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Content Library Overview
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Why it matters
The Content Library in Duda is a core feature of the platform that serves as a centralized hub for storing, managing, and reusing website content. It plays a critical role in streamlining the website-building process, especially when you're working at scale or building multiple sites with a shared structure.
Head over to the sidebar on the left and click on the folder icon to access the Content Library.
The Content Library is a structured database built into each site, and it manages three main types of data.
We have the “Media Manager,” which stores all your images, videos, and other files. Here, you can upload your own media or browse through an extensive library of both free and premium assets.
Then we have our content management system, or more commonly known in Duda as Connected Data. Connected Data is the driving force that enables us to create and manage dynamic, data-driven websites. This is where your website’s content is stored, allowing for real-time updates and automation.
We'll start simple by looking at the Business Info area — which is where you'll store clients’ key details, such as their contact information, business hours, and other essential data that can be easily updated and used throughout the site.
Next, we will go over the Business Text area. Think of any text that goes on a site. Whether it’s for an “About Us” page, a section highlighting the services you offer, or even custom text you want to add. This is where you'll be able to store the site's copy.
Let's jump a bit out of order and look at the Media Manager. The Media Manager is where your media for the site is stored and managed. We will walk you through uploading your assets to the Media Manager, so you can then incorporate them into your site.
Once you've uploaded some images to the site, we'll be able to use them in “Business Images.” Business Images is where you define background images or images for your widgets.
We'll then look at Collections and look at a couple of examples of how and when to use them. Think of any elements on the site that share a similar structure, such as an FAQ section with questions and answers, or pages like team profiles, where the layout remains the same but the content varies.
Lastly, we'll explore the “Content Collection” feature, which is a more efficient and collaborative way to gather and manage website information from your client. It lets us send a link to the client so they can easily fill out information that will be added to the site.
With tools like the Content Library, Connected Data, and the Content Collection form, you're equipped to build dynamic, data-driven websites that are easy to manage and scale.
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Why the Content Library matters
Centralized Content Management
All of a site’s content (e.g., text, business info, images, and other structured data) is stored in one place. This keeps things organized and reduces time spent hunting for content across different pages or widgets.
Reusability & Consistency
Once a piece of content is stored in the Content Library, it can be reused across the site. If you update it in the library, every connected instance updates automatically. This ensures consistency and reduces the risk of errors.
Automation & Scalability
The Content Library powers dynamic content workflows. It serves as the central source of data that feeds widgets, pages, and templates so updates propagate automatically across the site.
You can:
- Build one layout and populate it dynamically with different content.
- Use the API to populate or update site content programmatically.
Easier Client Collaboration
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Content Collection feature makes it simple to gather the right content from clients. They fill out a form, and the data flows directly into the library, reducing back-and-forth and streamlining onboarding.