1 Introduction
- 1.1 Enable Google Product Search
2 Prerequisites
3 Step-by-Step Instructions
- - 3.1.1 1. Enter a Category for the Store Item
- 3.2 Separate category levels with '>' (shift period on most keyboards)
  - 3.2.1 2. Enter the Image URL
  - 3.2.2 3. Omit from Feed (Optional)
  - 3.2.3 4. Configure Product Type Details
    - 3.2.3.1 Book
    - 3.2.3.2 Music
    - 3.2.3.3 Video
- 3.3 Validation Requirements
  - 3.3.1 Additional Product Type Details
4 Related documentation

Introduction

The Google Product Search Tab in the UltraCart Item Editor allows merchants to configure their products for inclusion in Google's shopping feed. This feature helps improve visibility by making items searchable through Google Product Search (Google Shopping).

Important Note:
Before using this feature, you must enable Google Product Search Services. If you have not done so, the Google Product Search tab options will not be available within the Item Editor.

Enable Google Product Search

Google Product Search Settings screen. There you can apply to enable Google Product Search Services if you haven't already done so by choosing one of the three feed schedules: Monthly, Weekly, Daily.

Once you have successfully enabled your Google Product Search Services, return to the Item Editor/Google Product Search Tab.

Prerequisites

Enable Google Product Search Services
Navigate to Configuration → Integrations → Google Product Search and apply for activation.
Choose a feed schedule: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
Item Setup
Ensure each item has:
- A valid product image URL
- A defined product category
- Appropriate product type settings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Enter a Category for the Store Item

Each item must include a Google category structure.

If you do not provide one, the Item Management folder structure will be used automatically.
Separate category levels with > (Shift + Period).
Avoid other separators such as colons or dashes.
Do not end a category with a trailing >.

Examples:

Valid Example	Invalid Example

Valid Example	Invalid Example
Home & Garden > Kitchen > Appliances	Home & Garden, Kitchen, Appliances
Electronics > Computers > Laptops	Home & Garden > Kitchen > Appliances >

Tip: Use your website’s actual structure whenever possible to maintain consistency across channels.

Google Product Category Reference:
Google Product Taxonomy

Separate category levels with '>' (shift period on most keyboards)

Not Acceptable:

All other separating characters, e.g., a colon ( or a dash
Trailing > (e.g., Home & Garden > Kitchen > Appliances >)
For example:
Good: Home & Garden > Kitchen > Appliances
Bad: Home & Garden, Kitchen, Appliances
Enter the image URL
The image URL for the product is required. Use your full-sized product images; do not use thumbnail images. Google Product Search will not accept products that do not have images because it does not make for a good searc experience.
Not Acceptable:
Relative URLs (you must include the entire link)
For example:
Good: http://www.imaginarystore.com/images/1006.jpg
Bad: /images/1006.jpg
Bad: www.imaginarystore.com/images/1006.jpg
Omit from Feed

Clicking this check box simply allows you to temporarily omit the feed to Google for this item.

2. Enter the Image URL

A full-sized product image URL is required.

Do not use thumbnails.
URLs must be absolute (include full http:// or https:// path).
Relative URLs are not accepted.

Examples:

Valid	Invalid

Valid	Invalid
`http://www.imaginarystore.com/images/1006.jpg`	`/images/1006.jpg`
`https://store.example.com/products/widget.jpg`	`www.imaginarystore.com/images/1006.jpg`

Warning: Google will reject items without valid product images.

3. Omit from Feed (Optional)

Check the Omit from Feed box to temporarily exclude this item from the Google Product Feed. This option is useful when an item is being revised or temporarily unavailable.

4. Configure Product Type Details

The Product Type section customizes feed data based on the item’s category. Select one of the following product types and complete all required fields.

Book

Field	Description

Field	Description
ISBN	Enter the International Standard Book Number.
Format	Choose from: paperback, hardback, audiobook, or ebook.
Author	Enter the author’s name.
Publisher	Enter the publisher’s name.

Music

Field	Description

Field	Description
Artist	Enter the artist’s name.
Format	Choose from: CD, MP3, tape, or vinyl.
Release Date	Enter the release date.

Video

Field	Description

Field	Description
Format	Choose from: DVD or VHS.
Director	Enter the director’s name.
Release Date	Enter the date of release.
Starring	Enter the main stars of the video.
Rating	Choose from: G, PG, PG-13, R, or NR.

Note: All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Validation Requirements

To be accepted into Google Product Search:

Each item must have a valid category and image URL.
Each item must have required Product Type fields configured or have Omit from Feed enabled.

Additional Product Type Details

Clicking of "Music" will expand the category for the following choices:
Artist: enter the artist's name
Format: A drop down menu with the choices:
cd, mp3,tape or vinyl
Release date: enter the date the music was released

Clicking of "Video" will expand the category for the following choices:
Format: A drop down menu with the choices:
dvd or vhs
Director: enter the director's name
Release date: Enter the date of release
Starting: enter the main stars of the video
Rating: A drop down menu with the choices:
G, PG, PG13, R, NR

*REMEMBER*

All items must have all the proper "Product Type" radio button selected, along with any related required fields (highlighted on the tab with an asterisk in the field label) configured in the Google Product Search tab OR have the "Omit From Feed" checkbox setting enabled within that tab.

Google Product Search Tab