{"id":17103,"date":"2025-03-25T08:38:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T08:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-google-shopping-feed\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T09:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:38:42","slug":"how-to-fix-google-shopping-feed","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/blog\/how-to-fix-google-shopping-feed\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Google Shopping Feed Errors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d45a639ef0961e9576ae4633acd16307\">Any ad channel or online platform for showcasing goods comes with its own rulebook. Google Shopping is no exception. To get your products seen\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-google-shopping-ads-for-maximum-roi\/\">clicked<\/a>\u2014you need <a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/blog\/how-to-create-a-google-shopping-product-feed\/\">a clean, optimized feed that follows Google\u2019s requirements to the letter<\/a>. Even a minor data mismatch can result in your campaigns stalling, ad disapprovals, or, in extreme cases, account suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down common Google Shopping feed errors, how to fix them, and how BrightBid can help automate much of this work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-link-color wp-elements-b36bd1e9fc22af2090edd155e6d00269\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#what-can-trigger-google-merchant-center-and-google-ads-account-suspension\">What Can Trigger Google Merchant Center and Google Ads Account Suspension?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-does-google-suspend-google-merchant-center-accounts\">How Does Google Suspend Google Merchant Center Accounts?<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#if-you-get-suspended\">If You Get Suspended<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-to-optimize-google-shopping-feed-attributes\">How to Optimize Google Shopping Feed Attributes<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#product-id-id\">Product ID [id]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#product-title-title\">Product Title [title]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#product-description-description\">Product Description [description]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#product-price-price\">Product Price [price]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#availability-availability\">Availability [availability]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#link-link\">Link [link]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#image-link-image-link\">Image Link [image_link]<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#bonus-tip-fix-robots-txt-restrictions\">Bonus Tip: Fix robots.txt Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#dont-forget-gti-ns-and-unique-product-identifiers\">Don\u2019t Forget GTINs and Unique Product Identifiers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-to-correct-and-optimize-your-product-feed-with-the-merchant-center-ui\">How to Correct and Optimize Your Product Feed with the Merchant Center UI<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-to-avoid-google-shopping-feed-errors-with-bright-bid\">How to Avoid Google Shopping Feed Errors with BrightBid<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#product-title-optimization\">Product Title Optimization<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#bright-bid-feed-manager\">BrightBid Feed Manager<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#bright-bid-feed-checker\">BrightBid Feed Checker<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#watch-it-in-action\">Watch It in Action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#google-shopping-feed-errors-frequently-asked-questions\">Google Shopping Feed Errors \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-can-trigger-google-merchant-center-and-google-ads-account-suspension\">What Can Trigger Google Merchant Center and Google Ads Account Suspension?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Google Merchant Center and Google Ads have strict guidelines. Minor violations might trigger warnings or limited product visibility. But consistent or severe issues\u2014especially with sensitive product categories\u2014can lead to full account suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the top triggers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorrect or inconsistent feed attributes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mismatched tax or shipping information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misleading pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword stuffing in product titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of or invalid unique product identifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violations in sensitive verticals (e.g., alcohol, gambling, healthcare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the policies for each platform via the links below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/merchants\/answer\/6363310?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-400-color\">Google Shopping Guidelines<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/adspolicy\/answer\/6008942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-400-color\">Google Ads Policy<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color has-secondary-400-border-color has-primary-400-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:10px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:50px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-400-color has-text-color\" id=\"audit-your-ads-for-free\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-600-color\">Audit <\/mark><\/em>your ads for free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-600-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/brightbid-revision\/proev-revision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Run Free Ad Audit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-google-suspend-google-merchant-center-accounts\">How Does Google Suspend Google Merchant Center Accounts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Merchant Center suspensions are usually automated and triggered by algorithmic checks. While the exact mechanisms remain under wraps, here\u2019s what we know (and what we suspect):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automated systems<\/strong> regularly crawl landing pages, analyze product data, and scan for inconsistencies or violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-driven models<\/strong> flag discrepancies in availability, pricing, or content mismatches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical patterns<\/strong> of behavior (e.g. repeat violations) may raise account-level red flags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google doesn\u2019t always suspend accounts uniformly. You may be penalized for violations others seem to get away with\u2014often due to factors like account trust level, feed size, or past performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-you-get-suspended\">If You Get Suspended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audit your product data thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Products \u2192 Diagnostics<\/strong> in Merchant Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and fix all account-level and item-level issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Request Review<\/strong> once fixes are in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid panic-fueled mass updates or multiple support messages. Instead, fix one issue at a time with a calm, methodical approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-optimize-google-shopping-feed-attributes\">How to Optimize Google Shopping Feed Attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d2f9cb3aeccd64026367e56c3a4c59b6\">Your Shopping feed must follow <a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/blog\/google-shopping-feed-specs-guide-to-success\/\">Google\u2019s data feed specifications<\/a>. Here\u2019s how to handle key attributes correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product-id-id\">Product ID <code>[id]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be unique for each product, including variants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues: duplicate IDs, invalid characters, reused promo IDs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Fixes: use UTF-8 encoding, compress your feed, avoid non-printable characters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product-title-title\">Product Title <code>[title]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Should clearly describe the product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues: duplicate titles, missing variants, keyword stuffing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Fixes: include attributes like size\/color, follow capitalization rules, limit to 150 characters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product-description-description\">Product Description <code>[description]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tells shoppers what they\u2019re buying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues: missing descriptions, links, promo text, non-compliant language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Fixes: stay under 5,000 characters, avoid comparisons, don\u2019t link out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product-price-price\">Product Price <code>[price]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must match the landing page exactly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues: price mismatches, missing currency, too many decimals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Fixes: enable auto item updates, show pricing clearly, use <code>[sale_price]<\/code> when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"availability-availability\">Availability <code>[availability]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must reflect current stock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Tips: use <code>[pause]<\/code> for temporary removals, <code>[availability_date]<\/code> for preorders, and <code>[excluded_destination]<\/code> during site maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"link-link\">Link <code>[link]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must lead directly to the product landing page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Fixes: use verified domains, match variant shown, avoid redirects\/sign-in walls, add no tracking parameters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"image-link-image-link\">Image Link <code>[image_link]<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a clean, high-quality image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Fixes: accepted formats only, avoid overlays\/artifacts, ensure mobile-friendliness, use <code>[additional_image_link]<\/code> for extra views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bonus-tip-fix-robots-txt-restrictions\">Bonus Tip: Fix robots.txt Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Googlebot must be able to crawl your landing pages and product images. Misconfigured <code>robots.txt<\/code> files often block access, leading to uncrawlable URLs and feed disapprovals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <code>yourdomain.com\/robots.txt<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure it doesn&#8217;t block these paths: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><code>makefile<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>User-agent: Googlebot<br>Disallow:<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re blocking certain areas, don\u2019t block:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><code>bash<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\/product-page-path\/<br>\/images\/<br>\/scripts\/<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-forget-gti-ns-and-unique-product-identifiers\">Don\u2019t Forget GTINs and Unique Product Identifiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google uses unique identifiers like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GTIN<\/strong> (Global Trade Item Number)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MPN<\/strong> (Manufacturer Part Number)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They help differentiate products and are essential for ads to perform well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-issues\">Common issues:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GTINs not matching product variants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GTINs copied across unrelated products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake or made-up GTINs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Make sure GTINs are accurate, use the correct brand, and match the manufacturer\u2019s data. Use Google\u2019s GTIN guide for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5de615ed4da68eea03d3b72943f262c\">Setting up the base of your product is just the start. Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/blog\/google-shopping-feed-optimization-tips\/\">how to fine-tune all the elements in your product<\/a> feed so you stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color has-secondary-400-border-color has-primary-400-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:10px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:50px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-400-color has-text-color\" id=\"audit-your-ads-for-free-1\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-600-color\">Audit <\/mark><\/em>your ads for free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-600-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/brightbid-revision\/proev-revision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Run Free Ad Audit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-correct-and-optimize-your-product-feed-with-the-merchant-center-ui\">How to Correct and Optimize Your Product Feed with the Merchant Center UI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use supported file formats (TSV, XML, Google Sheets).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply <strong>feed rules<\/strong> in the Merchant Center to format data automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove non-essential data from your feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add missing required fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reupload your updated feed via <strong>Products \u2192 Feeds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\u274c<\/strong> <strong>Incorrect Product Categorization<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 <strong>Correct Product Categorization<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffd Clothing &gt; Suits<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd Clothing &amp; Accessories &gt; Clothing &gt; Suits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffd Computer Components &gt; Input Devices &gt; Fingerprint Readers<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd Electronics &gt; Electronics Accessories &gt; Computer Components &gt; Input Devices &gt; Fingerprint Readers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffd Athletics &gt; Cricket &gt; Cricket Bats<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd Sporting Goods &gt; Athletics &gt; Cricket &gt; Cricket Bats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffd Cameras &gt; Video Cameras<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd Camera and Optics &gt; Cameras &gt; Video Cameras<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to categorize products on Google Shopping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-avoid-google-shopping-feed-errors-with-bright-bid\">How to Avoid Google Shopping Feed Errors with BrightBid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BrightBid is an AI-driven ad engine that helps e-commerce businesses keep their Shopping feeds error-free while maximizing performance. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product-title-optimization\">Product Title Optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatically rewrite product titles to include high-converting keywords\u2014no manual editing needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bright-bid-feed-manager\">BrightBid Feed Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Easily manage and update unlimited feeds from a central, intuitive dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bright-bid-feed-checker\">BrightBid Feed Checker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4a0cc4527e7928e0efe31562d85f869d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/google-shopping\/\">BrightBid automatically scans your product feeds every hour<\/a>, flags potential errors before they go live, and notifies you to prevent account issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch-it-in-action\">Watch It in Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Product feed optimization for Google Shopping - Webinar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N80vtsLcOU8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BrightBid webinar on Google Shopping product feed optimization<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BrightBid is a powerful AI engine that offers a set of solutions that can help you save time and effort on managing your Google Shopping feeds and preventing possible errors in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about BrightBid solutions for Google Shopping, check out these resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/kundehistorier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-600-color\">Success stories with BrightBid<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/google-shopping\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-600-color\">BrightBid features description<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google-shopping-feed-errors-frequently-asked-questions\">Google Shopping Feed Errors \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webicient-accordions accordions\"><details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>Why did my Google Merchant Center account get suspended?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color\">Your account may be suspended due to policy violations such as inaccurate pricing, misleading product titles, missing GTINs, or uncrawlable landing pages. Google uses automated systems to detect discrepancies and enforce policies.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>How long does it take to resolve a suspension in Google Merchant Center?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color\">Once you&#8217;ve submitted a <strong>Request Review<\/strong> after fixing the issues, it typically takes Google between <strong>3\u20137 business days<\/strong> to respond. However, timelines may vary depending on the severity and number of violations.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>Can I still run Google Ads if my Merchant Center account is suspended?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color\">Yes, but only for non-Shopping campaigns. You won&#8217;t be able to run Shopping ads or dynamic remarketing until the suspension is lifted.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>What\u2019s the difference between GTIN, MPN, and brand?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<ul class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GTIN<\/strong> is a globally recognized product identifier (like UPC or EAN). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MPN<\/strong> is the manufacturer\u2019s part number. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand<\/strong> is the name of the company that makes the product. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing all three improves your product&#8217;s visibility and ensures eligibility for enhanced listings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>How often should I check my Shopping feed for errors?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color\">At minimum, you should check <strong>weekly<\/strong>, but if your catalog is large or frequently updated, <strong>daily checks<\/strong> are ideal. Tools like <strong>BrightBid Feed Checker<\/strong> can automate this process and alert you in real time.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>What should I look for in my robots.txt file to avoid feed issues?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color\">Ensure that your <code>robots.txt<\/code> file:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"has-white-400-color has-text-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does <strong>not block<\/strong> <code>\/product<\/code>, <code>\/images<\/code>, or any other page that\u2019s part of your feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows access to <code>User-agent: Googlebot<\/code>. You can test and debug this via Google Search Console\u2019s <strong>URL Inspection Tool<\/strong> or robots.txt Tester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>What if my product has no GTIN?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">If the product truly doesn\u2019t have a GTIN (e.g., handmade goods or private label items), submit the <code>identifier_exists<\/code> attribute with a value of <code>false<\/code>. But don\u2019t use this as a workaround for products that <em>do<\/em> have a GTIN.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>Can I fix errors directly in the Google Merchant Center interface?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Yes. You can use <strong>Feed Rules<\/strong> in Merchant Center to reformat or supplement missing data. For more complex cases, consider editing your source feed or using a feed management tool like BrightBid.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion wp-block-webicient-accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<span>What happens if I repeatedly violate Google Shopping policies?<\/span> <svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<rect y=\"7\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t\t<rect x=\"7\" width=\"3\" height=\"17\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/summary>\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Repeated violations may result in <strong>permanent suspension<\/strong> of your Merchant Center account. It\u2019s important to address all issues thoroughly and avoid &#8220;quick fixes&#8221; that could make things worse.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean and compliant Google Shopping feed is your ticket to better visibility, higher clicks, and more conversions. While the rules may feel complex, staying on top of your attributes and syncing them with your website ensures smooth sailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use tools like BrightBid to automate your feed health checks and streamline your ad operations. And remember\u2014consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail are key to staying in Google\u2019s good graces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color has-secondary-400-border-color has-primary-400-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:10px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:50px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-400-color has-text-color\" id=\"audit-your-ads-for-free-2\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-600-color\">Audit <\/mark><\/em>your ads for free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-600-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/brightbid.com\/da\/brightbid-revision\/proev-revision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Run Free Ad Audit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Any ad channel or online platform for showcasing goods comes with its own rulebook. 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