Google Base Feeder Support Thread [OLD]

g_force:

I think/know this is me being a dumb a$$ - I didn't have it because I for some reason had the wrong mod downloaded and installed - beat that for idiocy!

_thanks for the logic check:laugh::laugh::laugh: It happens!!! So I take it all is well now??

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Originally Posted by g_force View Post
I think/know this is me being a dumb a$$ - I didn't have it because I for some reason had the wrong mod downloaded and installed - beat that for idiocy!

_thanks for the logic check

It happens!!! So I take it all is well now??

yeh definitely worth it that one! ... almost there now - good news is I seem to have the right mod > bad news is there has been no xml file(s) generated. Which directories need to have file permission 777 when I upload them? - slightly confused me the term 'chmod' in the installation instructions.

_thanks

In the installation instructions it says:

Chmod feed directory to 777

.. as the mod goes into lots of different directories I am still a little confused as to which directory needs to be set to 777 and when should/can it be returned to its' normal permission?

_thanks

I just installed the mod, and I am having a problem:

Everything is installed in Admin ( Under Cofig, and Tools) and all the files in right folders.
I also created a " Feed " folder and 777 chmd it.

Problem:

When i go to admin>>tools>> feeder

and try to view/create/upload a feed... A BLANK POP pops up.

It says " 404 Error" " Page Not Found"

so, What did i do wrong?

( Additional question, Do I need to Install all those sql patches ( from the folder) , googlefroogle,sql, and uninstall.sql, or just googlefroogle.php?

Thanks in advance guys

I have solved the above mentioned problem. yes, there was a file missing. Not it shows me a feed and lets me create a feed.

Now the problem is:

When I click on Upload Feed: Sometimes it give me an " Internal Server Error" and other times it gives me this error:

Google Base Feeder v started 2010/01/02 12:14:54
Feed file - /data/18/1/0/67/1815719/user/1967608/htdocs/feed/xxxx_products.xml
Processing: Feed - No, Upload - Yes
Upload started...
Connection failed: uploads.google.com

Upload failed...

I have ftp account, and its set in the configuration file.

What am I doing wrong now?

I have solved the above mentioned problem. yes, there was a file missing.

..so are you going too share with us which file was missing? .. might be the problem I and a fair few other are having <<

_thanks

yes, The main file googlefroogle.php in the main folder was missing.

In other words, when you download and open Google Base Feed Module..the main Googlefroogle.php, that you see separate from.. and outside all includes, feed, admin folders.

Now Again, to all the pros in here...

how do you fix this error:

Google Base Feeder v started 2010/01/02 12:14:54
Feed file - /data/18/1/0/67/1815719/user/1967608/htdocs/feed/MY SITE NAME_products.xml
Processing: Feed - No, Upload - Yes
Upload started...
Connection failed: uploads.google.com

Upload failed...

yes, The main file googlefroogle.php in the main folder was missing.

In other words, when you download and open Google Base Feed Module..the main Googlefroogle.php, that you see separate from.. and outside all includes, feed, admin folders.

..good move getting back so quickly (problem fixed) .. only wish I could help with yours but I'm sure some like-minded, equally giving zen citizen is about to return the sentiment ..

_thanks again

I have looked for an answer not seeing same but I could have missed it......
my xml upload at Google Base feeder reflects 2174 of 2565 inserted. Shows invalid encoding 316 errors, but only lists 5 of the line nimbers for errors.
My question is ....... Should I check out all the errors or first run the various sql as noted in various spots on this thread? (hope this makes sense)
Rufusclc

Sorry for this but google status says no items inserted and domain_products.xml file is empty - I have over 500 products that should have been picked up.. anyone getting this??

_thanks

Originally Posted by lloyd_borrett View Post
G'day,

It seems Google Base Feeder doesn't output linked products. That is, products that have been linked so that they appear in more than one category.

Given that the URLs and Meta Tag information Zen Cart produces for linked products are different, wouldn't we do better if linked products were output? Seems to me there should be no 'duplicate content' penalty, and because of the different search keywords, there is a greater chance people might find the products. Or am I missing something here?

Any chance a future version might support the option of outputing linked products?

Cheers, Lloyd Borrett.
If someone were willing to support it then it'll happen.

numinix:

If someone were willing to support it then it'll happen.

Does this mean what I think it means = linked products will not be processed??? .. because almost all of my products are linked..

_thanks

I have a manual way of doing this. As our final goal is get our products listed at Google.

if your upload is failing, you can do it manually.

1. Go to admin>>google feed>> create feed
   2.Go to your website's 'Feed' folder, and download the _products.xml file on your computer.

2. sign in to Google Base account ( on google website), click on Data feed, and create a need and give it SAME name as .xml file on your computer.

3. click on "manual upload" and upload the .xml file from your computer.

4. go have a snack, and by the time you come back your feed will be processed and products listed ( give the content is without errors)

Good luck fellows, go make some money.

Samar

samar777:

I have a manual way of doing this. As our final goal is get our products listed at Google.

if your upload is failing, you can do it manually.

1. Go to admin>>google feed>> create feed
   2.Go to your website's 'Feed' folder, and download the _products.xml file on your computer.

2. sign in to Google Base account ( on google website), click on Data feed, and create a need and give it SAME name as .xml file on your computer.

3. click on "manual upload" and upload the .xml file from your computer.

4. go have a snack, and by the time you come back your feed will be processed and products listed ( give the content is without errors)

Good luck fellows, go make some money.

Samar

Good advice... I've tried this however but as I mentioned a few posts back no records are coming up when I create feed.. anyone experiencing/experienced this?

Sorry for this but google status says no items inserted and domain_products.xml file is empty - I have over 500 products that should have been picked up.. anyone getting this??

_thanks

g_force:

Good advice... I've tried this however but as I mentioned a few posts back no records are coming up when I create feed.. anyone experiencing/experienced this?

Yes I've upgraded to the latest version 1.7.4 and now mine is not processing? I upgraded as Google was disapproving because my prices did not include VAT so I thought the new version might help.

Anyone any ideas?

Hi

I've just spotted my obvious error in that I had renamed my 'admin' 'folder but not renamed the google addon module!:blush:

All working for me now.

g_force:

Good advice... I've tried this however but as I mentioned a few posts back no records are coming up when I create feed.. anyone experiencing/experienced this?

_thanks

The only thing I can think of reading this is to check in the Admin>Config>Google Base Config - in the EXcluded Categories entry about 3/4 of the way down. Empty or are there category numbers on it? (such a large number would assume category... or, is it 500 in various categories?)

Fez-o Joe:

The only thing I can think of reading this is to check in the Admin>Config>Google Base Config - in the EXcluded Categories entry about 3/4 of the way down. Empty or are there category numbers on it? (such a large number would assume category... or, is it 500 in various categories?)

thanks Joe.. I just have 'Gift Certificates' in the 'excluded categories' as I don't wish this to be picked up. 'Included categories' I have kept blank...forgot to mention that yes the 500+ products have categories and sub-categories (in fact 3 levels) with most of them being cross-categorised but not all so even if this was an issue surely a few would still be processed.

I've just spotted my obvious error in that I had renamed my 'admin' 'folder but not renamed the google addon module!

All working for me now.

Unfortunately Ralph's solution didn't apply to me - I put the admin files from the mod directly into the renamed admin folder on the server..

this is majorly frustrating... and anyone that has any remote idea please help a dying man <<

_thanks

Under condition...is there anyway to change it to "vintage" or rename one of the files...

thanks!

Can someone lend me a helping hand. I am a bit confused.

Processing: Feed - Yes, Upload - No

What am I doing wrong here?

No uploads.

I thought I followed the instructions.

Please help!