Categories versus Tags - What’s the Difference and Which One?...

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Here is a synopsis of the similarities and differences between tags and categories.

Categories can have unique names. Tags need to be known names.
Categories can have long wordy names. Tags should have short one, two, or at the most, three words.
Categories generate a page of posts on your site. Tags can, too, but often generate a page of off-site posts on an off-site website.
Categories are not tags. Tags can be categories.
Categories don’t help search engines find information. Tags help search engines and tag directories catalog your site.
Posts are usually in one to four categories. A single post can list as many tags as you want.
Categories help visitors find related information on your site. Tags help visitors find related information on your site and on other sites.

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