Google Merchant Center CC Documentation
Comprehensive documentation for the cc_google_merchant_center plugin.Table of contents
1. introduction
2 Installation
3. license activation
4. main desktop
5. category mapping
6. channel creation
7. basic settings
8. field mapping
9. product filtering
10. price options
11. channel generation
12 Troubleshooting
13 FAQS.
1. introduction
CC Google Merchant Center is a professional plugin for WordPress that allows you to fully integrate your WooCommerce store with Google Merchant Center. It allows you to create, configure and automatically generate product feeds to showcase your store's offerings in Google Search, Google Shopping campaigns and other Google services.The plug-in allows full control over:
- mapping WooCommerce categories to Google categories
- creation and configuration of multiple product channels
- detailed mapping of product fields
- filtering products by category, price and availability
- automatic generation of XML files
- managing the format of prices and physical attributes
2 Installation
System requirements- WordPress 5.0 or later
- WooCommerce 5.0 or later
- PHP 7.0 or later
- Download the ZIP file of the plug-in from official store
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Go to: Plugins > Add New > Submit Plugin
- Select the downloaded ZIP file and click "Install Now".
- When the installation is complete, click "Enable plug-in"
3. license activation
It is necessary to activate the license before using the plug-in:- After installation, a new item will appear in the menu Google Merchant
- Go to tab Google Merchant > License
- Enter the license key you received after purchase
- Click "Activate License"
- After successful activation, you will see a confirmation message and all features of the plugin will be unlocked
Warning
Without an active license, the plugin will work in limited mode, without the ability to edit settings and generate product feeds.
4. main desktop
The plug-in's main dashboard contains key information and statistics:System overview
- Plug-in status - license activation information
- Product channels - number of active channels
- Last update - date of last channel generation
- Category mapping - Progress of mapping WooCommerce categories to Google categories
The section includes a 4-step quick start guide for the plug-in:
- License activation
- Category mapping
- Establishment of a product channel
- Google Merchant Center configuration
5. category mapping
Before creating a product feed, we recommend setting up category mapping:- Go to Google Merchant > Category Mapping
- Download the Google taxonomy file by selecting the appropriate location (default is pl-PL) and clicking "Download/Update Taxonomy File"
- For each WooCommerce category, search and select the appropriate Google category.
- You can use the search engine to find matching Google categories
- Click "Save Mapping" when finished
Info
Google categories are required for most product types in Google Merchant Center. Correct category mapping helps display products in the right places and improves campaign performance.
6. channel creation
To create a new product channel:- Go to Google Merchant > Add New Channel
- Give a name to the channel (e.g., "all-products" or "category-clothing")
- Fill in the required fields in the sections described below
- Click "Publish" to save the channel
7. basic settings
In the "Channel Settings" section, define the basic parameters:Channel name
Specifies the name used in the channel URL. Use only lowercase letters, numbers and hyphens.
Channel description
A brief description of the channel content (optional).
Store link
The main URL of the store, the default address of the WordPress home page.
8. field mapping
In the "Product Field Mapping" section, configure what product data will be sent to Google Merchant Center:Basic product information
- Title (g:title) - Product name or SEO title with Yoast
- Description (g:description) - Full description, short description or meta description from Yoast
- Image (g:image_link) - Featured or first image from the gallery
- Google category (g:google_product_category) - Google category for all products or individual mapping
- GTIN (g:gtin) - EAN, UPC or other global product identifier code
- MPN (g:mpn) - Manufacturer's part number
- Brand (g:brand) - Brand or manufacturer name
- Price (g:price) - Regular or current price
- Promotional price (g:sale_price) - Promotional price
- Condition (g:condition) - Product condition (new, used, refurbished)
- Availability (g:availability) - Availability status (in stock, unavailable, pre-sale)
- Color (g:color) - Product color attribute
- Size (g:size) - Product size attribute
- Gender (g:gender) - Gender for which the product is intended
- Product length (g:length) - Product length dimension
- Product width (g:width) - Product width dimension
- Product height (g:height) - Product height dimension
- Product weight (g:weight) - Product weight
Tip
Use the checkboxes next to each field to enable or disable its export. You can also use the "Select all" or "Deselect all" buttons at the top of the section.
9. product filtering
In the "Product Filtering" section, specify which products will be included in the channel:Product categories
Select the WooCommerce categories whose products you want to include in the feed. Leave blank to include all products.
Excluded products
Search and select the specific products you want to exclude from the channel. You can also enter product ID ranges (e.g., 100-200).
Exclusion of unavailable products
Enable this option to automatically exclude products marked as unavailable in WooCommerce.
Consideration of product variants
Enable this option to include all variation products as separate entries in the feed.
10. price options
In the "Pricing options" section, define how prices are presented in the channel:Price type
- Gross (including VAT) - Prices including VAT
- Net (excluding VAT) - Prices excluding VAT
You can limit products in a channel based on their price:
- None (all products) - Include all products regardless of price
- Only products above the minimum price - Set a minimum price for products in the channel
- Only products below the maximum price - Set the maximum price of products in the channel
- Only products in the price range - Set both a minimum and maximum price
In the "Media Options" section, you can set the maximum number of images for each product (range 1-30).
11. channel generation
After setting up the product feed, you can generate it:Automatic generation
In the "Channel Generation" section, you can enable automatic channel refresh and select the frequency:
- Every hour
- Twice a day
- Once a day
- Once a week
Click the "Generate Channel File Now" button in the "Channel URLs" section to immediately generate or update the XML file.
Channel URLs
Once the channel is published, two addresses will be available in the "Channel URLs" section:
- Channel URL - Address to dynamically generated channel
- XML file URL - Address to static XML file (updated automatically or manually)
Note
The XML file URL should be specified in the Google Merchant Center panel as the source of products. We recommend using the XML file URL instead of the dynamic feed URL, which improves performance and reliability.
12 Troubleshooting
Products do not appear in the channel- Check that the selected product categories are correct
- Make sure the products are not on the excluded list
- Check that price filters do not eliminate products
- If the option to exclude unavailable products is enabled, check the inventory
- Check the field mapping in the "Product Field Mapping" section.
- Make sure the fields used for mapping (e.g., color, size attributes) exist and contain data
- Check if the category mapping has been configured correctly
- Check write permissions on the uploads/cc-gmc-feeds directory
- Make sure the license is active
- Check the server error logs
13 FAQS.
What is Google Merchant Center?Google Merchant Center is a platform that allows merchants to upload data about their products so they can be displayed on Google Shopping, Google Ads and other Google services.
Can I create more than one product channel?
Yes, you can create an unlimited number of product channels with different configurations, such as for different categories, target markets or with different product variants.
Does the plugin automatically update the XML files?
Yes, the plug-in can automatically update the XML files at the selected time interval (hourly, twice a day, once a day or once a week).
How can I set up a Google category for my products?
You can map WooCommerce categories to Google categories in the "Category Mapping" section, or provide one Google category for all products in the channel.
Does the plugin support product variants?
Yes, the plugin can generate separate entries for each product variant (e.g., different colors or sizes) when you enable the "Include all variation product variants" option.
What product identifiers are supported?
The plug-in supports GTIN (EAN, UPC, ISBN), MPN (manufacturer part number) and product brand. You can configure the names of the meta fields storing this information.
Will the plug-in work without an active license?
The plug-in will work in restricted mode without an active license, allowing you to preview settings, but you will not be able to edit configurations or generate channels.
Where can I get technical support?
Technical support is available to license holders. Contact us via support page.
