How to connect Google Shopping (merchant) to OpenCart? There is a module!

Want to see products from your OpenCart online store in Google Shopping? Great idea, but here's the problem - OpenCart doesn't send products to Google Merchant Center by default.

There is a solution - and it is simpler than it seems.

What is Google Shopping and why do you need it?

Google Shopping is a service that allows you to promote products in Google search and on the Shopping tab. For example, when someone searches for "Nike sneakers," Google shows offers with prices and photos from different stores. You can get there through Google Merchant Center by uploading a feed with products.

How to connect Google Shopping to OpenCart?

To connect, you need to:

• Create an account in Google Merchant Center;
• Prepare a feed - this is a special XML file with a description of all products;
• Add feed to Merchant Center;
• Set up automatic data updates.

Manual feed setup is long and inconvenient. But there is a module that will do everything for you!

A simple and powerful tool that will allow you to:

1. Automatically generate an XML feed according to all Google requirements;
2. Download all required categories or only selected ones;
3. Set up regular feed updates;
4. Manage the display of price, brand, availability, promotions, etc.;
5. Support for all required fields for Google Merchant Center: id, title, description, price, sale_price, availability, brand, gtin, mpn and other required attributes;
6. Suitable for stores with any structure. Set it up and it works.

Step by step instructions

1. Install the Feeds for Google Shopping module on OpenCart (versions 2.3 and 3.0+ are supported);
2. Generate a feed (you will get a link like https://your-site/index.php?route=feed/google_shopping);
3. Sign up for Google Merchant Center;
4. Add a feed in the section "Products" → "Feeds" → "Add feed";
5. Specify the XML link and that's it! Google will automatically update products on schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any special knowledge to connect?

No. The module is as simple as possible - a clear interface, minimum settings, everything in Russian.

Is it possible to unload only part of the goods?

Yes. The module allows you to select specific categories that will be included in the feed.

How is the data updated?

Google itself loads the feed on schedule. You can set up automatic feed generation via cron.

The result is that you are in Google Shopping!
Once products are moderated, they will begin to appear in Google search results, in advertisements, and on the Shopping tab.

This gives:

• Additional traffic;
• Growing sales;
• Advantage over competitors.

Conclusion

Connecting Google Shopping to OpenCart is easy if you use the right tool.

With the Feeds module for Google Shopping, everything is done in 15-20 minutes, and your products are already in Google search.

? Ready to expand your store's reach? Download the module and start selling through Google right now.