Gather the source and connect WooCommerce
A supplier XML feed can hold product codes, names, prices, quantities and image links in a layout chosen by the supplier. The first task is to understand which values belong in your store. FeedPup's analysis and preview help you review that information before you import it into WooCommerce.
Make sure WooCommerce is active on the WordPress site you want to manage. Install and activate FeedPup for WooCommerce using the current setup instructions, open FeedPup and connect the store. Check the connection before adding a catalog, particularly if you operate several WordPress sites or use a separate test environment.
Use the supplier's XML feed address
Ask the supplier for the feed URL and a short explanation of important fields. Paste that exact address into FeedPup's supplier source field. A feed can be delivered through a web endpoint without an obvious file extension, so use the supplier's actual link rather than changing its spelling to make it look like an XML filename.
Choose a few source records to follow through the process. Include a normal in-stock item and at least one case that needs closer attention, such as a missing image or zero quantity. Write down their product codes and expected values. This small reference set makes verification much easier than browsing the finished catalog at random.
Analyze the products and review field mapping
Run the analysis and check that FeedPup found the product information you expected. Review detected sample values before accepting a match. XML element names vary between suppliers, and a familiar label does not guarantee the value has the meaning you need.
- Identify the stable supplier product code and match it to SKU.
- Match the customer-facing title to product name.
- Select the intended selling-price field and inspect a few actual amounts.
- Map the stock value according to the available quantity information.
- Review image links where present and supported by the current integration.
Product identity deserves particular care. A title can change during a supplier's marketing update, while a stable code helps you recognize the same product again. Check for duplicate codes and conflicts with unrelated WooCommerce products. If the source includes related variants, inspect the preview and supported mappings before assuming each XML entry should become a separate standalone product.
Compare the preview with the original XML
Open the product preview and compare the records you selected earlier. Check SKU, name, price and inventory together. Where images appear, confirm they belong to the same item rather than another member of a supplier range. Investigate blank or surprising values before proceeding.
Review the current plan's import allowance in FeedPup and use the available test workflow or a limited selection first. Correct any mapping problems in the source configuration. A small, carefully checked import is easier to assess than a large catalog containing the same error on every product.
Confirm the result in WordPress Products
Start the import only when the preview is ready, then wait for the result. In WordPress, open Products and search for a supplier SKU from your reference set. Open that product and compare its name, price and inventory with the XML. Check its status so you understand whether it is a draft or visible to customers.
Repeat the comparison for several products, including a more difficult example. Review images and options where they were part of your selected mapping. If the import reports a warning or skipped record, read the available explanation before rerunning the source. Correcting the cause gives you a more useful result than repeating an unchanged configuration.
Treat ongoing synchronization as a separate check
The walkthrough demonstrates the import and catalog-verification steps. For recurring supplier updates, keep a supported hosted feed connected and review the synchronization available to your plan and integration. Choose which fields FeedPup may manage, read the run history and verify changed values in WooCommerce. A successful first import does not by itself establish that a later scheduled update has already occurred.