When you upload content, you add tags in the language you are using the platform. The moderation team then assigns the corresponding translations to ensure your content is discoverable in both English and Spanish.
How the tagging and translation process works
1. You add tags in the platform language:
If you are using the platform in English, add tags in English
If you are using the platform in Spanish, add tags in Spanish
Add at least 7 relevant keywords that describe your content
Focus on accuracy and relevance
Don't worry about translations - that's handled later
2. Moderators review and translate:
During the moderation process, our team reviews your tags
They assign appropriate translations to the other language
This ensures consistent, accurate bilingual tagging
Professional translation maintains quality across languages
3. Your content becomes bilingual:
Once approved, your content is searchable in both English and Spanish
Users searching in either language can find your content
You benefit from reaching both language audiences without extra work
Why this system works better
Consistency:
Professional translators ensure accurate terminology
Standardized translations across the platform
Avoids awkward or incorrect translations
Efficiency:
You focus on creating great content and accurate tagging in one language
Moderators handle linguistic consistency
Faster upload process for contributors
Quality control:
Moderators familiar with both languages ensure proper terminology
Regional variations are handled appropriately
Catholic terminology is translated correctly
Best practices for your tags
Use the platform in your language:
Simply use Cathopic in the language you are most comfortable with
Add tags naturally in that language
Moderators will handle the translation to the other language
Be specific and relevant:
Focus on what's actually in the image/video
Include liturgical season if applicable (Advent, Lent, Easter)
Add specific sacraments, feast days, or religious concepts
Think about how users would search for this content
Use proper Catholic terminology:
Eucharist (not just "bread and wine")
Mass (not just "church service")
Consecration, Transubstantiation (for specific moments)
Proper names: Blessed Virgin Mary, Sacred Heart, etc.
Include context tags:
Setting: church, cathedral, chapel, outdoor, nature
Type: ceremony, celebration, prayer, meditation
People: priest, congregation, family, children
Objects: chalice, monstrance, rosary, crucifix
What happens during moderation
When moderators review your content, they:
Verify tag accuracy: Ensure tags correctly describe the content
Add missing important tags: If something obvious was overlooked
Translate to other language: Assign appropriate translations
Handle regional variations: Include appropriate Spanish variants when needed
Add Latin terms when relevant: corpus christi, agnus dei, etc.
Example workflow
You upload a photo of communion and add English tags:
eucharist
communion
priest
mass
consecration
altar
liturgy
Moderators add Spanish translations:
eucaristía
comunión
sacerdote
misa
consagración
altar
liturgia
Your content is now discoverable by:
English speakers searching "communion" or "eucharist"
Spanish speakers searching "comunión" or "eucaristía"
All searches benefit from professional translation quality
Why you still reach both audiences
Don't worry about only tagging in one language:
The moderation team ensures bilingual coverage
Your content will reach both English and Spanish speakers
Professional translation maintains quality
You maximize downloads without extra complexity
Focus on what matters
As a contributor, your job is to:
Create high-quality Catholic content
Add accurate, relevant tags in the language you are using the platform
Write clear titles and descriptions
Let the moderation team handle linguistic consistency
This division of labor ensures the best outcome: great content that's properly tagged and discoverable by Cathopic's global Catholic community in both English and Spanish.
Tips for better tagging
Use Trends to see popular search terms in your language
Check similar approved content to see effective tagging patterns
Include both broad terms ("prayer") and specific terms ("rosary")
Think about liturgical context ("advent wreath" vs just "wreath")
Be accurate - moderators may adjust tags that don't match content
The collaborative tagging system ensures your content reaches the widest possible audience while maintaining the quality and consistency that makes Cathopic valuable to its users.
