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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 tell a story about your content, making it easier for members to discover and engage with what you offer.
Navigate: App Station > Settings > Branding & Design > Tags & Collections > Collections
Quick Start
Go to the Collections page in your App Station.
Click Create New Collection.
Enter a name and a rich text description for your collection.
Upload a cover image for visual appeal.
Select applicable content types and click Save.
Overview of Collections
Collections are a powerful way to organize your content into themed groupings that members can browse. Each collection can feature a cover image and a description, making it visually appealing and informative. This helps create a more engaging experience for your members as they explore your offerings.
How Collections Work
Curated Groupings: Collections allow you to group related content, such as recipes, meal plans, and resources, under a single theme.
Member Experience: When members click on a collection, they are taken to a dedicated page that showcases the content within that collection, complete with images and descriptions.
Visual Appeal: Each collection can have a cover image and a rich text description, enhancing the browsing experience.
Collections vs. Tags
While both collections and tags help organize content, they serve different purposes:
Tags are used to label content with attributes, allowing members to filter and search for specific items (e.g., "Gluten Free," "Italian").
Collections are curated groupings that tell a story about the content, providing a themed browsing experience (e.g., "Weeknight Winners," "Meal Prep Sunday").
For a deeper understanding of when to use each, check out the article on Tags vs Collections: When to Use Each.
Creating and Managing Collections
Accessing the Collections Page
To create or manage your collections, navigate to the Collections page in your App Station. Here, you can view existing collections and create new ones.
Creating a New Collection
Click on Create New Collection.
Fill in the name for your collection. This will be visible to members.
Add a rich text description to explain the theme or purpose of the collection. You can format this text using bold, italics, and lists.
Upload a cover image that represents the collection visually.
Select the applicable content types that will be included in this collection (e.g., recipes, meal plans).
Click Save to create the collection.
Editing an Existing Collection
To edit an existing collection:
Click on the collection name in the list.
Update the name, description, or cover image as needed.
Adjust the applicable content types if necessary.
Click Save to apply your changes.
Deleting a Collection
If you need to delete a collection:
Open the collection you want to remove.
Click the Delete button and confirm the action.
Note: Deleting a collection will remove it from your app, but it does not delete the content associated with it.
Best Practices for Using Collections
Clear Naming: Use clear and descriptive names for your collections to make it easy for members to understand what they contain.
Rich Descriptions: Take advantage of the rich text description feature to provide context and engage your members.
Visual Elements: Always upload a cover image to make your collections visually appealing.
Limit Collections: Aim for fewer, intentional groupings rather than creating too many collections that may confuse members.