ValidationCore Scoring Methodology
Understand how ValidationCore's dual scoring system works to optimize your product data for maximum marketplace performance and revenue impact.
Dual Scoring Overview
GMC Compliance Score
Measures Google Merchant Center field compliance (0-100%). Essential for marketplace approval and listing visibility.
Performance Optimization Score
ValidationCore business intelligence (0-100%). Optimizes for revenue performance beyond basic compliance.
Why Dual Scoring?
Basic compliance gets you approved, but performance optimization maximizes revenue. Our dual approach ensures both marketplace acceptance and profit optimization.
GMC Compliance Score
Calculation Method
Based on Google Merchant Center required fields: title, description, price, link, imageLink, availability, condition.
Score Interpretation:
Example: Electronics Product
29% GMC Compliance - Missing required fields like product link and high-resolution images
Performance Optimization Score
ValidationCore Intelligence
Proprietary algorithms analyze content, pricing, media, and category optimization opportunities for revenue maximization.
Optimization Categories:
Example: Home & Garden Product
50% Performance Score - Material specifications and dimension validation opportunities identified
Google Intelligence Dual Metrics
Content Compliance Score (0-100)
Advanced content policy adherence beyond basic GMC requirements.
Example: Health & Beauty product scored 59 - ingredient validation and safety claim verification needed.
Category Validation Score (0-100)
Category-specific rule compliance for specialized product requirements.
Example: Automotive part scored 0% - missing vehicle compatibility data (year, make, model).
Category-Specific Validation Rules
Electronics
Compatibility requirements, MPN validation, technical specifications
Health & Beauty
Ingredient validation, safety claims, FDA compliance considerations
Home & Garden
Material specifications, dimensions, safety standards
Sporting Goods
Activity type, skill level, equipment specifications
Apparel
Size guides, material composition, age group targeting
Category Score Examples
Revenue Impact Analysis
Revenue Correlation Model
ValidationCore calculates potential revenue impact based on field optimization opportunities, priority levels, and category-specific performance factors.
Priority-Based Revenue Impact:
Category Revenue Ranges
API Implementation Guide
Reading Score Data from API Responses
GMC Compliance:
response.gmcCompliance.percentage
Performance Score:
response.performanceOptimization.overallScore
Revenue Impact:
response.totalRevenueImpact
Category Score:
response.categoryValidation.complianceScore
Business Logic Implementation
Compliance Threshold Logic
Use GMC compliance scores ≥90% for immediate marketplace submission. 70-89% requires minor optimization before submission.
Revenue Optimization Priority
Focus optimization efforts on products with highest revenue impact scores and critical/high priority validation issues first.