In order to more efficiently sort and classify your podcasts in Timbre, we have implemented tagging functionality that will allow you to seamlessly sync episodes to podcasts. This article will explain how to use the "Automatically sync Episode with matching tags" feature as well as how to manage those tags.
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Automatically Sync Episode With Matching Tags
Timbre uses tags to help classify episodes and podcasts. You can use the Automatically sync Episode with matching tags function if you would like to compile certain types of episodes into one podcast. This would be helpful if you would want to, for example, make a compilation of your favourite episodes, topics, guests, etc.
If you would like to learn more about using tags in Timbre, please visit our helpful Using Tags in Timbre article.
Applying a Tag to a New Episode
You are able to apply the relevant tag when creating your episode by scrolling to the bottom of the episode creation form to the Advanced Settings section. There you will see the Tags field, click on the Edit button in the bottom right of the input field. From here you are able to create or select an existing tag to apply to your new episode.
If you would like to learn how to create a new episode and add it to your podcast, please visit our How to add an Episode to a Podcast article.
Applying a Tag to an Existing Episode
In order to apply a tag to an existing episode. You can navigate to the relevant podcast and find your episode in the Episodes tab. Click on the edit button in order to manage your episode. From here you are able to scroll down to the Advanced section where you will find the Tags field. Here you must click on the edit button in the bottom right of the input field in order to create a new tag or select an existing tag.
Syncing Episodes with Matching Tags for New Podcast
When creating a new podcast, scroll down the form to Advanced Timbre Settings, here you will find the Tags and Syncing sections.
Under the Tags section, you are able to create new tags or select the existing tags (associated with episodes) that you wish to include in this podcast.
Under the Syncing heading, you can select Automatically sync Episode with existing tags, this will allow all future episodes with this tag included to feature in this podcast. This action will also, on the creation of the podcast, import all episodes that already have your chosen tag associated with them.
Syncing Episodes with Matching Tags for Existing Podcast
When managing an existing podcast, head to the settings tab and scroll down to Advanced Timbre Settings. Here you will find the Tags and Syncing sections.
Under the Tags section, you are able to create new tags or select the existing tags (associated with episodes) that you wish to include in this podcast.
Under the Syncing heading, you can select Automatically sync Episode with existing tags, this will allow all future episodes with this tag included to feature in this podcast. This action will also, when you hit Update Podcast, import all episodes that already have your chosen tag associated with them.
Managing My Tags
You are able to manage your existing tags and the episodes associated with tags by navigating to Preferences and heading to Other Settings from where you will find Manage Tags. Clicking on Manage Tags will expand the list and provide you with a tabular view of all your tags.
How to Manage My Tags
Name
Here you can input the name of the tag you wish to manage. This will actively filter your list of tags to only show tags matching the text in the input field.
Filter by usage
This field allows you to filter your tags by what they are associated with.
| Show All | No filters applied. This option allows you to see all your tags across Timbre |
| Unused | Tags that are not in use. |
| Used | Tags that are in use. |
| Feeds | Tags that are associated with a podcast. |
| Items | Tags that are associated with an episode. |
| Artwork | Tags that are associated with artwork. |
Tags Table
In the table, you will find all of the tags that are associated with your organisation. Here you will be able to see the name of your tags, the date it was created, and also what the tag is used for (podcasts, episodes, artwork, etc.).
The Admin Only field will allow you to restrict the use of a tag to users with admin privileges.
Under the Actions header, you are able to delete tags.
You are also able to mass delete tags by selecting the checkbox to the left of the Name field in the table. This will highlight all tags shown on the table. You can then hit the delete button next to Reload Data in order to delete the selection.
By using the filters you can delete all tags that are used, unused, associated with artwork etc. You are also able to refine the tags list by name.
