can I update the catalog after we shared it?
Yes. Go into management, update pages or components and publish again. The link and the QR stay the same, and viewers see the new version.
Can I receive inquiries from within the catalog?
Yes. You can add WhatsApp buttons, contact forms, links to product pages and clickable areas that lead to the next action.
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