Can somebody help me, i'm sinking!

[claresdvds]

Hello Everybody,
I am a novice web designer but seem to be doing ok so far.
I have downloaded and installed the 'zencart' programme and my new e-commerce website is live. www.claresdvds.co.uk
My intention is to sell DVDs online. My supplier sends me a notepad file with all the data seperated by commas.
I have installed 'phpMyAdmin' with no problems but i now have no idea how to upload my notepad file and i don't understand how my zencart will find and sort this information.

I am doing this on a budget and would hate to have to get a professional to do it for me so any information would be gratfully received.

Many thanks

Clare

[shirster]

Look for the mod "Easy Populate" in the download section. Just being curious, how many products are there in your notepad file?

Shirley :)

[claresdvds]

Look for the mod "Easy Populate" in the download section. Just being curious, how many products are there in your notepad file?

Shirley :)

Hi Shirley

I have at least 30,000 items...

Thanks

Clare

[shirster]

Wow, see if the EP mod works ok for you then :)

Make sure you read the instructions and the support thread carefully, I once imported a couple hundred of items from another shopping cart script and the master caregory was all messed up...

Shirley :)

[claresdvds]

Hello

I have uploaded my file successfully, thanks for the recommendation.
Next question...how do i get my my search engine to find and display the products?

Thank you for your patience

Clare

[shirster]

Hi Clare,

Glad to hear that it worked for you :)

By "your" search engine you mean the search engines in your country? Or search engines in general such as Google and Yahoo? Or a custom search engine that you built or bought? Or the built-in search in Zen Cart?

Shirley :)

[claresdvds]

Hi Shirley

Sorry, i mean the search engine in my zencart shop.

I just dont know how to link my database with the site?

Clare

[shirster]

Hi Clare,

If you've uploaded your products successfully, you should be able to see them in your shop right away and you can search for any products... or is it not the case? Is your shop online so we can have a look?

Shirley :)

[claresdvds]

Hello shirley

Yes my shop is www.claresdvds.co.uk

Thanks

[shirster]

Hi Clare,

Are you sure that the Easy Populate stuff has been installed correctly, and your text or excel file that contains your product information has been uploaded successfully? I would suggest that you go check out the Easy Populate support thread if you encounter any problems during the install and upload process.

By the way, are you seeing the products in your admin?

Shirley