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Google Merchant Center Now Adds Social Profile Linking
Google Merchant Center has recently introduced a new feature that allows you to link your social media accounts. This functionality enhances your ability to highlight your brand across Google Shopping. Additionally, Google has openly confirmed that your social profile may be used to populate the knowledge panel. Although Google has not currently ensured the verification of the
Trusted Stores Badge Is Now “Top Quality Store” in Google Shopping
On the 25th of May, 2023, Google officially rebranded the “Trusted Store Badge” to “Top Quality Store” We have already written a great article on how to enable the Top Quality Store badge and explained the minimum requirements based on client testing. Are there any modifications? Apart from the evident change in naming as viewed
[Don’t Worry] Accepting Google Merchant Center Invitation Returns a 403 Error
As of the 17th of May, 2023, I discovered that the acceptance of user access from the Google Merchant Center immediately displays a 403 error. This issue has persisted for a week, but there is no cause for alarm. Wait approximately 15 minutes before attempting to reopen the Google Merchant Center. At this point, you
Manually Edit Products in Google Merchant Center
There’s a wide range of options at your disposal when it comes to editing your product information, such as the primary feed, supplemental feed, feed rules, to manual product editing. I have previously prepared a comprehensive article and an accompanying video elaborating on this subject. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of manually editing products
Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions For Google Shopping
Google announced that as of June 2023, restrictions on coronavirus (COVID-19) related content under the Sensitive events policy will be lifted. This change is a direct response to the shifting landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects the progress made in dealing with the virus globally. Under the updated policy, Shopping ads and free listings that contain
Google Tests Quick Checkout Button for Select Shopify Users, With Mixed Opinions
Google is constantly innovating to make online shopping more accessible and seamless. One of their latest pilot tests involves the integration of a ‘Quick Checkout’ button for select Shopify merchants, aimed at streamlining the purchasing process. However, not all users are thrilled with this new feature, citing issues with personalization and optional product features. What
Google Merchant Center Allows Uploaded Order History Details for Delivery Verification
Since the launch of the Trusted Stores badge, one of its essential features has been unavailable – the ability to upload order history details, which serve as a key metric for the badge’s evaluation. The badge is crucial for displaying free shopping listings, making this feature vital. As of this writing, this feature is only
Canadian Advertisers Gain Access to Google Shopping Vehicle Ads
Starting in April 2023, vehicle ads will be available to all Canadian advertisers, marking a significant milestone in digital automotive advertising. This new ad format will allow advertisers to effectively promote their entire inventory to potential customers searching for vehicles on Google.com. The introduction of vehicle ads in Canada is just the beginning, as plans
[Solution] Can’t Connect GMC Sub Account With Shopify Google Channel App
Many users have faced challenges while trying to connect their Google Channel app from Shopify to their Google Merchant Center sub-account. In this article, we will discuss a workaround that has proven to be effective for some users. Solution The solution involves adding a different email address as the sub-account user. This is necessary because
Google Merchant Center’s New Policy Update: Ensuring a Safer Shopping Ad Experience
Google Tightens its Grip on Shopping Ads. Strengthened Policy Enforcement to Safeguard Users, Employees, and Ads Ecosystem. On March 31, 2023, Google announced it would intensify its efforts to regulate content and prevent harmful behavior within its shopping ads to protect consumers, employees, and the Google Ads ecosystem. While similar policies were already in place, the updated
Revving up to 46 km/h (28 mph) with the Latest Electric Bikes Policy Change In Shopping Ads
Effective March 2023, Google announced an update to its “Unsupported Shopping content” policy to allow ads for electric bikes in the United States that can reach a top speed of 46 km/h (or 28 mph). This significantly increased from the previous maximum speed limit of 25 km/h (15.5 mph). Over the years, we’ve had many
The Curious Case of Editing & Deleted Products, Are Edits Gone Forever In Google Merchant Center?
Blanca Lopez’s question on our Google Ads community is a great one that many e-commerce store owners and marketers may question. When a product is deleted from Google Merchant Center, it’s natural to wonder if any edits made to the product before deletion are still present when the product is re-added. Blanca asked the question