Facebook Product Catalog Integration

Learn how to create a Facebook product catalog using your ShedsForSale CSV product feed via Facebook Commerce Manager.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A Facebook Business Manager account
• Access to Commerce Manager
• A CSV product feed from your ShedsForSale account. You must click the generate button to activate your CSV product feed URL. (available in your API tab)

Step 1: Create a Catalog

1. Navigate to Commerce Manager

   • Go to Commerce Manager

2. Start Creating Your Catalog

   • Click + Add Catalog

3. Choose Your Catalog Type

   • For local businesses with physical locations:

     • Choose Local Products or Services, then click Next
     • Select Local Products, then Next
     • Select your Item Location, then Next
     • Enter a name for your catalog and click Create

   • For online-only businesses:

     • Choose Online Products, then Next
     • Enter a name for your catalog and click Create

Step 2: Add Products Using a Data Feed

1. Open your new catalog
2. Go to Data Sources
3. Choose Use Data Feeds, then click Next

Step 3: Upload Your CSV Feed

1. Select Platform Format

   • Choose Commerce Manager when asked "Which platform is your file formatted for?"

2. Choose Feed Source

   • Select Use a URL or Google Sheets

3. Enter Your Feed URL

   • Enter your CSV URL from your ShedsForSale account API tab
   • Click Next

1. Configure Feed Settings
   • Enter a name for your data feed
   • Select USD for default currency
   • Choose your update frequency:
     • Scheduled feed (daily or hourly recommended)
   • Click Upload

Step 4: View Your Products

1. Wait for Processing

   • Facebook will process the feed (may take a few minutes)

2. Check Your Products

   • Click the Products tab next to Overview to view your imported products

Troubleshooting and Tips

Monitor Upload Status

To check upload status or view errors:

1. Go to Catalog → Data Sources → Your Feed → View Report

Debug Feed Issues

• Use Facebook's Feed Debug Tool to identify and resolve issues with your product feed
• Common issues include missing required fields, invalid URLs, or formatting problems

Best Practices

• Update Frequency: Set up automatic updates (daily or hourly) to keep your catalog synchronized with your inventory
• Product Images: Ensure all products have high-quality images for better performance
• Product Descriptions: Use detailed, accurate descriptions to improve product discoverability

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues with your CSV feed or need assistance with the integration, please contact our support team at dev@shedsforsale.com.