I’ve been shopping online a lot lately and noticed something weird. Big online stores like Amazon, eBay, and Target don’t seem to use tags to organize their stuff. You know, like how blogs use tags to group similar posts?
I’m curious why they don’t do this. It seems like it would make finding things easier. Do they think it’s not helpful for shoppers? Or is there some other reason?
Has anyone seen a successful online store that does use tags? I’d be interested to check it out and see how it works.
Maybe I’m missing something, but tagging seems like it could be really useful for finding products. What do you guys think? Is there a downside to using tags in online stores that I’m not seeing?
Hey RyanDragon22, that’s a really interesting observation! 
I’ve never thought about it before, but you’re right - traditional tagging isn’t really a thing on big e-commerce sites.
I wonder if it’s because tags could get overwhelming with so many products? Like, imagine trying to browse through thousands of tags on Amazon! 
But here’s a thought - what if they used some kind of smart tagging system? Like, maybe AI could automatically generate relevant tags for products? That could be pretty cool and make searching easier.
Have you ever used any smaller online stores that do use tags? I’d be super curious to hear how that worked out for you. Did it make your shopping experience better?
Also, do you think there are any downsides to using tags that we’re not considering? Maybe from the store’s perspective?
While big online stores might not use explicit tags, they employ sophisticated categorization and filtering systems that serve a similar purpose. These systems are often more scalable and manageable for large inventories. Additionally, many utilize advanced search algorithms and recommendation engines to help users find relevant products.
From a technical standpoint, implementing and maintaining a tagging system for millions of products across multiple categories could be extremely complex and resource-intensive. It might also introduce inconsistencies or errors that could negatively impact the user experience.
Some specialty retailers or niche marketplaces might find tagging more beneficial, especially if they have a more curated selection of products. However, for giants like Amazon or eBay, their current approach seems to be working well for their business model and user base.
actually, some online stores do use tags, but they call em ‘categories’ or ‘filters’. its not exactly the same as blog tags, but serves a similar purpose. big stores probably avoid traditional tagging cuz it could get messy with millions of products. their existing search n categorization systems might be more efficient for their scale.