Sell directly in Google AI Mode: A merchant's guide to the Universal Commerce Protocol
Learn how Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) lets merchants sell inside AI Mode and Gemini. Covers feed eligibility,...









| Launchcodex | Typical agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Success metric |
Conversions, adoption, and time to ship
|
Dribbble-ready visuals
|
| Planning |
Prioritized roadmap tied to outcomes
|
Moodboards and ad hoc tasks
|
| Technical depth |
Dev-ready specs and tokens
|
Flat files and assumptions
|
| Approach |
Strategy, UX, and CRO integrated
|
Aesthetics first, strategy later
|
| Handoff |
Annotated prototypes and QA support
|
Zip file of exports
|
| Reporting |
Dashboards tied to launches and KPIs
|
Monthly showcase decks
|
| Collaboration |
Shared Slack, sprints, demos
|
Status calls and tickets
|
| AI and automation |
System audits and content assist
|
Manual checks and guesswork
|
| Contracts |
Quarterly flexibility
|
Long-term lock-ins
|







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