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Basic Training Module 2: Content Management<\/p>\n\n\n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Pages and posts are the two content types you’ll use most often in cutheme. While they are created using the same Block Editor, they serve different purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding when to use a page versus a post will help keep your website organized and make it easier for visitors to find information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pages are used for content that forms the structure of your website. Pages are typically considered static content<\/strong>, meaning they do not change frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Examples of pages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Us<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contact Us<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Programs and Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Policies and Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Frequently Asked Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    Pages often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Appear in your site’s navigation menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Form part of your website hierarchy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Provide long-term information<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Display listings of other content types, such as news, events, people, or videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      For most websites, pages make up the majority of the content visitors use to navigate the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Posts are used for content that is regularly updated or published over time. Posts are considered dynamic content<\/strong> because new posts are created regularly and older posts are typically replaced by newer content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Examples of posts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • News articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Blog entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Updates and notices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        Posts can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Be organized using categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Be displayed in news listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Be filtered by topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Be automatically arranged in chronological order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

          If you’re sharing information that is time-sensitive or part of an ongoing stream of updates, a post is usually the best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          Pages<\/th>Posts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
          Long-term information<\/td>Timely information<\/td><\/tr>
          Part of the site structure<\/td>Part of a content feed<\/td><\/tr>
          Often appear in navigation<\/td>Usually displayed in listings<\/td><\/tr>
          Updated occasionally<\/td>Updated regularly<\/td><\/tr>
          ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Us, Services, Contact<\/td>News, Announcements, Stories<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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          Which Should I Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          When creating content, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Use a Page if…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • The information is intended to remain relevant for a long time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The content forms part of your website’s structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Visitors should be able to find it through navigation menus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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            Use a Post if…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • The information is new, timely, or regularly updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • The content belongs in a news or story listing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • You want visitors to browse similar content by category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

              Tip:<\/strong> If the information will still be relevant a year from now, it is probably a page. If it is an update or announcement, it is probably a post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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