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Tagging

Tags help organize and discover content in Multiforum. Use them effectively to make your content findable.

What are Tags?​

Tags are keywords or phrases attached to content:

  • Discussions can have multiple tags
  • Events can have multiple tags
  • Channels can define recommended tags
  • Tags are searchable and filterable

Adding Tags​

On Discussions​

  1. Create or edit a discussion
  2. Find the Tags field
  3. Type a tag name
  4. Press Enter or select from suggestions
  5. Repeat for additional tags

On Events​

  1. Create or edit an event
  2. Find the Tags field
  3. Add relevant tags
  4. Save

Tag Best Practices​

Be Specific​

Good tags:

  • 3d-printing
  • beginners-guide
  • troubleshooting
  • weekly-meetup

Poor tags:

  • stuff
  • post
  • thing

Be Consistent​

  • Use the same tag format across posts
  • Check existing tags before creating new ones
  • Lowercase with hyphens is common

Be Relevant​

  • Only add tags that describe your content
  • Don't tag just for visibility
  • Consider what people would search for

Limit Quantity​

  • 3-5 tags is usually sufficient
  • Too many tags reduces clarity
  • Focus on the most important categories

Using Tags for Discovery​

Filtering by Tag​

  1. Look for tag links on content
  2. Click a tag to see all content with that tag
  3. Combine with other filters

Searching Tags​

  1. Use the search feature
  2. Include tag names in your query
  3. Filter results by tags

Channel Tag Lists​

Some channels suggest common tags:

  • Check the channel about page
  • Use recommended tags when applicable
  • This helps maintain consistency

Tag Types​

Topic Tags​

Describe what the content is about:

  • machine-learning
  • gardening
  • photography

Content Type Tags​

Describe the format:

  • tutorial
  • question
  • review
  • showcase

Audience Tags​

Describe who it's for:

  • beginners
  • advanced
  • professionals

Status Tags​

Describe the state:

  • solved
  • ongoing
  • archived

Tag Etiquette​

Do​

  • Use existing tags when possible
  • Create new tags only when needed
  • Tag accurately and honestly
  • Update tags if content changes

Don't​

  • Over-tag for visibility
  • Use misleading tags
  • Create duplicate tags with different spellings
  • Tag with unrelated popular terms

Finding Content by Tags​

Browse Tags​

  1. Look at content in your area of interest
  2. Note which tags are used
  3. Click through to discover more
  • Frequently used tags appear in autocomplete
  • Popular tags help content get discovered
  • But don't use them if they don't apply

Content with similar tags is often related:

  • Explore adjacent tags
  • Discover new communities
  • Find niche topics

Tags vs. Labels​

Some channels use Labels (filter options) which are different from tags:

FeatureTagsLabels
Who createsUsersChannel owners
StructureFree-formPredefined options
PurposeDiscoveryFiltering
ScopeSite-wideChannel-specific

Tag Management​

Editing Tags​

  1. Edit your discussion or event
  2. Remove unwanted tags (click X)
  3. Add new tags
  4. Save

Tag History​

  • Tag changes may be tracked
  • Moderators can see tag modifications
  • Original tags are preserved in history

Tag Visibility​

  • Tags are public on all content
  • Anyone can see your tags
  • Tags improve discoverability
  • Consider this when tagging