Posted in Blog by David Rodecker, on Monday, January 22nd, 2007 1:30 pm
Note: As of March 2008, Google deprecated their categorization standard requirement in favor of free-text assignment with auto-fill suggestions..
Bulk data providers can submit records to Google Local. In order to optimally handle these listings, Google requests that the listings are classified with up to 5 Google standard categories. Google has defined these categories and organized these in a two-tier hierarchy structure; 12 primary categories and 512 sub-categories. Here is the list of local business categories:
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 2 |
Machine Shops |
| 3 |
Manufacturers |
| 4 |
Wholesalers |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 6 |
Beauty Schools |
| 7 |
Charter Schools |
| 8 |
Colleges & Universities |
| 9 |
Driving Schools |
| 10 |
Elementary Schools |
| 11 |
High Schools |
| 12 |
Junior High Schools |
| 13 |
Kindergartens |
| 14 |
Middle Schools |
| 15 |
Music Schools |
| 16 |
Night Schools |
| 17 |
Preschools |
| 18 |
Private Schools |
| 19 |
Real Estate Schools |
| 20 |
Religious Schools |
| 21 |
Tutoring |
| 22 |
Vocational & Technical Schools |
| 479 |
Computer Training |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 24 |
Adult |
| 25 |
Archery Ranges |
| 26 |
Arenas & Stadiums |
| 27 |
Art Galleries |
| 28 |
Athletic, Fitness & Health Clubs & Gymnasiums |
| 29 |
Auto Racing & Speedways |
| 30 |
Ballrooms |
| 31 |
Batting Cages |
| 32 |
Beaches |
| 33 |
Billiards & Pool |
| 34 |
Bingo |
| 35 |
Bowling |
| 36 |
Bridge & Card Clubs |
| 37 |
Comedy Clubs |
| 38 |
Country Clubs |
| 39 |
Dance Classes |
| 40 |
Dance Clubs |
| 41 |
Dinner Theaters |
| 42 |
Driving Ranges |
| 43 |
Golf Courses |
| 44 |
Gymnastics |
| 45 |
Miniature Golf Courses |
| 46 |
Movie Theaters |
| 47 |
Museums |
| 48 |
Night Clubs |
| 49 |
Opera Houses |
| 50 |
Orchestras & Symphonies |
| 51 |
Paintball |
| 52 |
Parks |
| 53 |
Performing Arts Theaters & Playhouses |
| 54 |
Planetariums |
| 55 |
Racquetball Courts |
| 56 |
Self Defense & Martial Arts Classes |
| 57 |
Shooting Ranges |
| 58 |
Skating Rinks |
| 59 |
Ski Slopes |
| 60 |
Soccer Clubs |
| 61 |
Spas |
| 62 |
Squash Courts |
| 63 |
Swimming Pools |
| 64 |
Tennis Courts |
| 65 |
Tourist Attractions |
| 66 |
Wineries |
| 67 |
Yoga Classes |
| 488 |
Disc Jockeys |
| 497 |
Karaoke |
| 512 |
Live Music |
| unk |
Climbing |
| unk |
Football |
| unk |
Hiking |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 69 |
County |
| 70 |
Courts |
| 71 |
Education & School |
| 72 |
Federal |
| 73 |
Fire Departments |
| 74 |
Local |
| 75 |
Police |
| 76 |
Post Offices |
| 77 |
Sheriffs |
| 78 |
State |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 80 |
Abortion Services |
| 81 |
Alcoholism Counseling & Treatment |
| 82 |
Allergists |
| 83 |
Animal Hospitals |
| 84 |
Assisted Living |
| 85 |
Cardiologists |
| 86 |
Chiropractors |
| 87 |
Clinics & Medical Centers |
| 88 |
Counseling |
| 89 |
Dentists |
| 90 |
Dermatologists |
| 91 |
Endocrinologists |
| 92 |
Family & General Practice Physicians |
| 93 |
Gastroenterologists |
| 94 |
Geriatrics |
| 95 |
Gynecologists |
| 96 |
Hematologists |
| 97 |
Hospices |
| 98 |
Hospitals |
| 99 |
Immunologists |
| 100 |
Infectious Diseases |
| 101 |
Infertility |
| 102 |
Internal Medicine |
| 103 |
Nephrology |
| 104 |
Neurologists |
| 105 |
Neurosurgeons |
| 106 |
Nursing Homes |
| 107 |
Obstetricians |
| 108 |
Oncologists |
| 109 |
Ophthalmologists |
| 110 |
Optometrists |
| 111 |
Orthodontists |
| 112 |
Orthopedics |
| 113 |
Otolaryngologists |
| 114 |
Pain Management |
| 115 |
Pediatricians |
| 116 |
Physical Therapists |
| 117 |
Plastic Surgeons |
| 118 |
Podiatrists |
| 119 |
Psychiatrists |
| 120 |
Psychologists |
| 121 |
Pulmonologists |
| 122 |
Radiologists |
| 123 |
Rheumatologists |
| 124 |
Sports Medicine |
| 125 |
Surgeons |
| 126 |
Travel Medicine |
| 127 |
Urologists |
| 128 |
Veterinarians |
| 478 |
Acupuncture |
| 513 |
Alternative Medicine |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 130 |
Chambers of Commerce |
| 131 |
Charities |
| 132 |
Churches |
| 133 |
Fraternal |
| 134 |
Historical Societies |
| 135 |
Mosques |
| 136 |
Non-profit |
| 137 |
Professional |
| 138 |
Religious |
| 139 |
Sports Clubs |
| 140 |
Stock Exchanges |
| 141 |
Synagogues & Temples |
| 142 |
Volunteer |
| 143 |
Welfare |
| 144 |
Youth |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 146 |
Agents & Realtors |
| 147 |
Apartment Buildings & Complexes |
| 148 |
Appraisers |
| 149 |
Surveyors |
| 486 |
Property Management |
| 487 |
Home Inspections |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 507 |
Commercial |
| 151 |
Afghan |
| 152 |
African |
| 153 |
All You Can Eat |
| 154 |
American |
| 155 |
Argentinean |
| 156 |
Australian |
| 157 |
Austrian |
| 158 |
Banquet Halls |
| 159 |
Barbecue |
| 160 |
Bars, Pubs & Taverns |
| 161 |
Belgian |
| 162 |
Brazilian |
| 163 |
Breakfast & Brunch |
| 164 |
Breweries & Brewpubs |
| 165 |
British |
| 166 |
Buffets |
| 167 |
Cafes |
| 168 |
Cajun |
| 169 |
Caribbean |
| 170 |
Caterers |
| 171 |
Chilean |
| 172 |
Chinese |
| 173 |
Coffee Shops |
| 174 |
Colombian |
| 175 |
Creole |
| 176 |
Cuban |
| 177 |
Czech |
| 178 |
Delicatessens |
| 179 |
Delivery |
| 180 |
Dessert |
| 181 |
Dim Sum |
| 182 |
Diners |
| 183 |
Ethiopian |
| 184 |
Family Style |
| 185 |
Fast Food |
| 186 |
Fine Dining |
| 187 |
French |
| 188 |
German |
| 189 |
Greek |
| 190 |
Halal |
| 191 |
Hungarian |
| 192 |
Ice Cream |
| 193 |
Indian |
| 194 |
Indonesian |
| 195 |
Irish |
| 196 |
Italian |
| 197 |
Jamaican |
| 198 |
Japanese |
| 199 |
Korean |
| 200 |
Kosher |
| 201 |
Lebanese |
| 202 |
Malaysian |
| 203 |
Mexican |
| 204 |
Middle Eastern |
| 205 |
Moroccan |
| 206 |
Nepali |
| 207 |
Pakistani |
| 208 |
Pizza |
| 209 |
Polish |
| 210 |
Polynesian |
| 211 |
Portuguese |
| 212 |
Russian |
| 213 |
Sandwiches |
| 214 |
Seafood |
| 215 |
Southern |
| 216 |
Southwestern |
| 217 |
Spanish |
| 218 |
Sports Bars |
| 219 |
Steakhouses |
| 220 |
Sushi |
| 221 |
Swedish |
| 222 |
Takeout |
| 223 |
Tapas |
| 224 |
Thai |
| 225 |
Tibetan |
| 226 |
Turkish |
| 227 |
Vegan |
| 228 |
Vegetarian |
| 229 |
Vietnamese |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 231 |
Animals & Pets |
| 232 |
Antiques & Collectibles |
| 233 |
Appliances |
| 234 |
Art Supplies |
| 235 |
Automobile Alarms |
| 236 |
Automobile Audio |
| 237 |
Automobile Parts & Supplies |
| 238 |
Automobiles |
| 239 |
Automobiles – New |
| 240 |
Automobiles – Used |
| 241 |
Awards & Trophies |
| 242 |
Baby Clothing & Supplies |
| 243 |
Bakeries |
| 244 |
Banks |
| 245 |
Beds & Mattresses |
| 246 |
Beer |
| 247 |
Bicycle |
| 248 |
Boating |
| 249 |
Books & Magazines |
| 250 |
Bridal |
| 251 |
Building Supplies |
| 252 |
Butchers |
| 253 |
Camera & Photography |
| 254 |
Candles |
| 255 |
Candy |
| 256 |
Carpet & Flooring |
| 257 |
CDs, Records & Tapes |
| 258 |
Charity & Thrift |
| 259 |
Cheese |
| 260 |
China & Glassware |
| 261 |
Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco & Smoking |
| 262 |
Clothing |
| 263 |
Comic Books |
| 264 |
Computers |
| 265 |
Consignment |
| 266 |
Convenience |
| 267 |
Cosmetics |
| 268 |
Costumes |
| 269 |
Craft Supplies |
| 270 |
Credit Unions |
| 271 |
Department |
| 272 |
Discount |
| 273 |
DVDs, Videotapes & Movies |
| 274 |
Electrical Equipment |
| 275 |
Electronics |
| 276 |
Equipment Rental |
| 277 |
Fabric, Sewing Supplies & Notions |
| 278 |
Fireplace Equipment |
| 279 |
Fireworks |
| 280 |
Fish & Seafood |
| 281 |
Fishing Supplies |
| 282 |
Flea Markets |
| 283 |
Florists |
| 284 |
Furniture |
| 285 |
Games & Hobbies |
| 286 |
Garden & Gardening |
| 287 |
Gas Stations |
| 288 |
Gift |
| 289 |
Green Grocers |
| 290 |
Grocery & Supermarkets |
| 291 |
Guns |
| 292 |
Hardware |
| 293 |
Health Food |
| 294 |
Hot Tubs, Saunas, Spas & Swimming Pools |
| 295 |
Hunting |
| 296 |
Jewelry |
| 297 |
Kitchen |
| 298 |
Laundromats |
| 299 |
Lighting |
| 300 |
Lingerie |
| 301 |
Liquor |
| 302 |
Lumber |
| 303 |
Maps |
| 304 |
Medical Supplies |
| 305 |
Mobile Homes |
| 306 |
Motorcycles |
| 307 |
Music & Musical Instruments |
| 308 |
Newspapers |
| 309 |
Office Equipment & Supplies |
| 310 |
Opticians |
| 311 |
Outlets |
| 312 |
Paint, Wallpaper & Wall Coverings |
| 313 |
Paper |
| 314 |
Party Supplies |
| 315 |
Pawn Shops |
| 316 |
Pharmacies |
| 317 |
Plants |
| 318 |
Plumbing Equipment & Supplies |
| 319 |
Recreational Vehicles |
| 320 |
Restaurant Supplies |
| 321 |
Shoes |
| 322 |
Shopping Centers & Malls |
| 323 |
Skiing |
| 324 |
Sporting Goods |
| 325 |
State Stores |
| 326 |
Surplus |
| 327 |
Telephones |
| 328 |
Theater Supplies |
| 329 |
Tires |
| 330 |
Toupees & Wigs |
| 331 |
Toys |
| 332 |
Tuxedo Rental |
| 333 |
Video Games |
| 334 |
Watches |
| 335 |
Wine |
| 336 |
Wool & Yarn |
| 493 |
Outdoor Furniture |
| 499 |
Gift Baskets |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 338 |
Accounting |
| 339 |
Advertising Agencies |
| 340 |
Alteration & Tailoring |
| 341 |
Animal Control |
| 342 |
Animal Shelters |
| 343 |
Animal Training |
| 344 |
Appliance Repair |
| 345 |
Appraisal |
| 346 |
Arborists & Tree Services |
| 347 |
Architects |
| 348 |
Astrologers, Palm Readers & Psychics |
| 349 |
Attorneys |
| 350 |
Auctions |
| 351 |
Auto Detailing & Washing |
| 352 |
Automobile Repair |
| 353 |
Barbers |
| 354 |
Beauty Salons |
| 355 |
Body Piercing |
| 356 |
Burglar Alarm |
| 357 |
Cable & Satellite Television |
| 358 |
Car Washes |
| 359 |
Carpet Cleaning |
| 360 |
Cemeteries |
| 361 |
Check Cashing |
| 362 |
Cleaning & Maid |
| 363 |
Computer Repair |
| 364 |
Conference Facilities & Halls |
| 365 |
Construction |
| 366 |
Consulting |
| 367 |
Convention Facilities |
| 368 |
Copying |
| 369 |
Courier & Delivery |
| 370 |
Court Reports & Stenographers |
| 371 |
Currency Exchange |
| 372 |
Dating |
| 373 |
Day Care Centers & Nurseries |
| 374 |
Dry Cleaning |
| 375 |
Dumps & Landfills |
| 376 |
Electronics Repair |
| 377 |
Employment & Temporary Agencies |
| 378 |
Engineering |
| 379 |
Engraving |
| 380 |
Event Planning |
| 381 |
Facsimile sending & receiving |
| 382 |
Family Planning |
| 383 |
Fencing & Fence Repair |
| 384 |
Financial Planning |
| 385 |
Food Banks |
| 386 |
Funeral Homes & Mortuaries |
| 387 |
Garage Door Installation |
| 388 |
Gardening & Landscaping |
| 389 |
General Contractors |
| 390 |
Glass & Window Repair |
| 391 |
Graphic Design |
| 392 |
Hair Removal |
| 393 |
Handyman |
| 394 |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
| 395 |
Home Remodeling & Repair |
| 396 |
Human & Social Services |
| 397 |
Importing & Exporting |
| 398 |
Insurance |
| 399 |
Interior Design |
| 400 |
Internet Service Providers |
| 401 |
Janitorial Services |
| 402 |
Junkyards |
| 403 |
Kennels |
| 404 |
Landscape Design |
| 405 |
Laundry |
| 406 |
Legal Aid |
| 407 |
Libraries |
| 408 |
Locksmiths |
| 409 |
Marinas |
| 410 |
Massage |
| 411 |
Modeling Agencies |
| 412 |
Mortgage Services |
| 413 |
Moving |
| 414 |
Nail Salons |
| 415 |
Notary Public |
| 416 |
Passport |
| 417 |
Personal Trainers |
| 418 |
Pest Control |
| 419 |
Pet Boarding |
| 420 |
Pet Grooming |
| 421 |
Photographers |
| 422 |
Piano Repair & Tuning |
| 423 |
Plumbing |
| 424 |
Printing |
| 425 |
Publishing |
| 426 |
Record Management & Storage |
| 427 |
Recording Studios |
| 428 |
Recycling |
| 429 |
Security |
| 430 |
Shipping & Receiving |
| 431 |
Shoe Repair |
| 432 |
Snow Plowing & Removal |
| 433 |
Stables |
| 434 |
Storage |
| 435 |
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub |
| 436 |
Talent Agencies |
| 437 |
Tanning Salons |
| 438 |
Tattooing |
| 439 |
Tax Preparation |
| 440 |
Telephone |
| 441 |
Ticket Sales |
| 442 |
Title Companies |
| 443 |
Towing |
| 444 |
Trash & Waste Removal |
| 445 |
Upholstery |
| 446 |
Utilities |
| 447 |
Video Production |
| 448 |
Watch Repair |
| 449 |
Web Design |
| 450 |
Wedding Planning |
| 451 |
Welding |
| 474 |
Web Hosting |
| 475 |
Software Development |
| 476 |
Web Development |
| 480 |
Marketing |
| 481 |
Electrical |
| 482 |
Computer Networking |
| 483 |
Pet Sitting |
| 485 |
Embroidery |
| 489 |
Public Relations |
| 490 |
Internet Marketing |
| 491 |
Signs |
| 492 |
Computer Consulting |
| 494 |
Painting |
| 495 |
Roofing |
| 496 |
Skin Care |
| 498 |
Trucking |
| 500 |
Siding |
| 501 |
Picture Framing |
| 502 |
Secretarial |
| 503 |
Wedding Photographers |
| 504 |
Window Treatments |
| 505 |
Investments |
| 506 |
Data Recovery |
| 508 |
Computer Security |
| 509 |
E-commerce |
| 510 |
Pressure Washing |
| 511 |
Music |
| 514 |
Bail Bonds |
| 515 |
Process Servers |
| 1241 |
Self Storage |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 453 |
Airlines |
| 454 |
Airport Shuttles |
| 455 |
Airports |
| 456 |
Automobile Rental |
| 457 |
Boats & Ferries |
| 458 |
Bus |
| 459 |
Limousines |
| 460 |
Parking Facilities |
| 461 |
Subways |
| 462 |
Taxicabs |
| 463 |
Trains |
| unk |
Bicycling |
| Category-ID |
Category |
| 465 |
Bed & Breakfasts |
| 466 |
Camps & Campgrounds |
| 467 |
Casinos |
| 468 |
Hostels |
| 469 |
Hotels |
| 470 |
Motels |
| 471 |
Recreational Vehicle Parks |
| 472 |
Tour Operators |
| 473 |
Travel Agents |
| 477 |
Cruises |
| 484 |
Vacation Rentals |
