Understanding Category 7323
The Open & Closed Signs category (ID: 7323) covers physical signage designed to indicate the operational status of a business location. It falls under the Business & Industrial > Signage hierarchy and is the most specific designation for these items.
Product Examples
This category is intended for products that communicate whether a shop or office is currently open or closed to the public. Based on examples from the US market, this includes items such as:
- Reversible two-sided hanging signs with clear text indicators.
- Customized acrylic or metal signs featuring business operational messages.
- Signs integrated with message boards for changing store hours.
- A-frame standing signs for storefront sidewalks or entryways.
- Decorative or minimalist door hangers used to signal availability.
Exclusions and Better Fits
Do not place products here if they serve other primary functions, even if they contain operational text. Signs that are primarily for parking, safety, or traffic control belong in their respective categories, such as Parking Signs & Permits, Safety & Warning Signs, or Road & Traffic Signs. If a sign is used for broader business information, like specific office hours or retail policy notices, use Business Hour Signs or Policy Signs instead. Digital electronic displays are classified under Digital Signs.
Implementation in Your Feed
You can use either the numeric ID 7323 or the full path string Business & Industrial > Signage > Open & Closed Signs in your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, specifying it manually prevents Google from miscategorizing your items. Remember that this category is distinct from the free-form product_type attribute.