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Product Feed Module

Introduction​

Present the products of your external data feed to customers. An external data source can be connected to Loyjoy using a connector.

Typical Use Cases​

The Module Product Feed is a powerful tool used to display a list of up to 12 products that best match your customer's preferences, as determined by a preceding chatflow. The module's key advantage lies in its integration of a recommender, which automatically pulls content from a Google Sheets Connector. This continuous update ensures that your customers receive the most up-to-date and relevant product listings.

How to Use the Module​

Connectors​

Learn how to use a connector.

For assistance with the configuration, please reach out to our support team.

Example of a Google Sheets Connector​

To use the Module Product Feed effectively, you should structure your data in Google Sheets as follows:

  1. Start with the "title," which represents the product name.
  2. Provide a "description" to offer a brief overview of your product.
  3. You may want to add a "header" which appears right above the title as a topline.
  4. Include "tags" with all relevant tags assigned to the customer during a chatflow, separated by commas.
  5. Specify the "price" of the product.
  6. Include the "image_url," which should contain the direct link to the product image.
  7. Finally, insert the "url" that directs the customer to your website for product purchase. While the "description," "price," "image_url," and "url" fields are not mandatory, they are highly recommended for an optimal user experience.

See here for an example Google Sheet. As described, the first row is expected to hold the column names.

Example sheet

Using the Recommender​

The recommender feature is a valuable tool for providing customers with the most relevant product listings, enhancing their shopping experience.

Enabling the Recommender​

To activate the recommender, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Product Feed Module.
  2. Scroll to the top of the page.
  3. You will find three options: Off, Filter, and Smart. By default, the recommender is turned off.

Recommender Step 1

Recommender Options​

The recommender offers three distinct options:

1. Off​

When set to "Off," all products are displayed, regardless of the assigned tags and customer preferences. This option provides an unfiltered view of your products.

2. Filter​

Selecting the "Filter" option displays only those products with exact matching tags. Products without matching tags are not shown, ensuring precise product recommendations.

3. Smart​

With the "Smart" option, products are sorted based on the number of matching tags. Products with more matching tags are displayed first, offering a personalized and tailored shopping experience.

note

The variable product_feed_result_count will be set to tell you how many products where found in the product feed with the filter applied, if applicable.

Configuring Tags​

To maximize the recommender's effectiveness, it's essential to incorporate tags into your chatflow:

  1. When creating your chatflow, add relevant tags using the Tag Module. This ensures that the recommender comprehends user preferences.

Recommender Step 2

  1. Associate tags with your products by editing the "tags" section in your Google Sheet.