If you are using Google Merchant Center, you may have migrated from the Content API to the Merchant API, usually without you having to do anything. The problem is that it comes with bugs and issues that weren’t anticipated, including mine.So I am writing a guide on what to check after Google’s automatic enforcement on […]
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Starting 31st January 2027, Google requires all product images to be at least 500 pixels by 500 pixels. It used to be 200 / 300 pixels, depending on the niche of products. While Google explains that you will get a warning in Google Merchant Center about which images are flagged for being too small, we
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Today I want to talk about something that Barry Schwartz picked up on recently, Google has made some improvements to how it handles situations where Googlebot can’t access your website for Google Merchant Center. Barry shared a post with all the changes nicely screenshotted, so definitely go and follow him and check out his site,
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Hello everyone! I’ve got some genuinely good news to share today, and it’s about something that’s been causing a lot of confusion (and a fair bit of stress) for Shopify merchants going through the move from the Content API to the Merchant API. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know we originally flagged that product
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A few months ago, Google quietly added a new Analytics tab within the Shipping and Returns section of Google Merchant Center. At the time, the tab was empty, no data, no reports, nothing to work with. But shortly after, data started appearing on specific accounts, and it turns out this feature is far more important
Most merchants treat Google Ads as a machine that buys sales. You put money in, orders come out, and the only question is whether the return on ad spend is acceptable. But your ads are buying something else at the same time, something most advertisers throw away: information about what customers wanted versus what they
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Google has quietly rolled out an important update to Custom Labels in Google Ads, and if you’re running Demand Gen campaigns, this one’s for you. What Changed? Custom Labels in Google Ads have traditionally been available for Performance Max and Standard Shopping campaigns. But as of now, Google has expanded support to include Demand Gen
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Google’s AI surfaces are changing how shoppers find products. AI Overviews and AI Mode in Google Search are no longer future features. They are live, in use, and pull product data directly from your feed to generate answers for shoppers. If your feed is incomplete or poorly structured, your products will not show up in
May 2026, and this one’s for a part of the market that’s been waiting a long time. If you sell ATVs, UTVs, RVs, travel trailers, or campers in the US, Google just opened the door to one of the most powerful lower-funnel ad formats on the platform. Vehicle Ads are expanding, and it’s a big
Google Vehicle Ads Just Got Way Bigger. ATVs, UTVs, RVs & Non-Motorized Trailers Are In Read More »
A few weeks ago, I covered the product landing page requirements from Google and mentioned that a grayed-out button for out-of-stock products was required. Well, Google has updated those requirements, and it’s actually a positive change for merchants. A community member on LinkedIn flagged this and asked whether the grayed-out button would remain a strict
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