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1. susanwiggs
   Member
   Jul 26, 2008, 6:32 PM

   Although I searched around, I couldn't find a post or article that explains the difference between "tags" and "categories." Both are options for a post and I'm not sure which to use, so I've been using Categories. Thoughts?

   Thanks!
   Susan

2. boblets
   Member
   Jul 26, 2008, 6:34 PM

   suprisingly, there is a bit about it in the FAQ
   http://faq.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/the-difference-between-tags-and-categories/

3. dissfunktional
   Member
   Jul 26, 2008, 6:36 PM

   A Category for example could be: Sports
   Tags: Redskins, Jim Zorn

   for a story on the new coach for the Redskins, Jim Zorn

   A category you'll use often, tags will be relating to that story

   Categories - Plants, Flowers
   Tags - roses, tulips, carnations

   If you were doing a story on roses, tulips and carnations.

   Does that help?

4. dlager
   Member
   Jul 27, 2008, 1:38 AM

   The difference is largely organizational, for your readers.
   categories are usually broad and you may have just a few for your blog.
   tags are more descriptive and more diverse.

   since there are different widgets for categories and tags,
   this will help readers find topics in your blog in a more organized fashion.

   Happy readers make happy bloggers!

5. salleyaw
   Member
   Jul 27, 2008, 6:59 PM

   I'm doing my blog on weight loss - do my tags have to be repeated on each post?

6. vivianpaige
   Member
   Jul 27, 2008, 7:01 PM

   Yes, you need to add tags to each post.

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