Why would you want to know that, you ask. Because I'm probably autistic and I like to know what words mean. I'd hate to think that I was going to misunderstand a key concept in HTML when I've barely started. The Documentation defines what a content model is and then jumps straight into content categories without making any distinction. Tutorial makers seem to use the terms interchangeably. Is there a difference and what is it? Help, please!
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Is there a difference between Content Models and Content Categories?
- Thread starter Al-Ward
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Content types and taxonomy are all part of a site's content model. A content model defines all the content types, metadata, and relationships between different content on a site. You might notice I've used a bit of jargon here: content model, content types, relationships, metadata. 
The W3.org documentation defines a content model, in a page titled "Content Models", as a description of an element's allowed contents. This seems more specific than your definition would indicate. The terms content category and content model seem to be used interchangeably for elements. The only sense I can make of it is that a content model specifies the set of allowable content categories of a given element type, but this still seems at odds with the common practice of referring to the seven main content categories as content models.Content types and taxonomy are all part of a site's content model. A content model defines all the content types, metadata, and relationships between different content on a site. You might notice I've used a bit of jargon here: content model, content types, relationships, metadata.
Content Models refer to the structure and organization of the content, including the types of elements (such as headings, images, text, etc.) that can be used and how they are related to each other. A content model provides a blueprint for the content, outlining the expected format and relationships between content elements.
Content Categories, on the other hand, refer to the grouping of content into specific topics or subjects. Categories help to organize and categorize content based on its subject matter, making it easier to find and access relevant content. They also help to define the scope and boundaries of the content, providing a clear understanding of what topics are included and excluded.
In summary, Content Models describe how content is structured and organized, while Content Categories describe the subjects and topics that the content covers. Both are important for organizing and managing content effectively.
Content Categories, on the other hand, refer to the grouping of content into specific topics or subjects. Categories help to organize and categorize content based on its subject matter, making it easier to find and access relevant content. They also help to define the scope and boundaries of the content, providing a clear understanding of what topics are included and excluded.
In summary, Content Models describe how content is structured and organized, while Content Categories describe the subjects and topics that the content covers. Both are important for organizing and managing content effectively.
