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Project Info

  • Client WordPressRiver Themes
  • Date 25 February, 2022
  • Address 1401, 21st Street STE R4569, California

XML Products API Integration with WooCommerce

This project focuses on building a fully automated WooCommerce-based online store powered by XML API product integration. Designed to streamline product listings, stock updates, and pricing accuracy, the system fetches real-time product data from external suppliers or distributors and synchronizes it with the WooCommerce store. The integration ensures that the product catalog, availability, and prices stay current with the supplier's inventory—eliminating manual uploads and reducing operational overhead. In addition, JetEngine-powered filters and cron-based automation enhance the user experience and backend efficiency, creating a robust, scalable, and self-maintaining e-commerce ecosystem.

Client Objective:

The goal was to develop an e-commerce solution that could:

  • Automatically import and update product data from multiple XML sources
  • Keep stock levels and prices in sync with distributor systems
  • Handle complex product filters using JetEngine
  • Automate backend processes (like content and stock updates) via cron jobs
  • Provide customers with a fast
  • user-friendly
  • and searchable online shopping experience

What We Delivered:

  • XML to WooCommerce API integration
  • Cron-based automation for background data updates
  • Custom JetEngine filtering setup Real-time syncing of products stock and prices
  • Backend optimization for performance and scalability Testing
  • deployment and post-launch technical support

Technology Stack:

  • XML Feeds
  • REST API
  • WooCommerce
  • Cron Jobs
  • JetEngine
  • PHP
  • MySQL

Our Services

Key Features & Functional Highlights

✅ XML API Integration

We integrated external XML feeds from distributors to populate and update the WooCommerce product catalog. The system supports: Scheduled syncing of stock, pricing, and product metadata Parsing and mapping of XML nodes to WooCommerce product fields Handling of complex product variations (size, brand, weight, etc.) Real-time data accuracy for thousands of products.

✅ WooCommerce Storefront Integration

Seamless sync between XML data and WooCommerce inventory,SKU mapping and category assignment automation, Auto-creation of new product listings from incoming XML.

✅ JetEngine-Powered Filtering System

Advanced filters allow customers to easily browse the product catalog using attributes such as:Price Range (Slider) ,Brand, Size, Color (Checkboxes or Dropdowns),In-Stock Items Only, Custom field filters managed via JetEngine and dynamically synced with product metadata This improves product discoverability and significantly enhances the shopping experience.

✅ Cron Job Automation

To ensure automation and reduce manual work, we implemented custom cron jobs that: Fetch and update XML feed data at scheduled intervals (e.g., every 4–6 hours) and Update product stock and prices in the WooCommerce database.

✅ Database Optimization & Performance Tuning

To handle the volume and frequency of XML calls, we applied: Query optimization for faster product updates and Indexing and caching of key WooCommerce tables

Results, Expected Outcomes

The integration enabled real-time inventory management and significantly improved store accuracy. The client reported:

  • 90% reduction in manual data entry time
  • +60% improvement in product data accuracy
  • +45% faster product filtering via JetEngine UI improvements
  • Improved customer satisfaction due to real-time stock visibility