Building an Effective Tagging Strategy

Design a tagging taxonomy that scales with your organization.

Tags are the foundation of accurate cost allocation. A well-designed tagging strategy enables attribution to teams, projects, and cost centers.

This guide covers the essential tags every organization needs, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for enforcing tag compliance.

We'll walk through examples from Finance, Engineering, and Platform team perspectives.

You'll leave with a practical taxonomy you can implement immediately.