Guide
Taxonomy
A controlled vocabulary and hierarchical classification system used to categorize and tag content for organization and retrieval.
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A controlled vocabulary and hierarchical classification system used to categorize and tag content for organization and retrieval.
Taxonomy is a system for naming and organizing things into groups that share similar qualities. In content systems, it provides the backstage structure that powers navigation and search.
Types
- Hierarchical: Parent-child relationships (Categories → Subcategories)
- Faceted: Multiple independent dimensions (Topic × Format × Audience)
- Flat: Simple list of tags
- Networked: Graph-based relationships
Applications
- Content categorization
- Navigation design
- Search filters
- Related content recommendations
- Content governance
Best Practices
- Use controlled vocabularies
- Avoid synonyms and duplicates
- Plan for growth and change
- Separate taxonomy from navigation
- Document naming conventions