WooCommerce asi central Live Product.

This plugin allows you to connect WooCommerce to supplier smartlink feeds (e.g., from ASI). This is a third-party integration and is not affiliated with ASI.
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Video Demo Adding single product.

Video Demo Import All Products

Video Demo Product Customizer

Live use of the SmartLink API

The SmartLink API is designed to be used as a live API connection. It can allow you to create websites and applications using just calls to our API without storing data.Pros• Reduced storage costs• Real-time product dataASI has been providing award-winning products and services to the advertising specialty andpromotional products industry for more than 50 years. ASI’s mission will always be to bring adspecialty suppliers and distributors together by providing a multitude products and services that helpindustry members to grow their business through evolving technology solutions.The cornerstone of the value we bring to our members is our product data. ASI is continually evaluating how we can improve the way this data is captured, maintained and presented to meet thechanging demands of our members.ESP is the industry’s leading sourcing tool – supporting nearly 70% of the industry’s product searched. SmartLink provides a leading edge way for our members to access ESP product dataoutside the ESP platform. SmartLink delivers the same data, with the same level of specificity andaccuracy our members have come to expect from ESP.SmartLink empowers our members to make their business solutions more flexible while stillbenefitting from the power of ESP data. In addition to powering an ecommerce website, SmartLinkcan also be used to power a back end system with the product data needed to create Quotes,Purchase Orders, and Invoices. This will improve accuracy and efficiency by eliminating rekeying.The purpose of this document is to provide ASI members and integration partners general guidelinesand instructions on what is required to utilize ASI’s SmartLink API and gain access to most completeand up-to-date information when sourcing products and making purchasing decisions.

About SmartLink ASI Promotional Products

Theme Compatible

Flatsome Multi Purpose Theme.
Working Demo

Environment

Smartlink Test mode

Smartlink Production Mode.

Product Customizer

SmartLink ASI WooCommerce Plugin

 Overview

The WooCommerce Smartlink ASI Plugin provides seamless integration between WooCommerce and the Smartlink ASI Central platform, enabling users to import millions of promotional products into their WordPress websites. With Version 3.5.4, the plugin now features enhanced performance, complete data storage, and a modern admin interface.

 Key Features

Core Functionality

• Massive Product Catalog: Import millions of products from Smartlink ASI Central
• Smart Data Storage: Complete API data cached locally with cloud fallback
• Real-time Integration: Live connection to Smartlink ASI Central platform
• Performance Optimized: 90% reduction in API calls with faster page loads

Product Management

• Bulk Import: Import entire product sets with advanced filtering
• Individual Products: Add single products using Smartlink ID
• Product Variations: Full support for colors, sizes, and customization options
• Detailed Information: Pricing, imprints, production times, safety warnings, and supplier data

Enhanced Admin Experience (New in 3.5.4)

• Modern Interface: Responsive design with intuitive navigation
• Product Preview: See import results before adding product sets
• Migration Tool: Update existing products with complete data
• Meta Box Viewer: Comprehensive product data display in WooCommerce editor

Customer Experience

• Product Customizer: Interactive customization interface
• Variation Display: Visual product variations with corresponding images
• Cart Integration: Seamless add-to-cart functionality
• Custom Branding: Logo uploads and personalization options

 Installation & Setup

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0+
• WooCommerce 3.0+
• PHP 7.4+
• Valid Smartlink ASI Central API credentials

Installation Steps

1. Download the plugin from your WordPress dashboard
2. Install and activate the plugin
3. Navigate to Smartlink > Settings
4. Configure API credentials and connection settings
5. Test connection to Smartlink ASI Central

For Existing Users (Upgrade to 3.5.4)

1. Update the plugin through WordPress admin
2. Go to Smartlink > Migration Tool
3. Click “Start Migration” to update existing products
4. Monitor progress and completion status

 Usage Guide

Importing Products

Method 1: Product Sets (Recommended)

1. Go to Smartlink > Settings
2. Click “Add New Product Set”
3. Configure filters (categories, price range, suppliers)
4. Preview products before import
5. Click “Import Products”

Method 2: Individual Products

1. Create new WooCommerce product
2. Add Smartlink ID in product data
3. Set product title
4. Publish product

Managing Imported Products

• View complete product data in WooCommerce product editor
• Refresh individual product data using meta box controls
• Monitor data status and API connectivity
• Access detailed JSON data viewer

Frontend Display

• Products display with cached data for optimal performance
• Detailed product pages with comprehensive information
• Interactive product customization interface
• Seamless cart and checkout integration

 Technical Details

Data Storage Structure

• smartlink_full_api_data: Complete JSON response
• smartlink_asi_number: ASI identification number
• smartlink_product_number: Product catalog number
• smartlink_supplier_name: Supplier information
• smartlink_supplier_asi: Supplier ASI number

Performance Improvements

• Before: 1-3 API calls per product page
• After: 0 API calls (uses cached data)
• Load Time: Reduced from 2-5 seconds to <1 second
• API Usage: 90% reduction in live API calls

 Admin Menu Structure

Smartlink
├── Settings
│   ├── API Configuration
│   ├── Product Sets Management
│   └── Import Controls
├── Migration Tool
│   ├── Progress Dashboard
│   ├── Batch Processing
│   └── Error Handling
└── Documentation
    ├── Usage Guides
    ├── API Reference
    └── Troubleshooting

 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Q: Products not displaying correctly? A: Check API credentials and refresh product data using meta box controls

Q: Migration taking too long? A: Large catalogs process in background batches. Check migration dashboard for progress

Q: API rate limiting errors? A: Plugin includes automatic delays. Reduce concurrent operations if issues persist

Q: Missing product variations? A: Ensure complete data migration and refresh individual products if needed

Support Resources

• Plugin documentation in admin dashboard
• Error logs in WordPress debug mode
• Migration status tracking
• Individual product data refresh tools

 Version History

Version 3.5.4 (Latest)

• Complete API data storage and caching
• Enhanced admin interface with modern design
• Migration tool for existing installations
• Product meta box with comprehensive data viewer
• Performance optimizations and reduced API usage

Version 3.5.2

• Added initial categories support
• Fixed theme compatibility issues
• Improved product customizer layout

 Future Roadmap

• Automatic data refresh scheduling
• Advanced bulk operations
• Enhanced filtering and search capabilities
• Integration with additional promotional product platforms
• Automated inventory synchronization

 Support & Documentation

For technical support, feature requests, or detailed documentation:

• Access Smartlink > Documentation in your WordPress admin
• Contact development team for enterprise support
• Submit feature requests through plugin repository

Transform your WooCommerce store into a powerful promotional products platform with Smartlink ASI integration.