Metadata Strategy & Taxonomy Design

Michael Steve

Starting at

1,500

About this service

Summary

I’ll design a tailored metadata strategy and taxonomy structure to improve asset organization, searchability, and long-term scalability. This service ensures your team has a clear framework and guidelines that reduce confusion, increase efficiency, and support consistent governance.

FAQs

What if we don’t have a DAM yet?
I can design a metadata and taxonomy framework that works in spreadsheets, Airtable, or shared drives — ready to migrate when you adopt a DAM.
How detailed will the taxonomy be?
It will be customized to your team’s size and needs — detailed enough to guide consistency without overcomplicating daily work.
Can you train our team on the framework?
Yes, training sessions can be added as a separate service. This package includes guidelines and examples for internal adoption.
How long does this take?
Most projects are completed in 2–3 weeks, depending on complexity.

What's included

Metadata Field Framework
I’ll design a custom set of metadata fields aligned with your team’s needs, ensuring consistency and scalability across your system.
Taxonomy Hierarchy
I’ll create a clear, organized taxonomy structure that improves search, categorization, and content reuse across projects.
Tagging & Naming Guidelines
I’ll provide practical guidelines for applying tags and naming conventions so your team can adopt the system with ease.
Strategy Document & Usage Guide
You’ll receive a concise reference document outlining your metadata and taxonomy design, complete with examples and best practices.

Example projects