Tags in WordPress are a non-hierarchical taxonomy used to describe specific details of your content. Unlike categories, tags are more granular and focused on the specific elements within a post. Key features of tags include:

Non-hierarchical: Tags don’t have parent-child relationships; they’re all on the same level.

Keyword-based: Tags often represent keywords or micro-categories that describe your post’s content.

Flexible Usage: A post can have multiple tags, allowing for more detailed content classification.

Tag Clouds: Many themes support tag clouds, which visually represent the popularity of different tags.

Improved Navigation: Tags help users find related content across different categories.

To add tags to a post:

  1. While editing a post, find the “Tags” section in the sidebar.
  2. Enter your tags, separated by commas.
  3. Click “Add” to apply the tags to your post.

To manage tags:

  1. Go to Posts > Tags in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Here you can add new tags, edit existing ones, or delete unused tags.

Best practices for using tags:

  • Use specific, relevant terms that accurately describe your content.
  • Be consistent in your tag naming conventions.
  • Avoid overusing tags; stick to the most relevant ones for each post.

Regularly review and clean up unused or redundant tags.