Enabling content type features

Content-type features in ReadyCMS are pre-built functionalities that can be tailored to your specific content needs. Depending on the nature of the content you're creating, you can activate or deactivate these features to optimize your content management experience.

Steps to enable content type features

1. Login: Sign in to your ReadyCMS account.
2. Navigate to content type: In the main menu, locate the specific content type you wish to enable features for (e.g., Shop > Products, General > Pages, etc.).
   
3. Access settings: Next to the desired content type, click on the cogwheel icon to access its settings and enter the Edit content type page.
4. Select features & widgets: On the Edit content type page, you'll find a list of available features and widgets.
   
5. Toggle features: Activate (or disable) your preferred features and widgets by toggling the switch buttons adjacent to each feature or widget.
6. Save changes: Once you've made your selections, click the Save button to apply the changes.

Benefits of enabling content type features

• Linking content: Activating certain features allows for more dynamic interlinking of content.

E-commerce platform example
For instance, if you're running an e-commerce platform, you can associate a blog article discussing summer fashion trends with specific summer products in your inventory. This not only provides readers with valuable context but also drives product visibility and potential sales.

• Customization: With the flexibility of enabling or disabling specific features, you can create a content management environment tailored to your unique needs.

Online magazine vs. E-commerce site example
For instance, if you're running an online magazine, you might prioritize features like categories, tags, and image galleries for organizing articles and photo essays. Conversely, an e-commerce site might focus on product-related features, reviews, and linking blog content to specific products for marketing purposes.

• Efficiency: By only activating the features you need, you can streamline the content creation process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Portfolio website example
For example, if you're managing a portfolio website, you might not need features like comments or reviews. By disabling these, content creators can focus solely on uploading and organizing portfolio pieces without the distraction of unnecessary options, speeding up the content entry process and reducing potential errors.

Further reading

• Learn how to configure the URL structure.
• Discover different content types in ReadyCMS.
• Understand how to manage additional fields.