First and formost, let us consult the internet. My first search brings up the Tag (metadata) definition from Wiki. It states simply:

A tag is a non-hierarchical keyword or term assigned to a piece of information (such as an internet bookmark, digital image, or computer file). This kind of metadata helps describes an item and allows it to be found again by browsing or searching. Tags are chosen informally and personally by the item’s creator or by its viewer, depending on the system. On a website where many users tag many items, this collection of tags becomes a folksonomy.

Taking this definition and applying it to the webcomic world isn’t too hard. A tag is simply the genre, if you will, with the customizability to link together many similiar comments. Instead of webcomics falling into certain predefined genres, readers define what the webcomic is to them. Most likely this means the same to other readers.

Writers/Artists will sometimes be surprised as to what their webcomic means to their readers. Tags help them better understand their audience and develop or grow their webcomic or site design to enhance the reader’s experience.

Proper tagging will also help improve your SEO efforts.

I hope you enjoy the new system exclusive to Choicecomics.net. Let me know if you have any questions.