Content Templates

Content templates let you define reusable content structures that speed up content creation. Instead of starting from a blank page every time, you can create templates with pre-filled fields, placeholder text, and predefined layouts.

Accessing Content Templates

Navigate to Content Templates in the sidebar. The page shows all content templates for the currently selected site.

Template Listing

Column	Description
Name	The template name.
Type	The content type this template applies to (Blog, Page, etc.).
Description	A brief description of the template's purpose.
Created	When the template was created.
Updated	When the template was last modified.

Creating a Content Template

1. Click the New Template button.
2. Fill in the template details:
   • Name -- a descriptive name for the template (e.g., "Product Review", "How-To Guide", "Changelog Entry").
   • Description -- explain when and how this template should be used.
   • Type -- select the content type this template applies to (Blog or Page).
   • Template content -- define the template body in Markdown. Use placeholder text or instructions that the content creator will replace.
3. Click Save.

Example Template

A "Product Review" blog template might look like:

## Overview

[Provide a brief summary of the product.]

## Key Features

- Feature 1
- Feature 2
- Feature 3

## Pros and Cons

### Pros
- [List advantages]

### Cons
- [List disadvantages]

## Verdict

[Your overall assessment and recommendation.]

## Rating

[X/10]

Editing a Content Template

Click on a template in the listing to open the editor. Modify the name, description, or template content and save.

Using a Content Template

When creating a new blog post or page:

1. Click New Post or New Page.
2. If templates are available, a template picker appears (or a "Use template" option is shown).
3. Select the template you want to use.
4. The editor is pre-filled with the template content.
5. Replace the placeholder text with your actual content and save.

tip

Templates only pre-fill the content field. You still need to set the title, slug, tags, and other metadata manually.

Deleting a Content Template

Click the delete icon on a template and confirm. Deleting a template does not affect content that was previously created from it.

Best Practices

• Create templates for recurring content -- if you publish weekly product reviews or how-to guides, a template ensures consistency.
• Include instructions in placeholders -- use [brackets] to indicate what the content creator should fill in.
• Keep templates focused -- one template per content pattern. Avoid overly generic templates.
• Update templates as your style evolves -- modify templates when your content format changes. Existing content is not affected.

Permissions

Action	Required Role
View templates	Read
Create/edit templates	Admin, Master
Delete templates	Admin, Master
Use templates when creating content	Write, Admin, Master