I’m working on some basic CMS pages and I’ve hit a snag. I’ve got this cool slideshow on one of the pages, but every time we need to update the images, it’s a hassle. The designers and admins aren’t HTML wizards, so they often mess up the code when trying to change stuff.
What I’m looking for is a way to set up content placeholders in my HTML. Then, in the Magento backend, we’d have simple fields for each placeholder. This way, the non-techies can just paste in URLs or text without touching any code.
It’s like having a mini CMS just for that page. Is there a way to pull this off in Magento? I feel like it would save us a ton of headaches.
Having faced similar challenges, I can suggest a couple of approaches that might work for you. One option is to utilize Magento’s built-in Widget functionality. You can create custom widgets that provide simple input fields for your team to update content without touching HTML. These widgets can then be easily inserted into CMS pages.
Another solution is to explore third-party extensions specifically designed for this purpose. There are several on the Magento Marketplace that offer drag-and-drop page builders or advanced content management features. These tools often provide a user-friendly interface for non-technical staff to update content safely.
If you’re comfortable with development, you could also create a custom module that adds editable fields to the CMS page admin interface. This would allow you to tailor the solution precisely to your needs while keeping it integrated within Magento’s core functionality.
Ooh, interesting challenge! have u looked into magento’s custom attributes? they could be ur ticket. u can set em up for cms pages, making lil editable fields in the backend. no html needed! wonder if that might work for ur slideshow updates? wat do u think?
hey max, try static blocks. they let u create mini content chunks u can update easily, then plug into pages with the {{block}} call. works gr8 for non-html peeps!