FAQ
Frequently asked questions about supplier feed automation.
Find answers about product imports, supplier feeds, stock synchronization, pricing rules, category mapping, translations, and custom integrations.
xmllink can import supplier data from XML, CSV, XLSX, ODS, JSON, API responses, and custom structured files. If a supplier uses a non-standard format, we can usually create a custom parser for it.
Yes. Supplier feeds can be imported on a schedule, so products, prices, stock levels, images, attributes, and other catalog data stay updated without manual uploads.
Synchronization frequency depends on the supplier feed, store platform, and project requirements. Imports can run daily, hourly, or on a custom schedule where supported.
Yes. You can map supplier categories to your store taxonomy once, and xmllink will reuse those rules during future imports so products are placed into the correct store categories.
Yes. xmllink can compare products from multiple suppliers, identify duplicate SKUs or EANs, prioritize preferred suppliers, and help maintain one clean product record in your store.
You can apply supplier-specific pricing rules, margins, VAT handling, rounding rules, and other formulas to control how supplier prices are converted into store selling prices.
Yes. xmllink can import stock from one or multiple supplier warehouses and apply configurable availability thresholds before updating your store.
Yes. Main images and additional gallery images can be imported from supplier feeds and synchronized with your store catalog where the platform supports it.
Yes. xmllink can import product attributes, technical specifications, dimensions, EAN codes, manufacturer data, filters, and other structured product information.
Yes. Where supplier data allows it, xmllink can import variants such as size, color, capacity, model, or other product combinations supported by your e-commerce platform.
Yes. Product titles, descriptions, attributes, and specifications can be translated or localized for multilingual stores and international markets.
Yes. xmllink can support EPREL-related product data where available, helping stores display energy label information and required product details for relevant categories.
Missing data can be handled with rules. Depending on the setup, xmllink can skip incomplete products, keep existing store values, apply fallback values, or flag records for review.
Yes. Products that disappear from a supplier feed or become unavailable can be disabled, hidden, marked out of stock, or handled according to your store rules.
Yes. Imports can be configured to update existing products only, add new products, or perform both actions depending on your workflow.
Yes. Import activity can be logged so you can review processed products, skipped records, errors, warnings, and synchronization results.
Yes. xmllink can support agencies and teams managing multiple stores, supplier feeds, platforms, and client projects.
The wizard helps connect common supplier feeds by guiding you through feed URL setup, field mapping, category mapping, pricing rules, and import configuration.
Yes. If your supplier uses a custom XML, CSV, API, spreadsheet, or another non-standard format, xmllink can create a dedicated integration workflow.
Send us your supplier feed, target e-commerce platform, catalog size, and required update rules. We will review the data and recommend the simplest integration path.