On June 30th, Google Product Search will make some minor changes to the feed format it requires.  If you are currently using Google Product Search, you recently received an e-mail detailing the changes to come. You will not need to alter any data for June 30th, though you will be able to take advantage of the new “compatible with” attribute.

The “condition” attribute will become required. The “condition” has always been required in FeedPerfect for optimal results. By default, the attribute is set to “new”.

The “product type” attribute will change to recommended. The “product type” attribute was previously required. It will be made recommended in FeedPerfect on June 30th, but no changes will be necessary from our users’ end.

Finally, Google Product Search is introducing a new “compatible with” attribute available June 30th.
The new “compatible with” allows you to specify what products your item is compatible with.  For instance, if you’re listing an HP 74 (CB335WN) black ink cartridge, you can use this attribute to tell us that it’s compatible with the HP Photosmart C4480 and HP Photosmart C4580 printers.  Using this attribute will help you avoid listing the same item multiple times with different compatibility information. For more information, please visit

http://base.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=73932#optional

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