What’s the difference between creating a tag and saving a filter?

Last updated: July 28, 2025

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Tags and filters both help you organize and revisit segments, but they work differently:

 

Filters (Dynamic)

  • Filters pull up results based on live, current data.

  • If you save a filter, you can rerun it anytime—but the results may change as data updates (e.g., new menus, openings, closings).

  • Best for tracking sales segments, territories, and criteria-based workflows.

Tags (Static)

  • Tags are tied directly to the company or location and persist over time.

  • If menus or data change, the tag remains, allowing you to revisit the same list.

  • Useful for tracking changes over time or building fixed lists.

Example Use Cases

  • Track new opportunities: Tag all restaurants with “pizza” in March 2025. In April, run the same filter and add “Tag: No Tag” to identify newly listed pizza restaurants.

  • Sales territories: Save filters by region, concept type, or segment to organize your territory view without manually reselecting criteria.

Use filters when you want flexible, up-to-date views. Use tags when you want to preserve a snapshot or compare past and present data.