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The Select Accounts node allows you to choose Google Merchant Center accounts for use in other GMC operations. This is typically the first step in any GMC workflow. This is an AI-powered node that can understand natural language instructions.
When to Use It
- Start of any Google Merchant Center workflow
- Select specific accounts for product analysis
- Filter accounts based on criteria
- Set up multi-account reporting workflows
- Prepare accounts for bulk operations
- Account discovery and validation
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| Account Selection Mode | Dropdown | Yes | How to select accounts |
| Search Terms | Text | No | Keywords to filter account names |
| Account Names | Multi-select | No | Manually select specific accounts |
Account Selection Options
| Mode | Description | Use Case |
|---|
| All Available | Select all accessible accounts | Multi-account reporting |
| Manual Selection | Choose specific accounts | Targeted analysis |
| Search Filter | Filter by name/criteria | Large account portfolios |
Output
Returns the selected Google Merchant Center accounts:
{
"selected_accounts": [
{
"account_id": "123456789",
"account_name": "Main Store GMC",
"country": "US",
"currency": "USD",
"time_zone": "America/New_York",
"merchant_id": "123456789",
"is_test_account": false,
"account_type": "STANDARD"
},
{
"account_id": "987654321",
"account_name": "EU Store GMC",
"country": "DE",
"currency": "EUR",
"time_zone": "Europe/Berlin",
"merchant_id": "987654321",
"is_test_account": false,
"account_type": "STANDARD"
}
],
"total_selected": 2,
"total_available": 5
}
Output Fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|
| account_id | Unique Google Merchant Center account ID |
| account_name | Display name of the account |
| country | Account’s primary country |
| currency | Default currency for the account |
| time_zone | Account’s time zone setting |
| merchant_id | Merchant Center ID |
| is_test_account | Whether this is a test account |
| account_type | Type of account (STANDARD, etc.) |
Credit Cost
- Cost per run: 0 credits (Free)
Common Workflows
Single Account Analysis:
[Select Accounts] → [List Products] → [Get Product Status] → [Analyze Performance]
[Select Accounts] → [Get Report] → [Combine Data] → [Generate Dashboard]
[Select Accounts] → [Get Price Benchmarks] → [Get Price Suggestions] → [Optimize Pricing]
[Select Accounts] → [List Products] → [Filter Issues] → [Export for Review]
Selection Strategies
All Available Accounts
Use when:
- Running company-wide reports
- Need comprehensive data coverage
- Managing multiple brands/stores
- Setting up automated monitoring
Manual Selection
Use when:
- Focusing on specific accounts
- Testing new processes
- Account-specific analysis
- Comparing performance between accounts
Search Filter
Use when:
- Large number of accounts
- Accounts follow naming conventions
- Need accounts from specific regions
- Filtering by account properties
Use Cases
Multi-Store Analysis
Compare performance across stores:
- Select all retail accounts
- Get performance reports for each
- Compare metrics and identify top performers
- Generate comparative analysis
Regional Reporting
Analyze specific geographic markets:
- Search for accounts containing "EU" or "Europe"
- Select European store accounts
- Generate region-specific reports
- Track regional performance trends
Account Discovery
Find available accounts for new workflows:
- Select all available accounts
- Review account properties and capabilities
- Identify accounts suitable for specific operations
- Document account structure
Focused Product Management
Work with specific product catalogs:
- Manually select target accounts
- Focus on accounts with specific product issues
- Apply targeted fixes and optimizations
- Monitor account-specific improvements
Tips
Account Management:
- Always start GMC workflows with account selection
- Cache account lists for repeated operations on same accounts
- Use descriptive names to make account selection easier
- Test with single accounts before running on multiple accounts
Selection Strategy:
- Start broad, then narrow - select all, then filter as needed
- Use search terms to quickly find relevant accounts
- Consider time zones when scheduling automated workflows
- Check account types to avoid test account data in production reports
Workflow Integration:
- Pass selected accounts to subsequent GMC operations
- Validate account access before running expensive operations
- Handle account errors gracefully in automated workflows
- Document account purposes for team collaboration
Performance:
- Free operation - use liberally for account discovery
- Quick execution - suitable for real-time account selection
- No rate limits on account selection itself
- Combine with conditional logic to route workflows by account properties
