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CMS Admin Guide

Welcome to the Content Management System (CMS) Admin Guide for Hayden’s Hub.
This guide will teach you how to safely manage and update the website without touching the code.

1. What is a CMS?

Section titled “1. What is a CMS?”

A Content Management System (CMS) is a tool that allows non-technical (any) users to update website content without editing code.

  • Without a CMS: Every text, url, or image change requires a developer to update it within the codebase and redeploy the site.
  • With a CMS: Admins can log in to a dashboard, edit content, click ‘Publish’, and see updates live on the site.

Why We Use Contentful

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We use Contentful as our CMS because it:

  • Separates content from code – Developers build the website; admins manage the content.
  • Easy to update – Edit text, images, and links without coding.
  • Safe & structured – Content is organized in content models (e.g., Team Members, FAQs, Homepage).
  • Instant updates – Once published, the site automatically fetches the latest content.
  • Supports scaling – As the website grows, new pages and content types can be added easily.

In short: Contentful makes website updates fast, safe, and code-free.

2. What You Can Do with Contentful

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As an admin, you can:

  • Edit existing content (e.g., update a team member bio, change a homepage banner text)
  • Add new entries (e.g., new blog post, FAQ, resource, or team member)
  • Upload and manage media (images, PDFs, and other assets)
  • Delete or archive outdated content without breaking the website
  • Publish or unpublish entries to control what is visible on the live site

3. How to Log In

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  1. Visit Contentful Login Page:
    https://app.contentful.com/

  2. Use your Hayden’s Hub account credentials.

  3. Select the correct Workspace (Space):

    • Space Name: Hayden’s Hub
    • Environment: Master (Default environment used for the live website)

  4. Once logged in, you will see the Contentful Dashboard, where you can:

    • Browse Content Models (different types of content used on the site)
    • Search for entries
    • Add, edit, or publish content

If you ever get stuck, reach out to: website.haydenshub@gmail.com