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Tag Groups Overview

Tag Groups let you organize related tags together and define AI-powered rules for automatically applying them to your calls and signals. Instead of manually tagging every piece of feedback, set up your rules once and let BuildBetter handle the classification.

What Are Tag Groups?

A Tag Group is a collection of related tags with shared labeling instructions. Each group can:

Tag Groups vs. Individual Tags

Individual Tags Tag Groups
Applied manually Applied automatically by AI
No classification rules Includes AI labeling instructions
Standalone labels Organized into logical collections
One-at-a-time application Bulk auto-tagging

Tip: Use individual tags for ad-hoc labeling during review. Use tag groups when you want consistent, automated classification across all your content.

How Tag Groups Work

1. Create a Tag Group

Define a group with a name and optional high-level instructions explaining what this group is for.

Example: "Customer Segments" with instructions: "Classify based on company size and industry mentioned in the conversation."

2. Add Tags as Members

Add existing tags to the group. For each tag, you can provide specific instructions for when it should be applied.

Example Tags:

3. Configure Targets

Choose what content types this tag group should automatically label:

4. AI Applies Tags

When new content is processed, AI reads the transcript or signal content and applies appropriate tags from the group based on your instructions.

Creating a Tag Group

Navigate to Settings > Tag Groups to manage your tag groups.

Basic Setup

  1. Click Create Tag Group
  2. Enter a group name (e.g., "Feedback Categories")
  3. Add optional group-level instructions

Info: Group-level instructions provide context that applies to all tags in the group. Use them to explain the overall classification goal.

Adding Members

After creating the group, add tags as members:

  1. Click Add Tags on your tag group
  2. Select existing tags or create new ones
  3. For each tag, optionally add specific instructions

Example Instructions for a "Priority Level" Tag Group:

Tag Instructions
Critical Apply when customer mentions deal-breaker, blocker, or threatens to churn
High Apply for significant pain points affecting daily workflows
Medium Apply for improvements that would be nice to have
Low Apply for minor suggestions or cosmetic feedback

Tag-Level Instructions

Per-tag instructions help AI make precise decisions:

Tag: "Integration Request"
Instructions: "Apply when the customer asks about connecting
BuildBetter with another tool they use, mentions API access,
or discusses data sync between systems."

Tip: Be specific in your instructions. Include example phrases, keywords, or scenarios that should trigger each tag.

Tag Group Settings

Multi-Tag Selection

Single Tag Mode

Only one tag from the group can be applied per item. Use this for mutually exclusive categories like:

Multi-Tag Mode

Multiple tags from the group can be applied to the same item. Use this for non-exclusive categories like:

Skip Tagging Option

Note: Enable skip tagging for groups where not every conversation will match. For example, a "Competitor Mentions" group should allow skipping when no competitors are discussed.

Targeting Content Types

Tag groups can target different content types:

Calls & Interviews

Tags are applied to the overall call/meeting record based on transcript analysis.

Best for:

Signals & Extractions

Tags are applied to individual extracted insights from conversations.

Best for:

Retroactive Processing

When you create or update a tag group, you can apply it to existing content:

  1. Go to your tag group settings
  2. Enable Retroactive Processing
  3. BuildBetter will queue a job to process historical content

Warning: Retroactive processing uses credits based on the number of items processed. Check your usage before processing large datasets.

Viewing Tag Group Results

On Calls

Tagged calls show their applied tags in the call detail view and can be filtered in the calls list.

On Signals

Filter signals by tag group tags to find specific categories of feedback.

Tag Group Logs

BuildBetter logs all auto-tagging decisions for transparency:

Best Practices

Success: Start with clear categories: Define tag groups around distinct classification needs (who, what, why, priority).

Success: Write specific instructions: Include keywords, phrases, and examples that should trigger each tag.

Success: Use single-tag mode for exclusive categories: Prevent conflicting tags like "Enterprise" AND "Startup" on the same call.

Success: Enable skip tagging when appropriate: Not every conversation will match every tag group.

Success: Review and refine: Check tag group logs periodically to see if AI is making correct decisions. Adjust instructions as needed.

Success: Combine with taxonomy: Use tag groups for cross-cutting concerns (priority, sentiment) and taxonomy for product categorization.

Example Tag Groups

Feedback Type

Tag Instructions
Feature Request Customer asks for new functionality or capabilities
Bug Report Customer reports something not working as expected
Usability Issue Customer struggles with how something works
Praise Customer expresses satisfaction or gives compliments
Question Customer asks how to do something

Deal Risk Level

Tag Instructions
At Risk Mentions competitors, budget concerns, or timeline delays
On Track Positive signals, engaged stakeholders, clear next steps
Champion Identified Strong internal advocate pushing for purchase
Blocked Specific blocker preventing progress

Customer Lifecycle

Tag Instructions
Prospect Pre-purchase evaluation phase
Onboarding Recently signed, getting started
Active Regular usage, established customer
Expansion Discussing additional seats or features
At Risk Churn signals, reduced engagement

FAQ

How many tag groups can I create?

There's no limit to the number of tag groups. Create as many as needed for your classification needs.

Can a tag belong to multiple groups?

Yes, the same tag can be a member of multiple tag groups with different instructions in each context.

What happens if tag group instructions conflict?

Each tag group is evaluated independently. If the same tag is in multiple groups, it may be applied based on different criteria from each group.

How accurate is auto-tagging?

Accuracy depends on the clarity of your instructions. Specific, detailed instructions with examples produce better results than vague descriptions.

Can I override auto-applied tags?

Yes, you can manually add or remove tags from any call or signal, regardless of how they were applied.

Tag Groups transform manual tagging into intelligent, automated classification. Define your rules once, and let AI consistently apply them across all your customer conversations.