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Collections: reusable content groups and dynamic lists

Collections help you organize repeated content on your website.

If you have many similar items, such as services, products, articles, offers, team members, or projects, you can manage them more clearly through Collections.

When to use Collections​

Use Collections when you want to organize:

  • services,
  • products,
  • projects,
  • portfolio items,
  • team members,
  • testimonials,
  • offers,
  • blog-like content,
  • locations,
  • FAQs,
  • reusable content blocks.

If the same type of content repeats many times, it probably belongs in a Collection.

What is a Collection?​

A Collection is a group of similar items.

Example Collection: Services

Items inside the Collection:

  • Website Design,
  • SEO Setup,
  • Logo Design,
  • Booking Setup,
  • Support Package.

Each item has its own fields, such as title, description, image, price, or link.

Why it is useful​

Collections help because they:

  • keep content organized,
  • reduce duplicate changes,
  • make many items easier to manage,
  • support dynamic lists,
  • create a cleaner structure,
  • make the website easier to update.

If you change one item in the Collection, it can update wherever it is used.

Step 1 — Open Collections​

Open the Centuply app, select your website, and open Collections.

There you will see existing collections or an option to create a new one.

Step 2 — Create a new Collection​

Click Create collection or Add collection.

Use a clear name, such as:

  • Services,
  • Products,
  • Team,
  • Testimonials,
  • Offers,
  • Locations,
  • Portfolio,
  • FAQs.

The name should explain what type of content it contains.

Step 3 — Add fields​

Fields are the details each item has.

Example for Services:

  • title,
  • short description,
  • full description,
  • image,
  • price,
  • CTA label,
  • CTA link.

Example for Team:

  • name,
  • role,
  • bio,
  • photo,
  • social link.

Keep fields useful and not excessive.

Step 4 — Add items​

Then add items inside the Collection.

For example, in a Services Collection you can add:

  • Haircut,
  • Hair color,
  • Bridal styling,
  • Hair treatment.

For each item, fill in the fields carefully.

Step 5 — Connect Collection to a section​

A Collection can be used in a website section.

Examples:

  • Services grid,
  • Portfolio gallery,
  • Team section,
  • Testimonials carousel,
  • Offers list,
  • Locations list.

This allows the section to display Collection items automatically.

Step 6 — Choose display layout​

Depending on the section, you can choose a different layout.

Examples:

  • grid,
  • cards,
  • list,
  • carousel,
  • masonry,
  • compact list,
  • featured item,
  • comparison layout.

Choose a layout that fits the content and brand.

Step 7 — Check the dynamic list​

If the section is dynamic, it pulls content from the Collection.

Check:

  • whether all items appear,
  • whether the order is correct,
  • whether links work,
  • whether images load,
  • whether CTAs are correct,
  • whether empty fields are not shown.

Step 8 — Organize item order​

Item order affects presentation.

Place the most important items first.

Example for services:

  1. main service,
  2. most profitable service,
  3. premium service,
  4. supporting services.

The order should help visitors quickly understand what you offer.

Step 9 — Check mobile appearance​

Collections often appear as grids or cards, so mobile checking is important.

Check:

  • whether cards are clear,
  • whether titles are not cut off,
  • whether images look correct,
  • whether CTAs are easy to tap,
  • whether the list does not become too long.

Step 10 — Update items when content changes​

When a service, product, or offer changes, update the related item in the Collection.

Do not change only the text in one section if the same item appears elsewhere.

This keeps content consistent.

Best practices​

  • Use Collections for repeated content.
  • Keep names clear.
  • Do not add unnecessary fields.
  • Check links and CTAs.
  • Keep item order intentional.
  • Check mobile appearance.
  • Update the Collection instead of manually changing many sections.
  • Do not show too many items on the homepage.

Video tutorial​

Suggested video for this article:

Title: How to use Collections in Centuply

Duration: 4-6 minutes

Video flow:

  1. Open Collections.
  2. Create a new Collection.
  3. Add fields.
  4. Add items.
  5. Connect with a section.
  6. Choose layout.
  7. Check dynamic list.
  8. Mobile preview.
  9. Publish.

Frequently asked questions​

When do I need a Collection?​

When you have many similar items, such as services, products, testimonials, or projects.

Can I use the same Collection on multiple pages?​

Yes, if supported. This helps keep content consistent.

What is a dynamic list?​

It is a section that automatically displays items from a Collection.

Does every website need Collections?​

No. They are mostly useful when there is repeated or structured content.

What should I do if an item does not appear correctly?​

Check whether fields are filled in, whether the item is active, and whether the section is connected to the correct Collection.