This article assumes that you are already familiar with importing a newly certified property and what data points you need for an import.
If you are unfamiliar with the above, please look at this guide ⬇️.
'InProgress' establishments represent members who are in the process of attaining the certification. These members will not be shared with OTAs or included in any data collection.
Data points needed for importing 'InProgress' establishments
You will need to fill out your file with all the data points as required in a normal import.
To import an establishment with an 'InProgress' state, please prepare your Validation state data point in your file with 'InProgress' as pictured:
Importing 'InProgress' establishment certification data to the BeCause database
When you have your file ready for import, please follow the guide.
1. Go to Import --> Import Establishment Data and click "Select standard..."
2. Select "the certification you issue".
3. Select the group you are importing the establishment to and click "Next".
4. Click "Begin import"
5. Click "Drop files here or click to upload. CSV, XLSX or XLS files accepted" and select your file to import.
6. Make sure the columns in your file match the Template Fields and click "Next".
7. Scroll to check and verify your data.
8. Check to see if your validation state is correct.
9. Validation states to change to.
10. When you have verified your data you can "Submit".
11. Click "OK".
12. Refresh your browser and go to "Certification Management".
13. Click "Certified establishments".
14. Here you can select your certified establishments by country, standard or validation state. You can also see to which Group your establishments in the overview belongs in.
15. Click on the establishment you wish to edit and edit under "Certification Data" - "Validation".
16. You can always export the establishment if you need to edit the file and then import the file again.
If you are unsure about how to do the InProgress import, please contact support via the chat in the right-hand corner 🤝. We are here to help 💜.