Note 06 · Finding a text
Write a title that helps someone find the page again
A title serves readers before they open a document and after they leave it. It should distinguish this text from its neighbours without promising more than it contains.
Name the subject and the useful angle
A general topic can cover too much. Keeping a small site self-contained tells a reader more than Website thoughts. Use the angle that explains why this particular document exists. A short subtitle or introduction can carry context that would make the title awkward.
Use dates only when they matter
A dated observation or decision often needs its time in the title or nearby metadata. A reusable explanation may not. When time affects the meaning, state the observation date clearly in the text as well. Renaming an old record with a new date should not make it appear newly verified.
Check the title among its neighbours
Imagine it in a folder, bookmark list or search result. Can the reader tell which document to choose? Similar titles may need a more precise subject or a clearer status. Keep the final name stable where possible so saved links remain useful.