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

You can use either, but the numeric ID (711) is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors in your feed.

Does this category require extra attributes like size or color?

No, the Sundials category does not have the specific requirements for color, size, or gender that are typically mandated for Apparel & Accessories.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No, product_type is a free-form attribute for your internal classification; it does not replace the required Google Product Taxonomy classification.

Google product category

Sundials

Category ID711

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Decor > Sundials

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Brass Sundial Desk Compass
Haddonstone Cast Stone Garden Sundial Georgian Sundial Plinth
Zeckos Cast Iron Celestial Sundial Decorative Garden Pedestal Sun Clock
Haddonstone Cast Stone Garden Sundial Adam Sundial Plinth
Haddonstone Cast Stone Garden Sundial Arcadian Sundial
Haddonstone Cast Stone Garden Sundial XVIII Century Sundial Plinth
Sungmor Cast Iron Vintage Dragonfly Sundial
Haddonstone Cast Stone Garden Sundial Roman Sundial
Sungmor Vintage Cast Iron Armillary Sundial
Haddonstone Cast Stone Garden Arcadian Wall Sundial
Text Slate Sundial Round
Antique Style Diptych Pocket Sundial
Personalized Solid Brass Sundial

Sundials Category Overview

The category for Sundials is identified by the Google Product Taxonomy ID 711. Its full hierarchical path is Home & Garden > Decor > Sundials, placing it within the broader Decor department as a specific item level with no further subcategories.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is reserved for decorative or functional timekeeping devices that utilize the sun's position. Based on current US market listings, this includes:

Traditional cast stone or cast iron garden pedestals and sundials.
Wall-mounted sundials used for outdoor architectural decoration.
Portable or antique-style brass desk compasses and pocket diptych sundials.
Personalized solid metal sundials intended for landscaping or garden settings.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not place generic timepieces or clock components here; standard wall clocks and clock parts belong in the Clocks or Clock Parts categories. Decorative items that measure other metrics, such as rain gauges or weather vanes, must be placed in their respective Rain Gauges or Weather Vanes & Roof Decor categories. Bird baths, garden sculptures, and outdoor fountains belong in Lawn Ornaments & Garden Sculptures or Fountains & Ponds. If you are selling generic garden decor that does not function as a sun-based timekeeper, select a more accurate category from the Decor list.

How to Use This in Your Feed

To classify your products, use either the ID 711 or the full string: Home & Garden > Decor > Sundials. Remember that this attribute is optional but highly recommended to ensure Google correctly interprets your catalog, as relying on automatic categorization often leads to inaccurate placement in search results.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category?: You can use either, but the numeric ID (711) is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors in your feed.
Does this category require extra attributes like size or color?: No, the Sundials category does not have the specific requirements for color, size, or gender that are typically mandated for Apparel & Accessories.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No, product_type is a free-form attribute for your internal classification; it does not replace the required Google Product Taxonomy classification.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Декоративные элементы > Солнечные часы
uk: Дім та сад > Декоративні елементи > Сонячні годинники