> Click on the “Update Product Data in Bulk” Button as shown below
> From here, you can select the proper category for your items, click “Add Selected”, then download a template. You may download multiple categories at once, or individual files.
Below is a sample data feed
Notes to consider on bulk item data feeds
- The correct Category Specific Category ID will self-populate in the first 5 rows, depending on the category you have selected. If you want to add more than 5 items, please copy this id down the page for all the styles you want to add in this category. If you are uploading less than 5 items, remove the extra ID code from the blank rows.
- Required columns are coded Red in Row 3. Attribute Descriptions are in row 4, and
descriptions with allowed values are in Row 2.
- Conditional attributes are coded in Blue in row 3 and are only required when a parent attribute is confirmed. (If “Yes” is the response to “Are Cushions Included”, only then do the cushion attribute columns need to be completed, otherwise, leave blank
- Recommended attributes are coded in Orange. These attributes will default to value
- of “No” in a Yes/No attribute
- The color coding is: Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.
Listings that have reached Platinum will benefit from the maximum product exposure across out entire network of sales channels.
Diamond listings are reserved to Sellers who have demonstrated consistent, high-quality performance, and have elected HomeRoots to manage their sales channels. These listings will benefit from access to campaigns and programs offered exclusively by our sales channels due to our unique partnership with them.
There is also a legend tab inclluded on each template to define the ask of each attribute. This tab is meant to help clarify column requirements, making it easier for you to complete the necessary information accurately.
> Once your file is completed, please save as csv as shown below, then upload into your portal.
> *Important Step- save your Data Feed file as a csv file. Do not enter the file into the feed as an excel file. *
> Once the csv file is now saved to your computer, you may upload it into the Home Roots system as shown below.
How Do I Know If My Upload Was Successful?
> Click on “Bulk Upload Status” to review status of upload feeds.
> Success means the upload was completed successfully and our team will start working on these items.
> Failed means the upload was not successful. If your feed fails- click on the red “Failed View errors” button shown above. This will bring you to the screen below which details why your items have failed. Click the blue “Export Errors” button below for an easier downloadable feed.
> Once errors are fixed, reupload file to try again.