This product sheet defines the client data feed in the context of an e-commerce website.

Client data is only required if matching is to be carried out.

Where the client does not want their own site to be scraped, a feed can be provided instead.

The Client Data Feed product:

• Is an alternative to a site scrape of the client site
• Requires specific pieces of information to be provided to enable matching to be carried out
• The client feed must contain:
  • Product Code
  • Product Title
  • Price
  • URL
• Where part number matching is selected, it should also contain:
  • Manufacturer Part Number/EAN/ISBN
• Where matching using the Standard Matching Application is selected, it should also contain:
  • Brand
• Where matching using the Enhanced or TOTAL Matching Application is selected, it should also contain:
  • Product Description
  • Category Structure
  • Image URL
• Optionally, for reporting purposes, the client may also choose to provide:
  • Promotional Information
  • Stock Availability
  • Regular Price
  • Cost Price
  • Margin Requirement
• Can provide the input file as an Excel, CSV or TSV file as standard, or an alternate file format can be developed as a separate service
• Can be delivered to either the client's FTP or the company FTP for collection
• Is imported on the schedule defined by the client

• File format type
• File definition
• Sample file in desired format for testing
• Frequency of delivery and import
• Specify client FTP details, or use company FTP