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Hi, gang! I just happened to be looking at the tags attached in a build log here. The log features a Model Shipways kit, and as you probably know, there are hundreds of Model Shipways kits featured in build logs at MSW. But . . . This particular log featured a tag that said Model Shipway, not Model Shipways. See the difference? The correct spelling is Shipways (plural). You might think that this doesn't make much of a difference, but it does. A tag search only turns up hits that exactly match the spelling in the tag that is clicked. If a curious member clicked on the "Model Shipway" tag today, the search would yield only seven results. On the other hand, clicking a "Model Shipways" tag yields 716 results -- over one hundred times as many! So please, when you add a tag, make sure it is spelled correctly. I fix the misspelled ones when I find them, but I don't always find them! Cheers!
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PLEASE READ! Model Ship World is a massive website with a wealth of information, build logs etc. Navigating your way to the information you want can be tricky, especially if you don't type in the exact search term. Normally, if you wanted to look for something on MSW, you could use the Search feature we have here, and that can be used quite effectively, but there is another way to find exactly what you need, and that is by adding TAGS to your topics. This refines the system amazingly and you'll be surprised how much information you can find when tags are used. So, what is a tag? Tagging content is a quick and easy way to categorise and highlight the content your topic. Members/guests can then use these to find information about a similar subject, using the tag as a sort of filter. You can add your topic tags when you start your topic, or you can edit your first post on your current, existing topic and add them. What can I use for my tags? We suggest you use specific words, such as the name of your ship/boat, manufacturer of kit, name of drawings company if scratch built etc. You can also use the vessel type, such as yacht, brig, sloop etc. If your topic is not a build log, but a post on tools, for example, you could tag it 'lathe' or 'proton' etc. These are simply key words to help other find those specific topics. What should I NOT use for my tags? This system will only be s good as the tags you use, so please don't use generic stuff such as hull glue wood my first project planks etc. etc. etc..... Those are totally pointless and will dilute the tags system to the point where it will be worthless. Please don't do it. If in doubt, contact a moderator or administrator. How do I add tags? This is so easy. When you start a topic (or edit the first post of an existing topic), underneath the Title box, you will see another box called Tags. Enter your chosen words into there, adding a comma after each one. That comma will turn that word into a tag. Just use words that are pertinent to your topic, as I've already said. We suggest no more than three words maximum. Noice how when you then make your first post, there are some black tags also showing. Those will display the words that you chose. See the red tag? That is called a 'prefix', and it a staff-only feature, but is the same thing as a tag and is used in exactly the same way. However, the staff here may choose to use one of your tags and make it red if it's important enough. FINALLY........How do I use tags in my searches? Ok, here is a page in the Scratch Build Log area. Notice that the Cutter Cheerful has two tags? The first one is 'Cheerful'. Now, what if you wanted to see all build logs of that vessel? ...Simple! Click the tag, and you'll see this: There you go!!!! Ok, what if you want to look at all the builds and reviews etc. we have for Ancre? Do the same. Here's a screenshot of the same forum area, and we'll choose the red tag for Ancre. Click the Ancre tag, and you'll see it does the same thing. Here's just a few of the search results! There you go. PLEASE make use of this feature and use words which are useful for these searches.
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