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Can you please explain the concept of tagging to me again?

Nov 2, 2012 6:52 PM

We have been told multiple times that tagging is used to help people search for products. So how many people are going to search for #shot-glasses vs how many people are going to search for #christmas?

http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/e5357c2d-bf94-4a99-8520-36edd04fea1b/christmas-shot-glasses-set-of-three#0

Even the tag of #gift makes more sense. or #alcohol or #drink or #glass

It does not appear to be a value added way to spend your time as a moderator if in fact this is the purpose for changing tags.

ohcheri ohcheri

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http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/4465ea3e-6f27-4b54-9f9d-e7fa3a6b7a8f/are-funny-tags-unwelcome

http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/56bce6d5-a756-4440-9d7d-70fff2982e7e/why-do-my-tags-always-get-changed-to-boring-ones#13

http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/15dd8190-a12b-436b-b21c-a2cf4bdb72b9/why-are-tags-on-posts-being-changed-and-removed#14

There's a start.
I'll keep digging.

jumbowoot jumbowoot
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http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/c2b538ac-5bcb-4f93-93e7-7e70ecaf5741/what-are-the-rules-for-tags#37

An earlier discussion.

jumbowoot jumbowoot
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I've read all the discussions but many times the tags I see don't seem to be any help to shoppers.

Just saying...

ohcheri ohcheri
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@ohcheri: I found this question by searching the Meta tag. : /

I gave up on tags long ago, I used to think 'just once I would like my tags not to be changed', I would go as far as search past deals and use duplicate tags for similar items. Now that I gave up and have fun with it I think 'hey, I provide someone a job of title of "The Tag Editor" ', and now I under @shrdlu: law to post my tags in the first comment for posterity.

Obviously no disrespect for @jumbowoot: intended. Wow How did I miss all the tag discussions good list @jumbowoot!

caffeine_dude caffeine_dude
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@caffeine_dude: I know, I know...they make the rules/change the rules/bend the rules, etc. Just feeling a tad cranky today I guess :-)

ohcheri ohcheri
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@ohcheri: I have nothing useful to add, other than the redundancy of tagging a question about tags with #tag. :)

And I love creative tags. Even if they have a limited lifespan.

okham okham
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My guess is tags are really for SEO purposes. Not for you.

There is really a lot that goes into making a website search engine spider friendly, which can sometimes trump user-friendly. I think that tags, are one of those things. I'm sure they (sometimes, maybe) try to have it both be SEO friendly and user-friendly, but SEO will always win if there is an arm-wresting match.

kmeltzer kmeltzer
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@kmeltzer: That certainly makes more sense than some of the other excuses...er...I mean reasons I've heard before.

ohcheri ohcheri
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At least it didn't get the #sexy kiss of death. :)

jsimsace jsimsace
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I was actually amazed that my original tagging stayed on this deal:
http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/1fb8e22e-ea16-4983-bd45-f14be80faca7/guard-dog-security-240-lumens-rechargeable-tactical-flashlight-with-3-light-modes#16

rlapid2112 rlapid2112
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@rlapid2112: A perfect example of the inconsistency of tagging. It depends on who is moderating and whether they like you or not.

Good to see you're addicted to a harmless and relatively inexpensive product ;-)

ohcheri ohcheri

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