Best way to feed an XML feed into a website?

**keenboy** · 01-10-09

Hi everyone!

I was just after a bit of advice on the best way to feed an XML product feed into my website?

I have recently downloaded a feed from Affiliate Window and now wish to feed it into a part of my website. Is this possible?

If it is what is the best tool to use?

Thanks,

**D-Mac** · 01-10-09

You need to write a script that imports the feed into your database. If you're using PHP, a good starting point might be the simplexml function. Introducing SimpleXML in PHP 5

How easy you'll find it depends on your programming skills. If you're looking for an easier solution, you could set up a wordpress site and check out one of the many csv to post plugins that are around.

**keenboy** · 02-10-09

Thanks for your reply,

That does sound like a good solution. I have a bit of PHP knowledge, so perhaps I'll give that a go.

I have also heard about feeding the XML as RSS. I can;t seem to find much information on how to convert the XML so it can be fed via RSS.

Has anyone managed to set up an AW feed for RSS?

Thanks,

**John** · 02-10-09

Hi Keenboy,

We offer RSS outputs for pro members of Easy Content Units - We also amalgamate all the feeds from all the networks, so you can find products easier.

Give me a shout if you'd like to try it out.

Cheers,

John

**keenboy** · 02-10-09

Sounds interesting....

Forgive me for being lazy. Could you give me some cost details for the pro version?

Thanks,

**John** · 02-10-09

Originally Posted by keenboy

Sounds interesting....

Forgive me for being lazy. Could you give me some cost details for the pro version?

Thanks,

Sure thing - It's £19.99+vat a month. There is a free version that works on an 80/20 revenue share, but that only includes javascript output - The RSS output is only for pro members.