[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #1187: Theme directory tags overhaul

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#1187: Theme directory tags overhaul
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Reporter:  greenshady  |      Owner:
    Type:  defect      |     Status:  new
Priority:  normal      |  Component:  Theme Directory
Keywords:              |
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 After several weeks of discussion and surveys, the Theme Review Team has
 come up with a proposal for an overhaul of the tags/filters available.
 One of the major pain points based on survey results is the tag system,
 which is outdated and not very useful.

 == Color Tags ==

 All color-specific tags (e.g., blue, white, etc.) should be removed.  Most
 don't seem to be using these tags for finding themes, especially given the
 prevalence of theme options for changing colors.

 == Layout Tags ==

 The following tag is proposed for adding:

 {{{
 grid-layout
 }}}

 The following tags are proposed for removing:

 {{{
 responsive-layout
 fixed-layout
 fluid-layout
 }}}

 A note on "responsive":  It seems that this is the no. 1 searched layout
 tag, followed by "fluid".  Based on feedback and discussion, we believe
 most users are simply looking for a responsive theme.  When a tag is
 always used by themes and by users, it becomes practically useless in
 distinguishing themes from one another.

 == Feature tags ==

 The following tags should be removed:

 {{{
 blavatar
 }}}

 The following tags should be added:

 {{{
 footer-widgets
 }}}

 == Subject Tags ==

 This is a proposal for complete overhaul of "subject" tags.  The following
 is the list of subject tags with additions and removals:

 {{{
 blog
 e-commerce
 education
 entertainment
 food-and-drink
 holiday
 news
 photography
 portfolio
 }}}

 Survey results: https://make.wordpress.org/themes/2015/06/22/survey-
 results-directory/

 The original list of all tags can be found here to see where we started:
 https://make.wordpress.org/themes/2015/08/03/theme-directory-tagsfilters-
 round-2/

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