UENI's Facebook Product Sync enables you to display your products on Facebook Marketplace. This boosts your chances of getting conversions directly through Facebook and you don't necessarily need to have a Facebook business already created.
Usually, this would take weeks to set up, but UENI allows you to get set up in less than 72 hours and with zero hassle!
We've split this article into 2 parts:
For a more general overview of Product Syncs, please take a look at our latest blog post.
Check out this video or follow the simple steps listed below to see how you can set up your Facebook shop with Facebook Product Sync from your UENI website.
Syncing your Facebook Account to UENI
If you have already set up your Google Product Sync, then you're halfway there because you know your products are fit to go on Facebook Marketplace.
To get started, please follow these steps:
Step 3: Click on the Connect with Facebook button
Step 5: Connect your Facebook Business Account
Step 6: Wait for Facebook's Approval
Step 1: Head to Edit Website
Log into your Hub and select the Edit Website tab.
Then click on Settings.
Step 2: Click on Product Sync
Select the Shopping Cart option to access this feature.
Then select Product Sync.
Step 3: Click on the Connect with Facebook button
Step 4: Log into Facebook
You will see a pop-up asking if you want to synchronize with Facebook Shop. Click again on Connect with Facebook. You will then be redirected to a Facebook page asking you to login with your existing Facebook account or sign up for Facebook.
A small window will pop up, click Continue.
Step 5: Connect your Facebook Business Account
Here is where you come at a crossroads:
If you don’t have a Facebook business account and a Facebook page, you will be able to create one now. Add a business name and click Continue.
You will then be asked to create a Facebook page, click Create.
You will be redirected to Facebook which you will have to fill in all information required.
If you already have a Facebook business account and a Facebook Page or you have just finished setting them up, pick the relevant business account and page, then click Continue.
Step 6: Wait for Facebook's Approval
You will be redirected to your UENI webpage and you are all set! You have completed another important step to boosting your online presence.
Please note: It might take up to 72 hours for facebook to approve your Shop. When your Shop is approved, you’ll get an email from Facebook that will look something like this:
Setting up your Facebook Product Sync
You're done waiting, everything is nicely linked. Let's now make sure you've got your products set up as nicely as possible.
Step 1: Click Configure Facebook Shop, and Facebook will be opened in a separate window. Please log into your account.
Step 2: You should now see Facebook Shop platform, and please click on Shops and Go to Shops.
Step 3: You willl be directed to a page titled Create your shop. At your shop overview, please ensure your checkout method is set as Checkout on another Website. Then confirm your business email and press save.
All your products from your UENI website is now synced to your Facebook page. You can start selling on Facebook!
Configuring your Facebook Shop
Once your Facebook Shop is connected, you can make changes via the Configure Facebook Shop button.
You will be redirected to Facebook where you can edit your shop. For instance, at the Products Catalogue page, you will see all of your products are in place, dynamically loaded from the Catalogue you selected.
When you have finished customising your Facebook page, save your changes by clicking on Overview then click Publish Now. Customers will be able to browse your page once Facebook approves your page. However, please note it might take up to 24 hours for Facebook to review your page.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to speak to our team on Live Chat.