Running a One-Time Product Rule

You can use Ablestar Bulk Product Editor to create a custom Product Rule that runs repeatedly on each product update. There are other instances that you may need the rule to run only a single time.

This feature is only available on Advanced and Professional plans.

For example, if you want to replace the word "Ablestar" with "by Ablestar" in a title you only want that to happen once. Otherwise you will end with "by by by by by Ablestar" after a couple runs of the rule.

To address this issue, we suggest the use of tags. Tags serve as indicators to determine if a product has been set up correctly or if it has undergone previous modifications. By employing tags strategically, users can ensure that a product rule is executed only once, either during its creation or subsequent updates.

To prevent the loop and execute the product rule only once, follow the steps below:

1) Creating a Rule to Identify Unmodified Products:

Start by creating a rule that targets products without the designated tag indicating previous modifications. This rule ensures that the modification is applied only when the product has not been processed before.

2) Configuring the Rule to Modify the Product:

Within the rule, specify the modification to be performed. For instance, if you want to add text to the end of the product title, define the necessary action accordingly.

3) Adding a Tag upon Modification:

To indicate that the product has been modified, include an additional action within the rule to add the designated tag. This step helps identify products that have undergone the modification process.

4) Saving and Enforcing the Rule:

Save the rule configuration and enable it within the Bulk Product Editor app. Whenever a product is updated on Shopify, the app checks if the designated tag exists. If the tag is present, the product is ignored. If the tag is absent, indicating it is the first time the rule encounters the product, the modification is made, and the tag is added.

By utilizing the tag-based approach described above, the Bulk Product Editor avoids loops and ensures that product rules are executed only once per product.