Categories provide a structured way to classify products and manage attribute rules across your organization. Use categories to ensure consistent product taxonomy and streamline attribute configuration.
What Are Categories?
Categories are reusable classification structures that define:
- Hierarchical taxonomy: Parent-child relationships (e.g., Electronics → Computers → Laptops)
- Linked attributes: Which attributes apply to products in this category
- Attribute rules: Default values and validation for category-specific attributes
Categories are organization-wide and can be applied to products across multiple sheets.
Creating Categories
- Navigate to Categories from the main navigation
- Click + Create
- Enter a Category Name
- Optionally set a Parent Category for hierarchical organization
- Click Create
Category Hierarchy
Categories can be nested to create a taxonomy tree:
Electronics
├── Computers
│ ├── Laptops
│ └── Desktops
├── Mobile Phones
└── Accessories
- Leave it as a root category (top-level)
- Assign a parent category to nest it
Linking Attributes to Categories
Each category can have attributes linked to it:
- Click on a category to open its detail view
- Navigate to Attributes
- Click + Add Attribute
- Select attributes to link to this category
When products are assigned to a category, these attributes become available for enrichment.
Attribute Rules
Define how attributes behave for products in this category:
| Rule Type | Description |
|---|
| Required | Attribute must have a value |
| Default Value | Pre-filled value for new products |
| Validation | Custom validation rules |
| Prompt Override | Category-specific enrichment prompt |
Assigning Categories to Products
Products can be assigned to categories in several ways:
From the Product Grid
- Add a Category type attribute to your sheet
- Select products and use the category picker
- Categories are assigned to the selected products
During Enrichment
If you have category attributes configured, enrichment can automatically:
- Detect product categories from web search results
- Suggest appropriate categories based on product data
Best Practices
Design Your Taxonomy First
Plan your category structure before creating:
- Start with broad top-level categories
- Add specificity with nested subcategories
- Avoid overly deep hierarchies (3-4 levels is usually sufficient)
Keep Categories Consistent
- Use standard naming conventions
- Align with your PIM or e-commerce platform categories
- Document category definitions for team clarity
Link Relevant Attributes
- Only link attributes that apply to all products in a category
- Use attribute rules to enforce data quality
- Override prompts when category-specific context improves enrichment
