Categories are like chapters in a book, while Tags are more like the index of a book.
For example, a Post titled "Thoughts on the Passing of Steve Jobs" could be in the Categories of History & Technology and be given the Tags of Mac, iPhone, iPad, Design, Apple, History, and Steve Jobs.
The following table summarizes the key differences between Categories and Tags.
Categories | Tags | |
---|---|---|
Content | Broad topics | Specific keywords |
Organization | Hierarchical | Not hierarchical |
Quantity | Several | Many |
For more on the differences between Categories & Tags, take a look at Basic terms to know.