Back in the old days indexing was difficult and precise. Today it still difficult. I’m not sure if it is more or less precise now, but I do know that due to the the sheer volume of electronically created information it is more important than ever before.
According to PriceWaterhouseCooper professionals spend 5-15% of their time reading information and 50% looking for it. Good business requires more efficient finding of information so that professionals can spend more time deciding than searching. Taxonomies are a key component to rescuing information users from an ocean of information.
Taxonomies are growing in importance. Companies like Access Innovations offer sophisticated systems that meet enterprise content needs. While these systems work well for large companies there are options that small businesses should keep in mind.
As companies begin to understand the time spent using information, they must see the importance of well organized and easily retrievable information. A custom taxonomy, created with the input of users and creators, is an invaluable return on investment.
A custom taxonomy is just one step on the critical path of creating content and retrieving it so that information users spend more time working and deciding than searching and seeking.
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