Throwing Darts Category Overview
The Throwing Darts category (ID: 1005) is located under Sporting Goods > Indoor Games and is intended for equipment designed specifically for the game of darts. By using this precise ID, you help Google identify your inventory correctly, which ensures your products appear in relevant search queries and improves the accuracy of ad delivery.
Products that belong in this category
This category covers items essential for playing darts, whether for professional competition or casual home use. Based on examples from the US market, typical products include:
- Complete dartboard sets, including those with themed designs.
- Professional-grade bristle dartboards.
- Steel tip and soft tip dart sets in various materials like brass or alloy.
- Replacement parts such as dartboard number rings.
- Specialized cases for storing darts.
Exclusions and neighbouring categories
Items not related to darts should be directed to their appropriate categories within the Indoor Games parent. If you are selling equipment for Air Hockey, Billiards, Bowling, Foosball, Ping Pong, Table Shuffleboard, or Multi-Game Tables, do not use the Throwing Darts category. Ensure these items are mapped to their specific categories to avoid feed errors.
Using subcategories
For more granular classification, use subcategories such as Dart Parts, Dartboards, Darts, or Dart Backboards instead of the parent category whenever the item matches a specific subset.
Feed implementation
In your feed, use the numeric ID 1005 or the full path: Sporting Goods > Indoor Games > Throwing Darts. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from miscategorizing your products automatically.