How to fix common errors in Google Merchant Center (Mismatched Domains [Link])
If you're seeing a Mismatched Domain [Link] error in Google Merchant Center, it means that the landing page URL in your product data doesn't match the domain registered in your Merchant Center account. This guide will help you identify the cause of the issue and provide a step-by-step solution to fix it.
Understanding the Mismatched Domain Error
Common Causes of This Error
How to Fix Mismatched Domain'Link'
This error occurs when the product URLs submitted in your Google Merchant Center feed do not match the domain you have registered in your account. Google requires your product URLs to be under the same verified domain to ensure consistency and trustworthiness.
Some of the most common reasons why you may encounter this error include:
Unregistered Website URL: If you haven't verified and claimed your website in Google Merchant Center, any product URLs submitted will be considered invalid.
Mismatch Between Registered and Submitted URLs: If the website URL registered in your Merchant Center does not match the domain in your product feed, this error will appear.
For further information, please help to check this article : HERE
To check if your website is correctly registered in Google Merchant Center:
Log in to Google Merchant Center.
Go to Business Information and hover to Your Online Store.
Verify if the displayed website URL matches your actual store domain.
If the URL is incorrect, you will need to update and verify your domain again by adding the HTML tag in your website's codes.
You can also refer to this article for more information: Here
To ensure your website is properly verified, follow these steps:
In Google Merchant Center, navigate to Business Info
Click on Confirm Online Store.
If you need to verify your website, follow these steps:
Enter your website URL and choose Add an HTML tag to my homepage.
Click on the Copy to clipboard icon next to the tag to copy it.
Log into your store and go to Online Store > Themes.
Click the three dots icon and select Edit Code.
Open the theme.liquid file in the Layout folder.
Paste the copied meta tag right under the <head> tag.
Click Save.
Once you've added the HTML tag to your website:
Return to Google Merchant Center.
Scroll down and click Verify your online store.
If the code is correctly placed on your homepage, Google will successfully verify your website.
Fixing the Mismatched Domain [Link] in Google Merchant Center is essential to ensure your product listings are approved. By following this guide, you can easily verify and claim your website to resolve the issue.
If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to reach out to our live chat or email us at support@socialhead.io for further assistance.
Table of Contents
Understanding the Mismatched Domain Error
Common Causes of This Error
How to Fix Mismatched Domain'Link'
1. Understanding the Mismatched Domain Error
This error occurs when the product URLs submitted in your Google Merchant Center feed do not match the domain you have registered in your account. Google requires your product URLs to be under the same verified domain to ensure consistency and trustworthiness.
2. Common Causes of This Error
Some of the most common reasons why you may encounter this error include:
Unregistered Website URL: If you haven't verified and claimed your website in Google Merchant Center, any product URLs submitted will be considered invalid.
Mismatch Between Registered and Submitted URLs: If the website URL registered in your Merchant Center does not match the domain in your product feed, this error will appear.
For further information, please help to check this article : HERE
3. How to Fix Mismatched Domain 'Link'
Step 1: Verify Your Registered Domain
To check if your website is correctly registered in Google Merchant Center:
Log in to Google Merchant Center.
Go to Business Information and hover to Your Online Store.
Verify if the displayed website URL matches your actual store domain.
If the URL is incorrect, you will need to update and verify your domain again by adding the HTML tag in your website's codes.
You can also refer to this article for more information: Here
Step 2: Reclaim and Verify Your Website
To ensure your website is properly verified, follow these steps:
In Google Merchant Center, navigate to Business Info
Click on Confirm Online Store.
Step 3: Add an HTML Tag to Your Website
If you need to verify your website, follow these steps:
Enter your website URL and choose Add an HTML tag to my homepage.
Click on the Copy to clipboard icon next to the tag to copy it.
Log into your store and go to Online Store > Themes.
Click the three dots icon and select Edit Code.
Open the theme.liquid file in the Layout folder.
Paste the copied meta tag right under the <head> tag.
Click Save.
Step 4: Verify the Changes in Google Merchant Center
Once you've added the HTML tag to your website:
Return to Google Merchant Center.
Scroll down and click Verify your online store.
If the code is correctly placed on your homepage, Google will successfully verify your website.
Fixing the Mismatched Domain [Link] in Google Merchant Center is essential to ensure your product listings are approved. By following this guide, you can easily verify and claim your website to resolve the issue.
If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to reach out to our live chat or email us at support@socialhead.io for further assistance.
Updated on: 12/03/2025
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