How do I make a featured item take priority?
Click on the 'Merchandising' link under the 'Website' heading in the Control Panel menu. Then, click on 'Featured Items' tool on the right side panel.
Click the 'Edit' button to go to its settings page.
Step Three: Access the proper tab
Click on the 'ADD ITEMS BY ID' tab.
Tip: The featured item page is a results page and is sorted in the default order. Step Four: Turn on toggle switch
If you'd like your soon to be added 'Featured Items' to take priority, turn on the toggle switch of 'Yes' at the 'When using a manual selection, should the items below take priority in the Featured widget?' prompt.

Step Five: Add Featured Items
Enter the ID of the item or items that you would like to prioritize being featured in 'Search Items' textbox and click on '+ ADD BOOK(s)' button.
Step Six: Save Featured Items
You will see newly added item in the list below. When you are finished adding your featured items, click the 'SAVE' button to finalize.