How can I automate product updates with Tradetracker API?

[Soccerjerseysnl]

I have a webshop as a publisher, in which I sell football articles. I have a partnership with several large retailers, which means that I can offer an enormous amount of products. It is very difficult for me to keep track of each product when the product is sold out or gets a price change in the form of a discount.

So I am looking for a way to automate this via tradetracker. In addition, I have been looking for a link with which I can enter the products at once on my site and how this works. I was wondering if you might be able to help me with this. I've been trying to set up this link for quite some time now, but I just can't seem to get it.

[DaisyVo]

Hi @Soccerjerseysnl 

To automate product updates in your webshop using TradeTracker, consider the following approaches:

1-Utilize TradeTracker's Product Feed Integration: TradeTracker offers product feed integration that allows you to import and update product information automatically. This ensures that your webshop reflects real-time data on stock availability and pricing from your partnered retailers. To implement this:

• Set Up a Product Feed: Ensure your partnered retailers provide a product feed in a compatible format (e.g., XML or CSV).
• Configure the Feed in TradeTracker: Log in to your TradeTracker account and navigate to the product feed section to upload and configure the feed. This setup will enable automated updates to your product listings based on the feed data.

2-Implement TradeTracker's API: For a more customized solution, you can use TradeTracker's API to automate product updates. This method requires programming knowledge to integrate the API with your webshop. By doing so, you can automate the synchronization of product data, including stock levels and pricing. To proceed:

• Obtain API Credentials: Access your TradeTracker account to retrieve the necessary API credentials. Navigate to Creatives > Web Services to find your Customer ID and Passphrase.
• Develop the Integration: Use these credentials to authenticate API requests and develop scripts that fetch and update product data in your webshop. You can refer to existing API client libraries, such as the TradeTracker API client available on GitHub, to facilitate this integration.

3-Use Third-Party Tools: Platforms like Channable offer integration services that connect your webshop with TradeTracker, automating product imports and updates without extensive coding. These tools can simplify the process and provide additional features for feed optimization.

→ Next Steps:

• Assess Your Technical Resources: Determine whether you have the in-house expertise to handle API integration or if utilizing third-party tools would be more efficient.
• Contact TradeTracker Support: For detailed guidance tailored to your specific setup, consider reaching out to TradeTracker's support team or consulting their implementation documentation.

By following these steps, you can automate product updates in your webshop, ensuring accurate and up-to-date listings for your customers.

If you have other questions, feel free to ask, and I will answer them as well.

Best regards,
Daisy