Categories and tags help organize your website content, making it easier for visitors to find what they're looking for. Here's everything you need to know about using them effectively:

Categories vs. Tags Overview

Categories:

• Use for broad topic organization
• Keep limited in number
• Example: "Tops," "Bottoms," "Accessories" for a shop

Tags:

• More flexible and detailed
• Can use multiple freely
• Great for specific keywords or attributes

Supported Content Types

Version 7.1:

• Blog Posts
• Events
• Products
• Videos (categories only)
• Album Tracks

Version 7.0:

• Blog Posts
• Events
• Products
• Gallery images and videos
• Album Tracks

Adding Categories and Tags

Basic Steps:

1. Open the content editor
2. Locate the Categories/Tags section
3. Type new category/tag or select existing ones
4. Save changes

Formatting Guidelines:

• Categories: max 25 characters
• Tags: max 80 characters
• Case-sensitive
• Avoid special characters
• No limit per item

Display Options

Varies by content type:

• Blog: Customizable through section styles
• Events: Shown at bottom of event details
• Shop: Category navigation at top/sidebar
• Videos: Navigation at top of page

Managing Categories and Tags

Bulk editing options:

1. Renaming
2. Deleting
3. Merging

Important features:

• Search-friendly
• Can be used in Archive Blocks
• Helps with Similar Products suggestions
• Improves internal site search

Tips for Success:

• Keep categories broad and organized
• Use tags for detailed filtering
• Update links after renaming
• Regularly review and clean unused items
• Consider SEO when choosing names

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