Aside from the Google Merchant Center diagnostic interface, what other way will you be notified of an account suspension?
Email notification in Google My Business
Email notification in Google Merchant Center and Google Ads
Email notification in Google Merchant Center
Email notification in Google Ads
Explanation
Analysis of Correct Answer(s)
The correct answer is email notification in Google Merchant Center. When a Google Merchant Center (GMC) account faces a critical issue like a suspension, Google's primary method of communication, aside from the in-platform Diagnostics tab, is an email. This email is sent directly to the users (administrators and contacts) registered in that specific GMC account. It serves as the official notice, typically outlining the reason for the suspension and providing next steps for resolution.
Analysis of Incorrect Options
- Email notification in Google Ads: While a GMC suspension will cause your Shopping ads in Google Ads to be disapproved, the formal suspension notification comes from GMC, which is the source of the problem. You will see the effect in Google Ads, but the cause and official notification are from Merchant Center.
- Email notification in Google My Business: Google My Business (now Google Business Profile) is a separate tool for managing local listings. It is not the primary channel for notifications regarding Shopping ad product data or GMC account status.
- Email notification in Google Merchant Center and Google Ads: This is incorrect because the official, detailed account suspension notification originates specifically from the Google Merchant Center platform. While related ad disapprovals will appear in Google Ads, the core communication about the Merchant Center account itself is handled by GMC.