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Why: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various content types available on the platform, enabling you to create and manage engaging content for your subscribers effectively.
Navigate: App Station > Content Library
Quick Start
Go to the Content Library in your App Station.
Review the available content types: recipes, meal plans, resources, journeys, blog posts, courses, and Bites.
Click on each content type for more details on how to create and manage them.
Explore the Bites content type for lightweight items like snacks and drinks.
Refer to the dedicated Bites article for a full walk-through.
Overview of Content Types
Member Kitchens offers a unified content system that includes several types of content, each serving a unique purpose. Here’s a breakdown of the available content types:
1. Recipe
Purpose: Detailed cooking instructions with ingredients, steps, and nutritional information.
Use Cases: Recipe library for meal planning, nutritional tracking, and member submissions.
2. Meal Plan
Purpose: Structured plans that organize recipes into a grid of days and meal types.
Use Cases: Weekly meal planning, personalized meal plans for members, and program-based meal plans.
3. Resource
Purpose: Downloadable documents, PDFs, and rich content for members.
Use Cases: Educational materials, welcome documents, and resource libraries.
4. Journey
Purpose: Time-bound programs that guide members through a series of steps.
Use Cases: Fitness challenges, nutrition programs, and guided experiences.
5. Blog Post
Purpose: Articles with rich text content, SEO fields, and publishing status.
Use Cases: Educational content, marketing articles, and community updates.
6. Course
Purpose: Structured educational experiences that bundle multiple content items into a learning path.
Use Cases: Cooking classes, certification programs, and guided learning paths.
7. Bite
Purpose: Lightweight, recipe-shaped items such as snacks, drinks, and supplements. Bites are designed to be tracked alongside recipes in meal plans but do not have a dedicated detail page.
Key Features:
Bites include only a title, media, and nutrition information.
They appear alongside recipes in the meal plan picker and member library.
Bites do not have a detail page, making them simpler to manage.
For a detailed overview of Bites, refer to the dedicated Bites article.
How Content Types Relate to Each Other
All content types share a common interface, allowing you to manage them seamlessly within the Content Library. Here are some key relationships:
Recipes can be included in meal plans, allowing members to plan their meals effectively.
Resources can complement courses and blog posts by providing additional materials for learning.
Journeys can incorporate various content types, including recipes and resources, to guide members through a structured experience.
Bites can be used in meal plans to help members track their snacks and supplements without the need for a full recipe.
Understanding these relationships will help you create a cohesive content strategy that engages your members and enhances their experience with your app.