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# Turbodev WhatsApp Shop

> Enhance your WhatsApp business experience by integrating your Facebook Product Catalog with TurboDev. Showcase products directly inside WhatsApp chats and make it easier for customers to browse and place orders all in one seamless flow.

By connecting your Facebook Catalog with TurboDev, you can streamline product discovery, reduce friction in conversations, and enable faster purchase decisions through WhatsApp.

## Facebook Product Catalog

Think of your Facebook Product Catalog as your **digital storefront**. It holds all the product information images, prices, descriptions, and availability that customers see when browsing products on WhatsApp.

Before selling products through WhatsApp, you need to create and populate your catalog with accurate product details.

## Create Your First Catalog

### Before You Begin

Make sure you have the following:

* A **Facebook Page** for your business
* A [**Business Manager account**](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/442345745885606) with full control
* Permission to create and manage catalogs under your business

### Steps to Create a Catalog

1. Go to [**Meta Commerce Manager**](https://business.facebook.com/commerce/)

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/fg8P7HFeocgDEC_b/images/catalog/commerce%20manager.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=fg8P7HFeocgDEC_b&q=85&s=b81f283f003351fee128a58f605c3b2b" alt="Commerce Manager" width="821" height="942" data-path="images/catalog/commerce manager.png" />
2. Click **Get Started**
3. Select **Create a Catalog** and proceed

### Choose Your Catalog Type

Select the catalog type that best fits your business:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/haquptextwIMM-ND/images/catalog/catalog%20type.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=haquptextwIMM-ND&q=85&s=bc2bda0a961b8a1779ccbec1180036d4" alt="Catalog Type" width="1919" height="942" data-path="images/catalog/catalog type.png" />

* **E-commerce**\
  Ideal for selling physical products such as clothing, electronics, accessories, furniture, and more.
* **Travel**\
  Suitable for hotels, holiday packages, flights, or travel destinations.
* **Property**\
  Best for rental listings and real estate businesses.
* **Auto**\
  Designed for automotive listings and vehicle-related businesses.

Click **Next** once you’ve selected the appropriate category.

### Configure Your Catalog

Next, choose how you want to upload or sync your products:

* **Upload Product Info**\
  Upload products manually using Excel or CSV files.
* **Connect a Partner Platform**

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/ADjcVLS5qWRb0LXM/images/catalog/partner.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ADjcVLS5qWRb0LXM&q=85&s=d10c4c1dc00dee6c0d479901c460100d" alt="Partner" width="1919" height="944" data-path="images/catalog/partner.png" />

  Sync products from platforms like **Shopify** or **WooCommerce**.

If you’re using Shopify or WooCommerce, select the platform from the dropdown and follow the on-screen steps to complete the setup.

## Manage Your Catalog

Once created:

* Click **View Catalog** to access it
* Start adding, editing, or managing products
* Your catalog will now be ready to connect with TurboDev for WhatsApp product messaging

## Ways to Add Products to Your Catalog

You can add items to your Facebook Catalog in three main ways:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/vljNidE_Fdi0wH-l/images/catalog/manual.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vljNidE_Fdi0wH-l&q=85&s=0d36f4b610f6e12259fa59a97f907180" alt="Manual" width="1919" height="944" data-path="images/catalog/manual.png" />

### 1. Manual

Add products individually using a form in Commerce Manager.

### 2. Data Feed

Upload products in bulk using a spreadsheet (CSV/Excel) or XML file.

### 3. Partner Platform

Automatically sync products from platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce.
