For my blog organization assignment, I began by naming the site after our class. This immediately signals to readers the subject we’re exploring. Next, I divided my posts into two main categories: Classwork (in-class projects and exercises) and Homework (assignments completed outside lecture time).
While having just two categories might seem simple, the real challenge lies in choosing and managing tags. Tags act as keywords that link related content across categories—so deciding which tags to use (and how many) is crucial. In theory, it’s easy: you simply tag entries with their main topics. In practice, however, it can become time-consuming:
- Should I use the same tags for both Classwork and Homework?
- Or maintain separate tag sets for each category?
- Would it be better to ignore categories altogether and focus solely on the specific themes of each post?
To ensure my tags are intuitive, I plan to survey how other bloggers on WordPress label similar content and apply any best practices I discover. I’ll also look forward to Friday’s lecture to deepen my understanding of WordPress’s tagging system and finalize my approach.
In conclusion, I see tags as an index: they establish a consistent vocabulary that highlights the blog’s core ideas and guides readers to the topics they care about. Ultimately, this blog aims to offer fresh perspectives on electronic media—demonstrating techniques for organizing, retrieving, evaluating, and understanding information in the digital age.
Mikhail Oparin 