Basel: how to add product attributes (for XML feed)

Hi guys,

I am using exisiting product attributes, such as “Product title”, “Product short descriptio” etc for an XML feed. I need to add several extra attributes, such as “Winemaker”, “Vintage”, etc. However I cannot do this: when I add “Custom Prodict Attribute” for a Product (and “Save”, “Update”), the it does not become available in the Feed. There is only one PRoduct attribute which is available (“Color”).

How can I add new attributes?

I am using the Woo Feed plugin which is recommended by Google.

Thanks for your help!

Hello,

Have you tried to add global attributes? You need to go to the Products > Attributes > Create an attribute and configure the items.

Then go to each product and chose the attribute from the drop-down list. We have not tested Woo Feed plugin, but it should to work with global attributes.

Custom attributes are used vary narrowly.

Best Regards

Elise,
thanks, I tried that, does not work. I can make only 2 types of attributes
– Color
– Custom product attribute
https://ibb.co/bbVpzkw

IS “Color” a Global attribute? If I choose “Color”, I cannot change how its name, it is hard-wired. It has a pre-defined list of “Black”, “Brown” and “Blue”. https://ibb.co/9tswY1r

I can see the attribute “Color” available in the Feed https://ibb.co/xYwXGsM. But currently it is of no use for me (Black/Brown/Blue makes no sense). So, if I could make attribute in addition to “Color” myself this would be super. How can I do it?

It feels that there is a setting that does not allow me to change Global attribtes, do you know how I can unlock it?

Thank you
Oleg

Hello,

You need to create an attribute in Product > Attributes. As soon as you add an Attribute, you will find the option, Configure items, you can add more colors to the existing or if it is a new attribute add the items you need. More details here: https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/managing-product-taxonomies/

Custom attributes are effective only on the product page.

Best Regards

Elise, thank you, it worked fine!
I missed the “Attribute” on the left 🙂

working on creating a feed now, everything should be fine now!

You are welcome! If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Best Regards

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