As an experienced website operator proficient in AnQi CMS, I am well aware that content categorization plays a core role in building an efficient, user-friendly website.It not only helps readers find the information they need quickly, but is also an indispensable part of SEO strategy.In the Auto CMS, document classification management is intuitive and powerful, allowing you to flexibly organize content according to business needs.

In Auto CMS, efficiently manage your content categories: add, edit, and optimize practices

Good content categorization is the foundation of website content management.It is like a library's indexing system, guiding users to accurately and quickly find the information they need, while also effectively improving the search engine's understanding and crawling efficiency of the website content.AutoCMS provides a powerful and flexible document classification management function to help you easily organize and maintain website content.

Access document category management

To start managing your document classification, you need to log in to the admin interface of Anqi CMS. In the left navigation menu, find and click.“Content Management”then selectDocument Classification.After entering this page, you will see a list of all document categories created on the current website, as well as options for adding, editing, and managing operations.This interface is the core control console for your content architecture, and all settings related to categories are completed here.

Add a new document classification

In the document classification management page, clickAdd categoryPress the button, and start creating a new content category. This action will guide you to a form that contains various configurable fields to define the properties and behaviors of the new category:

Firstly,document modelis a core setting.You need to select a document model for the new category, such as "article model" or "product model".This choice is crucial because it will determine the field types that all documents under this category can use (such as authors for articles, prices for products, etc.).Please note that once the category is created and associated with a specific document model, this model cannot be changed.

Then, you can setParent CategoryBuild the hierarchical structure of content.If you wish to create a subcategory, you can select its parent category here.The CMS requires child categories to be the same document model as the parent category to maintain consistency in content structure.

Category nameIs the title displayed to the user on the front end. It is recommended to use clear and concise names for easy understanding and navigation.Category IntroductionThis section provides a brief description of the classified content, which is often used as the meta description tag on the page and is very important for SEO.

InOther parametersPart, you can find more options for fine-grained settings here:

  • Display OrderAllow you to control the display order of categories in the front-end list, the smaller the number, the closer to the front it appears.
  • SEO titleandKeywordsSet for search engine optimization.You can specify a unique SEO title for the category, making it more attractive in search engine results pages; keywords should be separated by English commas to help search engines better understand the category topic.
  • Custom URL功能允许您为分类设置一个友好且具有描述性的伪静态URL。By default, the system will automatically generate a pinyin URL based on the category name, but you can modify it as needed.Ensure that the custom URL is unique throughout the entire site.
  • Category TemplateProvided high flexibility, you can specify a custom template file for specific categories (for exampledownload.html), to achieve personalized display effects. The system defaults to using{分类模型}/list.htmlAs a list page template. If you choose a custom template, please make sure that the template file exists in your template design package.
  • Whether to apply to subcategoriesOptions can control the inheritance behavior of custom category templates. If enabled, all subcategories under this category will automatically inherit the custom template of their parent.
  • Document templateThis is another powerful feature, you can specify a display template for all documents under this category, which is very useful for maintaining consistency in the style of specific types of content.
  • Banner imageandThumbnailThen it is used to enrich the visual presentation of the category page, for example, icons used for slideshows or category lists.
  • Category ContentProvided a rich text editor, allowing you to add detailed descriptions or introduction text to the category page, which will be displayed directly on the category page.

Edit and manage existing categories

In the document classification list page, you can click on the category next to each one“Edit”button to modify its details. In addition todocument modelIn addition to the fields that cannot be changed, all the fields set when adding a category can be updated here.For example, you can adjust the category name, update SEO information, modify the custom URL, or switch to the template you are using.Any changes will take effect immediately and affect the display style of the category and its documents below.

In addition to editing, the category management page also provides convenient operations: you can directly view documents under a specific category from the category list, or add a subcategory to an existing category.

When you need to remove a category, click"Delete"Be sure to be cautious with this operation. Safe CMS will remind you that deleting a category willbe permanently deleted.All its subcategories and all documents associated with these categories. This is an irreversible operation, please confirm carefully before executing to avoid the loss of important data.

The close relationship between content model and classification

In the Safe CMS, each category must be strictly bound to a content model.This design ensures the structuring and standardization of the website content.For example, a 'news' category would be bound to the 'article model', and the documents under it would have fields such as title, content, and publication date that are unique to articles; while a 'product' category would be bound to the 'product model', and the documents under it would include fields such as product name, price, and inventory that are unique to products.This strong correlation enables the security CMS to provide a customized management experience for different types of content.

Customize category display using templates

The classification management of Anqi CMS is deeply integrated with its powerful template system. Through分类模板and文档模板Set, the website operator can fully control the display style of each category and even the documents under each category.You can design a unique list page layout for a specific category, or adopt a unique display style for the product detail page under that category.product/list-10.htmlThis template file will be automatically recognized and applied by the system. This flexibility allows the Anqi CMS to meet various complex website design and content display requirements.

The document classification management function of Anqi CMS aims to provide a powerful and easy-to-operate content organization framework.Through detailed classification planning and flexible configuration, you can effectively enhance the user experience of the website, optimize search engine performance, and ultimately achieve more efficient content operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I modify the associated document model after creating a category? A:Once a category is created and associated with a specific document model, this association cannot be changed.This is to ensure the consistency and stability of the data structure.If you need to categorize content under different document models, you may need to create a new category and reset its properties.

Q2: What are the consequences of deleting a document category? A:Deleting document categories is a very important operation, please be cautious.When you delete a category, all subcategories under it and all associated documents will be permanently deleted.The system will remove this content and it cannot be recovered. Therefore, please make sure all related content is no longer needed before performing this operation.

Q3: How to set the display order of categories in Safe CMS? A:When adding or editing document categories, you will find a "Display Order" field in the "Other Parameters" section.You can set an integer value for the category. The smaller the number, the closer the category will be displayed on the front page (if your template supports sorting by this field).By default, the default value of this field is 99.