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Efficient
CMS

Become proficient in setting up and managing the Wix Studio CMS for efficient content delivery.

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This workshop will teach you how to set up and effectively manage the Content Management System (CMS) in Wix Studio, and how proper CMS planning impacts your design and development workflow.


Who's it for?

  • Individuals: One-on-one sessions

  • Small Groups: Up to 4 students

  • Web Design Agencies: Essential for teams building data-driven sites and needing streamlined content management.


What you need to know ?

  • Familiarity with Wix and its editor.

  • Understanding of basic database concepts (e.g., tables, fields, data types).

  • Not a design workshop; focus is on data structure and integration.

  • We'll be working in "advanced mode" within the editor.


Workshop Structure 

3 Classes via Zoom Screen Share


Intro (1 hour):

  • Discuss your experience with content management, any current pain points, and what kind of dynamic content you plan to build.

  • We'll use a basic template that you'll keep, on which we'll implement our CMS.

Lesson 1: CMS Fundamentals & Planning (2 hours):

  • Introduction to Wix Studio CMS (Collections, Dynamic Pages, Datasets).

  • Planning your CMS structure: identifying content types, fields, and relationships.

  • Best practices for naming conventions and data organization.

  • Homework: Map out the CMS structure for a simple portfolio site (e.g., projects, team members).

Lesson 2: Connecting & Displaying Dynamic Content (2 hours):

  • Creating and populating database collections.

  • Connecting elements to data collections (text, images, links).

  • Setting up dynamic pages and repeaters to display collection data efficiently.

  • Homework: Build a dynamic "blog post" section, pulling content from your CMS.

Lesson 3: Advanced CMS Features & Workflows (2 hours):

  • Filtering, sorting, and pagination of dynamic content.

  • Using user input forms to submit data to CMS.

  • Strategies for maintaining large CMS-driven sites and collaborating with clients on content.

  • Homework: Implement a search/filter functionality for your dynamic content.


Overarching Goal:

Become proficient in setting up and managing the Wix Studio CMS for efficient content delivery. Learn to plan CMS structures that simplify design and development, saving time and effort. Confidently build data-driven websites, from directories to e-commerce, using Wix Studio's CMS capabilities.

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