=== Google for WooCommerce === Contributors: automattic, google, woocommerce Tags: woocommerce, google, product feed, ads, listings Requires at least: 5.9 Tested up to: 6.6 Requires PHP: 7.4 Requires PHP Architecture: 64 Bits Stable tag: 2.8.5 License: GPLv3 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Native integration with Google that allows merchants to easily display their products across Google’s network. == Description == Effortlessly sync your WooCommerce product feed across Google and be seen by millions of engaged shoppers with the Google for WooCommerce extension. Download and setup takes just five minutes. **Grow your business with $500 in Google Ads credit** To help you get started running campaigns, you can get $500 in ad credit when you spend your first $500 on Google Ads within 60 days. *Terms and conditions apply.* **Sync your WooCommerce product feed to Google Merchant Center** Seamlessly integrate your WooCommerce store with Google and set yourself up for success. - **Sync your WooCommerce product feed to Google Merchant Center** in just a few clicks. With our API-integrated Product Sync feature, all the data and functionalities from your WooCommerce store will be linked to Google with seamless server-to-server connection. - **Have your product listings automatically updated in real time** so your prices, promotions, inventories, and other product details stay accurate and synchronized across all your listings. - **Access all the tools and features you need** to manage your WooCommerce store and grow your business — centralized in one place. **Find the right audiences and sell to high-intent customers with Google Ads** Now your WooCommerce store is discoverable on Google – and you’re ready to **launch a Google Ads campaign!** - **Put Google AI to work for you** by launching a Google Ads Performance Max campaign. Combined with your unique business insight, Performance Max can help you reach high-value customers using optimized placements, bidding, and more – all aligned with your budget and specific goals. - **Showcase your products across Google Shopping, Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, Display, and Discover** – from a single campaign. Manage all your Google Ads campaigns from your WooCommerce dashboard and on the WooCommerce Mobile App. - **Save time and effort** by using Google AI to help scale your asset creation. Performance Max will not only create additional copy and images based on the creative you upload, but also mix and match them for the best performing ad combinations. **Get custom insights and improve your conversions using Google tag** Once you’re running Google Ads campaigns, the Google tag feature in the extension enables conversion tracking to give you insights — so you can test and learn what works, and fine-tune your strategy. - **Easily adjust your product listings in real time** to reflect your learnings and business expertise. While the extension maps product attributes by default, it’s simple to modify if you’d like more control. - **Leverage automatic Google tagging and conversion tracking to measure what’s working and what’s not.** With insight into your customers’ purchase journey, you’ll be able to pinpoint how effectively your ads translate into valuable customer activity. - **Take your conversion tracking further with enhanced conversions** — a feature designed to improve your measurement accuracy by collecting privacy-conscious data without the need for third-party cookies. So you have the right data to help make your campaign more effective. == Installation == = Minimum Requirements = * WordPress 5.9 or greater * WooCommerce 6.9 or greater * PHP version 7.4 or greater * PHP Architecture 64 bits * MySQL version 5.6 or greater Visit the [WooCommerce server requirements documentation](https://woocommerce.com/document/server-requirements/) for a detailed list of server requirements. = Automatic installation = Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install of this plugin, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New. In the search field type “Google for WooCommerce” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found this plugin you can view details about it such as the point release, rating and description. Most importantly of course, you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”. = Manual installation = The manual installation method involves downloading the plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favourite FTP application. The WordPress codex contains [instructions on how to do this here](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation). = Where can I report bugs or contribute to the project? = Bugs should be reported in the [Google for WooCommerce GitHub repository](https://github.com/woocommerce/google-listings-and-ads/). = This is awesome! Can I contribute? = Yes you can! Join in on our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/woocommerce/google-listings-and-ads/) :) Release and roadmap notes available on the [WooCommerce Developers Blog](https://woocommerce.wordpress.com/) == FAQ == = What is Google Merchant Center? = [Google Merchant Center](https://woocommerce.com/document/google-for-woocommerce/#connect-your-store-with-google-merchant-center) is like a digital storefront for your products on Google. It’s where you upload and manage information about your products, like titles, descriptions, images, prices, and availability. This data is used to create product listings that can appear across Google. = Why should I connect to Google Merchant Center? = By syncing your product information to [Google Merchant Center](https://woocommerce.com/document/google-for-woocommerce/#connect-your-store-with-google-merchant-center), your products can appear in relevant Google searches, Shopping tab, image searches, and even on other platforms like YouTube. When running [Performance Max campaigns](https://woocommerce.com/document/google-for-woocommerce/get-started/google-performance-max-campaigns/), Google Merchant Center ensures that shoppers see the most up-to-date and accurate information about your product feed, reducing confusion and improving the chances of a purchase. = Will my deals and promotions display on Google? = To show your coupons and promotions on Google Shopping listings, make sure you’re using the latest version of Google for WooCommerce. When you create or update a coupon in your WordPress dashboard under Marketing > Coupons, you’ll see a Channel Visibility settings box on the right: select “Show coupon on Google” to enable it. [Learn more](https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/11338950#zippy=%2Cmanage-promotions-using-woocommerce) about managing promotions for Google for WooCommerce. This feature is currently available in Australia, Canada, Germany, France, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. = What is Product Sync? = Product Sync is a feature fully integrated into WooCommerce’s management platform that automatically lets you sync your product feed to Google Merchant Center. It will sync all your WooCommerce product data, and you can also add or edit products individually or in bulk. To ensure products are approved by Google, check that your product feed includes the following information: