How is OneTimePIM’s WooCommerce connector different?

  • It runs 100% within the PIM so you can run an update immediately or schedule it at a certain time every day.
  • Tells you exactly which changes were made to every product value of every product and stores a history of updates.
  • Performs incremental updates that are much faster than updating everything every time.
  • Handles Image ordering.
  • Handles product categorisation
  • Handles product order
  • The PIM takes the category structure from WooCommerce.
  • Can update multiple stores with different data needs at the same time.

Why have a separate PIM system from WooCommerce for product information?

There are several reasons why a separate product information management (PIM) system might be used in conjunction with an e-commerce platform like WooCommerce:

  • Managing product information and images is much easier and faster in a purpose-designed tool than in an eCommerce platform. A PIM system can help you organize and manage your product data more efficiently. It can provide a centralized location for storing product information, making it easier to access and update as needed.
  • Enhanced product presentation: A PIM system can help you create more visually appealing and comprehensive product pages, potentially leading to higher conversion rates.

  • Better search capabilities: A PIM system can provide advanced search capabilities, allowing customers to easily find the products they are looking for.

  • Increased efficiency: A PIM system can streamline the process of creating and managing product listings, freeing up time and resources to focus on other aspects of your business.

  • WooCommerce does not make it easy to edit images for a large number of products at once. Doing this via the PIM will save an enormous amount of time.
  • You can send your data to other channels such as Amazon or partner companies, as well as WooCommerce.
  • You can easily create data feeds into the PIM from other systems such as ERP.
  • You have a single source of truth for all your data that is not obscured by the requirements of a single e-commerce platform.
  • You can store attributes that are not relevant to your e-commerce storefront. For example, background costs, logistics/supplier information and technical details.
  • Enhanced product presentation: A PIM system can help you create more visually appealing and comprehensive product pages, potentially leading to higher conversion rates.

  • Better search capabilities: A PIM system can provide advanced search capabilities, allowing customers to easily find the products they are looking for.

  • Increased efficiency: A PIM system can streamline the process of creating and managing product listings, freeing up time and resources to focus on other aspects of your business.

Overall, a PIM system can provide a number of benefits that can help you better manage and present your products on your e-commerce platform.

The Conclusion

WooCommerce is an e-commerce software site builder, designed to make it easier for business owners to develop an online store without previous website experience. So, naturally, lots of small business owners use the platform to build a digital presence.

WooCommerce is a great e-commerce platform but has not been designed for Product Information Management. It can be very tedious and time-consuming to add new products and their data and media. The OneTimePIM Connector will automatically synchronise product data between the PIM and your WooCommerce e-commerce store. This will literally increase your productivity by ten times or more.