Content management systems (CMS) enable users to store and manage the content of their websites quickly and easily. Contentful is a popular tool for monitoring the content on these sites because it provides a comprehensive view of all BigCommerce content and helps users stay organized. In this guide, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to monitor BigCommerce content with Contentful.

Step 1: Sign up for Contentful
First, you need to sign up for a Contentful account. You can do this by going to the Contentful home page and clicking Sign Up. To get started, you’ll need to provide your email address, a username, and a password.

Step 2: Set up the connection to BigCommerce
Once your Contentful account is created, you need to connect it to your BigCommerce site. To do this, go to the “Connectors” section and select “BigCommerce”. Next, enter your BigCommerce URL and click Connect.

Step 3: Monitor the content
Once the connection is established, you can start monitoring the content on your BigCommerce site. Contentful shows all published and unpublished content in an organized list. You can then filter the list by specific types, such as products, collections, or pages. Contentful also allows you to easily preview content so you can quickly check that everything is up to date.

Step 4: Set up Notifications
Contentful also allows you to set up notifications for updates or changes to your BigCommerce content. This is especially useful if you are running an advertising campaign and want to be notified of any changes. To do this, go to the “Notifications” section and select the types of notifications you want to receive.

Monitoring your BigCommerce content is essential to running successful campaigns and tracking website updates. Contentful is a great tool for this, as it provides a comprehensive overview of all BigCommerce content and allows you to easily filter and preview what’s happening.

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