topicled
Topicled is a term used in information architecture and content strategy to describe an approach to organizing knowledge around discrete topics rather than by medium, author, or chronology. In a topicled system, content units are labeled with one or more topics, and navigation, search, and recommendations emphasize topic cohesion. Topic pages assemble all content related to a given topic, and cross-linking connects related topics to help users move laterally across a subject area.
Origin and usage: The term emerged in professional discourse during the 2010s as digital publishers and learning
Applications: On websites and knowledge bases, a topicled layout groups articles, tutorials, and media under topic
Limitations: Critics argue that strict topic separation can fragment context or overlook multi-topic relevance. Inconsistent labeling
See also: knowledge graph, tagging, taxonomy, topic modeling.