About the Display Boards Category
The Display Boards category, identified by ID 966, belongs to the Presentation Supplies hierarchy within the Google Product Taxonomy. This category is specifically designed for physical boards and systems used to showcase information, artwork, or promotional materials during presentations and exhibits.
What Belongs in This Category
This category includes a wide variety of professional and educational presentation tools. Examples from the US market include:
- Tri-fold corrugated presentation boards used for science fairs and school projects.
- Tabletop hook and loop display boards and fabric towers for trade shows.
- Linen or burlap weave bulletin boards designed for wall mounting.
- Foam boards used for mounting graphics or artistic displays.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not place products that belong in neighbouring categories here. Use Chalkboards or Dry-Erase Boards for writing surfaces specifically designed for repeated erasing. Products like Easels, Easel Pads, Laser Pointers, and Wireless Presenters have their own dedicated categories and should not be filed under Display Boards.
When to Use a Subcategory
Always opt for a more specific subcategory if your product qualifies. Use Mounting Boards, Foam Boards, Bulletin Boards, Poster Boards, or Bulletin Board Accessories to ensure Google provides the most relevant search visibility.
Implementing in Your Feed
You can populate the google_product_category attribute using the ID 966 or the full string Office Supplies > Presentation Supplies > Display Boards. Providing this value helps Google process your feed more accurately than relying on automatic categorization.