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Tags

Tags are "little labels" for articles. If Category is a bookshelf, Tag is a topic sticker.

Usage Example​

  • Category: Announcements
  • Tag: PPDB, OSN, Scouts, Class 7

When to Use Tags​

Use tags for things that:

  • Often appears across categories
  • Be specific and right on target
  • The numbers can be large, but still controlled
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One article usually only uses 1 category and 2–5 tags.

How to Access​

  1. Entered into Admin Dashboard
  2. Open menu Admin → Blog → Tag

Tag Page Elements​

Toolbar above the table:

  • "Add New" button: Creates a new tag
  • "Search" box: Searches for tags by name
  • Action Dropdown: Bulk actions for selected tags
  • Column Dropdown: Set which columns are displayed
  • Number of rows dropdown: Set how much data per page

Table column:

  • Name - Tag name
  • Slug - The URL version of the tag
  • Description - A brief explanation
  • Action - Edit/Delete button

Creating New Tags​

  1. Click the Add New button
  2. Fill out the form:
    • Name: The name of the tag you want to create
    • Slug: URL slug (usually automatically from the name)
    • Description: A brief explanation of the tag (optional)
  3. Click Save

Changing Tags​

  1. Find the tag you want to change
  2. Click the Edit button on the tag row
  3. Change the name/description as needed
  4. Click Save

Removing Tags​

  1. Find the tag you want to delete
  2. Click the Delete button on the tag row
  3. Confirm deletion

Good Rules (So Tags Don't Get Messed Up)​

  • Avoid tags that are similar in meaning (example: "Race" vs "Race")
  • Use lowercase for consistency
  • Avoid creating tags that are similar to categories
  • Use prefixes if there are many related tags (example: "Sports-Event", "Academic-Event")
  • Regularly review and cleanup tags that are not used

Tips​

  • Create tags that are specific but easy to understand
  • Be consistent in the use of tags in all articles
  • Don't create too many tags with the same function