Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?

Both are accepted, but using the numeric ID 1352 is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category require extra attributes like size or color?

No, size and color attributes are typically required for apparel items, not for construction materials like fence pickets.

What happens if I leave the google_product_category attribute blank?

Google will attempt to assign a category automatically, but this can lead to incorrect classifications that may impact how your products are displayed.

Google product category

Fence Pickets

Category ID1352

Full path for the feedHardware > Fencing & Barriers > Fence Pickets

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Natures Composites Composite Fence and Gate Picket Dog Ear
Mahogany Capped Composite Dog Ear Picket
OUTDECO Wood Plastic Composite Fence Board
Frame It All Capped Composite Fence Picket Flat-Top
Vita Country Corner Picket
Pressure Treated Pine French Gothic Fence Pickets
Standard Picket For Vinyl Fences
Frame It All Capped Composite Dog-Ear Fence Picket
Pre-stained Dog Ear CedarGlow Picket
Pre-Stained Japanese Cedar Fence Picket

Understanding Fence Pickets Category 1352

The Fence Pickets category, identified by ID 1352, belongs to the Hardware > Fencing & Barriers branch of the Google product taxonomy. It is designed for specific vertical slats used to construct or repair fencing structures.

What Belongs Here

This category is intended for individual pickets used in residential or commercial fencing projects. Based on products found in the US market, this includes:

Composite fence pickets featuring dog-ear or flat-top designs.
Pressure-treated pine and cedar wood pickets, including those with French Gothic styles.
Vinyl fencing pickets used for standard boundary installations.
Pre-stained wood pickets for decorative or garden fencing.

What Belongs Elsewhere

If your items do not fit the description of individual fence pickets, review these neighbouring categories to ensure accurate classification:

Fence Panels: Use this for pre-assembled sections rather than individual slats.
Fence Posts & Rails: Place structural support components here.
Gates: Categorize complete gate assemblies or individual gate units here.
Garden Borders & Edging: Use this for low-profile landscape barriers that are not structural fencing.
Fence & Gate Accessories: Select this for latches, hinges, or decorative hardware.

There are no subcategories available, so 1352 remains the most specific classification for these items.

How to Use the Category

In your feed, use the numeric ID 1352 or the full path: Hardware > Fencing & Barriers > Fence Pickets. While the attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from miscategorizing your inventory automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?: Both are accepted, but using the numeric ID 1352 is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category require extra attributes like size or color?: No, size and color attributes are typically required for apparel items, not for construction materials like fence pickets.
What happens if I leave the google_product_category attribute blank?: Google will attempt to assign a category automatically, but this can lead to incorrect classifications that may impact how your products are displayed.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Ограждения и барьеры > Штакетник для ограждений
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Огорожі та бар'єри > Штахетник для огорож