Using the CommerceKit Import/Export Feature

The CommerceKit Import/Export feature allows you to transfer Attribute Galleries and Attribute Swatches data between different websites that use Shoptimizer and CommerceKit. This makes it easy to set up a new store or migrate an existing one without losing important attribute-related data.

You can export CommerceKit data from the old site and import it into the new one in just a few steps.

1. Accessing the Import/Export Page

To begin, follow these steps:

1. Open your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Navigate to CommerceKit in the left-hand menu.
3. Click on Import/Export.

On this page, you’ll see:
✅ A toggle to enable logs (useful for troubleshooting).

✅ A button to export data into a CSV file.

✅ An import section where you can upload CSV files.

2. Exporting CommerceKit Data

The export function in CommerceKit allows you to download a CSV file that contains your Attribute Galleries and Attribute Swatches data.

Steps to Export CommerceKit Data:

1. Enable Logs (Optional):
   • If you want additional logging details, turn on the Enable logs toggle.
2. Click “Export into CSV file”:
   • CommerceKit will generate a CSV file containing all Attribute Galleries and Swatches.
3. Save the CSV File:
   • Download and store the file on your computer.
   • This file is structured specifically for CommerceKit, ensuring easy re-import.

Pro Tip for Full Store Migrations:

• If you are migrating all your product data (including descriptions, images, and attributes), first use WooCommerce’s built-in Product CSV Importer/Exporter before using CommerceKit.
• When exporting products via WooCommerce, check the option:
  ✅ “Yes, export all custom meta”
  
• This ensures that all metadata, including custom fields, is preserved during migration.
• Once the WooCommerce CSV is imported into your new site, you can proceed with importing CommerceKit’s attribute-specific data.

3. Importing CommerceKit Data

Once you have your CommerceKit CSV file, you can import it into your new store.

Steps to Import CommerceKit Data:

1. Go to the CommerceKit Importer Section:
   • In your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to CommerceKit → Import/Export.
2. Click “Browse CSV File”:
   • Locate and select the CommerceKit CSV file you previously exported.
3. Click “Import”:
   • Once a valid CSV file is selected, the Import button will become clickable.
   • Click it to start the import process.
4. Wait for the Confirmation Message:
   • CommerceKit will add the Attribute Galleries and Attribute Swatches data to your new/existing products.
   • A success message will appear once the process is complete.

4. Additional Notes

✔ Compatibility

• CommerceKit’s Import/Export tool only handles Attribute Galleries and Attribute Swatches data.
• If you need to migrate other product details (titles, descriptions, prices, images, categories), use WooCommerce’s native Import/Export tool first.

✔ Log Files for Troubleshooting

• If you enabled logs, you can find additional import/export details in:
  📌 WooCommerce → Status → Logs
• This is useful if you encounter errors during the import/export process.

✔ Important: CommerceKit Works Only with Shoptimizer

• The CommerceKit plugin is exclusively built for the Shoptimizer theme and will not function with other WooCommerce themes.

5. Best Practice: Two-Step Migration Approach

To ensure a smooth and error-free migration, follow this two-step process:

1️⃣ First, migrate all product data using WooCommerce’s built-in CSV Importer/Exporter.

• This includes product descriptions, categories, images, and attributes.
• Check “Yes, export all custom meta” to include additional metadata.

2️⃣ Then, use CommerceKit’s Import/Export tool to transfer the attribute-specific data.

• This ensures that Attribute Galleries and Attribute Swatches remain connected to the correct products.

6. Conclusion

By using CommerceKit’s Import/Export feature, you can easily transfer Attribute Galleries and Swatches between Shoptimizer websites without having to manually recreate them. When combined with WooCommerce’s built-in Importer/Exporter, this method provides a quick, accurate, and efficient way to set up a new store or migrate an existing one.

✅ No manual data entry required
✅ Ensures product attributes remain intact
✅ Works exclusively with the Shoptimizer theme

If you encounter any issues, refer to WooCommerce → Status → Logs or contact our support team for assistance.

🚀 Now, you’re ready to migrate your CommerceKit attributes effortlessly! 🎉