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According to WordPress Codex, \u201ctaxonomy\u201d refers to a method of grouping similar content meaningfully, which means you can use it to group your content based on some shared characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if someone starts a blog<\/a> about computer programming, they will probably group their posts by topics like \u201cweb development\u201d, \u201cprogramming languages\u201d, or \u201csoftware tools\u201d. Then \u201cprogramming languages\u201d can be further categorized into Java, Python, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizing your website\u2019s content using taxonomies is important because it improves user navigation<\/a>. When content is well-organized, it\u2019s easier for people to find what they\u2019re looking for; this keeps them on your site longer. Also, using taxonomies properly can help search engines understand your site\u2019s structure, boosting your SEO and making it more visible in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the word \u201ctaxonomy\u201d originates from biology, in this tutorial, we focus on something different \u2013 WordPress Taxonomy. We discuss what it means, when to use a taxonomy and how to create a taxonomy (a custom one) via coding and plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A WordPress Taxonomy helps organize your content, which makes it easier for visitors to navigate your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Categories and tags are built-in taxonomies, but custom taxonomies offer more flexibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Custom taxonomies are useful for websites with unique content, such as recipes or portfolios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. You can create custom WordPress Taxonomies using plugins or if you add code to your theme\u2019s functions.php<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Custom taxonomies enhance site organization and boost SEO by helping search engines un derstand your website\u2019s content structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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