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Category Mapping for Bol.com

Bol.com uses a specific category structure (the "Category Tree") to organize products. To ensure your products are listed correctly and have the right attributes, you must map your source categories to the corresponding Bol.com categories.

Why Category Mapping is Important​

  1. Correct Placement: Your products will appear in the right department on Bol.com, making them easier for customers to find.
  2. Required Attributes: Bol.com requires different attributes depending on the category (e.g., "Size" for clothing, "Material" for furniture). Mapping to the correct category unlocks these fields.
  3. Content Export: If you want to push product content (titles, descriptions, etc.) to Bol.com, mapping is mandatory.

How to Map Categories in StoreLinkr​

  1. Navigate to your Bol.com Integration in the StoreLinkr Portal.
  2. Click on Category Mapping in the sidebar.
  3. You will see a list of unique category paths from your source data (e.g., from Shopify, WooCommerce, or Skwirrel).
  4. For each source category, use the search/dropdown to find the most relevant Bol.com Category.
  5. Click Save to store your mappings.

Mapping Tips​

  • Be Specific: Always try to map to the most specific sub-category available. For example, instead of mapping to "Sports", map to "Football Shoes" if that's what your products are.
  • Bulk Mapping: StoreLinkr allows you to map entire category branches at once.
  • Unmapped Categories: Products in categories that are not mapped will still be exported as "Offers" (price and stock) if they already exist in the Bol.com catalog, but their content cannot be updated.

Attribute Mapping​

Once a category is mapped, StoreLinkr's Intelligent Attribute Mapper will automatically attempt to link your product specifications (facets) to the required Bol.com attributes.

  • EAN: Mandatory for all Bol.com listings.
  • Brand: Required for most categories.
  • Main Image: At least one high-quality image is required for new content.
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If you have many categories, focus on mapping your top-selling categories first to get those products fully synchronized.