Monthly Archives: August 2023

How To Import Product Properties To Shopware 6 

- Our extensions, Shopware

In the following article, we explain how to import product properties or attributes to Shopware 6. A tiny Stack Overflow discussion unveils the unpleasant truth: Shopware 6 import has its limitations when it comes to product properties. Below, we explore the issue and provide a solution. So, if you want to learn what obstacles are associated with the Shopware 6 product property import, you’ve come to the right place. You will find out how to import product attributes to Shopware 6. But let’s first explain what Shopware 6 product properties are. Also, don’t forget to check our Shopware Cookbook for additional helpful materials.    Continue Reading

How to Import Products to Shopware 6 With Different Stock Increment Strategies

- Our extensions, Shopware

Let’s suppose, you need to update the existing product catalog. But how to choose a specific update behavior? While Shopware 6 doesn’t provide much flexibility, the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app lets you choose how to apply the provided product quantity. Do you want to replace the existing stock data with the new value or merge the two values? In the following article, we shed light on how to implement different stock increment strategies for Shopware 6 product import. You will learn how to import products to Shopware 6 and replace the existing stock information. At the same time, we will teach you how to run Shopware product import so that the existing stock data is increased by the provided quantity. Also, don’t forget to check our Shopware Cookbook for additional helpful suggestions. Continue Reading

How to Import Products to Shopware 6 & Replace Existing Images

- Our extensions, Shopware

There may be several scenarios when you import product data to Shopware 6. Let’s suppose, you already have products in your catalog and need to update them. But what update behavior do you need? Do you want to replace the existing product images with the new ones? Or do you want to add the new images to the existing ones? In the following article, we shed light on how to implement both approaches. You will learn how to import products to Shopware 6 and replace the existing images. At the same time, we will teach you how to run Shopware product import so that the existing media library is enhanced with the new content. To achieve this exceptional flexibility, you will need to install the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app. Also, don’t forget to check our Shopware Cookbook for additional helpful suggestions. Continue Reading

How to Import Products to Shopware 6 Without URL Duplicates

- Our extensions, Shopware

Chances are, you’ve been in a situation when a product update table contains URLs that are identical to the ones you already use on your e-commerce website. Therefore, importing new “problematic” products may lead to various issues, including a negative impact on search engine ranking. While most articles focus on how to fix the duplicate URL issue, we are going to teach you how to avoid this problem. Below, you will learn how to import products to Shopware 6 without creating URL duplicates. You will need the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app. Also, don’t forget to check our Shopware Cookbook for more helpful suggestions. But let’s first focus on what URL duplicates are. Continue Reading

How to Turn On Notifications For Shopware 6 Import

- Our extensions, Shopware

In the following article, you will learn how to be always notified of the results of your import processes. While you cannot be aware of each data transfer by default, there is a reliable solution that supports email notifications for Shopware 6 import. Meet the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app. Below, we explain what kinds of reminders are at your disposal and how to turn on notifications for Shopware 6 import. Also, don’t forget to check Shopware Cookbook for more helpful suggestions. Continue Reading

How to Run Shopware 6 Import On Sсhedule

- Our extensions, Shopware

If you deal with regular updates, import automation is a very desired feature. However, Shopware 6 doesn’t support it by default. Therefore, you have to run every Shopware import manually. It won’t take much time if data transfers occur once a week, but what if you have to deal with the hourly? In this case, manual import becomes extremely annoying and time-consuming. However, you can solve this issue with the help of the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app for Shopware 6. The following tutorial will teach you how to import files to Shopware 6 on schedule. You can find other helpful suggestions in our Shopware Cookbook.  Continue Reading

How to Import Files to Shopware 6 from FTP

- Our extensions, Shopware

By default, you can only upload files to Shopware 6. It means that if your update is stored somewhere on a remote server, you cannot import it to your e-commerce website. You will need to take it from the server and provide it to Shopware 6 manually. However, there is a way to enable Shopware 6 FTP import.  You will need the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app because it completely revamps the standard Shopware 6 import. The following tutorial will teach you how to import files to Shopware 6 from FTP. Also, don’t forget to go over our Shopware Cookbook for other helpful hints. Continue Reading

How to Import XLSX Files to Shopware 6

- Our extensions, Shopware

Shopware 6 uses CSV files to import data by default. But what if your update has been provided in the form of an XLSX file? You must first convert it to CSV and then run the import. There is, however, a more straightforward approach to updating your Shopware 6 website that does not require this conversion. Meet the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app for Shopware 6. This plugin completely supports the import and export of XLSX files. The following tutorial will teach you how to import XLSX files to Shopware 6. But first, let’s look at what the difference between CSV and XLSX is. Also, don’t forget to go over our Shopware Cookbook for more helpful suggestions. Continue Reading

How to Import XML Files to Shopware 6

- Our extensions, Shopware

By default, Shopware 6 requires CSV files to import data to your e-commerce website. But what if your update is available in an XML file? You need to convert it to CSV and then run an import procedure. However, there is a more convenient way to update your Shopware 6 website without this conversion. Meet the Improved Import, Export & Mass Actions application for Shopware 6. This extension fully supports XML files for both import and export processes. In the following article, you will learn how to import XML files to Shopware 6. But before going any further, let’s see what’s the difference between CSV and XML. And don’t forget to check our Shopware Cookbook for more useful recommendations.  Continue Reading

How to Associate Child Reviews to Configurable or Bundle Parent Products During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Since Magento incorporates several product types, it may be challenging to synchronize all the associated data between all products. Let’s suppose you need to import product reviews. Although this task doesn’t seem challenging, you may face certain difficulties and inconveniences while working with configurable and bundle products. For instance, you may import product reviews for child products only. And below we will explain how to associate child reviews to configurable/bundle parent products during Magento 2 import. You will need the Improved Import & Export extension. With the help of the module, you can associate child reviews with the corresponding parent products in a couple of clicks. Let’s see how to achieve this goal, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading