Working Principles in the CMS
Pages are made up of paragraphs
In the CMS, pages are not built as a single, continuous block of content. Instead, they consist of multiple paragraphs arranged sequentially.
Each paragraph has a specific purpose, for example:
- Headings and text
- Images or galleries
- Teaser elements
- Sliders or lists
New content should always be added using the appropriate paragraph type rather than workarounds. This keeps pages organized, maintainable, and consistent.
Order = Display
The position of a paragraph in the editor directly reflects its position on the live page.
- Move a paragraph up → it appears higher on the page
- Move a paragraph down → it moves lower in the layout
Even small changes can have a big effect.
Always check the order before saving, especially when adding new content, to avoid layout issues or duplicated sections.
Less is more (performance perspective)
Every additional element increases load time: images, sliders, dynamic components, and even many individual paragraphs.
Keep the following in mind:
- Only add content that is actually needed
- Compress media files and avoid uploading duplicates
- Reuse existing paragraphs whenever possible
- Structure long pages logically instead of continuously adding new blocks
The result: faster pages, clearer structure, and content that users can find and understand more quickly.