What should tag usage guidance contain?

Overview

Good tag information helps users understand when to use a tag and what it represents.

Tag usage guidance provides a brief description of when and why a tag should be used on your site. The Tag wiki provides more detailed information about the topic.

This article explains what to include in both.

Write effective tag usage guidance

Keep tag usage guidance brief and focused. A single sentence is often enough.

Tag usage guidance should describe when and why a tag should be used on your site.

Avoid general definitions. Instead, explain how the tag should be used on your site.

Write a tag wiki

The tag wiki provides more detailed information about the topic and helps users understand when and how to use the tag.

A tag wiki should include:

• Details about the questions that should have the tag.
• Basic definitions.
• A brief introduction to the subject.
• Links to learn more.

For more information about tag information, see Tag Information.

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