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

You can use either the numeric ID 5922 or the full path 'Home & Garden > Decor > Shadow Boxes'. Using the ID is often preferred as it is language-independent.

Can I use this category for standard picture frames?

No, standard frames belong in the Picture Frames category. Only frames with depth specifically designed to hold three-dimensional objects should use the Shadow Boxes category.

Is it mandatory to provide the google_product_category?

It is optional, but highly recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize your product, but the result might be too general or incorrect.

Google product category

Shadow Boxes

Category ID5922

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Decor > Shadow Boxes

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Rustic Barnwood Shadow Box Display Frame
Contemporary Shadow Box Frame
Studio Decor Adjustable-Depth Shadow Box
SwingFrame Designer Wall Mounted Metal Framed Cork Board Display Case
SwingFrame Designer Metal Framed Shadow Box Display Case
Shadow Box Grey Picture Frame
Shadow Box Frame In Black
Shadow Box White Frame
SwingFrame Designer Wood Frame Shadow Box
Threshold Shadow Box Frame
Natural Wood Shadow Box
Shadowboxes.Com Open Face Wood Framed Shadow Display
Displays4sale.Com Value Line Memory Box Wall Display Case
Charcoal Wood Shadow Box
Ilot Solid Wood Mahogany Display Shadow Box Frame

Category Overview

The Shadow Boxes category, identified by ID 5922, falls under Home & Garden > Decor > Shadow Boxes. This specific classification is essential for merchants selling display cases designed to preserve and showcase memorabilia, awards, or decorative collections.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is reserved for depth-adjustable display cases and wall-mounted memory boxes. Based on current US market listings, suitable products include:

Rustic, contemporary, or minimalist shadow box frames made of barnwood or solid mahogany.
Adjustable-depth display cases used for mounting three-dimensional objects.
Wall-mounted memory boxes featuring cork board inserts or open-face designs for specialized collections.
Professional-grade wooden or metal display cases specifically marketed as shadow boxes.

What Does Not Belong

If your product is a simple two-dimensional frame, it should be placed in Picture Frames. Products featuring static artwork or decorative plaques belong in Artwork or Decorative Plaques. Items like jewelry boxes, trunks, or piggy banks should be categorized in their respective categories under Home & Garden > Decor. Avoid placing glass-fronted displays that are exclusively intended for clocks or weather instruments in this category, as those belong in the specialized Clocks or Weather Vanes & Roof Decor categories.

Categorization Tips

There are no subcategories for Shadow Boxes, so you should always use ID 5922. When setting up your feed, you may use either the numeric ID 5922 or the full path: Home & Garden > Decor > Shadow Boxes. Providing this attribute is optional, but it significantly improves accuracy compared to Google's automated categorization. Ensure that your product_type attribute remains separate from this official taxonomy value.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: You can use either the numeric ID 5922 or the full path 'Home & Garden > Decor > Shadow Boxes'. Using the ID is often preferred as it is language-independent.
Can I use this category for standard picture frames?: No, standard frames belong in the Picture Frames category. Only frames with depth specifically designed to hold three-dimensional objects should use the Shadow Boxes category.
Is it mandatory to provide the google_product_category?: It is optional, but highly recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize your product, but the result might be too general or incorrect.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Декоративные элементы > Застекленные коробки
uk: Дім та сад > Декоративні елементи > Засклені коробки