Google Shopping ads display your products with images, prices, and store information directly in search results.

How They Work

  1. You create a product feed in Google Merchant Center
  2. Feed contains product details (title, price, image, description)
  3. Google Ads pulls from this feed to create ads
  4. Ads appear based on product relevance to searches

Requirements

  • Google Merchant Center account
  • Product feed (manual or automated)
  • Linked Google Ads account
  • Compliant website (returns policy, contact info, secure checkout)

Feed Optimisation

Product feed quality directly impacts performance:

  • Accurate, keyword-rich titles
  • Detailed descriptions
  • High-quality images
  • Correct pricing and availability
  • Proper categorisation

Campaign Types

Standard Shopping campaigns offer more control over bidding and structure. Performance Max includes Shopping inventory with broader reach but less granular control.