How CSS affects Google Shopping costs

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Topic: Css Google Shopping Campaigns

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Primary source: https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/css-campaigns-for-google-shopping

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When a CSS partner is used, savings on Google Shopping campaigns can reach up to 20%.

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  • How does the bid behave with a CSS partner?: With a CSS partner, the bid corresponds directly to the effective CPC without Google's 20% margin deduction.
  • What is the cost difference between Google Shopping and external price comparison sites?: Google retains 20% of Google Shopping expenses as a margin. External price comparison sites do not share that requirement.

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When can a merchant save on Google Shopping campaigns?

When a CSS partner is used, savings on Google Shopping campaigns can reach up to 20%.

How does the bid behave with a CSS partner?

With a CSS partner, the bid corresponds directly to the effective CPC without Google's 20% margin deduction.

What is the cost difference between Google Shopping and external price comparison sites?

Google retains 20% of Google Shopping expenses as a margin. External price comparison sites do not share that requirement.

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  1. https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/css-campaigns-for-google-shopping

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