Live Availability

Learn how to implement and manage automated stock level tracking to provide buyers with accurate, real-time product availability information.

Overview​

Live Availability automates stock level tracking by checking your product pages in real-time. This integration ensures buyers always see current stock information, reducing manual updates and preventing orders for unavailable items.

Key Features​

The Live Availability system provides:

• Real-time Updates: Automatic stock level checking
• Flexible Configuration: Normal and Advanced scraping modes
• Bulk Management: CSV import capabilities
• Individual Control: Per-product URL settings
• Testing Tools: URL compatibility verification

Feature Benefits​

Live Availability enhances your operations through:

• Automated stock level updates
• Reduced manual inventory management
• Prevention of out-of-stock orders
• Accurate availability information
• Streamlined inventory tracking

Setting Up Live Availability​

Initial Configuration​

1. Access Settings
   • Navigate to Products → Live Availability

2. Menu Selection
   • Choose Live Availability

3. Feature Controls
   • Locate scraping settings

Mode Selection​

Choose the appropriate scraping mode:

1. Normal Mode

   • Standard configuration
   • Faster processing
   • Default choice for most sites

2. Advanced Mode

   • Enhanced compatibility
   • Additional processing options
   • Use when Normal mode isn't effective

Configuration Settings​

Customize your setup:

• Adjust scraping parameters
• Set update frequencies
• Configure timeout settings

Testing Implementation​

Verify functionality:

1. Enter test product URL
2. Run availability check
3. Verify results accuracy

Note: If neither mode provides accurate results, maintain manual stock updates instead.

Managing Stock URLs​

CSV Import Method​

Efficiently add multiple URLs:

• Include URLs in stock_url field
• Process bulk updates
• Maintain data consistency

Individual Product Updates​

Update specific products:

1. Access Products section
2. Select target product
3. Edit Stock panel
4. Update URL information

Feature Activation​

Final Setup​

Complete implementation:

1. Return to Live Availability
2. Enable scraping feature
3. Confirm mode selection
4. Save configuration

Best Practices​

Configuration

• Test thoroughly before activation
• Start with Normal mode
• Document working settings
• Monitor update frequency

URL Management

• Use consistent URL formats
• Verify URL accessibility
• Update invalid URLs promptly
• Maintain URL documentation