Commonality is the default posting template for all items within a specific channel integration (e.g., Target+, Amazon, etc.). Think of it as the main blueprint for your listings on that channel. When you create a new posting template for the channel, it will inherit all the settings you've configured in Commonality.
We strongly recommend setting up Commonality first. It saves you a ton of time and ensures your product data is consistent across the board.
How to Configure Commonality
Follow these steps to access and set up your default channel template.
Navigate to Admin > Integrations.
Select the integration you wish to configure.
Click the Commonality tab.
Once you're on the Commonality screen, Acenda uses machine learning to automatically map the channel's required attributes to your existing Acenda fields. This gives you a great starting point.
⚠️ How to Fix Mapping Errors
On occasion, you may see a mapping highlighted in red. This is an important warning that indicates Acenda was unable to find an existing field to map to the channel's attribute.
If this happens, you must resolve the error by telling Acenda which data to use.
Find the row highlighted in red.
On the right side of that row, click the + button to expand the mapping options.
Decide how you want to map the data. You have two main choices:
Map to an existing value or property. You can choose one of three methods:
Property: Map the attribute to an existing Acenda field. This is the most common solution.
String: Enter a static text value that will be the same for all products (e.g., you can set your brand attribute to always be "Your Brand Name").
Twig: Use Twig markup language to create a specific rule for how the data should be formatted or combined. This is best for advanced users.
Create a new custom field. If the data you need doesn't exist in Acenda yet, you can create a new field for it. After clicking the + button, a pop-up window will appear to guide you through creating a new custom field.
Save Your Changes
Once you've resolved any errors and are happy with the default mappings, just click Save. Your Commonality template is now ready to go!