Labels & Tags: Category Overview
The Labels & Tags category, identified by ID 960, encompasses products designed for organization, marking, and labeling in office or home environments. Its full path in the taxonomy is Office Supplies > General Office Supplies > Labels & Tags.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is specifically for adhesive or attachable items used to identify objects or organize files. Examples from the US market include:
- Adhesive rectangular or multi-use labels for general purpose marking.
- Thermal shipping labels and mailing address labels.
- File folder labels and color-coding stickers for system organization.
- Decorative or specialized labels like iron-on fabric labels.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not include office supplies that function as fasteners or repair materials. Items belonging to neighbouring categories must be classified elsewhere:
- Use Office Tape for adhesive tapes meant for sealing or mending.
- Use Paper Clips & Clamps or Brass Fasteners for binding documents.
- Use Correction Fluids, Pens & Tapes for writing error fixes.
- Use Laminating Film, Pouches & Sheets for document protection.
Choosing a Subcategory
Always select the most specific subcategory available, such as Shipping Labels or Folder Tabs, if your product fits these narrower descriptions to ensure better ad relevance.
Mapping in Your Feed
In your feed, use the attribute google_product_category with either the value '960' or 'Office Supplies > General Office Supplies > Labels & Tags'. While optional, explicit mapping is recommended to prevent Google from miscategorizing your items incorrectly.