YouTube Shopping Product Feed: Complete Integration Guide
Video-based shopping experience with product shelves and live shopping.
What is YouTube Shopping?
YouTube Shopping is a social commerce platform that enables sellers to reach customers across multiple regions including Global, US. With 2.5B+ monthly users, it represents a significant opportunity for e-commerce businesses.
To successfully sell on YouTube Shopping, you need a properly formatted product feed that meets their specific requirements. This guide covers everything you need to know about creating, optimizing, and managing your YouTube Shopping product feed.
Why Sell on YouTube Shopping?
- Massive Reach: Access 2.5B+ monthly users
- Market Presence: Established platform in Global, US
- Product shelves: Take advantage of platform-specific features
- Live shopping: Take advantage of platform-specific features
- Creator tagging: Take advantage of platform-specific features
YouTube Shopping Product Feed Requirements
Supported Feed Formats
YouTube Shopping accepts product feeds in the following formats: API, JSON
Required Fields
Every YouTube Shopping product feed must include these essential fields:
- Product ID: Unique identifier for each product (SKU)
- Title: Clear, descriptive product title (max 150 characters recommended)
- Description: Detailed product description with key features
- Price: Current selling price with currency
- Availability: Stock status (in stock, out of stock, preorder)
- Image URL: High-quality product image (minimum 500x500 pixels)
- Product URL: Link to product page on your website
- Brand: Product brand or manufacturer name
- Category: Product category matching YouTube Shopping's taxonomy
Recommended Fields
Enhance your listings with these optional but recommended fields:
- GTIN/EAN/UPC: Global Trade Item Number for product identification
- MPN: Manufacturer Part Number
- Sale Price: Discounted price if applicable
- Shipping: Shipping cost and delivery timeframe
- Additional Images: Multiple product angles and lifestyle shots
- Size/Color: Variant-specific attributes
YouTube Shopping Platform Features
Take advantage of these key features when selling on YouTube Shopping:
Product shelves
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on YouTube Shopping.
Live shopping
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on YouTube Shopping.
Creator tagging
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on YouTube Shopping.
Shorts shopping
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on YouTube Shopping.
Common YouTube Shopping Feed Errors & Solutions
Missing Required Fields
Ensure all required fields are populated. AI Shopping Feeds automatically validates your feed and highlights missing data.
Invalid Image URLs
Images must be accessible, high-quality, and meet YouTube Shopping's size requirements. Use HTTPS URLs only.
Price Formatting Issues
Prices must include the correct currency code and format. Ensure sale prices are lower than regular prices.
Category Mapping Errors
Products must be mapped to valid YouTube Shopping categories. AI Shopping Feeds provides automatic category matching.
How AI Shopping Feeds Supports YouTube Shopping
🤖 AI-Powered Optimization
Our AI automatically optimizes your product titles and descriptions specifically for YouTube Shopping's algorithm, improving visibility and click-through rates.
âš¡ Automated Feed Generation
Import your products once and generate compliant API, JSON feeds formatted exactly to YouTube Shopping's specifications.
🔄 Real-Time Sync
Keep your YouTube Shopping listings up-to-date with automatic price and inventory synchronization from your e-commerce platform.
✅ Error Prevention
Built-in validation catches YouTube Shopping-specific errors before submission, reducing rejections and saving you time.
Getting Started with YouTube Shopping on AI Shopping Feeds
- 1
Connect Your Store
Import products from Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or any platform via CSV/API.
- 2
Select YouTube Shopping as Your Channel
Choose YouTube Shopping from our 200+ supported channels and configure your settings.
- 3
Optimize with AI
Let our AI enhance your titles, descriptions, and categories for maximum performance.
- 4
Export & Submit
Download your API, JSON feed or set up automatic scheduled exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What feed format does YouTube Shopping require?
YouTube Shopping accepts feeds in API, JSON format. AI Shopping Feeds can generate any of these formats automatically from your product data.
How often should I update my YouTube Shopping feed?
We recommend updating your feed at least daily to ensure accurate pricing and inventory. AI Shopping Feeds supports scheduled automatic updates to keep your listings current.
Can I sell on YouTube Shopping and other channels simultaneously?
Absolutely! AI Shopping Feeds supports 200+ channels. Manage YouTube Shopping alongside Google Shopping, Amazon, Meta, TikTok Shop, and more from a single dashboard.
What regions does YouTube Shopping support?
YouTube Shopping operates in Global, US. AI Shopping Feeds handles multi-currency and multi-language requirements automatically.
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