The checkout link template [checkout_link_template] attribute lets you include a checkout URL in your product data, which gives online shoppers the option to go directly to your checkout page from your free listings. The standard 'visit site' option will still remain on your free listings for shoppers that may want to learn more about your product.
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When to use
Optional for each product
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure that Google understands the data that you're submitting.
For details on when and how to submit values in English, learn more about submitting your product data.
The URL that you provide should redirect the user to your checkout or basket page with the specific item added and ready for purchase.
| Type | URL (including http or https), ASCII characters only and RFC 3986 compliant |
| Limits | 2–2,000 characters |
| Repeated field | No |
| File format | Example entry |
| Text feeds | https://www.mystore.com/cart?productId=12345-R |
| XML feeds | <g:checkout_link_template>https://www.mystore.com/checkout/12345-R</g:checkout_link_template> |
| Content API |
For more information, see the CustomAttribute section of the Content API for Shopping. |
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements that you'll need to meet before you can add the checkout option to your product listings. Products that don't meet the requirements will not be enabled with the checkout capability. This will not disapprove your offer for free listings.
- The landing page for the checkout URL should be the checkout or basket page on your website, with the item specified in the URL ready to be checked out. This link can't land the customer on a page that requires them to sign in.
- The URL domain that you submit must match the domain that you submit for your free listings. Learn more about landing page requirements.