Preparing the .csv file for upload

Follow the instructions below to ensure the file is correctly populated and formatted for use.

We also have a template file that you can use as an example. 

General Guidelines

  1. File Format: Save the completed file as a .csv (Comma-Separated Values) file before submission.
  2. Required Fields: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must not be left blank.
  3. Data Accuracy: Ensure all data entries are accurate and consistent with the expected format for each column.

Column Instructions

1. Name*
  • Description: The name of the store, organization, or entity.
  • Format: Text.
  • Example: GreenLeaf Nursery, FitZone Gym.
2. Status
  • Description: Indicates whether the store is active.
  • Format: Enter True for active or False for inactive.
  • Example: true or false.
3. Address*
  • Description: The complete address of the store.
  • Format: Text enclosed in quotation marks for proper formatting.
  • Example: "321 Pine Road, Springfield".
  • Note: Ensure accuracy, including city and state or country.
4. Latitude
  • Description: The latitude coordinate of the store location.
  • Format: Decimal value.
  • Example: 42.101483.
  • Note: Leave blank if not available but ensure longitude is blank as well.
5. Longitude
  • Description: The longitude coordinate of the store location.
  • Format: Decimal value.
  • Example: -72.589811.
  • Note: Leave blank if not available but ensure latitude is blank as well.
6. Phone
  • Description: Contact phone number for the store.
  • Format: Standard phone format, including area code.
  • Example: 555-678-9012, +34-93-654-3210.
7. Email
  • Description: The email address for customer or internal communication.
  • Format: Valid email format.
  • Example: [email protected].
8. Website
  • Description: The URL of the store's official website.
  • Format: Full URL starting with https://.
  • Example: https://www.greenleaf.com.
9. Store Description
  • Description: A brief description of the store.
  • Format: Text.
  • Example: Nursery specializing in indoor plants.

10. Google Place ID

  • Description: Google place ID, used for syncing reviews and business hours from Google Maps
  • Format: Text

11. Internal Notes

  • Description: Notes for internal purposes, not visible to customers.
  • Format: Text.
  • Example: Launching new plant kits soon.

12. Filters

  • Description: Categorization tags for filtering stores.
  • Format: Text tags separated by commas, wrapped in quotation marks.
  • Example: "Store, Art"

13. Custom Marker Image URL

  • Description: The URL to a custom marker image for the store on the map. The URL must be publicly accessible.
  • Format: Full URL.
  • Example: https://example.com/images/marker.png.
  • Note: Leave blank if not applicable.

Final Checklist
  • Verify that all required fields (*) are filled out.
  • Check for formatting errors or invalid data.
  • Save the file as .csv format before submitting.

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