Google Base Feeder Support Thread [OLD]

[RescoCCC]

Quick question. Should I remove the previous version of the feeder before installing 1.10.2, or does the install.sql patch handle that? Also, I assume Product Fields 1.2.0 is still the latest?

[delia]

If your previous version is 1.10.1, just upload the files and use the provided sql file.

If it was an earlier one, then you may need to remove and reinstall. I have occasionally had to do that.

[RescoCCC]

I was impatient and didn't wait for a response.

My previous version was very old. Installed it when I built the site 2 1/2 years ago. I installed the latest without removing the previous. I'd also like to note that this was a site where I had never installed the product fields mod. It's my site with the most items, so I've been reticent to mess with it. (I have other sites where I've installed later versions).

That said, all is well so far. Installed product fields, got the usual errors I always get with that one, fixed the issues. Installed the new version of the feeder. No errors or issues. Created and uploaded the feed, and Google is processing it right now.

Will report back after the processing is done.

[RescoCCC]

Well, that was quick. It already processed. Here's the warnings:

Missing recommended attribute: mpn (521 warnings)

I always get this one, and it isn't an issue. I sell antique/vintage stuff and Google granted me an exemption from the product identifiers requirement.

Missing recommended attribute: google product category (521 warnings)

This is one I thought this update was supposed to solve. I do have some items that fall under apparel and media; specifically comic books and costume jewelry. Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing?

Missing recommended attribute: brand (197 warnings)

This one is new. I have quite a few items where the manufacturer is unknown, but the previous feed generator simply populated that field with my site name. A setting I missed somewhere?

[RescoCCC]

Okay, another question. Was I supposed to run update_1_10_2.sql? The install doc doesn't mention it, only install.sql.

[xcergy]

1.10.2 installed.

I must be the dumbest installer on the planet. For the life of me, I can't configure the Google Product Category correctly.

http://www.google.com/support/merchants ... wer=160081

I tried a breadcrumb basic path: Animals > Pet Supplies > Dog Supplies .... (ERROR)

Next I tried just .... Dog Supplies (ERROR)

Product type DEFAULT ( generates as [array] in the product field xml file) (ERROR)

Can someone explain in PLAIN ENGLISH how to program what Google wants? And what of the sub categories? This mod does not explain how to include that info.

TIA

[xcergy]

Okay, another question. Was I supposed to run update_1_10_2.sql? The install doc doesn't mention it, only install.sql.

I compared file sizes, and they were different, so I ran both the 1.10.2 update and the main install.sql files. It will reset all your config files, so you will need to edit those.

Good thing I'm bald now, as I'm in the process of pulling out what hair is left trying to figure why Google is telling me I'm a BAD BOY :O (errors in feed results)

I need GURU help!

[Interceptor]

1.10.2 installed.

I must be the dumbest installer on the planet. For the life of me, I can't configure the Google Product Category correctly.

http://www.google.com/support/merchants ... wer=160081

I tried a breadcrumb basic path: Animals > Pet Supplies > Dog Supplies .... (ERROR)

Next I tried just .... Dog Supplies (ERROR)

Product type DEFAULT ( generates as [array] in the product field xml file) (ERROR)

Can someone explain in PLAIN ENGLISH how to program what Google wants? And what of the sub categories? This mod does not explain how to include that info.

TIA

Had the same error myself.
It turned out that I forgot to upload the very first googlefroogle.php file in the install folder.

[Interceptor]

A little tip for those that cant get the AVAILABILITY tag to show.

Make sure that
Show Quantity
Include Zero Quantity
are set to TRUE, then the availability tag will show in your feed.

Might save you a few hours like I just wasted

[xcergy]

Had the same error myself.
It turned out that I forgot to upload the very first googlefroogle.php file in the install folder.

Just double checked my upload. All files are there.

The errors from Google still continue