How to resolve 'same value for differing variants' issue on Buy on Google?

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How to resolve 'same value for differing variants' issue on Buy on Google?

Alisha_Jemelian
Explorer
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I am hoping someone can help me with the "buy on google" option. Right now, my listings have a free shopping Google listing, but they were rejected from Buy on Google because they have the "Same value for differing variants: image link [image_link]". 

 

After researching, I think this is because I link to the same image for all of my color and length variants (my website is www.oneblushingbride.net).

 

I have almost a hundred different variations sometimes and cannot have a separate image for every variant. What would you suggest?

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EmmanuelFlossie
Shopify Partner
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This is an accepted solution.

Not for clothing, Google does not notice the size of a product inside an image. Unless visually, it looks completely different from one size to another.

 

Only having the correct color will suffice.

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EmmanuelFlossie
Shopify Partner
3794 290 861

Buy On Google has much more strict rules, and you are required to have unique images for each product. The image must accurately represent what the product is.

 

There is no workaround other than to take pictures of the product.

 

You can find all the requirements regarding images here: https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/6324350

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Alisha_Jemelian
Explorer
72 0 11

@EmmanuelFlossie  Thank you for that! Do I need separate images for every size / color combo? Or just for every color? 

 

Thank you for your help!

EmmanuelFlossie
Shopify Partner
3794 290 861

This is an accepted solution.

Not for clothing, Google does not notice the size of a product inside an image. Unless visually, it looks completely different from one size to another.

 

Only having the correct color will suffice.

Maximize Your Google Shopping Performance
Get in touch for expert guidance. Need Google Merchant Center or Google Shopping support?
Get expert help from Emmanuel Flossie, a Google Shopping Specialist, Google Ads Diamond Product Expert, and award-winning Google Product Expert (Education 2021 & Tailwind Champion 2023).