What is a product feed?
A product feed is structured product data sent to channels such as Google Merchant Center, Meta Catalog, and marketplaces.
Direct answer
A product feed contains fields like title, description, price, availability, image, product type, brand, GTIN, shipping, and sale price.
Why this matters
Feed quality affects Shopping eligibility, ad relevance, product matching, and how accurately systems understand the SKU.
What to check
Use this term as an operating checkpoint, not just a glossary definition.
- Keep feed fields consistent with the product page.
- Fix disapprovals before scaling Shopping or catalog ads.
- Add identifiers when real GTINs or MPNs exist.
Common mistake
Many stores optimize product pages but leave feed titles, categories, and identifiers stale.
FAQ
Is a product feed only for Google Shopping?
No. Similar structured product data powers Meta catalogs, TikTok catalogs, marketplaces, and affiliate channels.
How often should a product feed update?
Update at least daily for active stores, and faster when price, inventory, or promotions change frequently.
Do feed titles need to match product page titles exactly?
They should describe the same product truth, but feed titles can be formatted for channel requirements if they remain accurate.