How Do I Use the Local Listings Import Template for SoCast?

Who Is This Article For?

• Clients who have purchased the Local Listings product.

Requirements

• Each station is eligible for one free local listings import. Additional imports can be purchased if needed.

Overview

Below is the XML template for importing local listings. This template covers the default options (no custom fields). If you have custom fields or additional information that does not fit into this template, please contact support@socastdigital.com for assistance.

Local Listings Import XML Template

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<items>
  <item>
    <title>Listing title</title>
    <link></link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">listing id</guid> <!-- optional -->
    <author>author_email|author id</author> <!-- optional -->
    <pubDate></pubDate>
    <status>publish|draft|trash</status>
    <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
    <categories>listing category</categories> <!-- optional -->
    <images>
      <image>https://image01.com/url.jpg</image>
      <image>https://image02.com/url.jpg</image>
    </images>
    <price></price>
    <contact_name></contact_name>
    <address></address>
    <location></location>
    <state></state>
    <zip_code></zip_code>
    <country></country> <!-- optional -->
    <phone></phone>
    <email></email>
    <website></website>
    <youtube_url></youtube_url>
  </item>
</items>

Notes

• Fields marked as optional can be left blank if not applicable.
• If you require custom fields or have unique requirements, please reach out to support@socastdigital.com.

For further assistance, contact our support team. We are here to help you make the most of your Local Listings product.