How to Safely Unpublish and Delete Webpages
This guide explains how to take content offline in Cascade CMS. There are two primary methods, and the right choice depends on whether you need to remove content temporarily or permanently.
⚠️Important: Deleting or unpublishing an asset does not automatically remove links to that asset from other pages. Broken links will negatively impact user experience.
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Interactive Walkthrough
Instructions
1. Before You Begin: Check for Relationships
Prevent broken links by identifying where this content is currently used.
- In the page's top menu bar, click "More".
- From the dropdown, select "Relationships".
- Review the modal window for all assets linking to this page.
- If relationships exist, click each linked asset's name to update or remove the links before proceeding.
2. Unpublish an Asset
Use when: You need to remove content from the live website but may need it again later. Unpublishing retains the asset in Cascade.
- In the page's top menu bar, click "More".
- From the dropdown, select "Unpublish". The asset is now removed from the live site.
⚠️Important Note About Unpublishing
Assets are automatically republished every 24 hours. To keep the content offline permanently, you must disable publishing.
- Click Edit in the menu bar.
- Go to the Configure tab.
- Uncheck Include when publishing.
- Submit your changes.
3. Delete an Asset
Use when: Content is obsolete and should be removed entirely from Cascade. Deleted assets move to the Trash bin for a period before permanent purging.
- In the page's top menu bar, click "More".
- From the dropdown, select "Delete".
- In the confirmation modal, click "Delete".
To view or restore a deleted asset:
- Click the Trash link at the top of the site content sidebar.
- Browse deleted items and restore them if needed.
Best Practices
| Do This | Why |
|---|---|
| Check Relationships first | Essential to prevent broken links and a poor user experience. |
| Unpublish + Disable Publishing | Best practice for temporary removal, keeping the asset available for future use. |
| Delete only when certain | Use this for obsolete content you no longer need in Cascade. |
| Use the Trash for recovery | Remember that deleted items are temporarily stored here before permanent removal. |
Additional Resources
Hannon Hill: Cascade Basics - Unpublishing vs. Deleting Content
Next: Using the Editor
Now that you know how to manage content, learn how to format text, insert links, and add media.
For more information, see Using the Editor