Creating an Entry in your CMS

Getting Started

To begin creating an entry, select the + New Entry button. This can be found:

• On the Entries list page (after logging in), or

• Within the Entry Snapshot section on your CMS dashboard.

Entry Types

Once selected, you will be presented with the following screen displaying the 9 available entry types.

1. Data: Banner

A Banner allows you to create a static section on your CMS page, typically used to highlight key content or pages.

Mandatory Fields:

• Title – The name of the section.

• Call to Action – A link to another entry or page within your CMS.

You can link to any existing entry, though commonly used links include your Contact Us or Vacancies pages.

2. Data: External Link

This entry type allows you to embed external URLs within your CMS, directing users to third-party websites.

Useful Feature:

• Open in New Window – Toggle this option if you'd like the link to open in a new browser tab.

   

3. Data: Testimonial

Use this entry to display customer or colleague testimonials on your site.

Mandatory Fields:

• Name – The individual giving the testimonial.

• Role – Their job title or relevant role.

• Image – You may upload a new image or select one from your CMS library.

You can also use:

• Testimonial / Testimonial Extended – To add primary and additional text content.

• Industry and Position ID – (Optional) Used for data refinement via Eploy system IDs. See our CMS Glossary for details.

4. Data: Video Embed

This entry type allows you to embed a video using a YouTube URL.

Mandatory Fields:

• Title – Heading for the embedded video.

• YouTube URL – Must be a valid YouTube link.

You can optionally include a Caption to describe or summarise the video content.

5. Page: Article

Use this entry to create text-based articles for your site.

Mandatory Fields:

• Title – Article heading.

• Date – The date the article was created or posted.

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You may also:

• Add an Image.

• Assign a Category (Note: Categories must be created by the Eploy Design Team).

• Enter body content in the Content field.

   

Important: Articles are not automatically published. Submit a ticket to the Eploy Success Team to have an article added to a specific page.

6. Page: Article Listing

An Article Listing displays a collection of published articles on your site.

Field:

• Title – Name for the list section.

7. Page: Content

This entry is used to add static text blocks to your webpages.

These can be used as:

• Standalone content sections

• Call-to-action areas when building components.

Refer to the Creating Components Guide for more information.

8. Page: Home

This entry type is used to build or replace your site's homepage.

Mandatory Fields:

• Title – The page heading.

• Image – At least one image must be uploaded with a minimum resolution of 1920px x 416px.

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You can also:

• Add a Vacancy Search Banner (configured during site build).

• Include a Page Introduction below the title.

• Use the Content section to add components to the homepage layout.

  See the Creating Components Guide for supported content types.

9. Page: Landing

Similar to the Home Page entry, this entry type is used for additional pages on your site.

Additional Field:

• Supertitle – Acts as a secondary heading above the main title.

Landing pages are often used for navigation menus or internal links, providing users with a clear and connected journey through your site.

Need Help?

• Visit our CMS Glossary for detailed descriptions of each field.

• Reach out to the Eploy Success Team with any questions.

• For design-related requests, please raise a ticket through the Success Team.