> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://so9.gitbook.io/so9-guidebook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://so9.gitbook.io/so9-guidebook/so9-lab/9.-content-topics.md).

# 9. Content topics

This section provides instructions on how to set up Content Topics.

**Content Topics** is a feature that helps you categorize and manage groups of content according to your specific implementation goals on SO9.

Setting up Content Topics makes it easier for your team to manage posting plans, control content by group, and evaluate content performance after deployment.

To set up Content Topics, follow these steps:

<mark style="color:red;">**Step 1:**</mark> On the **SO9 LAB** screen, select ***More** > **Content Topics**.*

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<mark style="color:red;">**Step 2:**</mark> Configure Content Topics

On the Content Topics screen, the system allows you to set up and manage 3 main information groups:

* Content Topic
* Plan Content Cate
* Content Guideline

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**a. Content Topics**

* Enter the topic name
* Choose a recognizable color for the topic
* Then click ***Save*** to complete the setup.

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**b. Plan Content Cate**

* Enter the task category name
* Choose a recognizable color for the task category
* Then click ***Save*** to complete the setup.

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**c. Content Guidelines**

Content Guidelines is the section used to store instructions, standards, or principles for writing content for each content group, brand, or campaign. This feature helps the content production team maintain consistency in tone of voice, presentation style, messaging, and important notes when writing posts.

You can set it up as follows:

* Enter the guideline title
* Enter the guideline content
* Enter a shortcut name (keyword)
* Then click ***Save*** to complete the setup.

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