{"id":8788,"date":"2023-12-20T22:30:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T17:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppcexpo.com\/blog\/?p=8788"},"modified":"2023-12-22T13:36:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T08:36:22","slug":"in-shopping-campaigns-product-groups-are-used-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppcexpo.com\/blog\/in-shopping-campaigns-product-groups-are-used-to","title":{"rendered":"In Shopping Campaigns Product Groups Are Used to Better Manage the Campaign: The How to Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google Shopping is an excellent way to get traffic and sales for your eCommerce business. However, there are various aspects to it that you need to consider. Shopping campaigns can either drain your wallet or increase your sales, depending on how you approach them. Yet, deciding how to structure your campaign<\/a> in the best way is a challenge.<\/p>\n

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This level of difficulty only increases as you add more products to your inventory. Some companies might have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of products on hand. Setting up your Shopping Product Feed in the right and using product groups could make the difference between success and failure.<\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019ll cover the basics of what product groups are. We\u2019ll also discuss how to set them up and use them more effectively. That way, your Google Shopping campaigns<\/a> will be more organized, effective, and profitable for your business.<\/p>\n

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What is a Product Group in Google Shopping Campaigns?<\/h2>\n

Shopping ads follow this structure: Campaign > Ad Group > Product Group.<\/p>\n

The product group is how you make groups in shopping campaigns. It is under the ad group umbrella. Depending on how you\u2019d like to organize your inventory, you can set it up in different ways. You can organize them by brands, categories, id etc.<\/p>\n

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You can also structure brands within categories. For instance, if you sell mobile accessories, you might have different brands. By breaking them into different product groups, you can manage your store more easily.<\/p>\n

As an example, let\u2019s break them into based on brand and category.<\/p>\n

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Or you can create product group based on the category as well.<\/p>\n

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Product groups can be created on different attributes which you will see in this blog later.<\/p>\n

In Shopping Campaigns, Product Groups are Used to Do What?<\/h2>\n

In shopping campaigns, product groups are used to organize your inventory so you can place fewer bids on very similar products. It also helps you understand what search terms are being used.\u00a0 Because of this, you can make more informed decisions about your advertising.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that only you know which product groups have something in common with other ones. It’s up to you to make a smart decision about how to group them, so you are bidding the right amounts for each group.<\/p>\n

How Do Product Groups Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product groups sound simple on the surface, but there is a specific way they work regarding Google Shopping\u2019s platform.<\/p>\n

At first, you start with a Shopping campaign. There will be one ad group with one product group called \u201cAll Products.\u201d This includes everything in your inventory.<\/p>\n

You can then subdivide your inventory up further into groups and subgroups so that your bidding will more specifically align with your advertising and conversion goals.<\/p>\n

There are up to seven levels you can use to subdivide your product groups. The order can vary in whichever way you choose.<\/p>\n

You could create a product group for each product and thus bid the same amount on each one if you wanted. Conversely, you could have product groups organized by product category or even brand. And for most businesses, you won\u2019t need to worry about having too many product groups — you can have as many as 20,000.<\/p>\n

What are the Product Group Attributes?<\/h2>\n

Product attributes are the name of filed or columns in data product feed based on that you can create product group while creating your shopping campaign.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at them, one by one:<\/p>\n

1. Item ID<\/h3>\n

This unique identifier applies to each product. The information you input using this attribute is the foundation for your Shopping ads.<\/p>\n

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2. Brand<\/h3>\n

For this, put the name of the company that created or manufactured the product.<\/p>\n

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3. Category<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s an example of a category string: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t define the category, Google may assign one for you. Also, note that you can only subdivide by the category if your ads are targeting these following countries:<\/p>\n

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4. Product type<\/h3>\n

This is an attribute that depends on your categorization. For instance, Refrigerators would be the product type in the following string: Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Appliances > Refrigerators.<\/p>\n

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5. Custom labels<\/h3>\n

In your product data, you can create up to 5 custom labels. An example might be \u201cseasonal\u201d or \u201cbest seller.\u201d<\/p>\n

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6. Condition<\/h3>\n

This allows you to describe whether the product is new, used, or refurbished.<\/p>\n

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7. Channel<\/h3>\n

Using local or online, you can tell customers whether they need to enter a physical store or they can order online. You can create product groups based on channels as well<\/p>\n

8. Channel exclusivity<\/h3>\n

Tell shoppers whether they can only purchase your product through one specific channel or if they can order through both. So you can create product groups on single-channel or multi-channel.<\/p>\n

How Do I Manage a Shopping Campaign with Product Groups?<\/h2>\n

The first, and most important, aspect to understand about product groups is the bid. Each product in a product group uses the exact same bid.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say a shoe store owner has different brands of sneakers for sale. He can divide them into different brands. If each brand of shoe is its own product group, it will have a separate bid.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that each product can only go in one product group at a time. This might seem limiting. However, it will help you with clear analytics when the time comes to look at your data.<\/p>\n

How Do You Create a Product Group Subdivision?<\/h2>\n

As already mentioned above, when first time shopping campaign is created, by default one product group called \u201cAll Products\u201d is created. You can further categorize it by creating subdivisions which is a critical part of your product group knowledge. It lets you get even more granular, so you aren’t missing out on key insights. Here are the steps you need to take to subdivide your product groups:<\/p>\n