Thread Tags?

[Akimbo]

I haven't been able to find information on how to effectively use of thread tags -- I'm not even sure I understand the basics. Here's what I think I know and some questions. Please correct when I'm off base and answer where you can. A link would be great if you can find one.

Tag Purpose: To help internet search engines like Google to index threads using keywords (Tags). It's not clear to me if the Scubaboard search function takes advantage of them or not.

As far as I can tell, you can only add Tags when you start a thread and there is no option to edit them after the "Create Thread" is clicked:

Questions:

1. Are Tags limited to single words or can short phrases be used?
2. Can anyone provide guidelines?
3. How many Tags are reasonable/are there limits?
4. Use or avoid Acronyms?
5. Are there any advanced syntax tricks that can be used like "exclude words", whole phrase only, number ranges, etc?
6. I'm guessing that Tags should only be used informational-type threads rather than ones that are more conversational. True or is there more to it?
7. I have never added Tags to a thread. Do they show anywhere?

Thanks in advance.

 

[tc]

XF 1.5 - Thread Tagging

Some basic info here

 

[tc]

Looks like short phrases work.
When I tapped on your tag rather than adding mine it overwrote yours, that probably shouldn’t work that way.

 

[Akimbo]

When I tapped on your tag rather than adding mine it overwrote yours, that probably shouldn’t work that way.

I don't understand. How do you tap on my tag? How do you overwrite them? I couldn't find any options to add or change tags except when creating a new thread.

 

[tc]

Go up to the top of this thread- right below the title you should see a tag “tag info” and an edit link right next to it.

 

[Akimbo]

XF 1.5 - Thread Tagging

Some basic info here

That helps but I'm having trouble connecting the dots. The XenForo examples don't match up to what I see in Scubaboard. Please indicate when options are for Scubaboard moderators only versus those that can be accessed by all members. Thanks.

 

[Akimbo]

Go up to the top of this thread- right below the title you should see a tag “tag info” and an edit link right next to it.

Sorry, not seeing it:

 

[tc]

Here are our tag controls- ScubaBoard - Admin Control Panel Login | Admin CP - ScubaBoard

This is what I see- (attached file)

 

[tc]

Not sure why it’s not showing up for you, any user should see them.

I’ll look into it more when I’m not working on my phone.

 

[tc]

Look at a thread in basic to see if you see them there.