Free listings, is like organic listings but more difficult, it is all about SEO.
You can read more about this here: https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/13889434
Topic summary
A Shopify store owner has successfully connected their store to Google Merchant Center and Google Search Console. While the store appears in regular Google search results and all products show as approved in Merchant Center, none of the products are visible in Google Shopping despite using the free product feed.
Troubleshooting suggestions offered:
- Test visibility using incognito mode by searching for store name + specific product titles
- Share the website URL for community members to verify visibility
Key insight provided:
Free listings function similarly to organic search results and rely heavily on SEO optimization, making product visibility more challenging than paid listings.
Outstanding questions:
- How to configure target country settings (single or multiple countries) for the product feed
- Recommendations for specialists to optimize Google Shopping and Merchant Center performance
The discussion remains open with no definitive resolution yet identified.