Secrets to Successful Tagging

What is tagging?

Tagging is commonly used for blogs, pictures, social bookmarking, articles, and more. Instead of the traditional categories, tags allow you to create categories "on the fly". They're then grouped together in a tag cloud, with the most popular tags in a larger font.

Using tags for maximum exposure.

Tags give you a lot of freedom and they're easy to use. Choosing the right tags can sometimes be difficult. If somebody is looking for specific information like blogging tips, they might look under the tag, "blog". But you tagged your blog, "blogging tips" and your blog won't be found.

A good strategy when it comes to tagging is to first see what tags people are using to help choose the ones to place.

I can start some of my own, though, and include "blogging tips" there.

Keep it simple.

Using your own tags to categorize your blog entries.

You can also use tags as a way to categorize your blog entries, though. Let's say you write primarily about 3 different subjects: movies, books, and humour. You can give these original tags that nobody else would likely use, essentially giving them their very own page.

More tagging tips.

Using simple, one to two word tags are best. If you create an complicated tag, it's less likely to be found.

When tagging a person's name, a title, or a TV show, though, use the full name or most popular name. "American Idol" and "Simon Cowell" are good examples of this.

Be consistent. For the same type of topics, use the same tags.

Happy tagging!