Froogle Merchant Center merged into GoogleBase

Okay so i have it all appears and configured but when I go to run the feed under Tools and I click on the STEP 1: Click [HERE] to create / update your product feed. It loads me to a pace that says it no longer exsists what do I do to correc this?

Okay so i have it all appears and configured but when I go to run the feed under Tools and I click on the STEP 1: Click [HERE] to create / update your product feed. It loadsme right back the main page of our site. What have I done? and how can I fix it

Has anyone else received this e-mail from Google? Looks like we need to add 5 additional attributes to the old Froogle file generator in order to be in compliance with Google new requirements. Is anyone working on an upgraded Google Base file generator?

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:

froogle.txt

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

bhuntsman:

Has anyone else received this e-mail from Google? Looks like we need to add 5 additional attributes to the old Froogle file generator in order to be in compliance with Google new requirements. Is anyone working on an upgraded Google Base file generator?

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:

froogle.txt

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

I just got that same e-mail from google today

I know about new attributes / per product type, but I do not have time now.

Pixxi:

Some shops don't use medium images - only large and small (ie. they don't have a product info page, only the product listing page - with the 'Click for larger image' on that page).

Could the code maybe default to use the large image if no medium image exists?Ok! I have returned products_image_large. Download

**I have just installed the froogle google data feeder but I have an error in the ftp part **

Froogle Data Feeder v.1.3.2 30.01.2007 7:05 started 2007/02/01 07:20:06
Feed file - /hsphere/local/home/jgarabot/health.shopdidoo.com/feed/health_shopdidoo.txt
Processing: Feed - No, Upload - Yes
Upload started...

Warning: ftp_rawlist(): php_connect_nonb() failed: Connection timed out (110) in /hsphere/local/home/jgarabot/health.shopdidoo.com/googlefroogle.php on line 416
Upload Failed
Connected to: uploads.google.comLogin ok:Current Directory Is: /Warning: ftp_put(): php_connect_nonb() failed: Connection timed out (110)

Upload failed...

Can somebody tell me how to fix this?

Hello,

We have been testing your Google Froogle Feeder for Zen Cart.

The other day we received an e-mail from Google Base about required attributes for the feed

From what we have been able to determine that there is a missing REQUIRED attribute in the Google/Froogle feed generated by your code.

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
It appears that the “condition” attribute is not provided by your feed.

Google has advised that if feeds do not contain ALL of these REQUIRED attributes, the feeds will not be able to be uploaded starting at the end of February

Please let us know your thoughts and advise on this

Thanks

I have the Andrew Berezin version of this feeder

I think it has all the atributes that google required

We have the newest version from Andrew and it DOES NOT have all the Google Base required attributes.

Google has stated that if the feeds they receive DO NOT have these REQUIRED attributes, the feeds will be rejected - period

Reread error message:

jgarabot:

Warning: ftp_rawlist(): php_connect_nonb() failed: Connection timed out (110)

a_berezin:

Ok! I have returned products_image_large. Download

Thanks Andrew :smile:

But doesn't this section need to be commented out now?

        // 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;
        }

JLA:

We have the newest version from Andrew and it DOES NOT have all the Google Base required attributes.

Google has stated that if the feeds they receive DO NOT have these REQUIRED attributes, the feeds will be rejected - period

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.

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]

Pixxi:

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.

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 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

Pixxi:

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.

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.

j0ney3:

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]

The newest version available from Andrew has Expiration data and ID but DOES NOT have CONDITION.

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:

** 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.

http://base.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=58401&topic=10610

Pixxi:

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/answer.py?answer=58401&topic=10610

Hrm...

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.