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Google Merchant Center
The Google tool where a store uploads and manages its product data for Shopping ads and free product listings.
What it is
It holds the product feed, checks it against Google's policies and flags errors such as missing prices or disapproved items.
Why it matters
For e-commerceEvery Shopping and Performance Max product ad depends on it; a broken feed silently removes products from the auction.
In practice
Connect the store or upload a feed, fix diagnostics, and keep prices and stock in sync with the site.
A common mistake
Leaving disapprovals unread. Products can drop out of ads for weeks before anyone notices.
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