Grouping Your Glasp Tags
Jan 07, 2025
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When you group your tags from broad topics to narrow, you're essentially playing the role of a taxonomist. Taxonomists are information scientists who group and classify information.
Here's how to do it:
Create the first tag using all caps. The first tag (the primary tag) is the tag that describes the page you're highlighting in its broadest sense.
Example: I "glasp" a lot of astrology pages but not all astrology pages are the same. There are natal astrology (birth chart) concepts I follow, and also synastry (couple compatibility)
Therefore, the first tag is:
ASTROLOGY
--> The second tag will define what type of astrology that is. Therefore, to tag pages that are Natal Astrology, I use the Primary tag ASTROLOGY, then Natal. I don't need to type astrology twice. It's already implied.
Give it a try or check out my profile...please.
GUIDE:
🏷️ Glasp Tag Grouping Visual Guide
Think like a taxonomist: Broad → Specific
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💡 The Core Concept
Group your Glasp tags from broad topics to narrow, just like a taxonomist classifies information. This creates a logical hierarchy that makes your highlights easier to find and organize.
🌳 Tag Structure Example
ASTROLOGY
├── Natal
├── Synastry
└── Transit
📋 Tagging Rules
✓ Primary tag = ALL CAPS (broadest category)
✓ Secondary tags = Normal case (specific types)
✓ Don't repeat the primary tag - it's implied!
✓ Think hierarchically: What → What type
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🎯 Examples Across Different Topics
-- Technology --
Primary: PROGRAMMING
Secondary: JavaScript, Python, React
❌ Don't do: "PROGRAMMING JavaScript" or "Programming JavaScript"
✅ Do: Tag with PROGRAMMING + JavaScript
-- Health & Wellness --
Primary: NUTRITION
Secondary: Keto, Supplements, Meal Planning
-- Business --
Primary: MARKETING
Secondary: SEO, Social Media, Email
-- Personal Development --
Primary: PRODUCTIVITY
Secondary: Time Management, Goal Setting, Habits
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## 🔧 How to Apply This System
1. Identify the broad category your highlight belongs to
2. Write it in ALL CAPS as your primary tag
3. Add specific subtypes in normal case
4. Never repeat the primary category in secondary tags
Real-World Example:
If you're highlighting an article about "React hooks for beginners":
- Primary tag: PROGRAMMING
- Secondary tags: React, Hooks, Beginners
Not: PROGRAMMING React, Programming Hooks, etc.
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🚀 Getting Started
Step 1: Look at your current highlights and identify your top 5-10 broad topics
Step 2: Convert them to ALL CAPS primary tags
Step 3: Start adding specific subtypes as you encounter new content
Step 4: Keep refining your taxonomy as it grows naturally
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💡 Pro Tip
Start with your most common topics as primary tags, then add specific subtypes as you encounter them. This creates a natural, organic taxonomy that reflects your actual interests and reading patterns.
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📖 Source Reference
Based on the article "Grouping Your Glasp Tags" by Tess McCarthy, which emphasizes thinking like a taxonomist to organize information hierarchically.
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