Step-by-Step Guide to Building a New Webpage
This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough for building a new webpage in Cascade CMS, from initial setup to publishing it live. Whether you're creating your first page or your fiftieth, these instructions will help you through the process.
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Interactive Walkthrough
Instructions
1. Getting Started: Create a New Page
To create a new page:
- In the top navigation bar, click "Add Content".
- Choose your desired page template (e.g., "Interior Page") and click to proceed. A new window will open for you to define your page.
- Once the "New Page" window opens, complete the following required fields:
Required Fields
| Field | Purpose | Example (the current page) |
| Display Name | Appears in breadcrumbs and CMS menus. | Create a Page |
| Title | The main headline for your page. | Create a Page |
| Browser Title | What users see in their browser tab and bookmarks. | Create a Page - Cascade CMS Training |
Adding Your Content
- Under "Interior Page Data Definition", locate the "Heading" field and enter your page's primary headline.
- Use the powerful "Main Content" text editor to build and format the rest of your page's content.
2. Draft, Submit, and Publish
Cascade CMS uses a workflow to manage content changes effectively. Here’s how to move your page from a draft to a live webpage.
(1) Create a Draft
- Click "Preview Draft" in the modal window.
- Your page will automatically be saved as a draft. Drafts are visible only to you and are not saved in the version history.
(2) Submit for Editing
Submitting a page saves a new version that other users can view and edit, but it does not publish it live immediately.
- In the page's top menu bar, click "Submit".
- In the "Version Comments" field, add a brief description of the changes you've made.
- Click "Check Content & Submit", then click the checkmark to confirm.
⏰ Midnight Publishing Note
All web assets in Cascade CMS are automatically published daily at midnight.
- This means content you submit will go live during the next automatic publish cycle—you don't need to take extra steps.
- To prevent a page from being published automatically (for example, if it's not ready), you must explicitly request an exception.
(3) Publish Immediately to the Web
To make your page live on the public website right away, you can publish it manually:
- In the page's top menu bar, click "Publish".
- (Optional) To schedule the page for a future date, select it here. Leave the field blank to publish immediately.
- In the confirmation window, click "Publish".
- A notification will confirm when your page has been successfully published.
3. View the Live Page
Once published, you can easily see how your page looks to website visitors.
- In the page's top menu bar, click "More".
- From the dropdown menu, select "Live". The page will open in a new browser tab.
Best Practices: Add Metadata
Add Metadata
Adding metadata helps search engines understand your content and display relevant, enticing summaries in search results. This is key to improving your page's visibility and user engagement.
Navigate to the "Metadata" tab in the page window to fill out these important fields:
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Summary | A concise, high-level overview of the page's topic. |
| Teaser | A short, engaging phrase designed to draw readers in (often used in listings). |
| Keywords | Important words or phrases central to your content. |
| Description | A detailed explanation of the page's content and purpose. |
| Author | The person or department responsible for the page. |
ℹ️Minimum Requirement: At a minimum, every page should include a unique and accurate Description to help search engines and users understand its value.
Next: Removing Content
Now that you know how to create and publish pages, it's equally important to know how to safely remove them. Learn how to unpublish and delete content, including how to check for any existing links or relationships before removal.
For more information, see How to Remove Content