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Why: Organize and curate your content into themed groupings that enhance the browsing experience for your members. Collections allow you to create visually appealing pages with cover images and descriptions, making it easier for members to discover related content.
Navigate: App Station > Settings > Branding & Design > Tags & Collections > Collections
Quick Start
Click on Collections in the Tags & Collections settings.
Click the Create New Collection button.
Enter a name and description for your collection.
Upload a cover image to visually represent the collection.
Select applicable content types and click Save.
Overview of Collections
Collections are a powerful way to group and showcase your content in themed categories. They serve as mini landing pages that members can browse, featuring cover images and rich text descriptions. This helps create a narrative around your content, making it more engaging for your audience.
Key Features of Collections
Curated Groupings: Collections allow you to organize content like recipes, meal plans, and resources into meaningful themes.
Visual Appeal: Each collection can have a cover image and a detailed description, enhancing the visual experience for your members.
Flexible Content Types: Collections can include various content types, making it easy to group related items together.
Collections vs. Tags
While both collections and tags help members find content, they serve different purposes:
Tags are used to label content with attributes for filtering and searching (e.g., "Gluten Free," "Italian").
Collections are curated groupings that tell a story about the content within them (e.g., "Weeknight Winners," "Meal Prep Sunday").
For more details on when to use each, check out the article on Tags vs Collections: When to Use Each.
Creating and Managing Collections
To create a collection, navigate to the Collections section in the App Station. Here’s how to manage your collections effectively:
Creating a New Collection
Click the Create New Collection Button: This opens a modal for entering your collection details.
Enter Collection Details:
Name: Choose a clear and descriptive name for your collection.
Description: Use rich text to provide context or tips related to the collection.
Cover Image: Upload an image that visually represents the collection.
Select Applicable Content Types: Choose which types of content (e.g., recipes, meal plans) will be included in this collection.
Save Your Collection: Click the Save button to create your collection.
Editing and Deleting Collections
Edit a Collection: Click on the collection name in the list to open the edit modal. Here, you can update the name, description, cover image, and applicable content types.
Delete a Collection: Within the edit modal, you can delete the collection. A confirmation prompt will appear to ensure you want to proceed.
Viewing Collection Usage
You can see how many items are associated with each collection. Click on the usage counts to view the specific items linked to the collection, which will open in the Content Library for easy editing.
Displaying Collections to Members
Once you have created collections, they can be displayed in various ways within your app:
Category Navigation Blocks: Use these blocks to showcase collections prominently on your app's homepage or library pages.
Content Showcase Blocks: Feature specific collections with rich media displays, including descriptions and cover images.
Customizing Collection Layouts
You can customize how collections appear on your app by adjusting the layout settings in the Page Builder. This allows you to create visually appealing arrangements that enhance user engagement.
Best Practices for Using Collections
Clear Naming: Use user-friendly names for collections that clearly convey their theme.
Visual Elements: Always upload a cover image to make collections visually appealing.
Limit Number of Collections: Create fewer, intentional groupings to avoid overwhelming members.
Rich Descriptions: Utilize the rich text description field to provide context and storytelling elements for each collection.