Emmanuel Flossie

No More Disapprovals For Free Listings With Website Needs Improvement In Google Merchant Center

No More Disapprovals For Free Listings With “Website Needs Improvement” In Google Merchant Center

Previously when you were missing fundamental requirements, your products would get disapproved, or free listings become not eligible. As of July 2022, this is going to change. Websites that are missing basic requirements will now have a limited visibility warning instead of disapproval. That is excellent news as it means Google will not be so

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Google Merchant Center Now Supports All Free Listing Conversion Tracking

Google Merchant Center Now Supports All Free Listing Conversion Tracking

Previously back in 2020, we mentioned how to enable tracking with Google Analytics Universal. In January 2022, Google enabled a feature to track conversions automatically using auto-tagging, and in May 2022, it allowed this information to be tracked in Google Analytics 4. While previously, the conversion tracking was only for clicks on listings within the shopping tab.

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Google India Testing New Web Search Shopping Ad Format

Google India Testing New Web Search Shopping Ad Format

While browsing my favorite people to follow, such as Barry Schwartz I noticed an article regarding a new feature where brand names will slide along with ads. However, Barry mentioned he could not replicate the results. I have tested multiple countries, including the US, UK, and Australia, and could also not replicate it. However, I can repeat

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Microsoft Features Automated Promotions For Shopping Ads

Microsoft Features Automated Promotions For Shopping Ads

The new promotion technology is an awe-inspiring feature not available in Google Shopping. While not testing this yet, it is recommended that you have your promotions on a dedicated page with all details in plain text. Also, avoid using images. Most likely, Microsoft can not extract promotion details from an image. We are mentioning this

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Increase Performance By Utilizing Trusted Store Badge In Google Shopping

In this article, how to increase Free Listings and Buy On Google CTR by Becoming Eligible for Google’s Trusted Store Badge, and explain what the requirements are. Anything that you can show to outshine your competitor is key to increasing your click-through rate. Wouldn’t you want to buy from a merchant that Googles trusts? I

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Google Shopping Allows Online Pharmacies in New Zealand For Over-The-Counter Drugs

Google Shopping Allows Online Pharmacies in New Zealand For Over-The-Counter Drugs

Starting in June 2022, Google now allows merchants in New Zealand to promote the sale of approved non-prescription drugs (over the counter). However, you need to be certified and registered with the Ministry of Health. Reference: https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/12146422 More details: https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/6150151#newzealand

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[asaplabs.io] Suspended Shopify Account Due To Malicious Software In Google Merchant Center

[asaplabs.io] Suspended Shopify Account Due To Malicious Software In Google Merchant Center

I am receiving many clients suspended in Google Merchant Center due to Malicious software starting yesterday (14th June 2022). They seem to be using an app (which one I don’t know yet) that is sourcing from asaplabs.io (do not navigate to this link) Not sure if its anything to do with ASAPLab (different URL) When checking

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