How do I create and configure a new Collection?
Step 1: Create the new Collection
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Navigate to "Collections" in the left navigation.
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Review the list of existing Collections.
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Select the "+ New collection" button in the top right corner.
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Enter a clear name for the Collection in the pop up window.
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Select "Create" to confirm.
Note: Use a descriptive name so you can easily identify the Collection later.
Step 2: Configure details and settings
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Review the "Details" section. This shows the name of the Collection and allows you to connect the Collection to pages where it will be used.
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Review the "Status" panel on the right:
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Set the status of the Collection such as Active
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Enter a Publication date and an Expiration date for time based content
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Add tags to the Collection to improve search and filtering in the backend.
Caution: If you add an expiration date the Collection will no longer appear on connected pages after that date.
Step 3: Add content to the Collection
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Select the "Content" tab at the top of the details page.
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Select the "+ Add content" button in the top right corner.
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Use the pop up window to browse or search for items such as Products, Pages, Blogs, Packages, or Created documents.
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Select the "+" button next to each item you want to include.
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When finished select "Save" to add all selected items to the Collection.
Your new Collection is now created and ready to use on your website.
