Catalog updates should be incremental. New records are added, known source IDs are updated, and manual SEO fields are preserved unless an explicit override is requested.
Deduplication first
Imports compare stable product or source IDs before creating anything. A repeated row updates the intended record rather than creating a second public page.
Images arrive in order
Covers can be available before every detail image. Batch synchronization adds media without blocking the whole catalog.
SEO identity remains stable
Canonical item URLs keep their numeric identity, and supported old forms redirect when readable wording changes.
Useful tips
- Back up before migrations.
- Verify counts and hashes.
- Sample old and new pages.
Common questions
Does every import overwrite descriptions?
No. The importer preserves important hand-edited fields unless an explicit overwrite flag is used.
Useful notes
- Back up before migrations.
- Verify counts and hashes.
- Sample old and new pages.