Supplier Tools: Importing and Exporting Products

The Compare the Suppliers marketplace offers a Tools module that enables you to import and export your products along with their details. This functionality supports .xml and .csv formats, but we recommend using CSV files for ease of use. These tools are ideal for:

  • Keeping backups of your product data.
  • Bulk uploading products to your store.

Importing Products

  1. Navigate to the Tools Section

    • Go to your Vendor Dashboard → Tools.
    • Select the Import tab and click on the Import CSV button.
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Upload Your CSV File

  • On the next screen, upload your product CSV file from your computer.
  • You can download a sample CSV file to ensure your data is correctly formatted.
    • Ensure the column names in your CSV match the structure in the sample file.
  • Click Continue to Next Step after uploading your file.
supplier-upload-csv-screen

Map CSV Columns to Product Fields

  • You’ll now be prompted to map your CSV columns to the corresponding product fields. For example:
    • If the product title in your CSV is under the “Title” column, map it to the “Name” field in the system.
  • Once the mapping is complete, confirm and proceed.
supplier-csv-mapping-screen

Begin Importing

  • The import process will start automatically.
  • Once finished, a success screen will appear, and you can click the View Products button to check the imported products.

Exporting Products

  1. Navigate to the Export Tab

    • Go to the Tools section on your dashboard and select the Export tab.
supplier-export-csv

  • Customize Your Export

    • Choose the specific product columns you wish to include in the export.
      • For example, you can export product names, prices, categories, or descriptions.
    • Optionally, include custom meta (extra metadata saved with the product).

  • Generate the CSV File

    • Click the Generate CSV button to download the file.
    • The downloaded file will contain the selected columns with your product data.
supplier-export-csv-details

🎉 That’s it! Use the import and export tools to efficiently manage large amounts of product data, back up your store, or quickly update your product listings.

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