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Product Tagging

Tagging catalog products in social posts or videos so viewers can tap to see prices and buy.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Product tagging is the practice of tagging catalog products in social posts or videos so viewers can tap to see prices and buy. Tags link to product details within the platform or on a retailer's site. It shortens the path from discovery to purchase and is a core feature of social commerce on Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.