WP Uncategorized category

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by pipes, May 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    In WP do you keep the Uncategorized category or get rid of it quickly?
     
    pipes, May 23, 2008 IP
  2. godsofchaos

    godsofchaos Peon

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    #2
    You really shouldnt keep it, makes you look lazy as a blogger. But, then again, nearly all of us bloggers are lazy! Lol. I got rid of it quickly though.
     
    godsofchaos, May 23, 2008 IP
  3. kittyluver

    kittyluver Notable Member

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    Still this uncategorized column is persisting in all of my blogs. If I have forgotten to include the category, the blog post will remain here for time being...
     
    kittyluver, May 23, 2008 IP
  4. Wayne Liew

    Wayne Liew Banned

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    #4
    I rename it to a general name. For example, if I am blogging on Dog Food, I would rename it to "General Dog Food" or if I am blogging on Weight Loss, I would rename it to "General Weight Loss Tips". I did this in case I forgot to set a category for a post that I have written.
     
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  5. ManchesterTech

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    #5
    just rename it as XYZ basics..and then if you don't assign the post to a category, you know it will be in basics, which is where most people instantly click anyhow
     
    ManchesterTech, May 24, 2008 IP
  6. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    #6
    Yeah i think thats the best bet, getting rid of it quickly.

    Can you not delete yours or do you mean you need it for the time being?

    That sounds like a good idea.

    Good idea.
     
    pipes, May 24, 2008 IP
  7. Lastbutnotleast

    Lastbutnotleast Peon

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    #7
    I never keep the "uncategorized" category and if I keep it I always rename it as "various" and that's it

    ;)
     
    Lastbutnotleast, May 25, 2008 IP
  8. BlohG

    BlohG Banned

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    #8
    Even i rename it on every blog of mine, mostly as 'General'.
    Uncategorized category looks very odd!
     
    BlohG, May 25, 2008 IP
  9. Steupz

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    It's on my blog and it doesn't bother me... I think categories are overrated anyway
     
    Steupz, May 26, 2008 IP
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    #10
    Yes,it is better to rename it more appropriate to your website.
     
    btkguy, May 26, 2008 IP
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    I assign every post to several categories. My belief is that the easier it is for the visitor to find something, the less likely he or she is to navigate away.
     
    brauner, May 26, 2008 IP
  12. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
     
    pipes, May 28, 2008 IP
  13. Lastbutnotleast

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    #13
    I do the same ;)
     
    Lastbutnotleast, May 28, 2008 IP
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    aspire Well-Known Member

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    #14
    I don't forget to assign category to a post but it is definitely a good idea to rename it. I will take the clue from here ;)
     
    aspire, May 28, 2008 IP
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    arwen54 Active Member

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    #15
    lol..lots of good suggestions..I use General but I have lots of other categories also
     
    arwen54, May 28, 2008 IP
  16. The Smile Guy

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    The uncategorized category does not make me smile
     
    The Smile Guy, May 28, 2008 IP
  17. humm

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    #17
    Simply edit it and rename it to something else? :D
     
    humm, May 28, 2008 IP
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