How to Categorize Products for ManoMano Marketplace

Understanding ManoMano Product Categorization

ManoMano has emerged as Europe's leading online marketplace dedicated to DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in France in 2013, the platform has expanded to serve customers across six major European markets including France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and Belgium. With millions of products from thousands of professional sellers, ManoMano provides homeowners and professionals with a comprehensive selection of tools, building materials, garden supplies, and home improvement equipment. Understanding their product categorization system is essential for sellers seeking to maximize visibility on this specialized marketplace.

The ManoMano product taxonomy is meticulously organized around the practical needs of DIY enthusiasts and professional tradespeople. Unlike general e-commerce platforms, ManoMano's classification system reflects the specialized terminology and product relationships inherent to the home improvement industry. Categories are structured to match how customers approach projects, whether they're renovating a bathroom, building a deck, or setting up a workshop. Products must be categorized both by their functional type (drill, faucet, paint) and their application context (plumbing, electrical, woodworking) to appear in relevant search results and browse paths.

Manual categorization of DIY and home improvement products presents unique challenges due to the technical nature of product specifications and the vast array of specialized tools and materials. A single power tool might need classification by power source (corded, cordless, pneumatic), by application (drilling, cutting, sanding), by professional category (carpentry, metalworking, masonry), and by brand tier (professional, prosumer, DIY). The interdependencies between product categories in home improvement projects add complexity, as customers often browse related categories when planning comprehensive renovations. Our AI-powered categorization API addresses these challenges through specialized training on DIY product datasets that capture the technical relationships between tools, materials, and applications.

For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers seeking to list products on ManoMano's marketplace, accurate categorization directly impacts product discoverability and sales performance. ManoMano's search algorithms prioritize products with accurate and complete category assignments, while their browse navigation relies on proper taxonomy placement to connect customers with relevant products. Our enterprise API provides intelligent categorization that understands the technical specifications and application contexts central to ManoMano's DIY-focused marketplace, ensuring your products reach the customers actively searching for solutions to their home improvement projects.

ManoMano Category Taxonomy System

ManoMano's product taxonomy reflects the comprehensive scope of home improvement retail, organized into major departments that mirror how customers approach DIY projects. The classification system balances technical product attributes with practical application contexts, ensuring both professionals and hobbyists can find the tools and materials they need efficiently.

The taxonomy is structured around major home improvement domains including Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Tools, Garden, Heating and Cooling, Bathroom, Kitchen, and Flooring. Within each domain, products are further organized by application, material type, brand, and technical specifications. For example, the Tools category branches into Hand Tools, Power Tools, Measuring Tools, and Workshop Equipment, with power tools further divided by power source, application type, and professional grade level. This hierarchical structure enables both broad browsing and precise filtering.

Key ManoMano Product Categories

ManoMano continuously expands their taxonomy to accommodate new product categories and emerging home improvement trends. Recent additions include smart home technology, sustainable building materials, and electric garden tools. Our AI models are regularly updated to reflect these taxonomy changes, ensuring your products are categorized according to current ManoMano standards across all six European markets.

API Integration Guide

Integrating our ManoMano categorization API into your product management workflow is straightforward. We provide RESTful endpoints that accept product descriptions and technical specifications to return detailed categorization results including category paths, confidence scores, and attribute recommendations aligned with ManoMano's marketplace requirements.

import requests

def categorize_for_manomano(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": "manomano"
    }
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example usage
result = categorize_for_manomano(
    "Bosch Professional GSB 18V-55 Cordless Combi Drill 18V 2x4Ah",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")

async function categorizeForManoMano(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: 'manomano'
    });
    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}?${params}`);
    return response.json();
}

// Example usage
categorizeForManoMano('Grohe Essence Single-Lever Basin Mixer Tap Chrome', '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=Karcher K5 Premium Full Control Plus Pressure Washer" \
  -d "api_key=your_api_key_here" \
  -d "data_type=manomano"