Get Started with Spotler Activate for Magento 2

This is the quick start guide for Spotler Activate Search. We'll get your search feed generated and the frontend search working in about 10 minutes. This covers the essentials - connecting your account, generating your first feed, and enabling the search overlay.

Prerequisites

• Module installed and cache cleared
• A Spotler Activate Search account
• Your Sooqr Account ID (format: SQ-123456-1)

Step 1: Enable the Module

Navigate to: Stores > Configuration > Spotler > General

Set Enable to Yes and save.

Step 2: Enter Account ID

Still in General > Credentials:

1. Select your Environment (Production or Staging)
2. Switch to the store view scope (top left dropdown)
3. Enter your Sooqr Account ID (e.g., SQ-123456-1)
4. Save configuration

Tip: Find your Account ID in your Spotler dashboard under account settings.

Step 3: Enable Feed Generation

Navigate to: Stores > Configuration > Spotler > Data

In the General section:

• Set Enable to Yes
• Filename can stay default or customize
• Set Cron Frequency for automatic updates

Save configuration.

Step 4: Generate Your First Feed

Run the CLI command:

bin/magento sooqr:feed:create

Or generate from admin:

• Go to Spotler > Feed Log (menu)
• Click Generate Feed button

The feed URL appears in the configuration under Data > General - copy this for Spotler.

Step 5: Enable Frontend Search

Navigate to: Stores > Configuration > Spotler > Search

In Frontend Implementation:

• Set Enable Search to Yes
• Choose your Sooqr Loader preference

Save and clear cache.

Verify It Works

1. Feed: Check the feed log grid at Spotler > Feed Log - should show successful generation
2. Search: Visit your frontend and use the search box - Spotler overlay should appear

What's Next

The basic setup is done. For optimal results:

• Configure attribute mapping in Data > Product Data
• Set up product type handling (configurable, bundle, grouped)
• Add filters to exclude out-of-stock or hidden products
• Enable CMS pages export if you want them searchable

Need More Help?

Documentation:

• All Help Articles - Complete documentation overview

Support:

• Contact Support - Get help from our team