Easy to implement: Add word count and display on the front end in the Anqi CMS custom content model
The word count is a seemingly simple but very useful feature in content management.Whether it is to help readers quickly assess reading time, optimize content length to comply with SEO strategies, or to control article quality for internal operations, displaying the word count can provide a direct reference.English CMS with its flexible content model and powerful template tag system makes this requirement easily achievable.
Next, we will discuss in two main steps how to add word count to specific content fields in the Aanqi CMS and elegantly present it on the website front end.
First step: Prepare fields in the content model
Although we will eventually use template filters on the front-end to dynamically count characters, it is still recommended to reserve a field for word count in the content model.This allows you to have a clear position to view or manually input word count while editing content in the background, making it convenient for management.
Navigate to the details page of the model you selected or created, scroll down to find the 'Content Model Custom Fields' section.Click 'Add field', and we will create a new custom field for word count functionality.
In the pop-up field configuration interface, you can fill it in this way:
- Parameter name:Fill in 'Word Count' or 'Article Word Count'. This is a Chinese name, convenient for identification in the background management.
- Field call:Suggested to fill in
word_count(or)wordCount, please maintain consistency). This