{"section":"tutorials","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"what-is-a-department","locale":"en","slug":"what-is-a-department","path":"docs/en/tutorials/catalog/categories/what-is-a-department.md","branch":"main","content":"The Department is the first level of categorization for your store. Departments are sections or sectors that classify the areas of your business. When classifying or organizing your e-commerce, it's recommended that you present your products through the following hierarchical levels: Department, Category and Subcategory.\n\nIn order to optimize the usability of your store, we recommend that you create a maximum of three levels. If you have a fashion store, for example, it might have the following structure:\n\n__Female__ (Department)\n\n\n__Acessories__ (Category)\n\n\n__Shoes__ (Subcategory)\n\n\nIn such way, you make life easier for users and ensure they quickly find the products they are looking for."}