2. Fundamentals of Categories and Tags
Understanding Categories and Tags
Categories and tags are essential tools in content management systems like Magnolia, helping to organize and classify content in a meaningful and user-friendly way.
Categories
These are used to group content into broad, hierarchical structures. They represent a more systematic and organized way of classifying content, similar to chapters in a book. Categories are typically used for the high-level organization of content, where each category encompasses a wide range of topics.
Tags
Unlike categories, tags are non-hierarchical and more flexible. They are individual keywords or phrases used to describe specific aspects of your content. Tags can cross-cut categories and are excellent for describing the details of content, similar to an index in a book.
When to Use Categories and Tags
The choice between categories and tags depends on the nature of your content and how you want users to navigate it.
Use categories
When you need a structured, hierarchical organization. They are ideal for content that falls into well-defined, broad groups. For example, a news website might have categories like "Politics," "Sports," and "Entertainment."
Use tags
For more specific, detailed labeling of content. They are perfect for highlighting specific aspects of your content that might span multiple categories. For instance, tags like "Olympics 2024," "Climate Change," or "Hollywood" could be relevant across various categories.
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