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Merge overlapping categories without losing clarity

Merging categories should simplify navigation while preserving meaningful distinctions. A broad replacement label may hide the reason the old categories existed.

Directoryz editorial guide · Updated September 7, 2026

Put it into practice

Compare the listings and visitor questions in both groups. Choose the surviving label, remap records, and review links to old destinations.

Worked example · illustrative

What this looks like

Combine two synonymous labels for customer support tools, while retaining a separate attribute for the channel each tool supports.

Before you move on

Can visitors still make the distinction that mattered before the merge?

Write down the evidence for your answer. If you cannot point to a concrete example, revise the work before treating it as ready.

A repeatable workflow

  1. Start with a real visitor question.
  2. Test labels against representative listings.
  3. Keep category changes understandable for editors and visitors.

Your working notes

Apply this guide to one real project. Notes stay in this page until you download them; they are not saved to your account.

Where Directoryz fits

Directoryz supports directory publishing, listings and custom fields, CSV imports, submission review, and workspace operations. These guides include editorial workflows you can carry out with a worksheet or your own tools. They do not imply that every audit, reminder, verification, or integration is automated by Directoryz.

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