So what are these mysterious tags and categories?

In WordPress, tags and categories are known as WP taxonomies, which are there for the purpose of creating usability of your blog.

Basically saying, tags and categories sort out the content on your blog for better user experience.


SO...


Categories are there for broad grouping of your blog posts. Think of categories as the broad topic that helps the reader to identify what your blog is about.

For example, let’s say your blog is about your lifestyle. You could have categories such as: Fitness, Food, and Books. If you post an article about the new dish you tried out, then this post will be under the “Food” category.


Tags are to provide details about your particular blog post. These are so-called index words.

Earlier, as an example I mentioned that you could write a post about a particular dish which would be in the “Food” category. Just to follow the same example, the tags for this post could be something relevant to the dish you tried – such as “pizza”, “steak”, “mushrooms” etc.


I hope that now the concept of WordPress categories and tags isn’t confusing to you anymore.


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Isabella18 Premium
Hi, Zarina

You did it! Not just one, but TWO wonderful trainings! They both provide straightforward clarity on a few of the basics that everyone needs to understand to move forward.

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Hi Isabella,

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I appreciate writing this blog. As a newbie, now I know what each word means. Thank you!
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Hi Coney,
It is my pleasure!
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ceptey Premium
I came here not knowing what to expect because I felt like tags and categories are minor things but after reading through, I realize it needs equal attention like the content. Good work done keep going girl
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Hi Cephas,
Thanks for your kind words!
Actually, since you are a beginner, the next training whether you need a blog or website might be useful to you :) See you around,
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Allmyrel Premium
hi Kasotty!
Very informative and well done! You explained very well the difference between categories and tags. I use both and I also see categories as broad subgroups that readers can search on your site. In one category you will then have related posts. Tags are more specific to the particular post. About its specific content.
Emily
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Hi Emily,
That's absolutely right :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Best of luck to You,
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you are welcome!
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:)
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manifestator Premium
Nice job!!! Quality first as you say, but to have a well organized WP setting makes life easier to everybody.
Thank you so much for the useful training!
Bless
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Hi Andrea,
Thank you very much for your comment and for stopping by! :)
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