Imho tags are a fantastic invention. But one must know how to wisely use them to get the most out of this function.
In ZCOPE, task lists, tasks, milestones, dates, budgets, documents and blog entries can be tagged. You may want to apply a unified wording as to find all the relevant elements. Best to have a look into the existing tag cloud if an adequate term has already been used.
By experience I can say it is always good to have several tags with one element. It helps also with inconsistent wording – via one of the possible terms you mostly find something.
Besides the positioning of task lists and tasks according to their priority, it‘s possible to prioritise via tags as well: we use e.g. „important“, „urgent“ and „earmark“ in our further development project.
The tags can also be renamed or deleted, if you misspelled a word or don‘t need the term any longer.
A small tip for the tagging outside of ZCOPE: on del.icio.us I work with e.g. „2read“ oder „2blog“. Over time a quite considerable collection arised in this way – in case creativity leaves a lot to be desired ;-)
What tips and tricks do you have when it comes to tagging?
