📂 Feeds Management

This section allows administrators to manage product feed sources. Each feed represents a file (CSV, XML, TXT) provided by an affiliate network or merchant, containing product data to be imported into the platform.

Feed List Overview

  • Feed Name: A custom label for the feed (e.g., Evomag.ro, Tefal). Used for internal reference and display.
  • Network Identifier: The domain or name of the affiliate network (e.g., 2performant.com, cj.com). This is used to match affiliate templates if configured.
  • Feed Type: Format of the feed file. Supported types include CSV, XML, and TXT with csv format.
  • Last Import: Timestamp of the most recent successful import. Helps track feed freshness.
  • Status: Indicates whether the feed is active. Only active feeds are processed by cron jobs.
  • Actions: Includes options to edit, delete, or manually import the feed.

Adding a New Feed

  • Click Add Feed to create a new feed entry.
  • Provide the following details:
    • Feed Name – Internal label for the feed.
    • Network Identifier – Used for affiliate link conversion.
    • Feed Type – Select CSV, XML, or TXT.
    • Feed URL – Direct link to the feed file hosted by the merchant or network.
    • Import Frequency – Choose how often the feed should be imported (e.g., hourly, daily).
  • After saving, the feed will appear in the list and be ready for mapping and import.

Manual Import

  • Click the Import button next to any feed to trigger a manual import.
  • This will fetch the feed file and update products accordingly.
  • Manual imports are useful for testing or importing data outside of scheduled cron jobs.

Best Practices

  • Use descriptive feed names to easily identify sources.
  • Ensure feed URLs are stable and publicly accessible.
  • Set realistic import frequencies based on how often the merchant updates their feed.
  • Always map feed columns and categories before enabling automatic imports.