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Modification templates

Learn how to save and reuse modification configurations with Modification Templates in the Bulk Product Editor.

Overview​

Modification Templates allow you to save commonly used modification settings for quick reuse. This ensures consistency across bulk edits and saves time when performing repetitive tasks.

Creating Modification Templates​

Step 1: Configure Your Modification​

  1. Select the field you want to modify
  2. Choose the modification type (replace, find/replace, add prefix, etc.)
  3. Set up the modification parameters
  4. Test the modification with a preview

Step 2: Save as Template​

  1. Click "Save Modification Template"
  2. Enter a descriptive name
  3. Add an optional description explaining the template's purpose
  4. Click "Save"

Common Template Examples​

SEO Optimization​

  • Name: "Add Brand to SEO Title"
  • Field: SEO Title
  • Type: Add Suffix
  • Value: " | YourBrand"
  • Use Case: Consistent brand presence in search results

Pricing Updates​

  • Name: "10% Price Increase"
  • Field: Variant Price
  • Type: Percentage Increase
  • Value: 10%
  • Use Case: Regular price adjustments

Content Standardization​

  • Name: "Add Care Instructions"
  • Field: Product Description
  • Type: Add Suffix
  • Value: "\n\nCare Instructions: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low."
  • Use Case: Adding consistent product information

Tag Management​

  • Name: "Add Summer Tag"
  • Field: Tags
  • Type: Add Tags
  • Value: "summer-2024"
  • Use Case: Seasonal product organization

Template Categories​

Content Templates​

  • SEO title formatting
  • Description standardization
  • Meta description optimization
  • Alt text patterns

Pricing Templates​

  • Percentage increases/decreases
  • Fixed amount adjustments
  • Promotional pricing
  • Currency conversions

Organization Templates​

  • Tag additions/removals
  • Collection assignments
  • Status changes
  • Vendor updates

Inventory Templates​

  • Stock level adjustments
  • Continue selling settings
  • SKU formatting
  • Barcode updates

Managing Templates​

Editing Templates​

  1. Select the template from the dropdown
  2. Modify the settings as needed
  3. Click "Update Template" to save changes
  4. Consider creating a new template if changes are significant

Deleting Templates​

  1. Select the template you want to remove
  2. Click the delete icon
  3. Confirm the deletion
  4. Ensure no scheduled jobs are using the template

Template Organization​

  • Use clear, descriptive names
  • Group related templates with prefixes
  • Regularly review and clean up unused templates
  • Document complex template logic

Best Practices​

Naming Conventions​

  • Include the field being modified
  • Describe the action being performed
  • Use consistent formatting
  • Examples: "PRICE_Increase10Percent", "SEO_AddBrand", "TAG_AddSeasonal"

Template Design​

  • Keep templates focused on single actions
  • Avoid overly complex modifications
  • Test templates thoroughly before saving
  • Document any special requirements or limitations

Version Control​

  • Create new templates instead of modifying existing ones
  • Use version numbers for similar templates
  • Keep notes about when and why templates were created
  • Archive old templates rather than deleting them

Advanced Template Strategies​

Dynamic Content​

Use variables and patterns for flexible templates:

  • Product title patterns: {Brand} {Title} - {Category}
  • SKU formatting: {Vendor}-{ProductType}-{ID}
  • Description templates with placeholder sections

Conditional Logic​

Create templates for different scenarios:

  • Different pricing rules for different product types
  • Seasonal content based on product tags
  • Vendor-specific formatting requirements

Workflow Templates​

Combine templates for complete workflows:

  1. SEO optimization template
  2. Pricing update template
  3. Tag organization template
  4. Status update template

Tips and Tricks​

  • Start with simple templates and add complexity gradually
  • Use templates as building blocks for larger workflows
  • Combine filter presets with modification templates
  • Test templates on small product sets before full deployment
  • Keep a library of seasonal and event-specific templates