Product Information Management (PIM) systems are becoming increasingly significant for many eCommerce stores, especially for mid-sized and large enterprises. They are invaluable for managing various sales channels and organizing extensive product inventories. This software automates repetitive tasks by centralizing and distributing product data and ensuring clients receive precise information.
One of the PIM systems is Ergonode, a complex solution for managing product information. Considering our partnership and cooperation in eCommerce projects, we decided to develop an integration that connects Ergonode with Sylius.
But before moving on to the integration, let’s do a quick overview of Ergonode and its extensive capabilities.
Ergonode is a modern PIM system that helps eCommerce businesses edit, manage, and distribute product content across all online sales channels. The creation of Ergonode was based on the concept of “human-centric design”; therefore, it entered the market as an intuitive, ergonomic, and efficient system. Thanks to the microservices architecture and API-first approach, Ergonode is an extremely flexible system where each functionality has a separate interface and can be tailored to the business requirements.
<div class="rtb-text-box is-blue-100">Ergonode is available in 5 versions, including the Free version and 4 commercial ones – Essential, Advance, Scale, and Enterprise.</div>
What is Ergonode?
Each version differs in offered functionalities and support, allowing users to choose the option that fits their business needs best. Additionally, while four versions are offered as SaaS solutions, the Enterprise edition is also offers a PaaS option.
As we briefly introduced the Ergonode solution, let’s take a closer look at the features of this PIM system.
Key features of Ergonode
As we mentioned, Ergonode is an innovative product information management (PIM) system designed to streamline the management and distribution of product data. Its key features provide companies with the tools they need to effectively organize, enrich and disseminate product information across a variety of channels.
Product content management
Ergonode is a user-friendly platform ideal for any content expert. It supports everything from creating product designs from scratch to adding keywords for search engine optimization (SEO) and offering translation options. Ergonode offers an excellent environment for designers and marketing teams to operate efficiently. Additionally, category trees enable content organization according to product types.
Multimedia management
Quickly and conveniently upload media either in bulk or individually, linking them to selected products to enhance your company's product experience.
Multi-language
Ergonode simplifies the creation of multilingual content through the use of translations and AI tools. With a simple click, text can be edited and translated directly within the Ergonode system. Apart from that, users can be assigned to work in their native language, enabling your team to operate more effectively.
Teamwork tools
Speaking of the team, Ergonode enhances teamwork and business efficiency by allowing users to manage product catalogs and set “Correct” or “Publish” status to inform other team members about the work progress. In addition, team members can be assigned specific roles like “Manager” or “Copywriter” to minimize errors and restrict unauthorized access to certain parts of your store.
Integrations
Thanks to its flexible architecture, Ergonode can be integrated with many popular eCommerce solutions on the market. Simply connect your eCommerce website with PIM using a connector on the Ergonode’s website.
AI tools
Leverage AI tools such as a content generator to gain inspiration to create and enrich content on the website.
SyliusErgonodePlugin by BitBag
The SyliusErgonodePlugin enriches the Sylius platform with Ergonode’s functionalities. The connector, which is a plugin for Sylius, allows integration between Sylius and Ergonode. This reusable connector enables the communication between Ergonode and the Sylius instance at the appropriate URL, transferring information about modifications regarding products, categories, attributes, etc., from Ergonode directly to the Sylius platform.
SyliusErgonodePlugin – Features
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1. Integration configuration
- Configuration of the connection between Sylius and Ergonode instances
- API authentication setup with encrypted API keys
- Defining the scope of category tree synchronization
- Configuration of the main integration language
- Support for multiple integrations within a single Sylius instance
2. Data synchronization
- Two synchronization modes:
- Sync Mode: Import only data modified since the last synchronization
- Full Sync Mode: Complete synchronization of all resources
- Synchronization via CLI using commands
- Synchronization in the admin panel with buttons and confirmations
- Asynchronous processing using Symfony Messenger
- Cursor-based pagination for handling large data sets
3. Resource synchronization
- The plugin synchronizes data in the following order:
- Categories → Sylius taxons
- Attributes → Sylius product attributes
- Products → Products and product variants in Sylius
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4. Resource relation mapping system
- Mapping of external identifiers: identity relations between Ergonode and Sylius resources
- Property mapping: defining which Ergonode attributes correspond to Sylius resource properties
- Flexible mapping configuration for different resource types
- Configuration of one-time import vs. continuous synchronization for each property
5. Category/taxon mapping
- Mapping Ergonode category attributes to Sylius taxon properties:
- Description (translatable)
- Slug (translatable, URL format compliant)
- Active status (boolean)
- Media (gallery)
- Support for preserving the category tree structure
6. Attribute mapping
- Mapping Ergonode attribute metadata to Sylius Product Attribute properties:
- Type
- Translation settings
- Position/order
- Validation rules (min/max length, number of elements)
- Support for multi-select
- Support for logical attributes (boolean) via select attributes with 0/1 values
7. Product/variant mapping
- Comprehensive mapping of product properties:
- Basic properties: name, description, slug (translatable)
- SEO properties: meta keywords, meta description
- Status properties: activity, stock tracking, shipping requirement (boolean)
- Classification: channels, tax category, shipping category, main taxon
- Pricing: price, original price, minimum price (per channel)
- Physical properties: width, height, depth, weight
- Inventory: current stock level
- Media: product images and galleries
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8. Security and encryption
- Encryption of API keys for secure storage of credentials
- Configurable paths to encryption keys
- Secure API communication with timeout configuration
9. Multilingual support
- Synchronization of translatable attributes and properties
- Mapping of locales between Ergonode and Sylius
- Fallback to the main language if translations are missing
Why is it worth to integrate Ergonode with Sylius?
When it comes to the Sylius eCommerce platform, Ergonode brings major improvements in terms of managing product information. Here are the main challenges that Ergonode effectively addresses:
- Complex Product Management: Ergonode enables advanced product management, addressing the varied and complex requirements of modern eCommerce businesses.
- Template Capabilities: Ergonode allows for the creation of similar products sharing a common base and extensive configuration.
- Agile Operations: Leverage agile options for product filtering, category management, and managing product relationships to enhance product sorting, organization, and presentation.
- Content Customization: Ergonode simplifies content customization by allowing the insertion of variables in descriptions, enhancing precision, dynamic content handling, and adaptability to changes.
- Bulk Product Import: The bulk product import feature is crucial for companies managing large inventories or those aiming to rapidly expand their operations without adding each product manually.
- Product Building Flow: Establish a consistent and systematic product development flow, thereby improving product management and development.
Summary
Wrapping up, Ergonode is an extremely valuable solution for companies using Sylius, addressing numerous product management challenges and boosting the platform’s performance and adaptability. Thanks to this integration, Ergonode streamlines workflows and enhances user experiences in Sylius-based stores. Moreover, its flexibility allows businesses to customize features to meet specific needs, making it a powerful tool for eCommerce operations.
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