Attributes synchronization
Some APIs can return product attributes. Currently, attributes are available for the following modules:
Amazon (API)
Bestbuy
Bolcom
Flipkart
Kieskeurignl
some Affiliate Egg parsers
It's usually also possible to create a custom Affiliate Egg parser with attribute support and use the Content Egg + Affiliate Egg integration.
To import a product's attributes as WooCommerce attributes, open the product's edit drawer and turn on Woo attr (this toggle appears when the product has attributes). The product is then marked with a Woo attrs badge in the list.
To automatically import attributes when syncing a product, activate the Content Egg > Settings > WooCommerce > Import product attributes option.
Custom and global attributes
There are two types of attributes in WooCommerce:
Custom attributes are local product attributes. They are simply characteristics of the product that will be displayed on the product page.
Global attributes are taxonomies (WordPress terms). They are used for product grouping. You can use them to filter and sort products.
Uncontrollable creation of a large number of global attributes (taxonomies) can significantly slow down your site.
This is why the plugin has an automatic filter for global attributes. It might not be enough if you use different product categories from different sources on your site. Therefore, it is recommended to configure a black/white list of global attributes manually. To do this, go to Content Egg -> Settings -> Global attributes filter / Attributes list and set the list of attributes which should be (or should not be) created as global ones. You can use the attribute name and the slug as well.
Use the WooCommerce Layered Nav widget to create filters. Visitors of your site will be able to filter products in your catalog by different attributes.
Also, there are many additional plugins which can help improve WooCommerce searching filters.
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