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Thanks Andrew :smile:Quote:
Originally Posted by a_berezin
But doesn't this section need to be commented out now?
PHP Code:// check for a medium image else use small
if (!file_exists(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'medium/' . $products_image_medium)) {
$products_image_medium = DIR_WS_IMAGES . $products_image;
} else {
$products_image_medium = DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'medium/' . $products_image_medium;
}
They've also stated that if you're unable to provide all of the attributes they now require in the feed, they will work with you to find an acceptable solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLA
I think the potential problem is likely to be that Zen doesn't store some of the newly-required Froogle attributes in a standard format (ie field in a table) - for example, 'colour' and 'size' will likely be stored in Zen as *Zen* attributes, although some shops may use the 'model' field instead.
I just received this email as well, doesn't look like a big deal, just a few extra fields.
What we currently have:
The default set:
* product_url (link)
* name (title)
* description
* price
* image_url (image_link)
* category
Configurable extended set:
* offer_id
* instock
* shipping
* brand
* product_type
* language
* ship_to
* ship_from
What we will be required to have:
* brand
* condition
* description
* expiration_date
* id
* image_link
* link
* price
* product_type
* title
What we need to add:
* condition
* expiration_date
* id
We have until the end of Feb to implement these changes, lets all make sure we're talking about the same file, then we can implement the changes appropriately.
Btw, I'm looking at file version:
// $Id: froogle.php 12-02-2005 [email protected]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pixxi
I believe that will work with you on OPTIONAL attributes and perhaps before on REQUIRED attributes - but I think they have changed their tune now on the REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
From an e-mail we received yesterday
Froogle Merchant Announcement
New product upload requirements
Hello,
As you know, we're always looking for new ways to improve our product search experience, both for our users and for content providers. We've found that one of the most effective ways to help users conduct faster and more effective searches is to describe products with relevant attributes - ideally those assigned by the people who best understand their own products, meaning you.
That's why we're asking all Froogle merchants to send us bulk uploads in the Google Base format, with five additional attributes (along with the basic ones you've submitted in the past). Because we think it's important to provide a consistent user experience, we will no longer list items that don't meet a minimal number of attributes by the end of February 2007. Please review the following bulk uploads - they do not currently meet the minimum attribute requirement:
xxxxxxx
For further explanation please visit our FAQ section
You can review this attribute requirement page to learn about these new guidelines for general product attributes and specific attributes per product type. You can also learn how to submit your feed using Google Base here. We recommend that you include as many attributes as possible; the more information you provide, the better chance you'll have of matching users' "refinement" queries.
We hope you'll continue enjoying the benefits of listing your products on Google, and even increase your potential customer base using the new Google Base format.
Thanks,
The Google Base Team
The REQUIRED product attributes now are
Required Attributes
Attributes for all products
You are required to include these attributes for all of the items in your bulk upload file.
brand
condition
description
expiration_date
id
image_link
link
price
product_type
title
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pixxi
The newest version available from Andrew has Expiration data and ID but DOES NOT have CONDITION.Quote:
Originally Posted by j0ney3
Awesome!
Condition as spec'd by Google:
condition
The condition of the product.
Format:
Text. Appropriate values include: new, used, and refurbished.
Tab-delimited example:
refurbished
XML example:
<g:condition>refurbished</g:condition>
Well, this will be especially easy for those of us who only sell "new" products as we can just hardcode "new" into every field. Does zencart have supporting database structure for this?
Also, I'm going to d/l Andrew's version now so we're all on the same page.
The required attributes vary depending on the type of item you're selling - see the link in my earlier post above.
BTW, the feed already has offer_id and expiration_date.
Here's what Google say about *required* attributes:
http://base.google.com/support/bin/a...01&topic=10610Quote:
What if I don't have the information for all the required attributes?
Please reply to the email we sent you with your provider account login and the reason you don't have all the information. We'll do our best to help you submit your information.
Hrm...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pixxi
http://base.google.com/base/products.html
Are we reading the same info? It appears to me that the only items that are REQUIRED are listed up top, the other's (by product) only help, but won't invalidate your upload if not present. Please correct me if I'm reading wrong.
Yes, it can be hard coded but it seems it should be pretty easy to duplicate what Andrew did for the product type field
There are two approaches that one can use
Since ZEN does not have the ability currently to specify whether a product is new, used or refurbished, perhaps just as Andrew did for product type, we can specify for all products "see description" for the condition field.
It says on Google
Appropriate values include which to means does not mean LIMITED TO so the "see description" should be appropriate
Regardless, the FAQ about required attributes is no longer valid at least according to our contact at Google. All feeds MUST have these fields period.
Quote:
Originally Posted by j0ney3
Required Attributes
Attributes for all products
You are required to include these attributes for all of the items in your bulk upload file.
brand
condition
description
expiration_date
id
image_link
link
price
product_type
title