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Product Data Courses

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The PDP Field Guide

Master‑class on building, governing and refreshing product pages for AI‑led discovery.

Reference Guide

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Bulk Update API

Endpoint for mass‑editing PDP fields programmatically.

PDP Scalability

The ability to scale PDP creation and management efficiently.

Field Standardization

Making PDP fields uniform across systems.

Catalog Hygiene

Maintaining clean and accurate product data.

SEO Debt

Accumulated PDP issues from outdated SEO.

Multi Brand Ops

Running PDP governance across multiple brands.

PDP SEO Pitfalls

Common SEO mistakes on product detail pages.

Duplicate Content

Copy/paste product descriptions across PDPs.

PDP Drift

Slow misalignment of PDP content from source data.

Content Expiration

When PDP content becomes outdated.

Update Cadence

Frequency of structured PDP updates.

PDP Refresh

Regularly updating PDP content and schema.

Cross Platform Checks

Ensuring PDPs display correctly across platforms.

Schema Validation

The process of checking structured data for errors.

Health Audit

A review of PDPs for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.

Semantic SEO

SEO based on meaning, not just keyword volume.

Keyword Quality

The contextual accuracy and usefulness of selected terms.

Taxonomy Standards

Agreed naming conventions and formats for PDP fields.

Data Ownership

Assigning control of specific PDP fields.

Field Governance

Rules and roles for managing PDP field structure.

System Integrations

Connecting EKOM to PIMs, CMSs, and feeds.

Automation Case Study

Real-world example of PDP automation.

EKOM Architecture

How EKOM's system handles PDP data flow.

PDP Scaling

Growing PDP coverage without increasing headcount.

Live Schema Generation

Real-time creation of JSON-LD based on source fields.

Automation Definition

What “automation” actually means in PDP operations.

Scaling Failures

Breakdowns that occur when PDP systems can’t grow.

Manual Workflows

PDPs edited or updated by hand.

Data Pipeline

The full flow of product data from source to PDP.

Field Updates

Adjustments to individual PDP attributes.

Sync Engine

A system that automates data transfer between sources and PDPs.

PDP Automation

The process of programmatically updating PDPs.

Content Sync

Keeping PDPs aligned with backend systems.

Source of Truth

The authoritative system for product data.

PIM vs CMS

Clarifies the roles of backend vs frontend systems.

Meta Commerce

Product visibility and tagging in Meta platforms.

TikTok Schema

Schema elements required by TikTok Shop.

AI Feed Parsing

How AI systems interpret PDP structure.

Visibility Gaps

Missed impressions due to incomplete or misaligned PDPs.

Merchant Guidelines

Platform requirements for listing products.

Google Ranking Factors

Elements Google uses to evaluate PDPs.

Feed Drift

Mismatch between product feed and PDP.

Schema Errors

Mistakes in JSON-LD or product markup.

Data Completeness

Percent of PDP fields fully populated.

PDP Best Practices

Guidelines for effective PDP design and structure.

Field Consistency

Keeping PDP attributes aligned across systems.

Machine Readable Fields

Data fields platforms can ingest automatically.

SEO Attributes

Metadata and tags that affect discoverability.

PDP Metadata

Data embedded in the PDP’s code for platform parsing.

Structured PDP Fields

Schema-supported fields on a PDP.

Content Vs Structure

The difference between PDP copy and data fields.

Structured Data Basics

Foundational concepts for schema markup.

Digital Shelf

Your product’s position online across marketplaces and channels.

Product Detail Page

The dedicated page for a single product.

UGC Schema

structured product data for user photos, Q&A, reviews.

Stale Inventory Flag

Indicator when stock age exceeds threshold.

LLM Readiness

How easily PDP data is parsed by LLMs.

Contextual Keywords

Naturally placed, intent‑rich keywords.

Feed Diagnostics Report

Report listing schema & policy errors per SKU.

Variant Swatch Images

Visual selectors for color/size variants.

Canonical URL

Declares the primary page address.

Change History Log

Record of every PDP field edit.

Variant Parent

Primary record that groups variant SKUs under one PDP.

Alt Text

Text alternative for PDP images.

Sitemap.xml

XML file listing URLs for search engine crawling.

Product Rich Result

Enhanced search listing showing price, rating, and availability.

Content Tag Manager

Systematic labeling of PDP copy sections for targeted updates.

Inventory Buffer

Safety stock maintained to prevent overselling.

Price Sync

Automated alignment of price fields across PDP, feeds, and ads.

Breadcrumb Schema

structured product data that maps page hierarchy for crawlers.

Product Rating Markup

Schema field representing average rating and review count.

Feed Approval Rate

Percentage of SKUs accepted by a channel's product feed.

Open Graph Tags

Meta tags that control how PDPs render on social platforms.

Faceted Navigation

UI that lets shoppers filter products by multiple attributes.

Product Schema

Structured schema markup for product data including offer, review, and availability.

JSON‑LD

A structured‑data format that defines how product info should be organised.

Attribute Completeness

The % of required attributes that are filled with valid data.

SKU

Stock Keeping Unit – a unique identifier for each variant.

PIM

Central repository that governs and syndicates product data across channels.

Multi-Brand Governance

Managing PDPs and metadata rules across a multi-brand catalog

Field-Level Optimization

Improving accuracy and impact of individual PDP fields like title, price, and availability

Operational Efficiency

Streamlining team workflows and reducing manual PDP management tasks

Cross-Platform Sync

Keeping data consistent across feeds, channels, and marketplaces

AI Discovery

Preparing PDPs for large model inputs and AI-powered search

Data Quality

Ensuring accuracy and consistency in product data

PDP Fundamentals

Core concepts behind what a Product Detail Page is and why it matters

PDP Health

Tracking the performance, completeness, and structure of product pages

Metadata Strategy

Optimising what metadata you collect, where it lives, and how it gets used

Automation

Reducing manual work with smart syncing, validation, and enrichment

Platform Requirements

Meeting feed, ad, and SEO specs across Google, Meta, TikTok, and more

Governance

Rules, workflows, and checks to maintain PDP integrity at scale

Taxonomy

Classifying products so shoppers (and algorithms) can find them

Structured Product Data

Organising product information in standardised formats

PIM Systems

Platforms that store and syndicate product data

Multi-Brand Governance

Managing PDPs and metadata rules across a multi-brand catalog

Field-Level Optimization

Improving accuracy and impact of individual PDP fields like title, price, and availability

Operational Efficiency

Streamlining team workflows and reducing manual PDP management tasks

Cross-Platform Sync

Keeping data consistent across feeds, channels, and marketplaces

AI Discovery

Preparing PDPs for large model inputs and AI-powered search

Data Quality

Ensuring accuracy and consistency in product data

PDP Fundamentals

Core concepts behind what a Product Detail Page is and why it matters

PDP Health

Tracking the performance, completeness, and structure of product pages

Metadata Strategy

Optimising what metadata you collect, where it lives, and how it gets used

Automation

Reducing manual work with smart syncing, validation, and enrichment

Platform Requirements

Meeting feed, ad, and SEO specs across Google, Meta, TikTok, and more

Governance

Rules, workflows, and checks to maintain PDP integrity at scale

Taxonomy

Classifying products so shoppers (and algorithms) can find them

Structured Product Data

Organising product information in standardised formats

PIM Systems

Platforms that store and syndicate product data

Product Data Lessons

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What Is a PDP—and Why It Still Matters

Define a PDP and explain its current importance.

Why Manual PDPs Break Down

Calculate costs of manual PDP management.

What PDP Automation Really Means

Build real-time PDP automation workflows.

Inside EKOM’s System (As a Case Study)

Apply EKOM’s automation framework to your catalog.

Creating a PDP Field Governance Plan

Create a PDP governance plan with validation rules.

Using Keyword Signals Without Chasing Trends

Use keyword trends in core fields without breaking structure.

Validating PDP Health Across Platforms

Check PDP health on Google, TikTok, and Meta.

Quarterly PDP Refresh Cadence

Schedule quarterly PDP refreshes for accuracy.

Avoiding Copy/Paste SEO

Avoid duplicate content penalties with structured data.

The Shift: From Content to Structure

Structure product data instead of relying only on content.

What Counts as Metadata?

Identify required metadata for product discovery.

Anatomy of a Healthy PDP

Audit PDPs against core health indicators.

Common Failures That Break Visibility

Fix structural errors that hide products in search.

How Google Evaluates Product Pages

Optimize PDPs for Google’s ranking criteria.

How Meta, TikTok, and AI Feeds Read PDPs

Format PDP data for Meta/TikTok/AI platform requirements.

What PIMs and CMSs Actually Do

Choose between PIM or CMS for data tasks.

Where Automation Fills the Gaps

Automate error-prone fields (pricing/attributes).

Posts and Guides

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Jonah Santo

SEO Is Moving to TikTok, Meta, and AI Search

Customers find your products on social and AI platforms. Here’s how to keep up.
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Jonah Santo

Your PDP Is Your New Homepage

Shoppers land on product pages—not your homepage. Make them count.
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Jonah Santo

From Keywords to Context: Why Intent Wins

Search tools now look for meaning, not just words. Structure matters more than ever.
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Jonah Santo

Why You’re Invisible on Google and TikTok

80% of shoppers use AI to find products. Unstructured PDPs get skipped.
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Jonah Santo

AI Search Is Here. Is Your Product Data Ready?

AI search is live. Structure your PDPs for visibility.
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Jonah Santo

The Hidden Cost of Manual PDP Updates

Automation saves teams thousands of hours and keeps content aligned.
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Jonah Santo

Manual Teams Can’t Keep Up With Social Shopping

Social shopping trends shift too fast for manual PDP updates.
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Jonah Santo

Google Hates Bad Metadata

Bad metadata hides your products. Fix it, get seen.
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Jonah Santo

Accuracy Drives Sales

Fix these 4 product data fields most fail at.
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Jonah Santo

The 5 Fields That Drive Discovery

The 5 product data fields that decide if you exist.

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