Facebook catalog, Facebook feed, and CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file are different ways to organize and manage product information for use in Facebook advertising.
Facebook Catalog / Product Catalog
- A database of products that a business wants to sell through Facebook and Instagram.
- Can be created manually or automatically from an e-commerce platform.
- Allows businesses to showcase their products on Facebook and Instagram through ads, Facebook Shops, and Marketplace.
Facebook Feed
- A file that contains product information such as images, descriptions, and prices.
- Can be used to create or update a Facebook catalog.
- Can be in different formats such as XML or CSV.
CSV File
- A plain text file that uses commas to separate values.
- Can be used to create or update a Facebook catalog.
- Contains product information such as product name, description, price, and image URL.
- Can be created manually or exported from an e-commerce platform.
In summary, Facebook catalog and Facebook feed are structured data formats used by Facebook to manage and display product information, while CSV file is a flexible file format that businesses can use to organize and manage product information before uploading it to Facebook.
