Listdom CSV Addon Documentation

The Listdom CSV Addon provides a powerful Auto Import feature, allowing you to set up scheduled jobs that automatically import listings from a remote CSV file. This is essential for keeping your directory synced with an external data source, such as a supplier’s feed or a Google Sheet, without any manual effort.

Заметка

Manual CSV import/export tools, including field mapping and templates, are now part of the core Listdom plugin. This addon is specifically for the automated import functionality.

Full CSV Import/Export Guide

Setting Up an Auto Import Job

The Auto Import feature allows you to set up a scheduled import that runs periodically from a CSV feed URL. You can find this tool by navigating to Listdom → Import & Export → CSV and clicking the Auto Import sub-tab.

1. Provide the Feed URL: Enter the URL to a CSV file that is accessible online (for example, a Google Sheets CSV export link or any publicly reachable CSV).

2. Select a Field Mapping Template: Choose a saved mapping template to apply to this feed.

   Совет

   You must first perform a manual import of a similar file to define and save a mapping template. The auto-importer uses this template to know which CSV columns correspond to which listing fields.

3. Choose the Interval: Select how often the import should run. The options are Hourly, Twice a Day, Daily, or Weekly.

4. Set the Import Size: Define the batch size for each run (e.g., 100 listings per batch). For large feeds, the job will import in increments until all entries are processed.

5. Add the Import Job: Click Add Import Job to save and schedule it. The addon will use WP-Cron to fetch and import the CSV at the interval you selected.

Your new job will appear in the Existing Jobs list, where you can monitor or remove it at any time.

Заметка

Auto import relies on WordPress cron. Ensure your site receives regular traffic or set up a server-side cron job to ensure imports occur reliably on schedule.

Example

Automated Feed Import

A car dealership directory receives a daily CSV feed of new listings from a third-party service. With Auto Import, the admin sets the feed URL and a “Daily” interval. Every day, the addon fetches the latest CSV and automatically adds new car listings or updates prices, keeping the site up-to-date without any manual effort.