Cartum provides several options for adding products, depending on the number of products and the format in which information about them is available.
Adding products manually in the control panel
This option is suitable if there are only few products and information about them is scattered (prices in the price list, photos on the supplier's website, characteristics "on the web"). In this case, you need to add products one by one, filling in the data manually.
Import from Excel (XLS)
This is the most flexible option for bulk adding. It allows you to prepare all the products information in an Excel spreadsheet and then add it to the site in bulk using the import function.
The main advantage of this option is that you can gather information from different sources into one table. Such a table is quick and easy to edit. Using the import option, any information about products, including photos, can be uploaded and updated in bulk.
This option can also be used when migrating content from another site if the source site has an export to Excel function (xls or xlsx formats).
Import from XML
This feature works in beta mode and has some limitations. We are developing a full-fledged import from XML with the same flexibility that is available in import from Excel.
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Exporting products from your accounting system using API
If you are already using an accounting or CRM system to keep track of inventory, you can set up the transfer of product information to the website using the API.
You can find a list of systems with which we have ready-made integrations on our website in the Ready-made product integrations section. If you are using one of these systems, please contact our support team for advice on how to set up the integration, and we will show you what you need to do.
Other systems
If you are using other systems, two options are available:
If this system has an export to Excel function, then you can make a one-time or regular download and subsequent import to the site.
You can order the development of integration with Cartum from the developers of your accounting system. We are ready to provide the necessary documentation and advice.