Creating and Managing Pages

Overview

In the BetterCommerce Content Management System (CMS), pages function as versatile containers for digital assets, including web pages, mobile application screens, and other user-facing interfaces. The platform provides a streamlined, user-centric interface designed to facilitate efficient page creation and organization, enabling administrators to manage content with precision and scalability.

Creating a New Page

This section outlines the procedural steps for creating a new page within the BetterCommerce CMS, ensuring structured content management and seamless integration with the platform’s architecture.

Prerequisites

• Access Permissions: Ensure you have administrative or editor-level access to the CMS dashboard.
• Folder Structure: Familiarize yourself with the existing folder hierarchy or prepare to create a new folder for organizational purposes.
• Page Type Knowledge: Review available page types and their configurations.

Procedure

To create a new page, follow these steps:

1. Access the Pages Module:

   • From the CMS dashboard, locate the Pages section in the left-hand navigation panel and click to access it.

2. Initiate Page Creation:

   • Click the Add New button and select Page from the dropdown menu to begin the page creation process.

3. Organize Within Folder Structure:

   • Select an existing folder to house the new page or create a new folder to maintain a hierarchical organization of content.

4. Define Internal Page Name:

   • Enter a unique Name for internal reference. This identifier is distinct from the user-facing title and should be descriptive for administrative purposes.

5. Specify Page Title:

   • Provide a Title for the page, which will be displayed in browser tabs, search engine results, and other user-facing contexts.

6. Select Page Type:

   • Choose an appropriate Page Type to define the structural framework of the page.

   Important Note - Page Types determine the structural framework and layout configuration of your content. Each Page Type serves as a template that defines how content elements are organized and displayed. For detailed instructions on defining custom Page Types, refer to our Define Page Type Guide.

7. Configure URL Path:

   • Define the URL Path by specifying a folder path or using the root directory (/). Ensure the path aligns with the site’s navigational structure.

8. Assign SEO-Friendly Slug:

   • Input an SEO-optimized slug (e.g., /winter-campaign) to enhance the page’s discoverability in search engine results.

9. Save the Page:

   • Click the Submit button to commit the page configuration and content to the CMS database.

10. Page detail view

• On the left pane, you’ll now see the predefined elements of the selected Page Type and 11. Click into each element to add content (text, media, links, etc.)

Important Note - Toggle Auto-Save ON to avoid losing unsaved work.

Best Practices

• Consistency in Naming Conventions: Use clear and consistent naming for internal page names to streamline content management.
• SEO Optimization: Craft slugs that are concise, descriptive, and keyword-rich to improve search engine visibility.
• Content Validation: Before saving, review content blocks to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and functional requirements.