Local Inventory Ads help retailers show real-time in-store product availability across Google Search, Shopping, and Maps. This guide explains how LIAs work, setup requirements, inventory feeds, technical integrations, and how to measure store visits, helping retailers drive more foot traffic and compete with big-box stores.

Most businesses overlook one small field that can make or break their Google Shopping ads: the google_product_category. Misclassify your products, and you’ll waste budget on the wrong shoppers. Learn how proper categorization boosts visibility, lowers CPCs, and drives real sales—plus, try our free Google Product Category Finder tool.

Most businesses obsess over bids and budgets, but miss what really determines Google Shopping success: product feed quality. Poor data costs you visibility, clicks, and thousands in wasted spend. We've seen 20-30% CTR swings from simple optimizations. Discover the feed mistakes draining your budget and how competitors are outperforming you with better data.

Google Shopping product disapprovals are common but preventable. Most rejections stem from image quality issues, missing product data, pricing mismatches, or policy violations. Fix disapprovals by identifying the specific issue, correcting your feed or website, and requesting review. Proper setup and automated monitoring prevent future rejections and lost sales.