Hello @KC38,
Greetings from flareAI app helping Shopify merchants get $6Million+ in sales from Google Search, on autopilot! I am Gina, and I am here to help.
To get your Shopify store and products showing on Google, you can use Google Shopping, which requires setting up a Google Merchant Center account and creating a product feed.
First, you need to sign up for a Google Merchant Center account by visiting here and creating an account using your Google account credentials. Once you have an account, you'll need to provide details about your store, such as the country where you operate, your website URL, and your store name.
Next, you'll need to configure your product feed. In your Shopify store, you can install a Google Shopping app or use Shopify's built-in Google Shopping channel. These tools help you generate a product feed that contains essential information about your products, including the title, description, price, and availability.
After generating your product feed, you'll need to upload it to your Google Merchant Center account. This step involves providing the URL of your feed or using an app/channel integration to automatically sync your product data.
To ensure that you have the necessary permissions to advertise products from your website, you'll need to verify and claim your website URL. Google offers different verification methods, such as adding an HTML tag or uploading a verification file to your website.
In order for your products to appear on Google, you'll also need to set up billing and shipping information in the Google Merchant Center. This includes specifying your preferred currency, setting up tax and shipping rules, and confirming your billing information.
For detailed steps, follow this Shopify blog
Regarding the billing costs in South Africa, the exact amount depends on various factors, such as the advertising budget you set, the competitiveness of your industry, and the performance of your campaigns. It's best to refer to Google's documentation or contact Google Ads support for the most up-to-date and accurate pricing information for your location.
Remember to regularly monitor and optimize your Google Shopping campaigns to achieve the best results and maximize the visibility of your products.
Hope this helps
Gina
