Taxonomy & Attribution
Create clarity, consistency, and control in your product data.
Structure your product data for clarity, consistency, and commerce success.
A well-designed product taxonomy and clearly defined attributes are the backbone of effective product information management. At Start with Data, we help you build scalable product hierarchies and attribute frameworks that improve product discovery, enable efficient internal workflows, and meet the demands of every digital channel.
Whether you’re building from scratch or reworking legacy structures, our taxonomy and attribution services ensure your product data is organised, optimised, and ready for growth.
Why Taxonomy & Attribution Matter
Your product data is only as useful as the structure behind it. Without a clear taxonomy and consistent attribute framework, customers struggle to find products, internal teams waste time managing inconsistencies, and channels receive incomplete or mismatched information. A strong foundation of taxonomy and attribution transforms your product data into a scalable, strategic asset.
Improved Product Discovery
Clear, intuitive categorisation and attribute-based filtering make it easier for customers to find what they need—faster.
Better Search & Navigation
We align your taxonomy and attributes to support on-site search, SEO, and marketplace filtering.
Operational Efficiency
Streamline product onboarding and enrichment by standardising attribute frameworks across categories.
Channel Readiness
We design taxonomies that meet the unique structure and data requirements of platforms like Amazon, Google Shopping, and your own eCommerce site.
Data Governance at Scale
With structured models in place, you gain control over product data quality, completeness, and consistency.
What’s Included in Our Service
We take a comprehensive approach to building and maintaining product taxonomies and attribute models. From initial design through to channel mapping and ongoing optimisation, we deliver a practical, scalable framework that supports your PIM, your operations, and your customer experience across every channel.
Product Taxonomy Design
We create scalable, intuitive product hierarchies aligned to your assortment, search strategy, and business model.
What we deliver:
• Custom product hierarchy
• Category-level rules & standards
• Multi-level taxonomy mapping
• Navigation & filter optimisation
Attribute Definition & Data Modelling
We define and structure the attributes your products need—by category, format, and channel—so they’re complete, consistent, and usable.
What we deliver:
• Attribute framework by category
• Data types, rules & validations
• Mapping to existing platforms
• Support for localisation & translation
Channel-Specific Data Mapping
We align your taxonomy and attributes to the formats required by eCommerce platforms, retailer portals, and marketplaces.
What we deliver:
• Channel schema analysis
• Attribute mapping templates
• Gap analysis & recommendations
• Syndication readiness
Ongoing Support & Optimisation
Your taxonomy isn’t static—and neither are we. We offer long-term support to evolve your models as your business grows.
What we deliver:
• Model updates & governance
• New product onboarding templates
• Continuous validation rules
• Training & documentation
Why Start with Data?
Deep Product Data Expertise
We’ve built taxonomies and attribution models for complex B2B and B2C catalogs across industries—from CPG to Automotive.
Business-Aligned, Tech-Aware
We speak both business and PIM. Our models support not just structure, but workflows, enrichment, and downstream systems.
Tools + People
With proprietary tools and hands-on experts, we bring both scale and quality to taxonomy and attribution projects.
Long-Term Partnership
We don’t just build it and walk away. We stay with you—supporting continuous improvement and ensuring sustainable governance.
Ready to unlock better data structure?
Let’s define the attributes, hierarchies, and models that power your product content, syndication, and customer experience.