What are Taxonomies?
Taxonomies in PlusCMS are a way to classify and organise content on your site. Think of them as a system of categories or tags that help structure your content, making it easier for users to find what they’re looking for. For example, if your website is about recipes, you could have a taxonomy for "Cuisine Type" with terms like "Italian," "Mexican," and "Chinese."
Why Use Taxonomies?
Taxonomies are invaluable for maintaining a well-organised site. They allow you to group related content together, improve navigation, and even enhance search functionality. When you assign a piece of content to a specific taxonomy term, you’re essentially tagging it with a label that can be used to display related content in a more structured way.
How to Use Taxonomies
When you create or edit content, you'll often see a section where you can assign taxonomy terms. Simply select the appropriate terms to categorise your content. If you don’t see the right category, You can create new terms or even new taxonomy vocabularies.
For Admins: Managing Taxonomies
Certain roles have the ability to create and manage taxonomies through the "Taxonomy" section in the PlusCMS admin interface. Here, you can create vocabularies (which are groups of taxonomy terms) and add, edit, or delete terms within these vocabularies. This flexibility allows you to refine how content is categorised and ensures that your site remains organised as it grows.
Best Practices
Consistency is Key: Stick to consistent naming conventions for your taxonomy terms to avoid confusion.
Plan Ahead: Before creating new vocabularies or terms, consider how they’ll fit into the overall structure of your site.
Leverage Taxonomies for Navigation: Use taxonomies to create menus, views, and filters that help users find related content quickly.