My products fit into more than one category: how should I choose?

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Topic summary

A new forum member is seeking guidance on categorizing handmade beaded wire creations that could fit into multiple categories.

Core Question:

  • Should products be listed in the category that targets the primary intended market, or use broader, more general categories to reach a wider audience?

Context:

  • All products share a common trait: they are handmade beaded wire items
  • The challenge is choosing between specificity (targeting core customers) versus breadth (maximizing visibility)

Status: The question remains open with no responses yet. The poster is looking for strategic advice on category selection to optimize product discoverability.

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Greetings! This is my first question ever in this forum. I am confused as to the best category in which to list my items, as they fit into at least two different ones. What they have in common is that they are handmade, beaded wire creations. Would it be best to target my primary intended market , or use more general descriptors to each a wider audience?

Thank you!