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Google Shopping: a real acquisition lever for e-merchants<\/h1>\n

It’s hard to imagine a successful e-commerce strategy today <\/strong>without Google Shopping<\/strong>. In just a few years, this platform has become a major acquisition lever for online retailers selling physical products (bags, furniture, fashion accessories, etc.). But how does Google Shopping work? And how can it help boost your sales? Here\u2019s how to get started with Google Shopping as an online seller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What is Google Shopping?<\/h2>\n

Invented in 2002, Google Shopping is a Google service that makes it easier to search for and purchase products online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This tool is similar to a price comparison tool<\/strong> integrated directly into Google’s results, usually appearing before all other types of results (images, websites, guides, etc.).<\/p>\n

This allows users to instantly see images, prices, ratings and e-commerce sites where they can buy certain products. It\u2019s very useful for quickly comparing several offers without having to visit multiple websites. And it enables online sellers to showcase their products effectively.<\/p>\n

Did you know? 85% of product searches start on Google or Amazon<\/a>, highlighting the importance of Google Shopping.<\/p>\n

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Why is Google Shopping a powerful acquisition tool?<\/h2>\n

1. Increased visibility<\/h3>\n

By using Google Shopping, your products will be displayed at the top of Google search results<\/strong>. Internet users will see them first when searching for a specific product and will have access to all the essential information such as price, shipping costs, an image, a link to the product page, etc. This enables you to promote your items alongside those of major brands<\/strong>. An incredible showcase for lesser-known or new e-commerce sites!<\/p>\n

2. Strong potential for conversion<\/h3>\n

When someone searches \u201carc floor lamp\u201d or \u201cbaby bed,\u201d they\u2019re often at the final stage of their buying journey<\/strong>. They\u2019re no longer thinking about it, comparing their options, they don’t want to read reviews about an item… They\u2019re ready to buy a specific product<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thus, Google Shopping is a true acquisition lever for online retailers<\/strong> because the traffic generated by this type of query is highly qualified.<\/p>\n

3. Ease of management and integration<\/h3>\n

You can easily import and manage your product inventory<\/strong> on Google\u2019s Merchant Center.<\/p>\n

To do this, you need to:<\/p>\n

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  1. create an account<\/li>\n
  2. add your products<\/li>\n
  3. design your campaigns<\/li>\n
  4. benefit from personalised insights<\/em> on your best-selling products<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Please note that you can connect your Shopify, Prestashop or Woocommerce e-commerce platform<\/a> to Merchant Center. You can also promote your products in various places<\/strong> on Google\u2019s search network: Images, Maps, Lens, YouTube, etc.<\/p>\n

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    Steps to make your e-commerce site\u2019s products appear on Google Shopping<\/h2>\n

    Interested in taking advantage of Google Shopping\u2019s benefits to boost your site\u2019s sales? Here are the steps to follow<\/strong> to display your products on this platform.<\/p>\n

    1. Create a Google Merchant Center account<\/h3>\n

    It all starts with registering on Google Merchant Center (GMC)<\/strong>. To do this, click on \u2018Get started\u2019 in the top right-hand corner and answer the questions. Once your account has been created, you can manage how your products are displayed on Google Shopping.<\/p>\n

    2. Import your product catalogue<\/h3>\n

    To import your products into the Merchant Center<\/strong>, you have several options:<\/p>\n

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    1. link your e-commerce platform to Merchant Center<\/strong> (all product data from your online shop will be automatically imported and updated in real time in your Merchant Center)<\/li>\n
    2. add products from a file<\/strong> (please note: the file format is essential; formatting errors or missing information could cause errors)<\/li>\n
    3. use a Google Sheets template<\/strong> (you will receive a template spreadsheet where you can enter your product information, which will be automatically updated in Merchant Center)<\/li>\n
    4. add items individually<\/strong> (keep in mind – this is the most time-consuming method, especially if you have a lot of products)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


      \n3. Link GMC to Google Ads (for paid ads)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Before you can create Google Shopping campaigns, you must first connect your GMC account to Google Ads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      To do so, follow these steps:<\/p>\n