About the Outdoor Furniture Sets Category
The category Outdoor Furniture Sets, identified by ID 6367, is located within the Furniture > Outdoor Furniture branch of the Google product taxonomy. It is designed specifically for bundled patio items that are sold together as a functional unit.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for coordinated collections of outdoor furniture that are packaged and sold as a single unit. Based on examples from the US market, this includes items such as:
- Metal, aluminum, or steel patio conversation seating sets.
- Wicker or rattan sectional sofas designed for outdoor use.
- Coordinated outdoor dining sets featuring tables and matching chairs.
- Furniture sets that include integrated outdoor fire pits.
- Patio sets combining tables, benches, and chairs in one bundle.
What Does Not Belong Here
If you are selling individual components rather than a complete set, you must use a more specific category from the same parent. Items that do not belong here include:
- Individual tables, which should go to Outdoor Tables.
- Standalone chairs or benches, which belong in Outdoor Seating.
- Single storage containers, which are classified under Outdoor Storage Boxes.
- Individual beds or chaise lounges, which go to Outdoor Beds.
- Single ottomans or footstools, which belong in Outdoor Ottomans.
Note that the product_type attribute is for your internal organization and cannot replace this mandatory category field for Google's classification.
How to Use This in Your Feed
You can populate the google_product_category attribute using either the numeric ID 6367 or the full path string: Furniture > Outdoor Furniture > Outdoor Furniture Sets. Ensure you provide this value to override Google's automated, often less accurate, categorization.