How to Connect WooCommerce to Google Gemini

Google Gemini is revolutionizing how people shop. Instead of browsing websites, users are asking AI agents to find and purchase products. This guide will show you how to make your WooCommerce store visible to Google Gemini using UCP Commerce.

Why Connect WooCommerce to Google Gemini?

The Opportunity:

• Zero-click searches are rising - Users buy inside chat
• AI Overviews feature products with live pricing
• Direct purchases through conversational AI
• Competitive advantage - Most stores aren't AI-visible yet

The Problem:

• Google Gemini uses UCP (Universal Commerce Protocol)
• WooCommerce uses REST API - Not UCP compatible
• Manual integration requires deep technical knowledge
• Protocol updates break custom integrations

Solution: UCP Commerce

UCP Commerce translates your WooCommerce store into UCP format automatically. No code changes required.

Step-by-Step Integration

Step 1: Sign Up for UCP Commerce

1. Visit ucp-commerce.com
2. Click "Request API Keys"
3. Enter your name and email
4. Wait for early access approval

Step 2: Install UCP Commerce

Once you receive your API keys:

bash
npm install @ucp-commerce/sdk

Step 3: Configure Your Store

Create ucp.config.js in your WooCommerce root:

javascript
// ucp.config.js
export default {
  store_url: "https://yourstore.com",
  platform: "woocommerce",
  api_key: "your-api-key-here",
  agent_rules: {
    allow_negotiation: true,
    inventory_sync: "realtime",
    semantic_tags: ["your", "product", "tags"]
  }
}

Step 4: Verify Integration

1. Check your UCP Commerce dashboard
2. Verify products are syncing
3. Test with Google Gemini:
   • Ask: "Find [your product] under $50"
   • Your products should appear in results

What Happens Next?

Automatic Translation:

• Your WooCommerce products → UCP ProductGroup schema
• Product data → Semantic tags for AI discovery
• Inventory → Real-time stock updates
• Pricing → Dynamic pricing support

Google Gemini Visibility:

• Products appear in Gemini shopping queries
• Live pricing in AI Overviews
• Direct purchase capability
• Inventory-aware recommendations

Best Practices

1. Optimize Product Descriptions

• Use semantic keywords (e.g., "waterproof", "winter", "outdoor")
• Include use cases and benefits
• Add structured product data

2. Enable Real-Time Inventory

• Set inventory_sync: "realtime"
• Prevents overselling
• Improves AI agent accuracy

3. Configure Semantic Tags

• Add relevant tags to semantic_tags
• Helps AI agents understand your products
• Improves match quality

4. Allow Price Negotiation

• Set allow_negotiation: true
• Enables AI agents to offer discounts
• Increases conversion rates

Troubleshooting

Products Not Appearing?

• Check API key is correct
• Verify store URL is accessible
• Ensure products are published
• Check UCP Commerce dashboard for errors

Integration Taking Too Long?

• UCP Commerce syncs in < 5 minutes
• Large catalogs may take longer
• Check sync status in dashboard

Next Steps

1. Monitor Performance - Track products appearing in Gemini
2. Optimize Listings - Improve semantic tags based on queries
3. Enable ACP - Also connect to ChatGPT (automatic with UCP Commerce)

Conclusion

Connecting WooCommerce to Google Gemini is now simple with UCP Commerce. One integration, automatic translation, and your store is visible to the future of shopping.

Ready to get started? Request API Keys →