In the AnQi CMS, efficient content categorization is not only the cornerstone of organizing website information, but also the key to improving user experience and search engine friendliness.As a website operator who is well-versed in the operation of the Anqi CMS, I know that a logical and hierarchical classification system is crucial for the management and distribution of content.This article will detail how to add a subcategory under an existing category in the AnQi CMS and effectively manage its hierarchy.

Build a clear content classification system

In the backstage management interface of Anqi CMS, the content classification module is the core area for building the website's information architecture.Whether it is articles, products, or other types of content, it needs to rely on the preset 'content model' to create categories.A well-planned classification system can guide users to quickly find the information they need, and it can also help search engines better understand the structure of the website, thereby improving the overall performance of the website.

When we need to create a new content category, we first find the 'Document Category' option under 'Content Management'.Here, you can view all the categories created and perform further management operations.The design of AnQi CMS makes each category closely associated with a content model. Once a top-level category selects its associated content model, this selection will be fixed and cannot be changed.This means that all child categories created subsequently will follow the content model of their parent category.Therefore, defining the content model clearly is the first and most important step when creating a top-level category.

Add a sub-category under the existing classification

To add a lower-level subcategory to an existing category, which is a common need to expand the breadth and depth of website content, is intuitive and convenient in AnQi CMS.

Firstly, you need to log in to the Anqi CMS backend, navigate to the "Content ManagementIn the category list, find the parent category where you want to add a subcategory.At the entry of the parent category, there is usually a button or link to 'Add Subcategory', clicking it will take you to the creation page of the subcategory.

In the form for adding or editing subcategory, you will notice some key fields:

  • document modelAs mentioned previously, the document model of the subcategory will be automatically set according to its parent category, and you cannot modify it here. This ensures consistency of content types within the category hierarchy.
  • Parent Category：This field will automatically display the parent category of the current operation, usually no manual adjustment is needed. The system will ensure that the newly created subcategory belongs to the same model as the parent category.
  • Category nameThis is the name displayed on the front-end website for the subcategory, it should be concise, clear, and accurately reflect its content.
  • Category IntroductionProvide a brief description for the subcategory, which is not only helpful for users to understand but also an important part of SEO.descriptionThe important content of tags.
  • Other parametersIn this collapse area, you can make more detailed configurations:
    • Display OrderAdjust the size of the numbers to control the sorting of categories, the smaller the number, the closer to the front.
    • SEO title, keywords, custom URLThese are the key settings that enhance the visibility of subcategories in search engines, which can be optimized according to content characteristics.The custom URL will be automatically generated, but you can also manually modify it, ensuring uniqueness.
    • Category template and document template：Security CMS allows to specify independent templates for categories and their documents.Here is a very practical feature——“Whether to apply to subcategories”.If this option is enabled, the template set for the current category will be automatically inherited by all lower-level subcategories, which is very beneficial for maintaining the consistency of the website style and reducing the workload of repetitive settings.
    • Banner image, thumbnail, category contentThese fields are used to enrich the visual presentation and information display of the category page, and pictures can be uploaded or detailed content can be filled in according to actual needs.

After filling in all necessary information and saving, the new subcategory will be successfully added to your category system and will be reflected in the category list on the backend.

Manage category hierarchy and maintenance

The classification management interface of Anqi CMS does not directly provide visual operations such as drag and drop sorting or hierarchical adjustment, but its 'add sub-classification' mechanism itself constructs a clear hierarchical relationship. For the established hierarchy, management and maintenance are mainly carried out in the following ways:

Firstly, the order of display can be adjusted to change the arrangement order of categories at the same level.If you find that a subcategory is located incorrectly or need to move it to another parent category, the current Anqi CMS does not provide a direct 'move' function. You may need to consider deleting the category and creating it again at the correct position, but please operate with caution, as deleting a category will also delete all its contents.

Finally, regularly reviewing the classification structure to ensure it keeps pace with the content of the website and business development is also an important link in website operation.Adjust the category name, introduction, and SEO information in a timely manner to adapt to new content strategies and market changes.

Through these detailed steps and management methods, Safe CMS can help operators easily build and maintain a strong and orderly content classification system, laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the website.

Common Questions (FAQ)

  1. 问：In the安企CMS, can a category belong to multiple content models?答：不可以。In the AnQi CMS, each category (whether a top-level category or a subcategory) can only strictly belong to one content model.Top-level categories will automatically inherit this model when content models are selected during creation, and cannot be changed.

  2. 问：If I change the "category template" of the parent category, will the child category be updated immediately?Answer: This depends on the 'Apply to child categories' setting of the parent category.If you check the 'Apply to child categories' option on the editing page of the parent category, then when you update the template settings of the parent category, all subordinate child category templates will be automatically updated to the template specified by the parent category.If unchecked, subcategories will retain their independent template settings.

  3. 问：How to adjust the parent category relationship of a subcategory without deleting the content?答：The "Mobile" category feature is not provided directly by Anqi CMS to change its parent-child relationship.If you need to change the parent category of a subcategory, you usually need to move the documents under the subcategory to another category (or temporarily backup them), then delete the subcategory, and finally create and import the relevant documents under the new parent category.Before performing such operations, please make sure to back up your data to prevent any unexpected situations.