How to Submit a Google Shopping (Test) Feed
Uploading a Test Feed in Google Merchant Center
Go to Products > Feeds > click the blue ‘plus’ sign
Step 1: Basic Information:
- Type = Products
- Target Country = United States (in most cases)
- Language = English
- Check Display & Shopping
- Hit Continue
Step 2: Primary feed name and input method
- Enter Primary Feed Name (enter your file name)
- Select ‘Upload’ (make sure to have your feed ready to upload first)
- Hit Continue
Step 3: Setup
- Enter name of your feed file
- Click on the upload file now
- Browse to locate your local feed to upload
- Make SURE to upload as test
- Click Continue
Step 4: Set Currency
Unfortunately since this is a test file – you cannot set the currency prior to uploading the feed.
- Click on the name of the file you just uploaded
- Select the ‘Settings’ tab
- Select the Default currency = US Dollar
- Upload (overwrite) your test AGAIN so the settings take effect.