How to Categorize Products for Catch Australia

Understanding Catch Product Categorization

Catch.com.au has grown to become one of Australia's largest online marketplaces, known for its daily deals, competitive pricing, and wide product selection. With over 4 million active customers and thousands of marketplace sellers, Catch represents a significant opportunity for brands looking to expand their presence in the Australian e-commerce market.

The Catch marketplace operates on a category-driven discovery model where proper product classification directly impacts visibility in both search results and browse navigation. Unlike auction-style platforms, Catch emphasizes curated shopping experiences where products must be accurately categorized to appear in relevant deal sections, promotional events, and category landing pages that drive the majority of conversions.

For marketplace sellers, understanding Catch's taxonomy is essential for success. The platform uses a hierarchical category structure that organizes products from broad departments down to specific subcategories. Our AI-powered categorization API has been trained specifically on Catch's category hierarchy and Australian product terminology, enabling accurate classification that maximizes your product visibility across the platform.

Catch Australia Category Structure

Catch organizes products into a comprehensive hierarchical taxonomy designed for deal-focused e-commerce. The structure covers everything from electronics and fashion to grocery and baby products, with categories optimized for the Australian market's preferences and shopping patterns.

The taxonomy follows a tree structure starting from major departments and drilling down to specific product types. For example, a pair of wireless earbuds might follow the path: Electronics > Audio > Headphones & Earphones > Wireless Earbuds. Understanding this structure ensures your products appear in the right browse categories and are eligible for relevant promotional deals.

Major Catch Categories

Catch regularly updates its category structure for new product trends and seasonal events. Our AI models are continuously trained on the latest taxonomy updates, ensuring your products are always categorized according to current Catch standards.

API Integration Guide

Integrating our Catch categorization API into your application is straightforward. We provide RESTful endpoints that accept product information and return detailed categorization results optimized for the Australian marketplace.

import requests

def categorize_for_catch(product_description, api_key):
    base_url = "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php"
    params = {
        "query": product_description,
        "api_key": api_key,
        "data_type": "catch"
    }
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example usage
result = categorize_for_catch(
    "Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation with USB-C MagSafe Case",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")

async function categorizeForCatch(productDescription, apiKey) {
    const baseUrl = 'https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php';
    const params = new URLSearchParams({
        query: productDescription,
        api_key: apiKey,
        data_type: 'catch'
    });
    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}?${params}`);
    return response.json();
}

// Example usage
categorizeForCatch('Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum', 'your_api_key')
    .then(result => console.log('Category:', result.category));

curl -X GET "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php" \
  -d "query=LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Building Set 75375" \
  -d "api_key=your_api_key_here" \
  -d "data_type=catch"