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 Generate Unique Product & Category URLs if They Are Duplicated During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

If some of the imported products or categories are duplicated it may negatively affect your administrative routine, SEO, and customer experience. However, there is a possibility to address these issues even before they impact anyone. Meet the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. We’ve already explained how to use the module to create SEO-friendly product URL patterns. However, it also includes another handy instrument that addresses the duplicate issue. The extension can generate unique URLs if it finds out that the imported products or categories have duplicated addresses. Go to our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more tips. Continue Reading

How to Create New Product URLs After Import in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Chances are, you need to create unique URLs while importing products to your Magento 2 website to enhance SEO and reach more potential buyers. The default import process doesn’t let you apply changes to product data of this kind. You only need to create new SEO-friendly URLs manually or use an SEO tool that can help you replace the existing product addresses. However, there is a more user-friendly approach. The Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension lets you create new product URLs after import due to the “Enable Product Url Pattern” parameter.  In the following article, we explore the corresponding functionality. Go to our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more recommendations on how to improve your daily data transfers and other routine processes. Continue Reading

How to Cache Imported Product Files in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

We’ve already described how to import 100,000 products to Magento 2 in less than an hour. However, you can speed up the import process even more by caching imported product files and using the cached data for further updates. Note that this functionality is available only in the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. In the following article, we describe how this feature works. Next, you will learn how to cache imported product files in Magento 2 to speed up product updates. Follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more recommendations on how to improve your daily data transfers and other routine processes. Continue Reading

How to Import Only Mapped Fields to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In the following article, we shed light on how to import only mapped attributes to Magento 2 when you transfer a data update to your e-commerce website. By default, Magento 2 imports all the fields from the data file that follow the internal platform’s requirements. However, you can easily reduce the number of imported fields, transferring those matched to the internal Magento 2 records. This functionality is associated with the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension and its import jobs. Below, you will learn how to use the module to import only mapped fields to Magento 2. You will discover more tips like this one in our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.

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How to Remove Images From Magento 2 Directory After Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

You’ve probably been in a situation when the Magento 2 directory gets full of unnecessary product images. Therefore, it is necessary to clear them manually from time to time. If there are several unnecessary files in the directory, it’s not a big deal. However, if you regularly import hundreds of products, deleting the corresponding images may consume much time. And, unfortunately, we don’t know any instrument that can clear your Magento 2 directory automatically. But you can harness advanced import processes to keep it clear. In the following article, we shed light on how to automatically remove product images from the Magento 2 directory after every import. For more tips like that, follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook. Continue Reading