Data Integration
Through advanced data integration tools BIGshop allows you to leverage
your existing website so that managing your BIGshop account is easier
than ever.
1. Inventory Data Integration
(IDI). The merchant partner outputs their product
data file (BIGshop.com.au can accept most file formats), and places
it on a dedicated FTP site (each merchant partner has a unique password
protected account). Once the product file has been dropped off it
will be uploaded to our Testing Site where product data can be reviewed
by the merchant prior to going live. (Product files are automatically
uploaded when finishing downloading to the FTP site. Product files
can be uploaded multiple times a day to control product inventory.)
Once the merchant is satisfied with their products on the Testing
Site they can turn their inventory to “Live”. The product
data on the Testing Site will then be duplicated on our live site,
www.BIGshop.com.au. Once live, consumers can purchase the products
on BIGshop.com.au
2. Order Data Integration (ODI).
Next, BIGshop.com.au will compile paid orders for the merchant partner
and deliver them by way of email, a customized download, or for viewing
through the Merchant Control Panel located online. This allows the
merchant to then enter the orders into their own order processing
software.
3. Order Tracking Integration (OTI).
The merchant partner easily passes order tracking information back
to BIGshop.com.au to be automatically integrated into the customer's
shopping account, giving the customer (and BIGshop.com.au customer
service representatives) the ability to track the progress of their
orders.
Did you know?
You can use the inventory feed you currently provide to comparison
shopping sites (eg: shopping.com or myshopping.com.au) or affiliate
programs ( eg: commission monster or clixgalore) to upload and update
your product data on BIGshop. We don't tie you down to one specific
feed format! Instead we let you upload what you already have and map
it to our system for you.
**NEW**
You can now completely integrate your osCommerce and Zencart store
(website) into your BIGshop account. This means that your product
and order data will automatically flow between BIGshop and your website
seamlessly.
