Google Unveils a New Shopping Platform

Published May 15th, 2019 - 09:00 GMT
The Shopping Actions will be extended to other Google surfaces including YouTube and Google Images later this year.
The Shopping Actions will be extended to other Google surfaces including YouTube and Google Images later this year. (Shutterstock)
Highlights
Users can choose to make a purchase of products with a blue shopping cart next to it directly on Google

Google officially announced the merging of Shopping Search and Express into the new Google Shopping experience.As explained on the official blog, Google Shopping is an improved interface leveraging Google Search.

{"preview_thumbnail":"https://cdn.flowplayer.com/6684a05f-6468-4ecd-87d5-a748773282a3/i/v-i-d…","video_id":"d73f03ae-126f-43a3-9700-46ece1f6bc90","player_id":"8ca46225-42a2-4245-9c20-7850ae937431","provider":"flowplayer","video":"10 Most Expensive Arab Countries To Live In, 2019"}

Users can choose to make a purchase of products with a blue shopping cart next to it directly on Google, backed by the company's returns and other customer support services.

The new interface also brings new features for retailers and brands. Ads, local and transactions are now in one place to help them connect with consumers at the right time.

The Shopping Actions will be extended to other Google surfaces including YouTube and Google Images later this year.

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content