Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute?

It is optional, as Google can auto-categorize products. However, providing the category ID 500100 ensures higher precision than automated classification.

Should I use product_type instead of the google_product_category?

No, they serve different purposes. The google_product_category is for Google's official taxonomy, while product_type is a custom, free-form field for your internal organizational needs.

Google product category

Well Pumps & Systems

Category ID500100

Full path for the feedHardware > Hardware Pumps > Well Pumps & Systems

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Vevor Well Hand Pitcher Pump
Countyline Convertible Jet Pump
Superior Pump Jet Pump
Red Lion Submersible Well Pump
RPS Deep Well Submersible Pump Kit
K2 Pumps Shallow Well Jet Pump
Hallmark Industries Deep Well Submersible Pump
VEVOR Shallow Well Pump
SKYSHALO Shallow Well Water Pump
Everbilt Submersible Deep Well Potable Water Pump
Eco Flo Convertible Deep Well Jet Pump
ECO-FLO Products Inc. Shallow Well Jet Pump
Countyline Submersible Well Pump
Eco Flo Submersible Well Pump
Deep Well Submersible Pump Stainless Steel Water Pump

Well Pumps & Systems Category Overview

The Well Pumps & Systems category, identified by ID 500100, is a specialized segment within the Hardware taxonomy designed for equipment intended to extract water from underground sources. This category falls under the Hardware Pumps parent group and is intended for products that facilitate the supply of potable or residential water from wells.

What belongs in this category

This category is for pumps designed to lift water from depth to the surface for residential or agricultural use. Examples of products from the US market include:

Deep well submersible pumps designed for high-head extraction.
Shallow well jet pumps and convertible jet pump systems.
Manual hand-operated pitcher pumps for water access.
Stainless steel submersible pumps intended for deep well installations.

What belongs elsewhere

Do not include pumps intended for other specific water handling tasks. Products should be placed in the following categories instead:

Sprinkler, Booster & Irrigation System Pumps: For equipment specifically designed to boost water pressure for irrigation or landscaping.
Pool, Fountain & Pond Pumps: For circulation pumps used in recreational water features or aquariums.
Sump, Sewage & Effluent Pumps: For pumps intended to remove waste, debris-filled water, or standing liquid from basements and pits.
Utility Pumps: For general-purpose water transfer pumps not intended for permanent well installations.

Feed Implementation

In your feed, use the numeric ID 500100 or the full path Hardware > Hardware Pumps > Well Pumps & Systems. While this attribute is optional, providing the specific ID helps Google classify your items accurately, ensuring your hardware products appear correctly within the platform's categorization system.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute?: It is optional, as Google can auto-categorize products. However, providing the category ID 500100 ensures higher precision than automated classification.
Should I use product_type instead of the google_product_category?: No, they serve different purposes. The google_product_category is for Google's official taxonomy, while product_type is a custom, free-form field for your internal organizational needs.
Can I use the category path instead of the ID?: Yes, you can provide either the numeric ID 500100 or the full category path 'Hardware > Hardware Pumps > Well Pumps & Systems'. The numeric ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Насосы > Колодезные насосы и системы
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Насоси > Колодязні насоси та системи