What are Collections?
Collections are the structural foundation of your content in ElmapiCMS. Think of them as content types, data models, or database tables. A collection defines the fields that every entry inside it will have.
For example, a Blog Post collection might include:
| Field | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Text | Post headline |
| Content | Rich Text | Main article body |
| Featured Image | Media | Hero image for socials / cards |
| Categories | Relation | Relationship to Category items |
Collection Types
ElmapiCMS supports two flavours of collections:
- Multiple-entry (default)
Holds an unlimited number of entries – ideal for things like blog posts, products, or news. - Single-entry
Holds exactly one record – perfect for one-off pages such as About Us, Homepage Settings, or Site-wide SEO.