Import Tags

Import product tags into WooCommerce for better product organization

Overview

Tag imports allow you to migrate product tags from another store, import tag lists from external systems, or bulk create tags for your products.

Unlike categories, tags are non-hierarchical and can be freely assigned to products for flexible organization and filtering.

Tag Fields Overview

Basic Information

  • Tag Name: Tag name (required)
  • Slug: URL-friendly tag name
  • Description: Tag description

Additional Information

  • Custom Fields: Additional tag metadata

Import Process

Step 1: Welcome

Start the tag import wizard from PrimeLink → Imports → New Import → Tags

Step 2: Select Data Source

Choose where your tag data is coming from

Step 3: Import Strategy

Choose how to handle existing tags:

  • Create & Update: Create new tags and update existing ones
  • Create Only: Only create new tags, skip existing
  • Update Only: Only update existing tags, skip new ones

Step 4: Filters & Preview

Filter your tag data and preview results

Step 5: Field Mapping

Map source fields to WooCommerce tag fields:

  • Map tag name and slug
  • Map description

Step 6: Options & Scheduling

Configure import options and scheduling

Step 7: Review

Review your import configuration

Step 8: Run Import

Start the import and monitor progress

Matching Tags

Matching Criteria

When updating existing tags, PrimeLink needs to match them. Available options:

  • Tag Name: Match by tag name (recommended)
  • Tag ID: Match by WooCommerce tag ID
  • Slug: Match by tag slug
  • Custom Field: Match by custom field value

Best Practices

  • Use Tag Name for matching (most intuitive)
  • Tag names are case-insensitive for matching
  • Use Tag ID if importing from another WooCommerce store

Tags vs Categories

Key Differences

Feature Categories Tags
Hierarchy Yes (parent-child) No (flat structure)
Organization Structured Flexible
Use Case Main organization Cross-category labels

Best Practices

  • Use descriptive names: Tag names should be clear and descriptive
  • Test with sample data: Run a test import with a few tags first
  • Keep tags simple: Tags are meant to be flexible and simple
  • Backup first: Always backup your store before large imports
  • Verify slugs: Check tag slugs are URL-friendly
  • Use consistently: Use consistent naming conventions

Common Issues and Solutions

Tags Not Created

  • Check required fields are mapped (Tag Name is required)
  • Verify tag name format is correct
  • Check import logs for specific errors
  • Ensure tag names are not empty

Duplicate Tags

  • Tag names are case-insensitive - duplicates are merged
  • Use "Update Only" mode to update existing tags
  • Verify matching criteria is correct

Next Steps

📁 Import Categories

Learn how to import product categories

Learn More →
📦 Import Products

Learn how to import products with tags

Learn More →
🗺️ Field Mapping

Detailed guide to field mapping

Learn More →