Merchant categories are visible to creators as they browse merchants in our programme and in merchant promotions in YouTube Studio. Selecting the right merchant category improves the chances of finding the right creators for your products.
This article provides guidance on how to set a merchant category for the YouTube Shopping affiliate programme.
For guidance on other programme settings, review:
How it works
You can select the categories that best describe your business. A pop-up window allows you to select multiple merchant categories.
Categories include, but are not limited to:
- Animals and pet supplies
- Beauty and personal care
- Home and garden
- Sporting goods
We recommend selecting only the categories that represent your core affiliate marketing focus areas.