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To use a Google Sheet as a data source in HootVid, we require a direct download link of a CSV file. There are currently two methods for doing so:
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Option 1) Publish to Web
To make a spreadsheet available for a large audience to see, the file needs to be published. The same logic follows for HootVid, as we will need access to the sheet in order to configure the URL.
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Copy the URL and add as a data source in HootVid.
Option 2) Edit URL Manually
A very straightforward option, simply rremove the section of the URL starting from /edit and replace it with /export with some additional text.
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Notice that the difference is we included &gid=1330027783 to the URL. This is basically the "Sheet ID" and as you switch sheets/tabs in Google Sheets. This value can be copied and appended to the URL if you want that specific sheet exported. |
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Adding a Google Sheet in HootVid
Navigate to the Data Sources menu.
On the right-hand side, you will see an option to “Create New”.
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Data Builder
This sub-menu will guide you with building the new data source. You can contact support in this menu for additional guidance as well. Here, we will select our data source, attach data, and add filters.
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Similar to using a Hoot Feed as your data source, we will also select “External” for Google Sheets. |
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Google Sheet Formatting
The formatting of your Google Sheet will entirely depend on the dynamic inventory that you’d like to display in your data source. For example, different verticals will require different fields. You may also want to display more or less fields depending on the nature of your dynamic inventory. However, there are some basic components and best practices to follow for a basic data source.
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