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Taxonomy
- 1: Amenities
- 2: Area
- 3: Blog Category
- 4: Color
- 5: Facility Type
- 6: Media Tags
- 7: News Category
1 - Amenities
This vocabulary is used to categorize branch amenities. It is used to tag Branch content.
Machine name: amenities
To manage the available amenities, navigate to: admin/structure/taxonomy/manage/amenities/overview.
2 - Area
The Area vocabulary is used to categorize location areas on the site. This vocabulary is used by the Location Branch and Facility content types to classify the areas they serve. Areas can represent neighborhoods, regions, or any other relevant geographical or logical division.
Machine name: area
Details:
- This vocabulary is implemented as a taxonomy.
- Terms within this vocabulary are referenced by the
field_location_area
field on the Location Branch and Facility content types. - Consider using a hierarchical structure for your Area taxonomy to allow for more granular categorization (e.g., Continent > Country > Region > City > Neighborhood).
- When creating terms, ensure that the names are clear, concise, and representative of the area they describe. Use title case for term names (e.g., “Downtown”).
Related Content Types:
3 - Blog Category
This is a vocabulary that will be used for adding blog categories on the site. A vocabulary is a set of taxonomy terms. Taxonomy terms are used to classify website content.
Machine name: blog_category
Definition: A vocabulary for categorizing blog posts. Individual categories are known as terms.
See also:
- Taxonomy in the Drupal User Guide.
- Taxonomy Overview
4 - Color
This is a vocabulary used for adding colors. It is typically used as a reference field in other content types, such as Paragraphs.
Machine name: color
Fields
Name | Machine name | Required | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Name | drupal's default | Yes | Color name. |
Color | field_color | Yes | Color selector. This usually provides a color picker interface. |
5 - Facility Type
This is a vocabulary used for categorizing facilities on the site, specifically for the Facility content type.
Machine name: facility_type
6 - Media Tags
This vocabulary is used for adding media tags, which allow you to structure your media assets library. These tags are crucial for organizing, searching, and managing your media files effectively within the system.
Machine name: media_tags
Media tags, when applied correctly, enhance the discoverability and reusability of your media assets. They provide a controlled vocabulary for categorizing different types of media, such as images, videos, audio files, and documents. This categorization enables efficient filtering and sorting within the media library.
Consider the following benefits of using media tags:
- Improved Search: Users can quickly locate specific media assets by searching for relevant tags.
- Enhanced Organization: Media assets are neatly categorized, making it easier to browse and manage the library.
- Content Relationships: Tags can define relationships between different media items, showcasing related content.
- Workflow Automation: Automate media processing tasks based on assigned tags.
Best Practices
- Consistency: Use consistent tagging practices across all media assets.
- Specificity: Choose the most specific tags that accurately describe the media.
- Relevance: Ensure that tags are relevant to the content of the media asset.
- Hierarchy: When creating tags, it’s important to have a hierarchy so that filtering and searching can find all of the related tags.
By implementing a well-defined media tagging strategy, you can significantly improve the usability and effectiveness of your media asset library.
7 - News Category
This vocabulary is used for categorizing news articles on the site. Taxonomy terms are grouped into vocabularies. This vocabulary provides a predefined set of categories for news content, ensuring consistency and facilitating content organization and filtering.
Machine Name: news_category
Description:
- Used to classify news content.
- Terms within this vocabulary can be used to create lists of related articles, filter news feeds, and improve site navigation.
- Allows content editors to assign one or more categories to each news item.
Usage:
- The
news_category
vocabulary is used with a “Taxonomy term” reference field attached to the “News” content type. - When creating or editing a news article, users can select relevant categories from the available terms in this vocabulary.
See Also: