Content Management

LaraDashboard provides a powerful content management system for creating and organizing posts, pages, and custom content types with categories, tags, and SEO optimization.

Content Types#

Posts#

Blog posts and articles with:

• Title and content
• Categories and tags
• Featured image
• Author attribution
• Publication scheduling

Pages#

Static pages with:

• Hierarchical structure (parent/child)
• Custom templates
• Visual builder support
• SEO metadata

Custom Post Types#

Modules can register additional content types following the same patterns.

Creating Content#

Creating a Post#

1. Navigate to Posts → Add New
2. Enter the post title
3. Add content using the editor
4. Configure post settings:

Title: Your Post Title
Slug: your-post-title (auto-generated)
Status: Draft / Published / Scheduled
Author: Select author
Published Date: Schedule future publication

5. Add taxonomy:

   • Select categories
   • Add tags (comma-separated or individual)

6. Set featured image:

   • Click Set Featured Image
   • Upload or select from library
   • Click Use Image

7. Click Publish or Save Draft

Creating a Page#

1. Navigate to Pages → Add New

2. Enter the page title

3. Choose editor type:

   • Classic Editor - Standard rich text
   • Visual Builder - Drag-and-drop blocks

4. Configure page settings:

Title: About Us
Slug: about-us
Status: Published
Parent: None (or select parent page)
Template: Default (or custom template)

5. Add content and publish

Content Editor#

Rich Text Editor#

The classic editor provides:

Feature	Description
Formatting	Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
Headings	H1-H6 heading levels
Lists	Ordered and unordered lists
Links	Insert and edit hyperlinks
Media	Embed images and videos
Code	Inline code and code blocks
Tables	Create and edit tables
Source	Edit HTML directly

Editor Toolbar#

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ B  I  U  S  │ H1 H2 H3 │ • ≡ 1. │ 🔗 📷 📹 │ < > │ ⟳ ⟲ │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                              │
│  Start writing your content here...                          │
│                                                              │
│                                                              │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Keyboard Shortcuts#

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl/Cmd + B	Bold
Ctrl/Cmd + I	Italic
Ctrl/Cmd + U	Underline
Ctrl/Cmd + K	Insert link
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 1-6	Heading level
Ctrl/Cmd + S	Save

Media Insertion#

1. Click the image icon or drag file into editor
2. Select from Media Library or upload new
3. Set alt text and alignment
4. Insert into content

Visual Builder (LaraBuilder)#

For complex layouts, use the visual builder.

Accessing the Builder#

1. Create or edit a page
2. Click Use Visual Builder
3. The builder interface loads

Builder Interface#

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Toolbar: Save | Preview | Settings | Undo | Redo              │
├─────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                 │                                               │
│   Block         │   Canvas (Drop Zone)                          │
│   Library       │                                               │
│                 │   ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│   ├── Layout    │   │  Hero Section                       │    │
│   ├── Text      │   │  Drag blocks here                   │    │
│   ├── Media     │   └─────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│   ├── Forms     │                                               │
│   └── Custom    │   ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│                 │   │  Content Block                       │    │
│                 │   │                                      │    │
│                 │   └─────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                 │                                               │
└─────────────────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Available Blocks#

Category	Blocks
Layout	Columns, Section, Container, Spacer
Text	Heading, Paragraph, Rich Text, Quote
Media	Image, Gallery, Video, Icon
Interactive	Button, Link, Accordion, Tabs
Forms	Form, Input, Select, Checkbox
Advanced	HTML, Code, Embed

Working with Blocks#

1. Add Block: Drag from library to canvas
2. Configure: Click block to open settings panel
3. Reorder: Drag blocks to reposition
4. Duplicate: Click duplicate icon
5. Delete: Click trash icon or press Delete

Block Settings#

Each block has configurable options:

• Content - Text, images, links
• Style - Colors, spacing, fonts
• Advanced - CSS classes, custom attributes

See LaraBuilder Documentation for complete guide.

Categories & Tags#

Managing Categories#

Categories provide hierarchical organization:

1. Navigate to Posts → Categories
2. View existing categories
3. Click Add New Category

Name: Technology
Slug: technology (auto-generated)
Parent: None (or select parent)
Description: Posts about technology trends

Category Hierarchy#

Categories support parent-child relationships:

News
├── Local News
├── World News
└── Business News
    ├── Startups
    └── Markets

Managing Tags#

Tags provide flat, flexible labeling:

1. Navigate to Posts → Tags
2. Click Add New Tag

Name: Laravel
Slug: laravel
Description: Posts about Laravel framework

Assigning Taxonomies#

When editing content:

1. Categories: Check boxes in sidebar
2. Tags: Enter comma-separated or click to add

Bulk Managing Taxonomies#

1. Select multiple items
2. Choose Edit from bulk actions
3. Modify categories/tags
4. Apply changes

Post Status#

Available Statuses#

Status	Description
Draft	Work in progress, not visible
Published	Live and visible
Scheduled	Will publish at set date/time
Private	Only visible to admins
Trash	Soft-deleted, recoverable

Scheduling Posts#

1. Edit post
2. Set status to Scheduled
3. Select publish date and time
4. Save changes

The post will automatically publish at the scheduled time.

Draft Workflow#

1. Create as draft
2. Edit and preview
3. Submit for review (if workflow enabled)
4. Publish when ready

Featured Images#

Setting Featured Image#

1. Edit post/page
2. Click Set Featured Image in sidebar
3. Upload new or select existing
4. Click Use Image

Image Requirements#

• Recommended Size: 1200x630px (social sharing optimal)
• Formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
• Max Size: 10MB (configurable)

Automatic Conversions#

LaraDashboard automatically creates:

• Thumbnail (150x150)
• Medium (300x300)
• Large (1024x1024)
• Social share (1200x630)

SEO Settings#

Per-Post SEO#

Configure SEO for each piece of content:

SEO Title: Custom title for search engines
Meta Description: 155 character description
Focus Keyword: Primary keyword to target

SEO Preview#

See how your content appears in search results:

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Your Post Title - Site Name                        │
│ https://yoursite.com/post-slug                     │
│ Your meta description appears here. It should     │
│ be compelling and under 155 characters.           │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Social Sharing#

Configure Open Graph and Twitter Cards:

• OG Title - Title for social shares
• OG Description - Social share description
• OG Image - Custom social image

Content Search#

Basic Search#

Use the search box to find content:

• Searches title and content
• Filters as you type
• Shows matching results

Advanced Filters#

Filter content by:

Filter	Options
Status	All, Published, Draft, Scheduled
Author	All users or specific
Category	All or specific category
Date	Date range

Bulk Selection#

1. Use checkboxes to select items
2. Click Select All for current page
3. Apply bulk actions

Revisions#

Auto-Save#

Content is automatically saved:

• Every 60 seconds while editing
• When switching tabs
• Before closing browser

Revision History#

View previous versions:

1. Edit content
2. Click Revisions tab
3. Compare versions
4. Restore if needed

Restoring Revisions#

1. Select the revision to restore
2. Click Restore This Revision
3. Review changes
4. Save or publish

Content Permissions#

Who Can Create#

Controlled by permissions:

• posts.create - Create new posts
• pages.create - Create new pages

Who Can Edit#

• posts.edit - Edit any post
• posts.edit_own - Edit only own posts

Who Can Publish#

• posts.publish - Change status to published

Who Can Delete#

• posts.delete - Delete any post
• posts.delete_own - Delete only own posts

Import/Export#

Exporting Content#

1. Go to content list
2. Click Export
3. Select format (JSON, CSV, XML)
4. Choose fields to include
5. Download file

Importing Content#

1. Go to content list
2. Click Import
3. Upload file
4. Map fields
5. Review and import

Supported Formats#

• JSON - Full data with relationships
• CSV - Flat data, good for spreadsheets
• XML - WordPress export format compatible

Best Practices#

Content Organization#

• Use categories for broad topics
• Use tags for specific subjects
• Maintain consistent naming
• Limit category depth to 2-3 levels

SEO Optimization#

• Include focus keyword in title
• Write compelling meta descriptions
• Use descriptive URLs
• Optimize images with alt text

Media Management#

• Compress images before upload
• Use descriptive file names
• Add alt text for accessibility
• Organize in folders/galleries

Workflow#

• Draft → Review → Publish workflow
• Schedule content in advance
• Use preview before publishing
• Maintain editorial calendar

Troubleshooting#

Content Not Saving#

1. Check for validation errors
2. Verify session is active
3. Check server error logs
4. Clear browser cache

Images Not Displaying#

1. Verify storage symlink:

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2. Check file permissions
3. Verify URL path is correct

Search Not Finding Content#

1. Clear and rebuild search index
2. Check if content is published
3. Verify search permissions

Next Steps#

• Media Library - Manage media files
• Email Templates - Create email designs
• Settings - Configure system options
• LaraBuilder - Visual page building