How to Create an 'Add New' Feed to Import Data

1. Overview

Learn how to create an 'Add New' Feed in BulkFlow to import new data such as products, pages, menus, or orders. This feed type allows you to add new records to your store in bulk quickly and accurately.

2. Requirements

Before creating an 'Add New' feed, make sure you have:

A BulkFlow account connected to your store.
Prepared data in the correct BulkFlow template format.
Access rights to create and manage feeds.

3. How to Create an 'Add New' Feed

Step 1: Navigate to Feeds

From the BulkFlow Dashboard, go to Home in the sidebar menu.
Click Create Feed.

Select Add New as the feed type.

Give your feed a name in the Feed Name field.

Choose the entity you want to add (e.g., Products, Pages, Menus, Orders).

If you want to update existing products, enable the 'Update existing data in the store' option. When enabled, the system will check and detect which items from your file are already in the store and update them accordingly. When disabled, only new items that are not in the store will be processed.

Step 2: Prepare Your File

Upload your data file in one of the supported formats (XLSX, CSV UTF-8, Google Sheets, or via FTP/SFTP).

Make sure you use the correct BulkFlow template when choosing the entity types, such as Customer, Order, Pages, Blog Posts, Menus, and Metaobjects. Using the wrong template may result in import errors.

Step 3: Prepare and Connect to Your File

Upload your data file in one of the supported formats (XLSX, CSV UTF-8, Google Sheets, or via FTP/SFTP).
Make sure the file matches the correct BulkFlow template structure if you selected “Create feed with BulkFlow template”.

Step 4: Configure Import

Map your file’s fields to match your store’s data structure. Learn More

Field mapping when you choose to use BulkFlow’s template.

Field mapping when you choose to upload your own file, and the system allows you to map it to the corresponding BulkFlow fields.

Step 5: Process and Manage Your Import Feed

After clicking Next, your feed will begin processing in the background. You can leave the page, we’ll notify you via in-app and email when the import is complete.

You can pause or cancel the feed while it’s running.
After a successful upload, the system will display this. You can check which items were successfully uploaded and which were not by downloading the result.

4. Tips

Use Correct Templates: Always download the latest BulkFlow templates for your entity.
Check Your Data: Validate information before uploading.
Start Small: Test with a small file first to confirm everything works as expected.

5. FAQs

What is an 'Add New' feed?

It’s a feed type that allows you to import brand new records (products, pages, menus, etc.) into your store.

Can I update existing records with this feed?

No. The 'Add New' feed only creates new records. Use an Update feed for changes.

What file formats are supported?

XLSX, CSV (UTF-8), Google Sheets, and FTP/SFTP uploads.

Will I get notified if my import fails?

Yes. BulkFlow provides error messages and suggestions for fixing failed imports.

How to contact support & get help
How to create an ‘Update’ feed to change existing records
How to map product fields correctly

Updated on: 02/08/2025

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