What changed?
We are excited to introduce a dedicated Keywords feature for items in MarketTime! Finding products quickly during order writing and on your B2B website is essential, and this update makes search faster, more accurate, and more flexible.
Previously, many users relied on Tags as a workaround to make items searchable by extra terms. With this release:
Keywords is now its own dedicated feature built specifically to power search.
Tags can now return to their original purpose as predefined labels and filters for grouping products.
Automatic Migration: Any existing values in your Tags field have been automatically moved over to the new Keywords field (up to 10 keywords per item) so you won't lose any searchability.
Key Benefits for Users
Faster Product Discovery: Assign descriptive terms—like
fur,stuffed animal, orwildlife—so sales reps writing orders and buyers browsing your B2B site can instantly find what they need.Quick Data Entry: Add individual keywords or type a comma-separated list to add multiple terms in one go.
Clutter-Free Search: Expand search visibility without creating hundreds of extra Tags.
How to Manage Keywords in the Web App
Adding keywords to your products is quick and simple:
Open an item's details page in apps.markettime.com
Locate the Keywords field.
Type a single keyword or enter multiple comma-separated keywords (e.g.,
Animal, Wildlife, Bear).Click Add or press Enter.
Click Save.
Handy Features & Rules:
Capacity Counter: You can assign up to 10 keywords per item. A counter will show how many slots you have remaining.
Duplicate Protection: The system automatically prevents duplicate keywords on the same item.
Easy Removal: Need to make a change? Just click the X on any keyword chip to delete it.
Importing & Exporting Keywords
Managing keywords in bulk via file uploads is simple:
UI Item Import
Format: Provide keywords as a comma-separated list in your import file.
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Updating Existing Keywords:
If the Keywords column is included with values, it updates the item's keywords.
If the Keywords column is included but left blank, any existing keywords on that item will be removed.
If the Keywords column is omitted from the file entirely, existing keywords on your items will remain untouched.
Item Export
Exported item files now include a dedicated Keywords column formatted as a comma-separated list, making it easy to review or make bulk edits.
FAQ
Q: What are Keywords, and how are they different from Tags?
Keywords are a new dedicated search feature that helps buyers and order writers find products more easily. Previously, many users relied on Tags as a workaround for keyword searching. Now, Keywords handle search and discoverability, freeing Tags to serve their intended purpose as predefined product labels.
Q: What happened to my existing Tags?
Your existing Tag values have been automatically migrated to the new Keywords field. Up to 10 keywords per item were retained during the migration, so no re-entry is required.
Q: How many keywords can I add to an item?
You can assign up to 10 keywords per item. A counter next to the field displays how many remaining slots you have.
Q: Can I add multiple keywords at once?
Yes! You can enter multiple keywords as a comma-separated list (e.g., Animal, Wildlife, Bear) and click Add or press Enter to save them simultaneously.
Q: What happens if I try to add a duplicate keyword?
The system automatically prevents duplicates, ensuring the same keyword isn't listed twice on an item.
Q: How do I remove a keyword from an item?
Click the X on any keyword chip to remove it at any time.
Q: Where can customers search by keywords?
Keywords are searchable in both the apps.markettime.com web app (during order writing) and on the B2B website. Users can search by product name, tags, or keywords to find matching items.
Q: What makes a good keyword?
Think of descriptive search terms a buyer might use that aren't already included in the product name or tags. For example, for a stuffed bear, useful keywords might include fur, stuffed animal, wildlife, or plush.
Q: Do keywords appear on the B2B website for buyers to see?
Keywords drive search and discoverability on the B2B website. While buyers use them to locate matching products, they function as search terms rather than visible display labels.
Q: I already have 10 keywords on an item. Can I add more?
No, 10 is the maximum allowed per item. You will need to remove an existing keyword before adding a new one.
Q: Where do I add keywords in the UI?
Open an item's details page in apps.markettime.com and locate the Keywords field. Enter your keywords, click Add or press Enter, and remember to click Save.
Q: Are keywords included in item imports and exports?
Yes. Keywords are supported in UI Item Import, bulk imports via the Public API, and Item Export. They use a comma-separated format across all methods.
Q: What happens if I import a file without a keywords column?
If the keywords column is omitted from your import file, existing keywords on your items will remain untouched—they will not be deleted or modified.
Q: What if I import a file with an empty keywords column for an item?
If the keywords column is present in the file but blank for a given item, that item's existing keywords will be cleared.
Q: How do keywords work with the Public API?
The API accepts keywords as a comma-separated list. On an update (PUT), the submitted list replaces the item's existing keywords entirely. Sending an empty keyword field will clear all existing keywords for that item.
Q: What happens if I try to submit more than 10 keywords via the API?
The request will fail validation and return an error. During bulk imports, that specific item row will be rejected according to standard error-handling rules.