Sync Products from Trends API to WooCommerce

Overview

In this article, we will discuss the use case for syncing products from Trends API , a products supplier in Australia and New Zealand , to a WooCommerce store using the miniOrange WooCommerce Product Sync Plugin. This article outlines the key steps and benefits of the product syncing process.

If you're running a WooCommerce store and your inventory supplier is Trends API Data, this use case is for you, It details the process of integrating Trends API with your WooCommerce store, enabling you to import and synchronize essential product data using the miniOrange WooCommerce Product Sync Plugin. This integration covers the entire process, including setup, configuration, and the ongoing synchronization of product information.
The TRENDS Data APIs provide an interface that allows you to connect your business systems to product, image, stock, pricing, categories, and order data. It ensures your business systems are always up to date with real time data.

Key Features

• Sync products from Trends API supplier.
• Import product images and categories.
• Updated inventory stock.
• Up-to-date product pricing.
• Scheduling to sync the required products automatically at a given time regularly.

Requirements

• A functioning WordPress website with a WooCommerce store installed.
• miniOrange WooCommerce Product Sync plugin, which facilitates the integration between the WooCommerce store and the Trends APIs,, is installed and activated.
• Access to your Trends API for retrieving product and order data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Sync Products and Orders:

Step 1: Setting Up the Plugin

To get started, the store admin logs into the WordPress dashboard and establishes a connection between the miniOrange WooCommerce Product Sync plugin and Trends APIs. To connect the Trends API data, the admin needs to input the credentials provided by Trends supplier.

Step 2: Making the Connection

The plugin then talks to the Trends API system securely. It checks to make sure the connection is working correctly. We can test this by clicking the Test Configuration button to receive the product data from the API.

Step 3: Getting Product Info

Next, the admin (store owner) asks the plugin to grab information about the products from Trends API. The plugin sends a request to Trends System, asking for product details like product names, descriptions, pictures, price, stock quantity and more.

Step 4: Sorting Out the Info

The miniOrange Product Sync plugin takes the information it gets from Trends API and puts it in the right places in the online store as configured by the admin. The admin has the ability to map the values from Trends API to his WooCommerce product attributes. You can choose which parts of the product information you want to bring in and update. This helps if you only want to update the stock and price of the products or some other attribute like category and brand.

Step 5: Adding Products Automatically

Now, the miniOrange plugin automatically adds the products from Trends API to the WooCommerce store. It creates new listings for each product and makes sure all the details are correct. It can also keep track of how many of each product are available. You can set it up to do this automatically at specific times, like every night at 1:00 AM, or you can do it manually whenever you want.

This makes sure that the online store always has the latest products and information from Trends API without needing to do anything manually.

Benefits

Syncing products from Trends API to a WooCommerce store offers several benefits, including:

• Time Efficiency: Automation reduces the time and effort required to update product listings manually.
• Accuracy: Data is synchronized accurately, reducing the risk of errors in product details, pricing, and availability.
• Consistency:Product information remains consistent between the WooCommerce store and Trends catalog.
• Real-time Updates:The ability to periodically update inventory and prices ensures that customers have up-to-date information. This eliminates the risk of selling out-of-stock products.
• Expanded Product Offerings:Easily add and manage a wide range of promotional products from Trends API.
• Enhanced Customer Experience: Customers can access comprehensive product information, increasing their satisfaction and trust in the online store.

Conclusion

Syncing products from Trends API to a WooCommerce store using the miniOrange WooCommerce Product Sync plugin provides a streamlined, efficient way to manage promotional products in an e-commerce environment. By automating the synchronization process, businesses can enhance their product offerings, reduce manual tasks, and improve the overall customer experience.

Adopting this integration is an effective strategy for businesses aiming to expand their product range and keep their online store updated with minimal effort.

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