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Discover the capabilities of Umbraco 8 for hierarchical taxonomy and how to effectively implement it for organizing content.
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Is There Hierarchical Taxonomy Support in Umbraco 8?

Umbraco 8 is a powerful Content Management System (CMS) that many organizations consider for managing their content. However, when it comes to organizing content using a hierarchical taxonomy, many users wonder whether Umbraco 8 can meet their needs. In this guide, we will explore this query and provide a solution for implementing hierarchical taxonomy within Umbraco 8.

Understanding the Problem

When dealing with complex content, it's essential to have a system that allows for the categorization and tagging of items effectively. As described in a user query, consider a scenario where you have items that need to be tagged with multiple hierarchical tags. For instance:

ITEM: horse

TAGS: livingbeing/animal/mammal, word/english/noun

In this case, the user is looking to implement a structured system to manage these hierarchical tags.

The Default Tagging System in Umbraco 8

Initially, it's important to note that Umbraco 8 does offer a Tags datatype. This allows you to create tags, but there are some constraints:

Flat List of Tags: The Tags datatype in Umbraco does not support hierarchical relationships by default. While you can name your tags hierarchically, they are effectively treated as a flat list.

User-Defined Tags: Editors can freely create any new tags, which means there isn’t an option to restrict them to a defined set of hierarchical tags. This flexibility could lead to inconsistencies in tagging.

Creating a Hierarchical Taxonomy Workaround

Although Umbraco 8 lacks built-in hierarchical taxonomy support, there are viable workarounds for creating a structured tagging system. Here’s a step-by-step approach:

1. Create Content Nodes as Tags

Instead of using the Tags datatype, a common solution is to treat tags as simple content nodes. Here’s how you could do it:

Define a Document Type for Tags: Create a specific document type for your tags.

Establish a Hierarchy: Organize these tags in a hierarchical manner according to your needs (e.g., livingbeing animal mammal).

2. Implement a Tag Picker

Once you've set up content nodes for your tags, you can implement a tag picker:

Create a Tag Picker Property Editor: This allows editors to select from existing nodes instead of creating new ones.

Limit Selections: By using the tag picker property, you effectively restrict the choices to only those existing tags, maintaining consistency across your tagging system.

3. Benefits of this Approach

By utilizing content nodes to establish a hierarchical structure for tags, you can:

Enhance Content Organization: Your content will be more effectively categorized, making it easier for users to navigate and find relevant information.

Maintain Consistency: This method prevents the creation of duplicate or inconsistent tags, as editors will only select from existing options.

Conclusion

In summary, while Umbraco 8 does not provide out-of-the-box support for hierarchical taxonomy, it is still possible to develop a structured system using content nodes. By following the steps mentioned above, you can create a robust hierarchy for tagging your items, allowing for better organization and content management.

By leveraging this approach, you can take full advantage of Umbraco 8 as your CMS, even for complex hierarchical tagging needs.

For any further clarifications or assistance as you implement this solution in your project, feel free to reach out!