Integrating Amazon with WooCommerce allows you to sync your product listings, inventory, and orders between the two platforms. This can streamline your operations and expand your sales channels. Here are the steps to integrate Amazon with WooCommerce:
1. Install and Activate a WooCommerce Amazon Integration Plugin
Several plugins facilitate the integration between WooCommerce and Amazon. Some popular options include:
- WP-Lister for Amazon: This plugin allows you to list your WooCommerce products on Amazon and manage your Amazon orders from WooCommerce.
- WooCommerce Amazon Fulfillment: This plugin enables you to use Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service for orders placed through your WooCommerce store.
- Codisto LINQ: This plugin allows for multi-channel selling on Amazon and eBay from WooCommerce.
Here’s how to install a plugin:
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for the desired plugin (e.g., "WP-Lister for Amazon").
- Click Install Now and then Activate.
2. Set Up the Plugin
After activating the plugin, you'll need to configure it to connect your WooCommerce store with Amazon. The setup process varies depending on the plugin you choose, but generally, it involves the following steps:
For WP-Lister for Amazon:
Connect to Amazon:
- Go to WP-Lister for Amazon in your WordPress dashboard.
- Follow the prompts to connect your Amazon Seller Central account. You may need your MWS (Marketplace Web Service) credentials.
Configure Settings:
- Set up your default listing settings, such as pricing rules, quantity rules, and fulfillment options.
- Map your WooCommerce product categories to Amazon categories.
List Products:
- Select the products you want to list on Amazon from your WooCommerce catalog.
- Use the plugin’s interface to create and manage Amazon listings directly from WooCommerce.
For WooCommerce Amazon Fulfillment:
Connect to Amazon FBA:
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Integrations.
- Find Amazon Fulfillment and enter your Amazon MWS credentials.
Configure Fulfillment Settings:
- Set up your default shipping methods, handling times, and other fulfillment preferences.
Map Products to FBA:
- Ensure your WooCommerce products are set up for fulfillment by Amazon.
- Map your WooCommerce SKUs to Amazon SKUs if necessary.
For Codisto LINQ:
Connect to Amazon:
- Go to Codisto LINQ in your WordPress dashboard.
- Follow the prompts to connect your Amazon Seller Central account.
Configure Product Syncing:
- Set up your synchronization settings, including pricing, inventory, and product data mapping.
Manage Listings:
- Use the Codisto interface to manage and list products on Amazon, directly from WooCommerce.
3. Sync Products and Inventory
Ensure that your products and inventory levels are synced between WooCommerce and Amazon. This is typically managed through the plugin settings where you can set the synchronization frequency and rules.
4. Manage Orders
Once the integration is set up, you can manage your Amazon orders from within your WooCommerce dashboard. Depending on the plugin, you may be able to fulfill orders directly, print shipping labels, and update tracking information.
5. Monitor and Optimize
Regularly monitor your integration to ensure everything is working smoothly. Check for synchronization errors, review your product listings, and optimize your settings to ensure optimal performance.
Additional Tips:
- API Credentials: Keep your Amazon MWS API credentials secure and up to date.
- Product Data: Ensure your WooCommerce product data, including SKUs, descriptions, and images, is accurate and complete.
- Order Management: Regularly check your orders and inventory levels to avoid overselling.
By following these steps and using a reliable integration plugin, you can effectively integrate Amazon with WooCommerce and streamline your e-commerce operations.
Customizing the integration between WooCommerce and Amazon involves using hooks, filters, and API calls provided by both platforms. Here are some code examples to help you get started:
1. Automatically Sync Inventory from WooCommerce to Amazon
You can use WooCommerce hooks to update inventory levels on Amazon whenever a product's stock status changes.
phpadd_action('woocommerce_reduce_order_stock', 'sync_inventory_to_amazon', 10, 1);
function sync_inventory_to_amazon($order) {
foreach ($order->get_items() as $item) {
$product_id = $item->get_product_id();
$quantity = wc_get_product($product_id)->get_stock_quantity();
update_amazon_inventory($product_id, $quantity);
}
}
function update_amazon_inventory($product_id, $quantity) {
$amazon_sku = get_post_meta($product_id, '_amazon_sku', true);
// Your Amazon MWS API credentials
$mws_access_key = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_ACCESS_KEY';
$mws_secret_key = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_SECRET_KEY';
$mws_seller_id = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_SELLER_ID';
$mws_marketplace_id = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_MARKETPLACE_ID';
// Construct the API request
$params = array(
'AWSAccessKeyId' => $mws_access_key,
'Action' => 'SubmitFeed',
'SellerId' => $mws_seller_id,
'MarketplaceIdList.Id.1' => $mws_marketplace_id,
'FeedType' => '_POST_INVENTORY_AVAILABILITY_DATA_',
'ContentMD5' => base64_encode(md5($quantity, true)),
);
$query_string = http_build_query($params, '', '&', PHP_QUERY_RFC3986);
$signature = base64_encode(hash_hmac('sha256', $query_string, $mws_secret_key, true));
$url = "https://mws.amazonservices.com/Feeds/2009-01-01?$query_string&Signature=$signature";
// Send the API request
$response = wp_remote_post($url, array(
'body' => "<AmazonEnvelope>
<Header>
<DocumentVersion>1.01</DocumentVersion>
<MerchantIdentifier>{$mws_seller_id}</MerchantIdentifier>
</Header>
<MessageType>Inventory</MessageType>
<Message>
<MessageID>1</MessageID>
<OperationType>Update</OperationType>
<Inventory>
<SKU>{$amazon_sku}</SKU>
<Quantity>{$quantity}</Quantity>
</Inventory>
</Message>
</AmazonEnvelope>",
'headers' => array(
'Content-Type' => 'text/xml',
),
));
// Handle the response
if (is_wp_error($response)) {
error_log('Amazon MWS API error: ' . $response->get_error_message());
} else {
error_log('Amazon MWS API response: ' . wp_remote_retrieve_body($response));
}
}
2. Automatically Create Amazon Listings from WooCommerce Products
Use WooCommerce hooks to create Amazon listings whenever a new product is added in WooCommerce.
phpadd_action('save_post_product', 'create_amazon_listing', 10, 3);
function create_amazon_listing($post_id, $post, $update) {
if ($update || wp_is_post_revision($post_id)) {
return;
}
$product = wc_get_product($post_id);
$amazon_sku = $product->get_sku();
$title = $product->get_name();
$description = $product->get_description();
$price = $product->get_price();
$quantity = $product->get_stock_quantity();
create_amazon_product($amazon_sku, $title, $description, $price, $quantity);
}
function create_amazon_product($sku, $title, $description, $price, $quantity) {
// Your Amazon MWS API credentials
$mws_access_key = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_ACCESS_KEY';
$mws_secret_key = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_SECRET_KEY';
$mws_seller_id = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_SELLER_ID';
$mws_marketplace_id = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_MARKETPLACE_ID';
// Construct the API request
$params = array(
'AWSAccessKeyId' => $mws_access_key,
'Action' => 'SubmitFeed',
'SellerId' => $mws_seller_id,
'MarketplaceIdList.Id.1' => $mws_marketplace_id,
'FeedType' => '_POST_PRODUCT_DATA_',
'ContentMD5' => base64_encode(md5($sku, true)),
);
$query_string = http_build_query($params, '', '&', PHP_QUERY_RFC3986);
$signature = base64_encode(hash_hmac('sha256', $query_string, $mws_secret_key, true));
$url = "https://mws.amazonservices.com/Feeds/2009-01-01?$query_string&Signature=$signature";
// Send the API request
$response = wp_remote_post($url, array(
'body' => "<AmazonEnvelope>
<Header>
<DocumentVersion>1.01</DocumentVersion>
<MerchantIdentifier>{$mws_seller_id}</MerchantIdentifier>
</Header>
<MessageType>Product</MessageType>
<Message>
<MessageID>1</MessageID>
<OperationType>Update</OperationType>
<Product>
<SKU>{$sku}</SKU>
<ProductTaxCode>A_GEN_NOTAX</ProductTaxCode>
<DescriptionData>
<Title>{$title}</Title>
<Brand>Example Brand</Brand>
<Description>{$description}</Description>
<MSRP currency=\"USD\">{$price}</MSRP>
<Manufacturer>Example Manufacturer</Manufacturer>
<ItemType>example-item-type</ItemType>
</DescriptionData>
<ProductData>
<Health>
<ProductType>
<HealthMisc>
<Ingredients>Example Ingredients</Ingredients>
<Directions>Example Directions</Directions>
</HealthMisc>
</ProductType>
</Health>
</ProductData>
</Product>
</Message>
</AmazonEnvelope>",
'headers' => array(
'Content-Type' => 'text/xml',
),
));
// Handle the response
if (is_wp_error($response)) {
error_log('Amazon MWS API error: ' . $response->get_error_message());
} else {
error_log('Amazon MWS API response: ' . wp_remote_retrieve_body($response));
}
}
3. Custom Order Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
Automatically fulfill WooCommerce orders using Amazon FBA.
phpadd_action('woocommerce_order_status_processing', 'fulfill_order_with_amazon_fba', 10, 1);
function fulfill_order_with_amazon_fba($order_id) {
$order = wc_get_order($order_id);
foreach ($order->get_items() as $item) {
$product_id = $item->get_product_id();
$quantity = $item->get_quantity();
fulfill_with_fba($product_id, $quantity, $order);
}
}
function fulfill_with_fba($product_id, $quantity, $order) {
$amazon_sku = get_post_meta($product_id, '_amazon_sku', true);
// Your Amazon MWS API credentials
$mws_access_key = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_ACCESS_KEY';
$mws_secret_key = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_SECRET_KEY';
$mws_seller_id = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_SELLER_ID';
$mws_marketplace_id = 'YOUR_AMAZON_MWS_MARKETPLACE_ID';
// Construct the API request
$params = array(
'AWSAccessKeyId' => $mws_access_key,
'Action' => 'CreateFulfillmentOrder',
'SellerId' => $mws_seller_id,
'MarketplaceIdList.Id.1' => $mws_marketplace_id,
'SignatureMethod' => 'HmacSHA256',
'SignatureVersion' => '2',
'Timestamp' => gmdate('Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z'),
'Version' => '2010-10-01',
);
// Add order details to params
$params['SellerFulfillmentOrderId'] = $order->get_order_number();
$params['DisplayableOrderId'] = $order->get_order_number();
$params['DisplayableOrderDateTime'] = gmdate('Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z', strtotime($order->get_date_created()));
$params['DisplayableOrderComment'] = 'Order fulfillment by Amazon';
$params['ShippingSpeedCategory'] = 'Standard';
$params['DestinationAddress.Name'] = $order->get_shipping_first_name() . ' ' . $order->get_shipping_last_name();
$params['DestinationAddress.Line1'] = $order->get_shipping_address_1();
$params['DestinationAddress.Line2'] = $order->get_shipping_address_2();
$params['DestinationAddress.City'] = $order->get_shipping_city();
$params['DestinationAddress.StateOrProvinceCode'] = $order->get_shipping_state();
$params['DestinationAddress.Postal