Import Google Merchant Store Data
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AI SmartTalk allows seamless integration of Google Merchant Store data to enhance e-commerce chatbot capabilities. This guide explains how to prepare and upload your product feed.
File Format Requirements​
Prepare your file with the following columns:
- product-id (Required): Unique identifier for each product (used for updates).
- product-name: Name of the product.
- price: Price of the product.
- description: Detailed product description.
- Additional Columns (Optional): Include any other attributes relevant to your store, such as category or stock level.
Example​
product-id,product-name,price,description,category
12345,Wireless Mouse,19.99,High-precision wireless mouse.,Electronics
67890,Mechanical Keyboard,49.99,Durable mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting.,Accessories
Warnung
The product-id
column is mandatory and must be unique for each product to ensure proper tracking and updates.
Steps to Import Google Merchant Data​
Step 1: Upload the File​
- Navigate to the Knowledge Base section in AI SmartTalk.
- Click Upload File and select your Google Merchant Store feed file (Excel or CSV).
- Verify the file format:
- The
product-id
column is present. - All required fields are filled.
- The
- Click Upload to process the file.
Step 2: Map Columns (if needed)​
- If the system prompts you to map columns:
- Match
product-id
to the corresponding column in your file. - Repeat for
product-name
,price
, and other attributes.
- Match
- Confirm the mapping and proceed.
Step 3: Configure Settings​
- Assign tags to categorize products (e.g., "Electronics," "Accessories").
- Mark the feed as Active to make product data available for chatbot queries.
Default Behavior​
- The chatbot searches the
product-name
anddescription
columns to answer product-related queries. - Use the
product-id
column for tracking and updating specific products in future imports.
Example Use Case​
Scenario: Managing Product Inventory​
- Prepare a CSV file with product data:
product-id
: 12345product-name
: Wireless Mouseprice
: 19.99description
: High-precision wireless mouse.
- Upload the file to the Knowledge Base.
- Assign tags like "Popular Products" or "Under $20."
- The chatbot can now respond to queries like:
- "What wireless mouse do you have?"
- "Do you have products under $20?"
Troubleshooting​
Common Issues​
-
Error: Missing
product-id
Column- Ensure the file includes a unique
product-id
for each product.
- Ensure the file includes a unique
-
Error: Unsupported File Format
- Save the file as
.xlsx
or.csv
.
- Save the file as
-
Error: Parsing Issues
- Check for missing or incorrectly formatted data.
Gefor
Uploading duplicate or invalid product-id
values can cause errors in product tracking and updates.
Next Steps​
After importing your product data:
- Learn how to import FAQs for common e-commerce queries.