How do I fix the duplicate Brand critical issue for Google Merchant?

[Lychee88]

I just updated to a new theme and noticed that I'm getting critical issues with my products due to a duplicated Brand field. How can I correct this? 

[Lychee88 · Accepted solution]

Nevermind, I figured it out. The SEO app was adding the extra brand and once removed the problem was gone. 

[TheCandyKing]

Hi Lychee88

I seem to be having the same issue, did you delete the seo app and get a new one or did you ask them to remove the extra brand?

[Lychee88]

I had to delete the SEO app that I've used for over three years and it went away.  🙂

[TheCandyKing]

I see, thanks for that! I believe I may have to do the same..

[Lychee88]

I only suspected it after seeing another poster with the same problem and a Shopify Expert chimed in that it was the SEO app. I tried it and it was the reason all these years I was having an issue. 

[Jack902]

What is the name of the seo optimization app that caused this problem?? I think I have the same problem

[TheCandyKing]

I was using SeoAnt, since removing the app I found it fixed my problems.

[Lychee88]

Mine was SEO Manager and I'm glad I got rid of it. $20.00 a month for 3 years to basically cause SEO issues. 

[precipfilter20]

Which app Remove for fixing this problem?

[Kaz25]

I'm having the same issue, I've uninstalled my seo app but it's not fixed it, Any ideas?

[ahsan_aadesgins]

I faced the same issue. But when I uninstalled the "Strong SEO" app. The "duplicate brand" issue has started to be resolved. It has validated 7 out of 14 items so far. The remaining ones are being processed. 

[Lee-Strong-SEO]

Hi @ahsan_aadesgins,

It's Lee from Strong SEO here. Sorry about the issue you had with this error. You're right that our app previously may have caused this issue.

Good news! There's no longer a need to uninstall Strong SEO. We have added a feature to prevent duplicate fields and the details are on our website here: https://strongseo.app/duplicate-field-brand/

All the best with your store 🙂

Lee G
Strong SEO