Ebay Marketplace MIP: Choosing a Template
Overview
Ebay MIP offers several standard feed types which are available as templates in DataFeedWatch.
These templates have both specific and overlapping functions. This gives the user flexibility to pick and choose templates depending on their business needs.
Template names and functions
| Template Name | Template Function |
|---|---|
|
Product |
Add and update product details, such as SKU, title, product description, UPC, and brand. |
|
Availability |
Add and update quantity information for products at specific locations. |
|
Distribution |
Apply business policies (payment, return, and shipping) and pricing information. |
|
Combined |
Upload product, availability, and distribution information in one feed. |
|
Inventory |
Update the prices and available quantities of products already listed on eBay. |
|
Location |
Specify local store or warehouse locations. |
|
Delete-Inventory |
Delete one or more SKUs from MIP and/or delete one or more listings from eBay. |
Template use cases:
Initial upload of products to Ebay
- Use individual Product, Availability, and Distribution templates together
- Use the Combined template by itself
Update listing descriptions only (eg. title, descriptions, images - excluding price and quantity)
- Use the Product template
Rapid price and quantity updates to existing listings
- Use the Inventory template
Unsure which template to use? The Combined template contains all the critical information needed to create listings like product details, price, available quantity, and business policies.