What are people using for their affiliate datafeeds?

pbryd · 11-11-2011, 02:08:56 PM

I have a few domains that I would like to develop further by starting to use (affiliate window) datafeeds.

I've used storeburst and easy content units in the past, but would really like to get to grips with datafeeds.

What does everyone else use?

Custom scripts? Wordpress + plugins etc?

By the end of this thread I really hope to have a good understanding of what's available (don't mind paying).

And I'm sure others who'd like to start using datafeeds would find your answers useful too.

So, come on.

What are you using for datafeeds?

Nick · 11-11-2011, 02:22:36 PM

I have my own system at the moment however it's limited to the Affiliate Window network. It uses the API there are no feeds involved (as they take too long to download)

Basically on a cron job I have a list of phrases and an import mechanism - this runs every night importing new products / updating prices on existing products automatically.

For example if I have an import phrase with the words 'oak effect laminate' then every night my system will search the AW database for products with 'oak effect laminate'. It's useful as I don't have to worry if merchants have been added / removed from the network it's done automatically.

Next step is (hopefully) to implement stock levels which is down to the merchants updating their feeds correctly, adding a system which combines products (hence price comparison) and integrating with the Amazon API which should improve range and overall conversion rate as theirs is quite high.

I am working on a wordpress plugin but have a couple of issues. I am also considering to make it a public system but have no idea how to a) price b) make each installation unique for SEO purposes. Last thing I want is millions of clones/spammy sites.

accelerator · 11-11-2011, 02:37:04 PM

If you have the skills, I would also look at using the Affiliate Window API, the main benefit being you can query live data and don't have to bother continually updating feeds.

Rgds

newpbc · 11-11-2011, 02:44:33 PM

Depending on how many sites you want to run I'd have to say price pricetapestry is the daddy of the shelf solutions simply due to fantastic support of the developer if there's something you want doing the guy bends over backwards to get it sorted.

That being said it not a simple plug and go solution bit of a steep learning curve on the first setup the new wordpress plug-in might have helped with this though haven't really tested it in a while.

Nick · 11-11-2011, 03:02:10 PM

Here's the place to look if you are interested in reading about the API

I don't think (or is just me) it's uber hard to get going - there's a good selection of sample php files which are ready to go once you get an api key

http://wiki.affiliatewindow.com/inde...ctServe_API_v3

pbryd · 11-11-2011, 03:21:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick279

Here's the place to look if you are interested in reading about the API

I don't think (or is just me) it's uber hard to get going - there's a good selection of sample php files which are ready to go once you get an api key

http://wiki.affiliatewindow.com/inde...ctServe_API_v3

From that link I opened WSDL v3

This is a .wsdl page

In the code it talks of categories and products.

So where do I get the catergory and product ids to place in the code, or am I looking at this all wrong?

pbryd · 11-11-2011, 03:40:56 PM

I've downloaded the php files for the productserve api, I'll take look at them

Nick · 11-11-2011, 03:42:31 PM

http://wiki.affiliatewindow.com/inde..._to_ShopWindow

https://www.affiliatewindow.com/down...api.client.zip

admin · 11-11-2011, 04:25:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick279

I have my own system at the moment however it's limited to the Affiliate Window network. It uses the API there are no feeds involved (as they take too long to download)

Basically on a cron job I have a list of phrases and an import mechanism - this runs every night importing new products / updating prices on existing products automatically.

For example if I have an import phrase with the words 'oak effect laminate' then every night my system will search the AW database for products with 'oak effect laminate'. It's useful as I don't have to worry if merchants have been added / removed from the network it's done automatically.

Next step is (hopefully) to implement stock levels which is down to the merchants updating their feeds correctly, adding a system which combines products (hence price comparison) and integrating with the Amazon API which should improve range and overall conversion rate as theirs is quite high.

I am working on a wordpress plugin but have a couple of issues. I am also considering to make it a public system but have no idea how to a) price b) make each installation unique for SEO purposes. Last thing I want is millions of clones/spammy sites.

That's awesome. I've used their ShopWindow tool like that in the past but it's buggy and you soon use up all your API allocation.

pbryd · 11-11-2011, 04:26:23 PM

Nick I've seen the links and opened the php constants.inc.php file in Dreaweaver.

I have used a little php before so I'm not a complete newbie but...

The sheer lack of 'how to' or user guide on setting these feeds up is absolutely ridiculous.

It's very frustrating

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Nick Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 726 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 27)	Custom System I have my own system at the moment however it's limited to the Affiliate Window network. It uses the API there are no feeds involved (as they take too long to download) Basically on a cron job I have a list of phrases and an import mechanism - this runs every night importing new products / updating prices on existing products automatically. For example if I have an import phrase with the words 'oak effect laminate' then every night my system will search the AW database for products with 'oak effect laminate'. It's useful as I don't have to worry if merchants have been added / removed from the network it's done automatically. Next step is (hopefully) to implement stock levels which is down to the merchants updating their feeds correctly, adding a system which combines products (hence price comparison) and integrating with the Amazon API which should improve range and overall conversion rate as theirs is quite high. I am working on a wordpress plugin but have a couple of issues. I am also considering to make it a public system but have no idea how to a) price b) make each installation unique for SEO purposes. Last thing I want is millions of clones/spammy sites.

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accelerator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,916 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 31)	If you have the skills, I would also look at using the Affiliate Window API, the main benefit being you can query live data and don't have to bother continually updating feeds. Rgds __________________ LowPrices.co.uk \| My Twitter \| KeyphraseDomains.co.uk \| Mens Shirts \| Hotels in Bath \| Money Off Code

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newpbc Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wirral - UK Posts: 992 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 28)	Depending on how many sites you want to run I'd have to say price pricetapestry is the daddy of the shelf solutions simply due to fantastic support of the developer if there's something you want doing the guy bends over backwards to get it sorted. That being said it not a simple plug and go solution bit of a steep learning curve on the first setup the new wordpress plug-in might have helped with this though haven't really tested it in a while. __________________ Laterooms Wordpress Solution \|

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pbryd Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 348 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	I've downloaded the php files for the productserve api, I'll take look at them __________________ Gecko Domains \| Clean your Washing Machine \| Find your best chance to conceive \|My Blog

11-11-2011, 03:02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nick Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 726 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 27)	Here's the place to look if you are interested in reading about the API I don't think (or is just me) it's uber hard to get going - there's a good selection of sample php files which are ready to go once you get an api key http://wiki.affiliatewindow.com/inde...ctServe_API_v3

11-11-2011, 03:42:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nick Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 726 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 27)	http://wiki.affiliatewindow.com/inde..._to_ShopWindow https://www.affiliatewindow.com/down...api.client.zip

11-11-2011, 04:26:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
pbryd Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 348 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Nick I've seen the links and opened the php constants.inc.php file in Dreaweaver. I have used a little php before so I'm not a complete newbie but... The sheer lack of 'how to' or user guide on setting these feeds up is absolutely ridiculous. It's very frustrating __________________ Gecko Domains \| Clean your Washing Machine \| Find your best chance to conceive \|My Blog

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