Should I use the ID 5896 or the full path in my feed?

Both are accepted, but using the numeric ID 5896 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during processing.

Can I use my own category names instead of the official Google taxonomy?

You should use the official Google taxonomy for the google_product_category attribute to ensure correct classification. You can use your own custom classification for the product_type attribute.

Does choosing this category affect who sees my ads?

No, this category is used for internal classification and matching, not for audience targeting or limiting ad visibility.

Google product category

Parking Signs & Permits

Category ID5896

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Signage > Parking Signs & Permits

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

VistaPrint Custom Parking Signs
Hillman No Parking Sign
ULINE Reserved Parking Sign
Plasticade Outdoor Standing Panel Sign
Personalized Classic Parking Sign
Hy-Ko Tenant Parking Only Sign
Sigo Signs Parking Sign
Plasticade Compact PARK Sign
Office Sign Company Custom Reflective Parking Sign
Hy-Ko Customer Parking Only Sign
Aluminum Printed Parking Sign
ULINE Employee Parking Only Sign
Sigo Signs Custom Reserved Parking Sign
Signmission Reserved Parking Sign
ZING Eco Parking Sign

Understanding the Parking Signs & Permits Category

The Parking Signs & Permits category, identified by the ID 5896, is a specific classification within the Google Product Taxonomy located under Business & Industrial > Signage. This category is designed for products that manage, identify, or regulate parking spaces and vehicle access areas.

What Belongs in This Category

This category encompasses various signage solutions used in commercial or private parking environments. Examples from the US market include:

Custom-printed aluminum or reflective metal parking signs.
Reserved, tenant-only, or customer-only parking signage.
Freestanding, portable outdoor parking panel signs.
Personalized or standard instructional signs for parking lots.

What Does Not Belong Here

Products that serve broader or different purposes should be placed in the appropriate neighbouring categories. Avoid adding the following here:

General safety, warning, or security signs belong in Safety & Warning Signs or Security Signs.
Road or traffic guidance signage belongs in Road & Traffic Signs.
Business hour or open and closed signs belong in Business Hour Signs or Open & Closed Signs.
Digital or electronic signage should be categorized under Digital Signs or Electric Signs.

How to Use This in Your Feed

For your feed, you can provide either the numeric ID 5896 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Signage > Parking Signs & Permits. While the attribute is optional, explicit categorization ensures accuracy, as automated assignment can be imprecise. Remember that product_type is a separate, merchant-defined field and does not replace the mandatory Google category structure.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID 5896 or the full path in my feed?: Both are accepted, but using the numeric ID 5896 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during processing.
Can I use my own category names instead of the official Google taxonomy?: You should use the official Google taxonomy for the google_product_category attribute to ensure correct classification. You can use your own custom classification for the product_type attribute.
Does choosing this category affect who sees my ads?: No, this category is used for internal classification and matching, not for audience targeting or limiting ad visibility.

This category in other languages

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