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πŸš€ Facebook Products Feed - Advanced Catalogue Generation Module for ThirtyBees

Transform your product catalogue into powerful Facebook & Instagram advertising campaigns with automated feed generation!


πŸ“‹ What This Module Does

The Facebook Products Feed module creates dynamic, optimized product feeds (RSS/Atom) that automatically sync your ThirtyBees store with Facebook Business Manager. This enables you to run Dynamic Product Ads, Instagram Shopping, and leverage Facebook's powerful advertising ecosystem.

🎯 Key Features

Multi-Platform Compatibility

  • Full ThirtyBees Support: Compatible with TB 1.0.x and newer versions
  • Legacy Support: Works with PrestaShop 1.6+ using adaptive compatibility methods
  • Multi-Shop Ready: Separate feeds for each shop with individual configurations
  • Multi-Language Support: Generate feeds in all your store languages
  • Cross-Platform Feeds: Single-language feeds are compatible* with Google Merchant Center and Pinterest Business

*we don't offer official support forΒ Google Merchant Center and Pinterest Business

Advanced Feed Generation

  • RSS & Atom Support: Choose your preferred feed format
  • Background Processing: Generate feeds without affecting store performance
  • Batch Processing: Handles large catalogues efficiently with cycle generation
  • Automatic Updates: Set up cron jobs for hands-free feed maintenance

Smart Product Handling

  • Combination Support: Export product variations as separate entries
  • Inventory Management: Real-time stock synchronization
  • Price Optimization: Tax inclusion/exclusion options
  • Image Enhancement: Automatic image size optimization for ads

Error Prevention & Recovery

  • Automatic Error Detection: Identifies common Facebook rejection issues
  • Smart Bypassing: Automatically fixes missing identifiers, descriptions, and brands
  • Validation Tools: Pre-upload error checking and reporting
  • GTIN/EAN Validation: Ensures barcode compliance

Advanced Filtering & Customization

  • Category Filtering: Include/exclude specific product categories
  • Google Taxonomy Integration: Automatic category mapping for better ad targeting
  • Custom Labels: Add up to 5 custom labels for advanced campaign segmentation
  • Product ID Flexibility: Use product IDs or SKUs as identifiers

Professional Features

  • Secure Feed URLs: Token-based authentication for feed access
  • Performance Optimized: Cached results and minimized database queries
  • Extensive Documentation: Complete setup and troubleshooting guides
  • Multi-Language Interface: Available in 8+ languages

πŸ’‘ Business Benefits

For Facebook Advertising

  • Dynamic Product Ads: Show personalized ads based on user behavior
  • Retargeting Campaigns: Re-engage customers with products they viewed
  • Lookalike Audiences: Find new customers similar to your best buyers
  • Accurate Inventory: Real-time stock updates prevent overselling

For Instagram Shopping

  • Product Tagging: Tag products directly in Instagram stories and posts
  • Shopping Integration: Enable direct purchasing from Instagram
  • Visual Commerce: Leverage Instagram's visual platform for product discovery

For Google Merchant & Pinterest (support not included)

  • Universal Compatibility: Single-language feeds work seamlessly with Google Shopping
  • Pinterest Business: Sync your catalogue with Pinterest Product Rich Pins
  • Multi-Channel Strategy: Use one feed across Facebook, Google, and Pinterest ecosystems

For Store Management

  • Automated Workflows: Reduce manual catalogue management
  • Multi-Store Efficiency: Manage multiple shops from one interface
  • Error Prevention: Avoid common Facebook catalogue rejection issues

πŸ› οΈ Technical Excellence

PrestaShop Standards Compliance

  • Uses native PrestaShop functions wherever possible
  • Follows PrestaShop coding standards and best practices
  • Optimized database queries with result caching
  • Backward compatibility with version detection

Performance Optimizations

  • Efficient memory usage for large catalogues
  • Batch processing to prevent timeouts
  • Cached data to reduce server load
  • Optimized image handling

πŸ“Š What Gets Generated

The module creates comprehensive product feeds including:

  • Product IDs and group IDs
  • Titles and descriptions (with automatic formatting)
  • Prices (with tax handling)
  • Inventory levels
  • Product images (optimized sizes)
  • Product categories and Google taxonomies
  • Custom labels for campaign targeting
  • Product availability status
  • Shipping information
  • Brand and manufacturer data

πŸ”§ Easy Setup Process

  1. Install the module through your ThirtyBees admin panel
  2. Configure basic settings (image sizes, languages, currencies)
  3. Set up Google taxonomies for better ad targeting
  4. Generate your first feed with one click
  5. Create Facebook catalogue using the generated feed URL
  6. Schedule automatic updates via cron jobs

πŸ“ˆ Perfect For

  • E-commerce stores wanting to expand into Facebook advertising
  • Multi-channel businesses selling on Facebook, Google Shopping, and Pinterest
  • Multi-shop businesses needing centralized catalogue management
  • International stores with multiple languages and currencies
  • Large catalogues requiring efficient processing
  • Agencies managing multiple client stores across different platforms

🎁 Bonus Features

  • Instagram Product Tagging support
  • Custom field mapping for unique business needs
  • Bulk category assignment tools
  • Advanced filtering options
  • Comprehensive error reporting

Ready to supercharge your multi-channel advertising with automated product feeds?

This module eliminates the complexity of product catalogue management across Facebook (can also be used on Google Merchant Center, and Pinterest although we don't offer support for those platforms)Β  while ensuring your products are always up-to-date and compliant with each platform's requirements.

One module, multiple advertising platforms - maximize your reach with minimal effort!

πŸ”— Get the module: Products Feed for Dynamic Ads & Instagram Tagging

Compatible with ThirtyBees 1.0.x+ and PrestaShop 1.6+ Includes extensive documentation and professional support


Questions about implementation or specific use cases? Feel free to ask in the comments below! πŸ‘‡

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