Learn how to efficiently import bulk CMS items by exporting your current structure first to ensure compatibility. This guide covers the import process, field mapping, and handling thumbnails for your new content.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction
Overview of the process for importing bulk CMS items.
00:07
Preparing the CSV
00:40
Importing Data
01:06
Image Handling
01:21
Finalizing Content
Transcript
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00:01
In this video, explain how to import bulk CMS items.
00:07
First, I always, export here, so you have the right structure for your CSV file.
00:15
And then I add it to that file and then import it here.
00:19
I don't use the tool myself.
00:23
It updates over time.
00:24
Sometimes, I don't know the specifics if it, updates your existing content or it overrides everything.
00:31
That's why, just to be sure.
00:32
Or just export everything, add your new content and then import everything just in case it overrides existing content.
00:40
So from here we drag in, the file as a banner or a header.
00:47
So we click yes, and you see here, this is the name.
00:52
Here you can check if everything is connected correct correctly to the right field.
00:57
This seems all fine.
01:00
And then we import the case studies.
01:06
It can add, images to thumbnails, but only if they host it externally, which is quite a hassle and I would not recommend.
01:15
I would just upload, thumbnails and things, separately.
01:21
some are, put on draft.
01:24
I see.
01:25
And some are queued for next publish.
01:27
Let's see.
01:29
Check case studies here.
01:31
See, they don't have the thumbnails yet, but they do have here all the new titles.