Cars.com FTP Datafile Creator
This feature will create the data file(s) that you need to use with cars.com FTP datafeed in order to list all your inventory on cars.com without needing to re-enter it manually. Everytime that you create and send the datafile your entire inventory will be replaced with the current lsitings in the data file.
How does it work?
When you create the data and image
files, all the listings in the database that have the required data will be
added to the formatted data file and saved to the folder specified in the config
file. Cars.com uses the files to update your inventory.
How many files are there?
There will be two files.
One for the inventory and one for the images.
How do I get an account setup?
While we provide the
code to create the formatted data file, you will need to contact cars.com for
all other information concerning their services, requirements, and details.
Settings (config.php)
After you have setup an FTP
account with Cars.com open config.php activate the feature.
Basic Steps:
1. Login to the admin section of your site.
2. Click the button to create the data file.
3. The files will be uploaded directly to cars.com for you.
4. You will see the results page and have the option to download the file(s)
Basic Steps: (Auto FTP Disabled)
1. Login to the admin section of your site.
2. Click the button to create the data file.
3. You will see the results page and should download the data file(s)
4. You will then need to upload the files to cars.com using an FTP client.
Notes:
- Do not rename the files. They are formatted to cars.com
spec's.
- The data files are plain text (ASCII).