How to Import Shopify Products with AUTO DS

1

Connect Shopify Account

First, you need to connect AUTO DS with your Shopify account:

Log in to your AUTO DS account and go to the "Account Settings" page
Find the "E-commerce Platform Integration" section and select "Shopify"
Click the "Connect Shopify" button
Enter your Shopify store URL in the pop-up window
Complete the authorization process as prompted

Important Tips

Ensure you have administrator privileges for your Shopify store
Do not close the window or refresh the page during the connection process
If you encounter connection issues, check your network connection and firewall settings

2

Select Product Source

Choose the product source you want to import to Shopify:

AliExpress: Suitable for finding suppliers and products
Amazon: Suitable for importing popular products
eBay: Suitable for finding unique or second-hand products
Wish: Suitable for finding low-priced products
Banggood: Suitable for finding electronic products
Custom Source: Supports import via CSV files or other formats

Best Selection Recommendations

New users are recommended to start with AliExpress, which has a wide range of products and competitive prices
Choose products with good reviews and sales volume
Avoid products that infringe intellectual property rights or are restricted
Consider product seasonality and market trends

3

Search and Filter Products

Search and filter products in the selected source:

Enter keywords to search for related products
Use filters to narrow down by price, sales volume, reviews, etc.
Preview product details
Select products to import

Search Tips

Use specific keywords to get more accurate results
Pay attention to supplier ratings and shipping times
Check product image quality and description completeness
Review product sales history and trends

4

Product Information Optimization

Optimize product information before importing to Shopify:

Title Optimization: Adjust titles according to target market, including relevant keywords
Description Editing: Optimize product descriptions, highlighting selling points and advantages
Price Setting: Set reasonable profit margins
Image Processing: Download and optimize product images
Category Setting: Select or create appropriate Shopify product categories
SEO Optimization: Add appropriate meta descriptions and tags

Optimization Recommendations

Ensure product titles contain 3-5 relevant keywords
Product descriptions should be detailed but not lengthy, highlighting core selling points
Use high-quality images, preferably 3-5 images from different angles
Price reasonably, considering shipping costs, taxes, and market competition
Add product tags to improve search visibility

5

Set Import Rules

Configure rules for importing products to Shopify:

Select product status for import (Published/Draft)
Set inventory synchronization options
Configure price update rules
Choose product variant handling method
Set product tags and categories
Configure product SEO settings

Rule Setting Recommendations

Initially, import products as drafts and publish after checking
Enable inventory synchronization to maintain inventory accuracy
Set price update rules to adapt to market changes
Configure SEO settings to improve product search rankings

6

Execute Import Operation

Begin importing products to your Shopify store:

Confirm all product information and settings
Click the "Import to Shopify" button
Monitor import progress
View import report

Import Considerations

For first-time import, it's recommended to select a small number of products for testing
Do not close the page or interrupt the connection during the import process
After import, check the Shopify backend to confirm product information
Save import templates for repeated use

7

Post-Import Management

Manage and maintain products after import:

Check the completeness of imported product information
Adjust product SEO settings
Set up product cross-selling and upselling
Monitor product performance and sales data
Regularly update product information and inventory
Optimize product pricing strategies