As a senior website operations expert, I am well aware of the importance of visual presentation of website content in attracting users, enhancing brand image, and optimizing search engine rankings.When using AnQiCMS for daily operations, we often need to handle various image resources, especially how to flexibly display category-related visual elements on different pages.Today, let's delve into a frequently encountered issue in operation: 'Does the category detail tag support displaying the category thumbnail (Thumb) and logo (Logo)?'What are their respective functions?

Security CMS Category Details Tag: Accurately Present Category Visual Information

There is no doubt that the Security CMS category details tag (categoryDetailFully supports displaying thumbnails (Thumb) and logos (Logo).This is the embodiment of the high flexibility provided by Anqi CMS in content management, which allows operators to accurately call the corresponding image resources according to different page layouts and design requirements, in category detail pages or other places where category information needs to be displayed.

categoryDetailThe design intention of the label is to facilitate our access to all detailed information of a specific category, including its name, description, link, of course, and also the image resources related to the visual. In the background management, when we create or edit a category, the system provides special fields for us to upload 'category thumbnail' and 'Banner image', etc., and these uploaded images will be throughThumbandLogoFields such as these are called in the front-end template.

Thumbnail (Thumb): Compact and robust, enhancing the list browsing efficiency.

Let's talk about "Thumbnail" first. In the template call of AnQi CMS,ThumbThe field usually represents a small preview image of the category. Its main value lies in quickly summarizing the core visual content of the category with a compact size.

Imagine, on the homepage of a website or in an article list page, we might see multiple recommended category areas.At this time, if each category is paired with a delicate thumbnail, users can not only understand the category content through the text title when browsing quickly, but also intuitively feel the theme and style of the category through the image.This is crucial for improving users' browsing efficiency and click intention.

In actual operation, the reasonable use of thumbnails can be reflected in:

  • Category list pageAs the illustration for each category item, making the page more attractive.
  • Sidebar navigationIn a space-limited sidebar, use small images with text to guide users to discover more content.
  • Recommended ModuleFor example, when recommending related categories below the article detail page, the thumbnail can quickly capture the user's attention.

Pass{% categoryDetail with name="Thumb" %}Such template code allows us to easily display the thumbnail images uploaded to the backend after classification on the web page.It is like a 'business card photo' of the category, although not very large, it is clear and representative enough.

Large Image (Logo): Grand visuals, strengthen brand and content themes

Next, let's look at the role of "Large Image (Logo)". In the context of Anqi CMS,LogoThe field is defined as 'Category Thumbnail Large Image', which can be understood as the main visual large image of the category, usually used for stronger visual impact or as the main background image of the category page.

This large image is more visually stunning, providing users with richer details and a more immersive experience.When a user clicks into a category detail page, a high-quality large image often serves as the top Banner or core visual element of the page, instantly setting the tone and atmosphere of the page.It is not just an image, but also a visual extension of the category theme and a concentrated display of the brand image.

The operation value of the large picture mainly体现在：

  • Top Banner of Category Details PageAs the 'facade' of the page, it showcases the grand theme or brand characteristics of the category.
  • Background of Special Topic PageEnglish for auto: Provides a strong visual background for category or content aggregation pages for a specific topic, enhancing the professionalism and attractiveness of the page.
  • Brand story displayIn certain categories with strong brand characteristics, large images can carry more brand elements and deepen user impression.

We can through{% categoryDetail with name="Logo" %}Call the large image uploaded to the category backend. It is worth mentioning that, in addition toThumbandLogo, and the Anqi CMS also providesImagesField used to handle 'Category Banner Group', which means we can set multiple carousel banners for categories, allowing for a more dynamic display of category content and providing possibilities for richer visual design.

Flexible application and operational thinking

English content management system is renowned as an efficient solution precisely because it gives us such detailed control. Operators can flexibly choose to call based on different template design, user behavior habits, and SEO strategies.Thumb/LogoevenImagesTo present the classification of vision.

For example, on mobile devices, we may be more inclined to useThumbTo save traffic and loading time; while on the PC category detail page, it can be boldly enabledLogoorImagesCreate a more impactful visual effect. At the same time, to ensure that these images can achieve the maximum operational benefits, we also need to pay attention to:

  1. Image OptimizationWhether it is a thumbnail or a large image, it should be appropriately compressed and consider using modern image formats such as WebP to speed up page loading.
  2. ALT text setting：Add descriptive ALT text to images, which not only helps search engines understand the content of the images, but also provides friendly alternative information when the images fail to load.
  3. Image content relevanceEnsure that the image is highly relevant to the category content, avoid using irrelevant images to prevent misleading users.

In short, the Anqi CMS iscategoryDetailLabels provide powerful and flexible support in the visual presentation of classification. By using them reasonably,ThumbandLogo，we not only make the website interface more beautiful, but also effectively improve the user experience, helping content operation achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Common Questions (FAQ)

1. I uploaded thumbnail and Banner images for categories in the background, but in the frontend template callThumbandLogo sometimes only one image is displayed, why is that?

This usually occurs because your template may only call one field, or when uploading to the backend, you only uploaded one type of image. Anqi CMS will base its selection on the specific images you upload for categories in the backend and the front-end template callsname="Thumb"orname="Logo"The instructions provided, to present the corresponding images.Please ensure that you have uploaded these two images for categories in the background, and that the corresponding positions of the front-end template correctly use these two fields for calls.ThumbandLogoOutput unless there is specific compatibility handling logic in the template.

2. How does Anqi CMS handle the size and quality of thumbnails and full-size images? Do I need to manually adjust the image size?

The Auto CMS provides an intelligent image processing mechanism.In the "Content Settings" in the background, you can configure the thumbnail processing method (such as proportional scaling by the longest side, cropping by the shortest side, etc.) and size, as well as whether to automatically compress large images.This means that the original image you uploaded (especially the large image) will be automatically optimized to some extent by the system.Although so, we still recommend uploading images with good quality and moderate file size, and setting appropriate thumbnail sizes in the backend according to the actual display needs of the website frontend to achieve **visual effects and loading speed.

3. BesidesThumbandLogo,categoryDetailCan the label display other types of classification images? For example, a carousel?

Yes,categoryDetailThe label supports a feature namedImagesThe field.This field is specifically used to obtain the "Banner Group" set by the background for categories, which means you can upload multiple images for a category to form a picture group.ImagesThe field returns a list of images, which implements the carousel and gallery on the category page for a richer visual display effect. This provides more creative space for the visual marketing of categories.