As a website operator who has been engaged in AnQiCMS (AnQiCMS) for many years, I deeply understand the core value of the content management system in multi-site operations.When managing multiple brand websites or content branches, efficiency and consistency are crucial considerations.About whether a unified template system can be used across multiple sites in AnQiCMS?This question, I can clearly tell you: the answer is affirmative, and the safety CMS provides good support for this in design.
AnQiCMS Multi-site Architecture Basics
The Anqi CMS is positioned to serve users with multi-site management needs, featuring high efficiency, customizability, and ease of expansion.One of its core advantages is the powerful "multi-site management" feature.The same CMS system is installed, creating and independently managing multiple websitesThis is quite different from some traditional CMS that requires the installation of a separate system for each website, which greatly reduces the amount of redundant work and resource consumption.
In the architecture of AnQi CMS, all template files are uniformly stored in/templatedirectory. Each set of templates has its independent folder andconfig.jsonConfiguration file, used to define the name, version, author, and other information of the template.When you add a new site in the background, the system will provide a clear option allowing you to 'choose the template to use' for the new site.This design allows for multiple sites to use the same template.You can simply select the same template package and apply it to all your multi-sites.
flexibility and selectivity of the template system
Although the Anqi CMS allows each site to choose an independent template, its design also provides a solid foundation for building a unified template system. The term 'unified template system' does not simply mean that all sites use the same set of template files, but rather it has a deeper meaning:Through a set of universal and data-driven templates, present content and configurations exclusive to different sites while maintaining consistency in user experience.
The template creation of AnQi CMS follows the Django template engine syntax and includes a rich set of tags, such assystem(System settings),contact(Contact Information),archiveList(Document List),categoryDetail(Category details) etc.These tags are the core of content presentation, they can automatically pull the corresponding data according to the context of the current site.{% system with name="SiteName" %}The label will display the name of site A on site A and the name of site B on site B, without any modification to the template itself.
The key elements for realizing a unified template system.
To effectively implement a unified template system across multiple sites in AnQi CMS, the following elements are crucial:
Firstly,Shared template files are the foundation.You only need to upload the designed general template./template
Secondly,Content presentation depends on data-driven.The template tags of Anqi CMS are designed to dynamically fetch data.No matter the document list, category details, or single page content, the template renders the page by reading the data of the current site from the backend database.This means that even if all sites share the same set of templates, the content, images, and links displayed on the front end will be independent for each site, fully meeting the unique needs of each site.For example, a shared product display template may show phones on a 'Digital Products' site and sofas on a 'Home Goods' site, but their layouts and interaction logic are completely consistent.
Moreover,Generalized design and backend customization are combined.To ensure the versatility of the template, the design should try to abstract the layout and function.For example, site name, Logo, filing information, contact information, navigation links, and more can all be independently configured for each site in the Anqi CMS backend.systemandcontactThese configuration information are called by tags to ensure that each site can present its own brand characteristics and contact information even if the same template is used.For more personalized needs, you can mount specific content or display logic to the template through features such as custom fields, custom URLs, etc., without having to modify the template files for each site.
Finally, consideringmulti-language and localization requirements，English CMS supports multilingualism well with the unified template system. You can design a template that supports multiple languages, utilizing the language package function of English CMS (such astag-tr.mdShown{% tr "yourLocation" %}），Under the same template framework, the display text is automatically switched according to the user's language settings. This further enhances the advantages of unified templates in international operations.
In summary, it is not only possible but also highly recommended to use a unified template system across multiple sites in AnQi CMS.This can not only help you maintain consistency in brand image and improve content operation efficiency, but also significantly reduce the development and maintenance costs of templates.By reasonably utilizing the data-driven template tags of AnQi CMS and the flexible configuration options of the backend, you will be able to easily manage multiple sites and provide users with a unified and high-quality access experience.
Common Questions (FAQ)
1. How to ensure that each site displays its unique content and style differences after using a unified template?The template of AnQi CMS is data-driven.Each site has its own database or configuration item.When you visit a site, the template will automatically pull content (such as articles, products, categories) from the database of that site and render the page according to the backend configuration of that site (such as website name, Logo, contact information, etc.).For style differences, you can upload different Logos, Banner images, or use the "Custom Parameters" feature to configure unique CSS classes or style variables for each site in the background. Then, load different styles based on these parameters in the general template, thus achieving visual personalization while maintaining the overall layout consistency.
2. My site needs an independent layout that differs significantly from the unified template. How does Anqi CMS handle this situation?The security CMS allows multiple sites to coexist, and each site can independently choose the template it uses.If you have a site that indeed needs a completely different design style or layout, you do not need to force it to use a uniform template.Just upload or select a brand new template for this specific site individually, and specify it in the backend.Thus, the vast majority of sites can still enjoy the convenience brought by the unified template, while a few special sites can also have their unique presentation methods without affecting each other.
3. What is the unified template update process? Will it affect all sites?Yes, since all sites using this unified template point to the same template file, all sites using it will be synchronized when you update this template file.This is one of the main advantages of the unified template, which greatly simplifies the maintenance of the template.Before updating, it is recommended that you verify the compatibility and functionality of the new template in a test environment to ensure that the update will not have a negative impact on the existing site.The modular design and version control of AnQi CMS (although the specific version rollback feature is not described in the documentation, the features of Go language usually support binary replacement and upgrade) also helps manage this process.