How often does Shopify sync with Merchant Centre when using the Google Sales Channel App by Shopify?

[sundrops]

Hi there!

Quick question - how often does Shopify sync with Merchant Centre when using the Google Sales Channel App by Shopify? 

[EmmanuelFlossie · Accepted solution]

At least once every time you make a change in Shopify product information.

[sundrops]

Thank you!!

[bm1961]

Will the update take place immediately or is there a lag? I would like to change prices for different times of the day but not sure will update quickly

[EmmanuelFlossie]

That will most likely lead to a suspension. Google requires a static price. If you want to change the price frequently during the day, then Google Shopping is not something you should use, as you will get price mismatch and eventually a suspension.

[bm1961]

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@EmmanuelFlossie wrote:

That will most likely lead to a suspension. Google requires a static price. If you want to change the price frequently during the day, then Google Shopping is not something you should use, as you will get price mismatch and eventually a suspension.

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Could I push the update to Google shopping directly presumably? I thought this was what Shopify was doing. 

As long as there isn't a mismatch I'm guessing it would be fine?

[EmmanuelFlossie]

You can, but from experience you will encounter the same issue.

Reason: Google does not crawl your landing page all the time, by maybe once every few days. Hence why I said, variable pricing will most likely get rejected.

But, you can try and see for yourself how it goes. Experimenting is key to learning. But be warned, you may get a suspension, and once suspended its hard to get it removed.