Aimogen can automatically generate categories and tags for AI-created content based on the post title and/or generated content. This feature is optional, deterministic, and fully controlled by your generator settings. Nothing is assigned unless you explicitly enable it.
There is no background taxonomy guessing and no retroactive changes.
Where Automatic Taxonomy Generation Is Configured #
Automatic categories and tags are configured per generator run, not globally.
You’ll find these options in:
- Single AI Post Creator
- Bulk AI Post Creator
- CSV-Based AI Post Generator
- Amazon Product Review Writer
- Amazon Product Roundup Creator
- Listicle & Structured Content Generator
- Dialog & Conversation Content Generator
Each run decides how taxonomies are handled.
How Automatic Generation Works #
When enabled, Aimogen asks the AI to suggest relevant categories and/or tags based on:
- The post title
- The generated content
- The semantic intent of the article
The AI does not invent random taxonomies. It generates suggestions that WordPress then validates against your site’s taxonomy rules.
Categories: Behavior and Rules #
Categories are treated as hierarchical and controlled.
When automatic category generation is enabled:
- Aimogen attempts to match existing categories first
- If a suggested category does not exist, it can be created (if WordPress permissions allow it)
- Category assignment happens once, at post creation
If automatic category creation is disabled:
- Only existing categories can be assigned
- Unknown categories are ignored
Bulk runs apply the same category logic to every generated post.
Tags: Behavior and Rules #
Tags are treated as flat and flexible.
When automatic tag generation is enabled:
- Aimogen generates a list of relevant keywords
- Tags are created if they don’t already exist
- Tags are attached to the post immediately
Tag generation is usually more liberal than category generation, by design.
Title vs Content as Source #
Depending on the generator and settings, taxonomy suggestions can be based on:
- Title only
- Content only
- Title + content combined
Using content usually produces better results, but title-only generation is faster and more predictable for bulk jobs.
Bulk, CSV, RSS, and YouTube Behavior #
Because RSS feeds and YouTube videos are processed through the Bulk AI Post Creator, taxonomy behavior is identical:
- One set of taxonomy rules per run
- Every generated post uses the same logic
- No per-item overrides
CSV-based generation follows the same rules unless you manually override categories later.
Custom Post Types and Taxonomies #
If the selected post type supports:
- Categories
- Tags
- Custom taxonomies
then Aimogen can assign them automatically.
If a taxonomy:
- Is not registered for the post type
- Is not public
- Does not allow assignment
then Aimogen cannot assign terms to it.
This is enforced by WordPress, not by Aimogen.
What Aimogen Does Not Do #
Aimogen will never:
- Remove existing categories or tags from a post
- Reassign taxonomies after post creation
- Auto-update taxonomies on content edits
- Guess which taxonomy you want to use
- Override WordPress taxonomy rules
All taxonomy assignment happens once, at creation time.
Common Pitfalls #
- Enabling auto categories on sites with poorly defined category structures
- Letting AI create too many near-duplicate tags
- Using auto taxonomies on high-volume bulk runs without review
- Expecting per-post taxonomy logic in bulk mode
Automatic taxonomy generation is a starting point, not a replacement for editorial control.
Best Practices #
- Use categories sparingly, tags more freely
- Prefer existing categories for consistency
- Use draft status when auto taxonomies are enabled
- Review and clean up tags periodically
- Disable auto categories if your site uses strict taxonomy rules
Summary #
- Automatic categories and tags are optional
- Configured per generator run
- Based on title, content, or both
- Applied once, at post creation
- Fully respects WordPress taxonomy rules
- Never modifies posts retroactively
Automatic taxonomy generation in Aimogen is designed to assist, not replace, your site’s structure. Used thoughtfully, it can save time while keeping your content organized and consistent.
One more step further, you can also write the category and tag SEO descriptions automatically, using AI:
