Importing reviews

Importing reviews

Importing reviews into "The Vital" app helps you bring in valuable customer feedback from other platforms, giving your Shopify store a reputation boost. Follow these steps to import reviews seamlessly:


Steps to Import Reviews:

  1. Access the Vital Dashboard:
    Log in to your Shopify store and navigate to the Vital Dashboard.

  2. Go to Manage Reviews:
    From the sidebar, select Manage Reviews to view and manage all reviews.

  3. Click on Import Reviews:
    In the Manage Reviews section, click on Import Reviews to initiate the import process.

  4. Prepare Your CSV File:

    • Download the Vital review template and populate it with your data.
    • Required fields include:
      • customer_email: Customer's email address
      • customer_name: Customer's name
      • rating: Star rating (1-5)
      • review: Review content
      • handle: Product handle (the URL slug of the product)
      • status: Published or Hidden
      • source: Web, App, Email, or Import
      • review_images: URLs for any attached review images
      • review_date: Date of the review
      • reply (optional): Your response to the review
      • reply_source (optional): Source of your reply
      • reply_date (optional): Date the reply was submitted
  5. Find the Product Handle:

    • Product handles are essential for matching reviews to the correct products.
    • To find a product handle, go to your Shopify product page and copy the slug from the product URL (e.g., /creme from https://yourstore.myshopify.com/products/creme).
    • If you encounter a "product not found" error during import, Sync Products to refresh the product list.
  6. Upload the CSV File:

    • Click ‘Add a review file’ and select your completed CSV file.
  7. Save the Import:

    • Once your file is uploaded, click Save to finalize the import. Your reviews will now appear in the Manage Reviews section.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Product Handle Errors: Ensure product handles in the CSV file match the product URLs exactly.
  • Sync Products: If a product is not found, try syncing your product list to resolve the issue.
  • File Formatting: Use the Vital template and verify that all required fields are correctly populated.

By importing reviews into "The Vital" app, you can leverage customer feedback to build trust and increase conversions in your Shopify store.

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