Tagging 101: What to Tag, What Not to Tag!

[Logo Maker Team Member]

Hello Talented Sellers!
We've all been there: you've created a stunning design, but it's getting lost in the crowd. This is why our forum posts emphasize over and over that tagging your designs is a must! But the real key to getting your designs noticed is tagging effectively. 

What do we mean? 
Only tag what’s relevant to your designs, and avoid over-tagging! Using irrelevant keywords can actually hurt your chances of being found by potential buyers. For example, let’s say you have pet industry logos to tag. While it might seem tempting to tag every animal imaginable, remember to stick to what's truly relevant.

What to Tag:

• Specific Animals: Dogs, cats, birds, turtles, bunnies etc.

• Pet Supplies: Food bowls, leashes, collars, toys, etc.

• Veterinary Services: Medicine, stethoscope, grooming, etc.

What NOT to Tag:

• Exotic Animals: Lions, tigers, bears (oh my!)

• Farm Animals 

• Wild Animals 

 

Why does this matter? 
By tagging your designs accurately, you're helping buyers find the perfect design for their needs. When you tag irrelevant keywords, you're diluting your design's visibility and potentially misleading buyers.

The same logic applies to the restaurant industry, and any other trending business.
Today’s post we’ll review some best tagging practices for some specific “child industries,” to prevent these easy-to-avoid mistakes.
We made this detailed table especially for you, so used it wisely! Feel free to retag your existing logos or add new ones.

Ready? here we go:

 

 

Parent Industry 1: Food & Beverage 

#	Category	Child Industry	Logo Elements	Logo Style	Logo Colors	Tags
1	Casual Dining & Quick Service	1. Burger Joint 2. Pizzerias 3. Fast Food Restaurants 4. Asian Restaurant 5. Chinese Restaurant 6. Japanese Restaurant 7. Mexican Food 8. Italian Food 9. Greek Restaurant 10. Mediterranean Food 11. Turkish Restaurant 12. Seafood Restaurant	- Icons like burgers, pizza slices, bowls	Simple, playful, minimalistic	Bold, vibrant (reds, yellows, oranges)	Tags: Chili, pepper, burger, chicken, apple, lobster pizza, fast food
2	Specialty & Fine Dining	1. French Restaurant 2. Fine Dining 3.Steakhouse & Grill	- More sophisticated symbols, silhouette (wine glass, utensils, grill, waves, flames)	Minimalistic, elegant, refined	Monochromatic or muted (black, gold, white, gray)	Tags: Dinner, Plate, Fork, Spoon, Script, Cloche, Table Setting, Dining, Fine Dining, Wave, Flame
3	Ethnic Cuisine	1. Asian Restaurant 2. Indian Restaurant 3. Japanese Restaurant 4. Mexican Food 5. Italian Food 6. Greek Restaurant 7. Mediterranean Food 8. Turkish Restaurant	Ethnic or cultural patterns, textiles, and symbols, Traditional utensils or dishes (Such as chopsticks, dumplings, spices like star anise etc.)	Regional Vibrant, cultural, authentic, illustrative	Various, whatever is culturally-relevant (reds, blues, greens…)  Keep in mind that colors have different associations in different parts of the world)	Tags (Narrow down based on cuisine): 1. Asian Restaurant Tags: Chopsticks, dumplings, noodles, takeout container, soup, chinese, japanese, thai, fish, sushi,  2. Indian restaurant Tags: Chef, Turban, Hindi, Hindu, Indian Food, Orange, Roti, Naan, Masala,Om Symbol, Lotus Flower, Diya, Henna Patterns, Tandoor Oven, Chili,    3. Sushi Restaurant Tags: Sushi, Salmon, Fish, Sushi Rolls, Seaweed, Japan, Japanese, Bonsai Tree, Geisha, Soy Sauce, Wasabi, Red, White 4. Mexican Food: Taco, Burrito, Margarita, Mexican Flag, Mexico, Sun, Moon, Skull, Agave Plant, Chili Pepper, Cactus, Aztec 5. Italian Food: Pasta, Spaghetti, Italian, Meatballs, Pizza, Chef, Chefs Hat, Italian Flag,  6. Greek Restaurant: The Eye Of Providence, Olive, Blue, White, Acropolis, Columns, Greek Mythology, Greek, Greece, Greek Key Pattern  7. Mediterranean Restaurant: Green Key Pattern, Sun, Moon, Olive, Olive Branch, Seafood, Fresh Produce, Olives, Grapes, Figs, Fish, Fruit, Vegetables, Green, Blue, White,  8. Turkish Restaurant: The Eye Of Providence, Kebabs, Tulip, Crescent Moon And Star, Tea, Coffee,
4	Health & Wellness-Oriented	1. Vegan Restaurant   2. Organic Food   3. Health Food	- Nature-inspired graphics (leaves, plants, seeds, sun, farm, field), Vegan and healthy food (vegetables, greens)	Clean, natural, friendly	Natural hues (browns, oranges, greens)	Tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy, Health Food, Produce, Fresh, Farm, Vegetable, Radish, Broccoli, Leaf, Sandwich, Green, Smoothie, Juice, Orange, Fruit, Sun, Field
5	Dessert & Sweet Treats	1. Bakeries 2. Ice Cream 3. Candy Store 4. Desserts	- Illustrative icons, distinctive silhouettes, (cupcakes, pie, ice cream cones, candy)	Whimsical, joyful, playful	Pastel or vibrant hues for frosting, ice cream, and candy(pinks, blues, yellows), browns and warm tones for baked goods and bread	Tags: Candy, Ice Cream, Cone, Lollipop, Cup, Muffins, Rolls, Croissant, Pies, Cakes, Buns, Bagels, Cinnamon Roll, Biscuits, Bread, Loaf
6	Cafés & Casual Beverage Spots	1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 2. Juice Bar	- Symbols, ingredients like coffee/tea cups, beans, fruit slices, Abstract interpretations	Relaxed, approachable, organic	Earthy tones (brown, green) or juice colors (orange, etc.)	Tags: Coffee Bean, Bean, Tea Leaf, Mug, Coffee Cup, Leaves, Leaf, Cup, Steam, Fruit, Orange, Juice, Glass, Straw
7	Alcohol-Focused Establishments	1. Bars 2. Winery 3. Brewery	- Graphics of wine glasses, cocktails, beer mugs, etc.	Sophisticated or rustic	Deep, rich colors  (blues, burgundies, dark greens), gold	Tags (Choose based on relevance): Wine Glass, Cocktail, Champagne Glass, Champagne Coupe, Beer, Bottle, Mug, Beer Can, Wine Bottle, Cork, Bubbles, Barrel, Grapes, Olive, Tooth Pick, Beer Tap, Wheat
8	Food & Beverage Services & Suppliers	1. Catering 2. Food & Beverage Products Supplying/Manufacturing 3. Food Manufacturing 4. Food Delivery Services	- Service icons (trays, trucks, packaging), Food illustrations,	Professional, clean, trustworthy	Neutral or trustworthy (blues, greens, reds) or vibrant tones to catch the eye. *This depends on your brand’s identity.	1. Catering Tags: Chef Hat, Dishes, Fork, Spoon, Chicken,Fish,  Vegetable, Steak, (*Specific cuisines), Spatula, Steak Knives 2. Food & Beverage Products Supplying/Manufacturing Tags: Utensil, Fork, Knife, Glassware, Wine Glass, Jug, Pitcher, Bottle, Tray, Table Cloth Cloche, Glass, Chef Hat 3. Food Manufacturing Tags: Farm, Fresh Food, Farmer, Crops, Wheat, Corn, Produce, Leaf, Tree, Orchard, Grapes, Vineyard 4. Food Delivery Tags:  Bikes, Cars, Or Scooters, Delivery Truck,
9	Market & General Food Retail	1. Food Market 2. Food & Beverage Blog/Channel 3. Food Products	- Fresh food imagery (fruits, vegetables, leaf, baskets)	Approachable, versatil, straight forward	Welcoming, natural, health-related (greens, earth tones), or one bright accent color paired with black or white	Tags (choose what is relevant to your design): Leaf, Produce, Green, Red, Food, Vegetable, Fruit, Corn, Meat, Chicken, Beef, Shopping cart, Shopping Basket, Market, Cheese, Bread, Juice, Grapes, Apple

 

Parent Industry 2: Animal and Pets

#	Category	Child Industry	Logo Elements	Logo Style	Logo Colors	Tags
1	Animal Blogs & Channels	Animal Blog/Channel	- Animal imagery (paws, tails, profiles)	Playful, engaging, light	Friendly tones (greens, browns, yellows)	Tags: Paws, Tails, Whiskers, Nose, Pet Food, Bowls, Leash, Dog, Cat, Fish, Turtle, Bird, Pet, Animal
2	Animal Protection Organizations	Animal Protection Organization	- Symbols of care (heart, shelter, animals, broken chain) or protection (shield)	Compassionate, trustworthy, clean	Earthy, friendly, (blues, greens)	Tags: Paws, Tail, Whiskers, Dog, Cat, Bird, Heart, Dog House, Hands, shield, broken chain,
3	Pet Care Services	Pet Care	- cute, whimsical pet icons (silhouettes, paw prints)	Friendly, gentle, approachable, simple	Soft colors (light blues, greens)	Tags: Paws, Dog, Cat, Fish, Heart, Pet Food, Dog Food, Dog Treat, Dog Bone, Dog Walker, Leash
4	Pet Supplies	Pet Supplies	- Simple drawings of pet supplies including toys, food bowls, collars, and related  items	Trustworthy, modern	Bright or neutral (blues, reds)	Tags: Paws, Dog, Cat, Fish, Pet Food, Dog Food, Dog Treats, Dog Bones, Collar, Leash, Dog House, Dog Bed, Cat Tower, Cat Tree, Scratching Post, Ball
5	Pet Training Services	Pet Training	- Icons showing pets in action (dogs running, training items), or animal mascots, strong confident fonts, symbols to convey success and achievement (trophies, check marks)	Engaging, professional, approachable but authoritative,	Trustworthy (greens, blues)	Tags: Paws, Dog, Animal Trainer, trophy, check mark, leash, dog doing tricks, ribbon, dog sitting,
6	Veterinary Services	Veterinary	- Medical symbols (cross, stethoscope), Pet silhouettes	Professional, compassionate, reliabl	Clinical and warm (blues, whites, greens)	Tags: Medicine, Paws, Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Bunny, Stethoscope, Cross, Hospital, Plus Sign, Doctor, Mask

 

Be specific, but not exhaustive! Remember:

• Quality over quantity.

• Be specific - consider your design elements and child industry.

• Think like a buyer.

Use tags that are directly related to your industry, the specific products or services you offer, and the elements in your logo.

By following these simple tips, you can improve your design's visibility and attract the right buyers! Do you have questions or suggestions for specific industry tags? Share them in the comments!

[khafff]

Thanks for the explanation!

It would be really helpful to have an in-depth post for more experienced sellers on Logo Maker, too - those of us with hundreds of active logos. How can we scale our income? Personally, I haven’t seen my earnings triple even though I have 300 logos now compared to 100.

I’d love a guide to follow - experienced sellers can feel just as uncertain about scaling! 🙂

[jeromae]

Thankyou!

[text_based_logo]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting started soon too..!

[asdesign240]

When can I reach Stage 2? By the way, I am currently at Stage 1. I want to publish 30+ logos. My current earnings share is 30%."

[raihansuman209]

Awesome! Thank you so much. 

[sujon_936]

Thank you very much.💛

[fransprasetyo]

Thank you very much, this is helpful. Will act on this suggestions

[marioland]

Thank you! Is it possible to touch on other industries as well?

[juancharles]

Ok thanks my friend!

[arslan_nasim]

Thanks

[Logo Maker Team Member]

12 hours ago, marioland said:

Thank you! Is it possible to touch on other industries as well?

Yes of course. Stay tuned!

[tomtypography]

Thanks

[ishi_logos]

Thanks

[john848]

thank you, helpful.

[darrendesign]

Great Stuff!!!