Update!

We recently increased the number of tags suggested on step 2 of the listing process to show a maximum of 23 suggestions.

The suggested tags are meant as a starting point, and can be helpful when trying to think of words to describe your item. Obviously, you will need to use your own judgment and creativity when tagging your particular item.

If you do not find the tag suggestions helpful, you are free to enter your own tags into the boxes, provided they are relevant words to your item. When choosing tags, keep in mind the following: 

• Do tag your item with a variety of descriptive words. 
• Do tag all supplies with the word supplies.
• Do tag all non-handmade goods with commercial. The second tag for all commercial supplies or vintage items should be commercial.
• Do tag your item as mature if it may not be suitable for those under 18. Please see the rules for listing mature content in the DOs and DON'Ts for more specific information.
• Don't tag your item with unrelated terms. If you have made a bracelet, do not tag it with earrings.
• Don't tag supplies with potential uses for them. Yarn should not be tagged with hat or scarf.
• Don't tag your item with gift suggestions. Items should not have tags like Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. You may add these words in your description.
• Don't put multiple ideas in one tag. It is fine to list sterling silver, jump rings, long sleeve, or diaper bag as one tag because these words are related, and when they stand alone do not relate to the item being listed.  However, tagging multiple words such as bracelet pendant clasp in one box is abuse.
• Don't tag your item with the username of another seller.
• Don't tag your item with the name or acronym of an Etsy Team to which you are not a member.

You do not need to tag with both the singular and plural.

If there is a particular category you want your item to appear in, you will need to use that exact tag in your listing. So if you want your item to appear in Pets > Toy > Chew, you will need the tags chew and toy in your listing.

Happy tagging! 

For more information on tagging, please see these informative Storque articles!