Guide · EcommerceListing

How to prepare marketplace listing templates

A listing workbook is a structured handoff, not just a table of descriptions. Match the category, required fields, allowed values and image workflow to the marketplace receiving the file.

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1. Establish the destination and category

Decide which marketplace and category the file is for before mapping the product data. A template for one article type may not describe another accurately. Preserve the expected structure rather than changing column headings to make them easier to read. Use the current seller portal to confirm the appropriate template for the upload.

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2. Separate facts from generated copy

Brand, product identifiers, size, dimensions and material composition should come from your product records. AI can turn those facts into a readable draft, but missing factual fields still require review. Keep a source sheet or record so the team can trace a questionable value back to its origin.

  • Check identifiers as text if leading zeroes matter.
  • Keep units explicit and consistent.
  • Do not fill unknown factual fields with plausible guesses.
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3. Check rows and images together

Count the sellable variations and compare them with the workbook rows. Match every row to the correct product and colour. Amazon and Flipkart exports can carry hosted image links; the EcommerceListing Myntra workflow uses a separate image upload. Assign that handoff explicitly so a completed spreadsheet is not mistaken for a fully submitted catalog.

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4. Close the loop after upload

Keep the submitted workbook and processing feedback together. A portal can reject a value even when the spreadsheet is structurally valid. Identify whether the correction belongs to the source product record, a category choice or the export mapping. Make the smallest accurate correction and review the affected rows before resubmitting.

Worked example · illustrative

A practical export handoff

One reviewed apparel catalog needs Amazon.in, Flipkart and Myntra exports.

Amazon.in
Review the dedicated workbook, identifiers, variations and image links.
Flipkart
Review the category-specific fields and product-to-image mapping.
Myntra
Review style and size rows; arrange the separate image upload.

These are workflow distinctions in EcommerceListing. The current seller portal remains the authority for acceptance.

Before you export

Common questions

Can I rename workbook columns?

Avoid renaming the destination template’s columns unless its instructions explicitly allow it. Column structure is part of the upload format.

Why does a workbook have more rows than products?

A product with several sizes may require several sellable rows. Review the variation count rather than assuming one product always equals one row.

Is there a universal marketplace template?

Use a shared source catalog for facts and a dedicated export for each destination. A single generic workbook does not replace marketplace-specific requirements.

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