Is it mandatory to provide the google_product_category in my feed?

It is optional, but providing it is recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to assign a category automatically, which can lead to errors.

Can I use the full path instead of the numeric ID?

Yes, Google accepts both the numeric ID (5070) and the full category path. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.

How is this category different from the product_type attribute?

The google_product_category is a standardized classification used by Google, while product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal site organization.

Google product category

Greeting Card Organizers

Category ID5070

Full path for the feedOffice Supplies > Filing & Organization > Greeting Card Organizers

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Cool Floral Greeting Card Organizer Box
Simply Tidy Greeting Card & Craft Keeper
Lavender Blooms Greeting Card Organizer Box
Greeting Card Organizer
Mary Engelbreit Floral Greeting Card Organizer Box
Black Elegance Greeting Card Organizer Book
Blossom Greeting Card Organizer Box
Greeting Card Organizer Storage Box
Cool Floral Card Organizer Book
Greeting Card Organizer Box Set

Greeting Card Organizers (ID 5070)

The Greeting Card Organizers category, identified by the numeric ID 5070, is part of the Office Supplies taxonomy tree at level 3. This specific classification is designed for specialized storage solutions intended to keep greeting cards, invitations, and stationery systematically arranged.

Products that belong here include items designed specifically for the storage and archival of greeting cards, such as:

Decorative greeting card organizer boxes
Craft keepers designed for stationery organization
Greeting card storage albums or books
Card organizer box sets

These examples represent products found in the US market. The primary purpose of these items is the long-term maintenance and categorization of greeting cards rather than general-purpose desk clutter management.

Items that do not belong in this category include general filing supplies, which should be placed under File Boxes or File Folders. If your product is a decorative case for optical media, it belongs in CD/DVD Cases & Organizers. Similarly, items such as address books, business card stands, or daily planners belong in their own respective neighboring categories like Address Books, Business Card Stands, or Calendars, Organizers & Planners. Mail Sorters are also distinct from card organizers and should be categorized accordingly.

There are no subcategories for this ID, making 5070 the most specific classification for these items. To categorize correctly, use either 5070 or the full path: Office Supplies > Filing & Organization > Greeting Card Organizers. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents automatic misclassification by Google. Note that the google_product_category does not replace your custom product_type field.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to provide the google_product_category in my feed?: It is optional, but providing it is recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to assign a category automatically, which can lead to errors.
Can I use the full path instead of the numeric ID?: Yes, Google accepts both the numeric ID (5070) and the full category path. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.
How is this category different from the product_type attribute?: The google_product_category is a standardized classification used by Google, while product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal site organization.

This category in other languages

ru: Канцелярские товары > Товары для хранения документов и архивов > Органайзеры для поздравительных открыток
uk: Канцелярські товари > Товари для зберігання документів та архівів > Органайзери для вітальних листівок