Step-by-Step Guide to Verify Your Website with Google Merchant Center Using HTML Tag
Here is the complete process to verify your website with Google Merchant Center using the HTML tag method, with adjustments for BeNimble's assistance:
Step 1: Sign In to Google Merchant Center
Go to the Google Merchant Center website.
Log in with your Google account or create one if you don't have an existing account.
Step 2: Add Your Website URL
In the Google Merchant Center dashboard, navigate to Business information.
Click on the Website tab.
Enter your website URL.
Click Save.
Step 3: Choose the Verification Method
Google will present multiple methods to verify your site.
Choose the HTML tag verification method.
Step 4: Send the HTML Meta Tag to BeNimble Support
Copy the HTML meta tag provided by Google.
Do not attempt to add the tag to your website yourself.
Email the meta tag to BeNimble's support team at help@benimble.co.za from your registered email address.
In the email, include:
The subject: "Google Merchant Center HTML Tag for Verification"
Your website URL
The HTML meta tag provided by Google.
BeNimble's team will add the meta tag to your website and inform you once it has been completed.
Step 5: Verify Your Website in Google Merchant Center
After BeNimble has confirmed that the meta tag has been added to your site, go back to the Google Merchant Center.
Click on Verify URL in the Website tab.
Step 6: Confirmation of Verification
If the verification is successful, you'll see a confirmation message from Google.
Your website is now verified, and you can proceed with setting up your products in the Google Merchant Center.
Additional Tips
Verification might take a few minutes to reflect in Google Merchant Center.
If the verification fails, contact BeNimble Support to ensure the meta tag was properly added to your site.
This process ensures that BeNimble takes care of adding the necessary meta tag for your website verification, making it easier for you to proceed with the Google Merchant Center setup.