Re: Google Shopping Updates
We've made a few tweeks to the uploading process today. We had a bit of a catch 22 situation going on, Google asking us not to upload items that do not comply with their policies, yet doing this means that items that need to be reviewed for exemption are not uploaded for them to check.
If you have applied for exemption and not yet been granted then keep an eye out for your items appearing on Google Shopping in the next 48hrs and once they do then re-apply for exemption using the same method as before.
I can let you know that any mixed stores with books with isbn and books without isbn are not being granted exemption. You will require separate eBid Stores. Same goes for music stores with CDs with barcodes and LPs without it seems.
Thx,
Gazza
Re: Google Shopping Updates
Getting a few accounts being suspended from Google Shopping due to "wrong condition". Remember not to list an item on eBid as new if it is refurbished or used.
Gazza
Re: Google Shopping Updates
Google are getting hot with promo text in titles and description. eg. "Free Shipping" will get your items removed from Google Shopping
Quote:
Language and Promotional Messages- Use standard spelling and grammar. Avoid any repeated, unnecessary or excessive use of punctuation, capitalization or symbols. Don't use exclamation points in your product titles unless the official product title contains them. The use of symbols, numbers, and letters have to adhere to the true meaning of the symbol.
- The only exception to excessive capitalization is if your company name is written in all capital letters. In such a case it is permissible to submit your company name in all capital letters, i.e. “ACME”
- Avoid offensive or inappropriate language.
- Promotional or boilerplate text may not be included in your store name and product data. All data needs to be a clear and direct description of the submitted product. Text related to shopping or store policies is not allowed. For example, "Free shipping" is not allowed.
- Your images may not contain promotional messages of any kind, including watermarks or promotional text. You are not allowed to submit image links to logo images or other generic images.
Make sure the first 250 characters (dont count HTML as we strip it) of your description are pure product info only.
Re: Google Shopping Updates
Anyone with an eBid Store selling comics should always apply for exemption. Comics have 17 character UPC codes which are not compatible with Google Shopping at the moment.
Go to Help > Selling to read how to apply, it's a very small form to fill in.
Re: Google Shopping Updates
UPDATE - Google Shopping now require at least one image for the item to be submitted