Ebay Google Base Feeds

If you're submitting google-base items from your eBay-store try using the steps outlined below --

1. Register a google-base xml data-feed-file with the name: yourstorename.xml
2. Click on the "Settings" tab in your google-base account;
3. Under "Website URL (Optional)", replace the existing URL with your store's XML link generated by eBay. The link should look like this:
   http://esssl.ebay.com/GetListings/yourstorename?fmt=g
4. Click "Save Changes" to confirm your changes;
5. Click the "Data feeds" link on your "My Items" tab;
6. Click "edit" next to "schedule" beside your "data feed";
7. Under "URL of file," replace the existing URL with the ebay generated link as mentioned in step (3) above;
8. Click "Update Schedule" to confirm your changes;
9. Your data feed will be automatically submitted in the correct format, next time and onwards, per your schedule.

note: for accurate status information i recommend to schedule the feed update at most once a week. note: these instructions assume your ebay settings allow for xml data export --
please see here: http://pages.ebay.com/help/stores/contextual/export-listings.html
note: the fmt=g feed doesn't work with all ebay-store scenarios.

Unfortunately, the Google Merchant Center no longer accepts any feed data from marketplace-sellers directly; all marketplace items must be submitted by the marketplace. In this example, ebay must submit all items on your behalf.

But thank you for all the generous feedback.

How long will google-base take?

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How long will google-base take to process your items? Note: all times are approximate.

google-base upload date:

"how long" displays three estimated times:

1. feed-process: the time it takes to process your data-feed with an outcome of "success."

2. state-change: the time it takes to have all your items acquire the status "published and searchable" and, if applicable, pass product migration.

3. first-time approval: the time it takes to have a new feed approved by someone from google.