Google Shopping to suspend Google Shopping account if watermarked images are not replaced (11K image

by BWet00
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Hey Guys (and Gals),

We've got a webstore with over 11,000 products, thus, 11,000 images - all watermarked. Google just sent an email that our shopping account will be suspended if our product listing are not "brought into compliance with Google Shopping feed specification and Google Shopping Policies". Still waiting to hear back from Google in regards to if they can make an exception for already added images, and we won't watermark future images. I'm not optimistic they will make an exception.

This is a big headache, and re-doing 11,000 images is CRAZY. Anyone who has experienced this same issue or has any insight on the matter, please advise - it would be much appreciated! Thanks.

Cheers.
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  • Profile picture of the author jeawings
    My first question, is do you have the images without a watermark? If so, I might have some software that can do the resizing in bulk for you.

    Also, do you upload images manually, automatically, one at a time? I have some ideas but need more info.
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    • Profile picture of the author marketseller
      Depending on how watermark is placed removing watermark can be done within a few hours if you automate it. Upload is still manual. I am online seller, photographer and retoucher. Contact me if you need help.
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  • Profile picture of the author kjamesnv
    Google has had this policy in place for some time. Don't expect an exception.

    Also you can still use watermarked images on your site and submit non-watermarked images to Google. Hopefully you have access to the original images.
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