How to Add a New Shop in DataFeedWatch [5-Step GUIDE]

Let’s see how it works!

We'll take a closer look at the Input Field, Updates Schedule, and Internal Fields steps.

Creating a new shop

Let’s go through the whole process together. 

Adding a new shop | DataFeedWatch

Input Feed 

Step 1: Choose a name for your shop.

It can be anything you’d like. Once you type in a name, the main feed input options will appear. 

Selling apparel? Tick the box which will help your feed set up later. 

Main Feed setup

Step 2: Where is your main feed stored?

This is where you’ll choose the input source of your product data feed. If you’re uploading it from a shopping cart, just choose the corresponding icon. 

If your product data is stored in a document instead, you can also simply upload a file. The following are supported file types: .CSV/.TXT, Google Sheets, JSON, or .XML. 

Merging more than one file

If you’ve created a new shop with us before, but had your data stored in more than one file, you know that it was possible to merge but that it required an extra step involving our Support team. Now it’s possible for you to merge more than one document on your own, right where you’re creating your new shop.

You’re also able to merge more than one type of file. The only exception is JSON which can only be merged with another JSON file (for now). 

Uploading a feed file | DataFeedWatch

Choose the icon for the type of file you’re using and either browse the file or paste the URL. Then click on + Add Another Feed and follow the same process. 

Uploading an additional feed | DataFeedWatch

After setting up your new shop, you’ll be able to access the Merge File settings for further set up.

Daily update scheduling 

It’s recommended to schedule at least one update every day. That way you can assure that your feeds are always fresh and the most recent information is displayed in your ads.

Step 3: Select your desired time zone, and then choose the times you would like your products to be updated.

Scheduling daily uploads | DataFeedWatch

Click on + Add Another Update and pick the time either by clicking on the numbers or typing them in. 

Depending on your plan, you’ll have a certain amount of free daily downloads. Let’s break it down by tier. 

Shop: 1 free daily update, without the possibility of increasing. If you’d like to add more, our Support team will be more than happy to chat about what plan would work best for you. 

Merchant: 2 free updates per shop

Agency/Enterprise: 5 free updates per shop

Scheduling daily uploads | DataFeedWatch

You'll see below that we've chosen more than the available 5 free downloads. In that case, the additional cost will be placed above each download. 

Scheduling daily uploads | DataFeedWatch

Extra update costs are determined by how many products are in your shop. You can hover over the question mark icon to see the thresholds and estimation based on the updates you've chosen is provided at the bottom. It's always possible to make edits to these later in your shop settings. 

Keep in mind, there’s a total limit of 24 uploads for every shop.

Final steps

Optional step 4: Merge settings

You can skip this step if you used only one source for your data feeds. 

Now that all your products have finished downloading, you can go into your Merge Feed settings. To make sure they’re merged successfully, choose common attributes that are repeating in your feeds so that the data isn’t used more than once. 

Merging two data sources | DataFeedWatch

Step 5: Map your internal fields

We’ve come to the last step. Now you can map your internal fields. You’ll see our suggestions as well, so you can decide if everything looks good and continue to finish creating your shop and adding channels. 

Mapping the data feed | DataFeedWatch

Interested in giving your feeds a boost? Check out our articles 10 Ways to Optimize Google Shopping Campaigns and Expert Google Shopping Tips.

Tada!

So now you’ve seen the whole process of how to use our DataFeedWatch shop. As always, we appreciate your feedback. Have any additional questions? Our Support team is always happy to hear from you. 

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DataFeedWatch - adding shop FAQ

• Can I schedule additional updates?
  Yes, you can schedule up to 24 uploads for Merchant, Agency, and Enterprise accounts. 

• How much will extra updates cost for me?

You’ll be able to get an estimated cost before deciding based on the amount of products you have. Just add the extra updates you want on the Updates Schedule step of the shop wizard (or in your shop settings) and the prices will appear. 

• Can I merge multiple feed sources?
  Yes! Now merging multiple feed sources is easier than ever before. You’ll be able to do this in the first step of setting up a new shop, or in the Merge Feed settings later on.