Tagging

(By SuicideBlonde Scheflo)

This is a brief description of my tagging system. This is only an example that you can use as a guide when you're getting started. My tagging system is very straightforward. I don't use a numerical or special character coding system when tagging. My Tags are grouped alphabetically. I use colons to create sub-tags. (eg., Clothing: Lingerie: Bra-Panties, Clothing: Lingerie: Stockings)

It's only important that you set up your tags so they make sense to YOU. No one else has to be able to understand your method. You can always go back and edit your tags if you change your game plan later on.

It bears mentioning that 90% (if not more) of my uploads to my website are individual items, not complete styled outfits. When I do take the time to style and save a complete outfit, the components of that outfit are also uploaded on their own, ie., the shoes, the hair, the jewelry, the clothing, etc. I tag the complete outfit with one of the 'Styled Outfits:' tags.

Send me an IM if you'd like a link to my wardrobe website. Good Luck and message anytime if you have questions.

~Blondie

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Section 1. Store or Designer Tags

Store Name. Tags beginning with asterisk are Store-Designer Names. (This is the very first tag I always enter on a new upload). I use the asterisk so that this set of tags will always be at the top of my tags list.

       *Store Name Sample Tags:
       <--  *!bang
       <--  *!MPOSSIBLE
       <--  *!NFINITY
       <--  *#187#
       <--  *1 Hundred
       <--  *1mm
       <--  *1NNOVAT1ON
       <--  *22769
       <--  *44 Caliber
       <--  *Belleza

Section 2. Accessories

       Accessories Sample Tags:
       <-- Accessories: Animals (Wearable)
       <-- Accessories: Antlers
       <-- Accessories: Belts
       <-- Accessories: Blindfolds
       <-- Accessories: Hats
       <-- Accessories: Jewelry
       <-- Accessories: Jewelry: Anklets
       <-- Accessories: Jewelry: Earrings
       <-- Accessories: Jewelry: Bracelets
       <-- Accessories: Jewelry: Necklases
       <-- Accessories; Purses
       <-- Accessories: Scarfs
       <-- Accessories: Umbrellas
       <-- Accessories: Wings

Section 3. Body Parts

       Body Parts (sample tags)
       <-- Body Parts: Hair Bases
       <-- Body Parts: Hair
       <-- Body Parts: Eyes
       <-- Body Parts: Eyebrows
       <-- Body Parts: Eyelashes
       <-- Body Parts: Hands
       <-- Body Parts: Feet
       <-- Body Parts: Bodies
       <-- Body Parts: Makeup
       <-- Body Parts: Physics Layers
       <-- Body Parts: Shapes
       <-- Body Parts: Skins
       <-- Body Parts: Tatts 
       <-- Body Parts: Teeth

Section 4. Clothing

       Clothing (sample tags)
       <--Clothing: Clubwear
       <--Clothing: Dresses: Casual
       <--Clothing: Dresses: Cocktail
       <--Clothing: Dresses: Formal
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Bathrobes
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Body Suits
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Bra-Panties Sets
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Bustiers
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Camisoles
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Corsets
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Leggings & Tights
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Socks
       <--Clothing: Lingerie: Stockings-Nylons
       <--Clothing: Pants
       <--Clothing: Shorts
       <--Clothing: Skirts
       <--Clothing: Swimwear
       <--Clothing: Tops 

Section 5. Costumes

       Costumes (sample tags)
       <--Costumes: Airline Hostess
       <--Costumes: Alice in Wonderland
       <--Costumes: Angels
       <--Costumes: Ballerina
       <--Costumes: Burlesque
       <--Costumes: Cinderella
       <--Costumes: Cleopatra
       <--Costumes: Cowgirl - Country Western
       <--Costumes: Demoness
       <--Costumes: Dominatrix
       <--Costumes: Period Outfits: Medieval
       <--Costumes: Period Outfits: Victorian

Section 6. Footwear

       Footwear (sample tags)
       <--Footwear: Ballet
       <--Footwear: Boots: Ankle Boots
       <--Footwear: Boots: Cowboy Boots
       <--Footwear: Boots: Knee High Boots
       <--Footwear: Boots: Rain Boots
       <--Footwear: Boots: Thigh High Boots
       <--Footwear: Boots: Ugg Boots
       <--Footwear: Boots: Work Boots
       <--Footwear: Flats
       <--Footwear: Flip-Flops
       <--Footwear: Heels
       <--Footwear: Moccasins
       <--Footwear: Saddle Oxfords
       <--Footwear: Sandals
       <--Footwear: Skates
       <--Footwear: Tennis Shoes
       
       

Section 7. Holiday-Seasonal Items

non-avatar items (items not worn)

       Holiday Items (sample tags)
       <--Holiday Items: Autumn
       <--Holiday Items: Birthday
       <--Holiday Items: Dia De Los Muertos
       <--Holiday Items: Easter
       <--Holiday Items: Fireworks
       <--Holiday Items: Gift Tables
       <--Holiday Items: Halloween
       <--Holiday Items: Patriotic
       <--Holiday Items: Rez Day
       <--Holiday Items: Valentine's Day
       <--Holiday Items: Xmas

Section 8. Home Items

non-avatar items (items not worn)

       Home Items (sample tags)
       <--Home Items: Bathroom 
       <--Home Items: Beach-Pool
       <--Home Items: Bathroom
       <--Home Items: Buildings: Homes: Houses 
       <--Home Items: Buildings: Homes: Skyboxes
       <--Home Items: Candles
       <--Home Items: Curtain-Drapes-Window Treatments
       <--Home Items: Fireplaces
       <--Home Items: Furniture
       <--Home Items: Kitchen
       <--Home Items: Landscaping-Plants

Section 9. HUDS

       HUDS (sample tags)
       <--HUDS: Huddles
       <--HUDS: Hugger
       <--HUDS: Intan Dance HUD
       <--HUDS: Open Collar Owner HUD
       <--HUDS: Slink Ankle Lock
       <--HUDS: Wardrobe HUD
       <--HUDS: Umbrella AO HUD
       <--HUDS: Vista AO

Section 10. Personal Pictures

       Personal Pictures (sample tags)
       <-- Personal Pictures: Howard & I
       <-- Personal Pictures: Family-Friends
       <-- Personal Pictures: My Blog Pics

Section 11. Pets

       Pets (sample tags)
       <--Pets: Dogs-VKC
       <--Pets: KittyCats
       <--Pets: Monkeys
       <--Pets: Birds
       
       

Section 12. Poses & Animations

       Poses & Animations (sample tags)
       <-- Poses & Animations: Couple: Animated
       <-- Poses & Animations: Couple: Static
       <-- Poses & Animations: Group: Animated
       <-- Poses & Animations: Group: Static
       <-- Poses & Animations: Single: Animated
       <-- Poses & Animations: Single: Static
       <-- Poses & Animations: Holidays
       <-- Poses & Animations: Pose Props 
       <-- Poses & Animations: Photo Studios

Section 13. Styled Outfits

these are complete styled & saved outfits. I don't use a *store name tag for these, as the outfit is composed of items from various designers.

       Styled Outfits (sample tags)
       <--Styled Outfits: Clubwear
       <--Styled Outfits: Costumes
       <--Styled Outfits: Dresses-Skirts: Casual
       <--Styled Outfits: Dresses-Skirts: Cocktail
       <--Styled Outfits: Dresses: Formal
       <--Styled Outfits: Dresses-Skirts: Suits
       <--Styled Outfits: Nude Body
       <--Styled Outfits: Pants: Jeans
       <--Styled Outfits: Pants: Jumpsuits
       <--Styled Outfits: Pants: Leather
       <--Styled Outfits: Pants: Slacks-Suits
       <--Styled Outfits: Shorts
       <--Styled Outfits: Silks
       <--Styled Outfits: Sports

Section 14. Textures

       Textures (sample tags)
       <--Textures: Backgrounds
       <--Textures: Building: Bricks
       <--Textures: Building: Metals
       <--Textures: Building: Solids
       <--Textures: Building: Terrain

Section 15. Tools

       Tools (sample tags)
       <--Tools: Online Indicator
       <--Tools: Storage Boxes

Section 16. Vehicles

       Vehicles (sample tags)
       <--Vehicles: Bicycles
       <--Vehicles: Cars
       <--Vehicles: Motor Bikes
       <--Vehicles: Trucks

Section 17. {descriptive tags}

These tags are misc. descriptive tags used to help find items. I use brackets for descriptive tags so they'll always be listed at the bottom of my list.

       Descriptive Tags (sample tags)
       {911}
       {advent}
       {Alice in Wonderland}
       {angels}
       {animal print}
       {antlers}
       {apple}
       {apricot}
       {aqua}
       {aries}
       {arrow}
       {autumn}
       {backdrop necklace}
       {ball gown}
       {ballet}
       {balloons}
       {bandana}
       {bangles}
       {barbed wire}

Some additional tips and information:

• TAG TAG TAG! As your website grows in number, you will want to be able to easily find specific items. The more tags an item has, the better. For example, you may remember the *store designer for the item you're looking for. Or that the item was {red} or had a {daisy} on it. Use those keywords as tags to help track down the item.

• You can also use your global search (not your tags search) to get a complete list of items you've uploaded that include the keyword. ie, 'red' will pull up any item that you have used the word 'red' either in the name, a tag, or in the remarks.

• With the most recent v2.5 update you also have the option of using a Hierarchical Tagging system. For most of us that already have our tagging system in place, it's a redundant feature. If you would like to implement this feature, you can always go back and edit your tags to group them using a forward slash ("/") or double right arrows ("'>>"). Those separators will display your tags in subgroups. You can test the waters with the hierarchical subfoldering system. I sampled the feature for my {colors} tags as a test. However, I didn't find it useful for my tagging system, so I stopped there. If you like this method and need help getting started, message me anytime.