diff --git a/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog.rst b/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog.rst index c903c2c07..da2dd524d 100644 --- a/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog.rst +++ b/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog.rst @@ -197,3 +197,104 @@ blocks are defined and highlighted on the page when **dragging-and-dropping** a **keywords** linked to the products or the eCommerce categories improves organic traffic. Additionally, each category has its own specific URL that can be pointed to and is indexed by search engines. + +Multi-channel promotion +======================= + +Expand your reach by connecting your product catalog to platforms like **Google Merchant Center +(GMC)**. This integration allows you to create an automated feed of your product catalog, making it +easier to promote your products on Google Shopping and other platforms. + +By enabling the **Google Merchant Center Data Source**, your website will generate a dynamic +`/gmc.xml` feed containing essential product information such as names, prices, descriptions, +images, and availability. This feed can be customized to include multiple languages and pricelists, +ensuring your products are displayed correctly for different regions and audiences. + +Here is an example of a product and the corresponding `/gmc.xml` generated file: + +.. image:: catalog/catalog-example-product.png + :alt: Example Product in Odoo + +The resulting XML output might look like this: + +.. code-block:: xml + + + + Home | Your Website + https://yourwebsite.com/ + This is the homepage of the website + + FURN_6666 + Acoustic Bloc Screens + + https://yourwebsite.com/shop/acoustic-bloc-screens-23#attribute_values=4 + https://yourwebsite.com/web/image/product.product/31/image_1920 + in_stock + 295.0 USD + 265.5 USD + 2024-12-01T00:00/2024-12-31T23:59 + + Color + White + + 23 + Desks > Components + + BE + Standard delivery + 14.99 USD + + + BE + 1000.0 USD + + + + + +Follow the steps below to enable and configure this feature. + +Configuration +------------- + +Start by making the `/gmc.xml` feed accessible: + +- Go to :menuselection:`Settings --> Website`. +- In the **SEO** section, enable the option **Google Merchant Center Data Source**. + +Next, set up the connection with Google Merchant Center: + +- Log in to your Google Merchant Center account. +- Head over to the **Data sources** section by clicking on the gear icon :guilabel:`(⚙)` and + selecting **Data sources**. +- Click on **Add product source**. +- Add the URL of your product feed (`/gmc.xml`) as the link to your product source file. + + Example: `https://yourwebsite.com/gmc.xml`. + +Localized feeds +--------------- + +Creating language-specific feeds for each country you sell in is essential. It ensures clarity and +cultural relevance in product information, potentially boosting sales. + +To target mutliple languages and countries, append the desired language code to the URL. Example: +Use `/fr/gmc.xml` for French. + +.. note:: + The selected language must first be enabled in your website's settings. + +It is also possible to create different feeds for different currencies, which allows customers to +view prices in their local currency. + +To enable this feature, create a pricelist with the foreign currecny and include it's name in the +feed URL. Example: `/gmc-EUR.xml` for a pricelist named "EUR". + +.. note:: + The pricelist must be selectable. + +.. seealso:: + For a detailed explanation of all fields in the `/gmc.xml` file, refer to Google's documentation: + `Google Merchant Center Product Feed Specifications + `_. diff --git a/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog/catalog-example-product.png b/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog/catalog-example-product.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..07cd2a5d3 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/applications/websites/ecommerce/products/catalog/catalog-example-product.png differ