Running a bulk import or update straight against live store data is risky — a wrong mapping or a bad file doesn’t show its impact until thousands of products have already changed. BulkFlow’s new Demo Run lets you test the first 5 records first and preview the results.

How it works:

• Demo Run processes only the first 5 records of your import or update, using the exact same fields, mappings, and settings as the full run.
• You can check the results before running the rest of the file, so mapping errors or unexpected values get caught early instead of after the fact.
• At Step 2 (Identify Field) when creating a feed, Demo Import and Full Import appear as the two main action buttons — and Demo Import is also suggested automatically if BulkFlow flags a field mapping issue, giving you a chance to fix it before running the full import.

Useful for testing new or complex feeds, like ones with custom mappings, before applying changes to your entire catalog.