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

You can use either, but using the numeric ID 1169 is generally preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Is it mandatory to include the google_product_category in my product feed?

The attribute is optional. However, if omitted, Google will attempt to categorize your product automatically, which may result in incorrect classification.

Can I use product_type to categorize my anvils instead of google_product_category?

No, product_type is a free-form field for your internal organization and does not replace the requirement for the official Google taxonomy category.

Google product category

Anvils

Category ID1169

Full path for the feedHardware > Tools > Anvils

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Single Horn Anvil Cast Steel Anvil
Skyshalo Single Horn Anvil
AB Blacksmith Anvil
JHM Competitor Anvil
Blue Double Angle Steel Anvil
NC Tool Round Horn Anvil
JHM Square Back Journeyman Anvil
C.S Osborne Eyelet & Rivet Anvil
Impact Anvil Machined Anvil

Anvils Category Overview

The Anvils category, identified by ID 1169, resides within the Hardware > Tools > Anvils hierarchy. This classification is specifically intended for heavy, solid metal blocks used by blacksmiths and metalworkers as a stationary surface for shaping and forging metal.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is reserved for industrial and artisan-grade anvils. Based on real items found in the US market, appropriate products include single horn cast steel anvils, double angle steel anvils, round horn anvils, and square back journeyman anvils. Additionally, smaller specialized items like eyelet and rivet anvils or machined impact anvils fit here as they serve the primary purpose of metal deformation and tool support.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not place general shop equipment or different types of manual and power tools in this category. For instance, Tool Clamps & Vises, Hammers, or Punches & Awls belong to their own specific neighbouring categories within the Tools hierarchy. Equipment such as Milling Machines, Lathes, or Welding Guns & Plasma Cutters also have dedicated categories. If your product is a hand tool designed for gripping or cutting rather than forging, categorize it accordingly in the appropriate tool section.

Feed Implementation

In your Google Merchant Center feed, provide the value 1169 or the full path Hardware > Tools > Anvils in the google_product_category attribute. Using the numeric ID is recommended to avoid language issues. While optional, providing this category helps Google correctly classify your hardware and improves the accuracy of automated categorization.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?: You can use either, but using the numeric ID 1169 is generally preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Is it mandatory to include the google_product_category in my product feed?: The attribute is optional. However, if omitted, Google will attempt to categorize your product automatically, which may result in incorrect classification.
Can I use product_type to categorize my anvils instead of google_product_category?: No, product_type is a free-form field for your internal organization and does not replace the requirement for the official Google taxonomy category.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Инструменты > Наковальни
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