Categories and tags help organize collection items and improve site navigation. Here's how to use them effectively:

Categories vs. Tags

• Categories: Use for broad topics (e.g., "Tops," "Bottoms," "Accessories" for a shop)
• Tags: Use more freely for specific details (e.g., keywords, years, subjects)

Supported Items

• Blog posts
• Events
• Products
• Videos (categories only)
• Album tracks
• Gallery images

Adding Categories and Tags

Blog Posts & Events:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Select item
3. Click Settings > Options
4. Add categories/tags
5. Press Enter or separate with commas
6. Click Save

Products:

1. Open Shop page
2. Select product
3. Scroll to Organization
4. Add categories/tags
5. Click Save

Best Practices:

• Categories: Maximum 25 characters
• Tags: Maximum 80 characters
• Avoid special characters (+, &, %)
• Case-sensitive naming
• No limit on number per item

Display Options:

• Blog: Customizable through section styles
• Events: Shows below individual events
• Shop: Category navigation at page top
• Videos: Navigation at page top, customizable

Additional Features:

• Create filtered content links
• Use Archive blocks for content lists
• Implement Tag Cloud blocks
• Enable related products
• Improve site search functionality

Bulk Management:

1. Open page settings
2. Click Advanced
3. Select Manage Categories/Tags
4. Edit, delete, or merge as needed
5. Update associated links manually after changes

Remember to maintain consistency in your categorization strategy for better user experience.

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