How to Use Facebook Cataloging Feature
The Facebook Cataloging Feature feature is designed for our in-house IDX and enables you to create a catalog of listings to showcase on your Facebook business page.
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Log into your dashboard and navigate to the IDX app located under:
Apps > lead capture apps > IDX > settings > Facebook listing catalog. - Click on the "Create Facebook Catalog Shortcode" button.
- Set your desired parameters such as maximum price, number of bedrooms, property type, etc.
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Name your short code, then click on the View More Options ⋯ button and select "Copy Link".
Proceed to the next step without utilizing the link just yet. - Open a new tab and go to adsmanager.facebook.com.
- Click on "All Tools" and select "Commerce Manager."
- Add a catalog by clicking on "Add Catalog" under catalogs.
- Specify the catalog type (e.g., real estate).
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Select the Owner and give it a name, then click "Create."
- Access your newly created catalog and navigate to "Data Sources."
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Paste the copied URL from the IDX app in Step 5, then enter the provided username and password from the IDX app.
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Proceed through the setup process, including currency, time zone, and update frequency, then click "Upload" to initiate data transfer.
- Wait for the upload process to complete.
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Once the upload is complete, you can:
- Review the total number of items uploaded and check for any errors.
- Download a report if needed.
- Request a manual update.