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How Do I Use WooCommerce Google Feed?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 1:47 pm

WooCommerce Google Feed is a great tool for managing your product inventory and keeping your customers up to date on your latest offerings. Here’s how to get the most out of it:

1. Set up your WooCommerce Google Feed account.

First, you’ll need to create a Google Merchant Center account.

Once you have that set up, log in and go to the Settings tab. Next, click on the “Products” tab, and then select “WooCommerce” from the drop-down menu.

2. Connect your WooCommerce store to Google Merchant Center.

Now that you’ve set up your Merchant Center account, it’s time to connect your WooCommerce store.

To do that, go to the WooCommerce Google Feed plugin page and download the plugin. Once it’s installed and activated, go to the “Settings” page and enter your Merchant Center ID.

3. Configure your settings.

Once you’ve connected your store, it’s time to configure your settings.

On the “Settings” page, you can choose which product types you want to include in your feed, what information you want to include, and how often you want the feed to update. You can also set up category mapping, so that products in certain WooCommerce categories will be placed in corresponding Google Shopping categories.

4. Submit your feed.

Once you’ve configured your settings, click on the “Submit Feed” button. Your feed will then be submitted to Google for approval.

After following these steps, you’ll be able to take advantage of WooCommerce Google Feed to better manage your product inventory and keep your customers up to date on your latest offerings.

PRO TIP: This note is to warn you about the potential risks of using the WooCommerce Google Feed plugin. While this plugin can be used to create a sitemap for your WooCommerce store, it is important to be aware that there are some potential risks associated with using this plugin. One such risk is that the plugin may generate an inaccurate sitemap, which could lead to your store being penalized by Google. Additionally, the plugin could also cause your site to load slowly, or even crash, if it is not properly configured. Therefore, it is important to carefully read the documentation for this plugin before using it, and to only use it on a test site before deploying it on a live site.
Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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