This article is part of a guide series on setting up an API for your specific Marketplace in Channable. Each step in the process is crucial to ensure that your product data is correctly aligned with Marketplace requirements. Detailed instructions for each step can be found in the following articles.
For information about Marketplaces V2, please refer to this article.
The Rules feature in Channable is essential for customizing and optimizing product data before exporting to Marketplaces such as Bol or Amazon. This key component of setting up a marketplace allows you to tailor imported data to meet specific marketplace standards, ensuring your listings are correct and competitive.
To get more in-depth information on rules read this article: What are rules in Channable?
Creating and managing rules
In the Rules section, you can create new rules or replicate existing ones from other feeds and marketplace setups. This flexibility helps maintain consistency across multiple channels and simplifies the management of complex data sets.
Understanding IF-THEN Logic
Each rule is structured with an ‘IF’ condition and a ‘THEN’ action, mirroring basic programming logic. This structure allows you to:
- Target specific items: For example, items without images or prices.
- Apply actions: Such as excluding these items from listings or altering information within certain fields.
For an in-depth exploration of IF statements, refer to this article. For THEN statements refer to this article.
Common rules and their applications
By utilizing the rules and verifying the Quality step of the marketplace setup, you can enhance your marketplace setup's quality and ensure it is error-free and ready for Marketplace integration. Consider making use of the following commonly applied rules:
We have many additional rules that you can use to alter, optimize, filter, and exclude items. For a comprehensive overview, please refer to this section of our Help Center.
Repricer rules
For users employing the Repricer tool for Bol or Amazon, the "Reprice Rules" tab provides additional rule-based options tailored to pricing strategies, enhancing performance on these platforms.