Collections Reference

Collections are the different content types in ClearCMS. Each collection has its own set of fields for a specific kind of content -- team members, events, products, and so on. ClearCMS ships with 36 collection types that you can turn on or off for your site.

For a simpler overview of what each collection does, see the Content Types guide. This page is a detailed reference covering every field and how collections connect to each other.

You manage which collections are active in Settings > Content Types.

Industry Presets

When you create a new site, you can pick an industry preset that turns on a useful set of collections for your type of business. You can always add or remove collections later.

Preset	Collections Enabled
Nonprofit	events, team, programs, board, testimonials, partners, impact-stories, giving, locations
Professional	team, services, case-studies, testimonials, locations, jobs, faqs
Restaurant	menu-items, locations, team, testimonials, events, faqs
Portfolio	projects, team, services, testimonials, faqs
E-commerce	products, product-categories, testimonials, faqs, locations
Healthcare	providers, services, locations, team, faqs
SaaS	features, pricing-plans, integrations, changelog, case-studies
Education	courses, team, instructors, events, programs, faqs
Fitness	classes, instructors, team, testimonials, locations, faqs
Real Estate	listings, agents, locations, team, faqs
Church	sermons, ministries, team, events, programs, giving, volunteers, announcements

info

Pages and Posts are core collections and are always enabled. They cannot be disabled.

Core Collections

These two collections are available on every ClearCMS site.

Pages (`pages`)

The pages of your website, built with the drag-and-drop section editor.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
description	textarea	Max 160 characters
featuredImage	image
content	blocks	Drag-and-drop sections
template	select	Default, Full Width, Sidebar, Landing

Posts (`posts`)

Blog posts and articles with rich text editing.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
excerpt	textarea	Max 300 characters
content	richtext	Required
featuredImage	image
author	relation	Links to team
categories	multiselect	News, Updates, Resources, Stories
publishedAt	datetime

Content & Engagement

Events (`events`)

Upcoming and past events with dates, location, and registration.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
description	richtext
featuredImage	image
startDate	datetime	Required
endDate	datetime
location	text
address	textarea
isVirtual	boolean
virtualLink	url
registrationUrl	url
cost	text
capacity	number
category	select	Workshop, Fundraiser, Community, Training, Social

Announcements (`announcements`)

Important notices with priority levels and expiration dates.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
content	richtext	Required
priority	select	Normal, Important, Urgent
expiresAt	datetime
showOnHomepage	boolean

Programs (`programs`)

Organizational programs with status tracking and impact data.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
tagline	text
description	richtext
featuredImage	image
gallery	gallery
status	select	Active, Coming Soon, On Hold, Completed
coordinator	relation	Links to team
impactStats	json

Services (`services`)

Services you offer with pricing, duration, and feature lists.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
shortDescription	textarea	Max 200 characters
description	richtext
icon	text
featuredImage	image
pricing	text
duration	text
features	json
ctaText	text
ctaUrl	url
sortOrder	number

Projects (`projects`)

Portfolio projects with client info, categories, and galleries.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
client	text
excerpt	textarea	Max 200 characters
description	richtext
featuredImage	image	Required
gallery	gallery
category	select	Web Design, Branding, Development, Marketing, Consulting
tags	multiselect
completedAt	date
projectUrl	url
isFeatured	boolean

Case Studies (`case-studies`)

Client success stories structured as challenge, solution, and results.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
client	text	Required
clientLogo	image
industry	text
challenge	richtext
solution	richtext
results	richtext
metrics	json
testimonialQuote	textarea
testimonialAuthor	text
featuredImage	image
gallery	gallery

Resources (`resources`)

Downloadable files such as guides, templates, and reports.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
description	textarea
file	file	Required
thumbnail	image
category	select	Guide, Template, Report, Toolkit, Whitepaper
requiresEmail	boolean	Gate download behind email capture

FAQs (`faqs`)

Questions and answers organized by category.

Field	Type	Notes
question	text	Required
answer	richtext	Required
category	text
sortOrder	number

Testimonials (`testimonials`)

Customer or client quotes with ratings and photos.

Field	Type	Notes
quote	textarea	Required
author	text	Required
authorTitle	text
authorCompany	text
authorPhoto	image
rating	number	1 to 5
isFeatured	boolean
relatedService	relation	Links to services

Impact Stories (`impact-stories`)

Stories that highlight the real-world impact of your organization's work.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
story	richtext	Required
featuredImage	image
subject	text
subjectPhoto	image
program	relation	Links to programs
publishedAt	date

Partners (`partners`)

Partner organizations, sponsors, and funders with logos and tiers.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
logo	image	Required
description	textarea
website	url
partnerType	select	Sponsor, Partner, Funder, Collaborator
tier	select	Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze
sortOrder	number

Giving (`giving`)

Donation levels or giving programs with tiers and benefits.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
minAmount	number	Required
maxAmount	number
description	textarea
benefits	json
icon	text
color	color
sortOrder	number

Sermons (`sermons`)

Sermons or talks with audio, video, and downloadable notes.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
speaker	relation	Links to team
date	date	Required
description	textarea
scripture	text
series	text
videoUrl	url
audioUrl	url
notes	richtext
notesFile	file
featuredImage	image

Ministries (`ministries`)

Church ministries and community groups.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
description	richtext
featuredImage	image
leader	relation	Links to team
meetingTime	text
location	text
ageGroup	select	Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
contactEmail	email

Features (`features`)

Product features and capabilities for marketing pages.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
tagline	text
description	richtext
icon	text
image	image
category	text
isNew	boolean
sortOrder	number

Changelog (`changelog`)

Product updates, release notes, and version history.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
version	text
date	date	Required
description	richtext	Required
type	select	Feature, Improvement, Fix, Security

Integrations (`integrations`)

Third-party integrations and tools your product connects with.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
logo	image	Required
description	richtext
category	select	CRM, Marketing, Analytics, Communication, Productivity, Developer
docsUrl	url
isFeatured	boolean

People & Organization

Team (`team`)

Staff and team members with roles, bios, and social links.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
photo	image
role	text	Required
department	text
bio	richtext
email	email
phone	phone
linkedin	url
twitter	url
sortOrder	number
isLeadership	boolean

Board (`board`)

Board of directors or advisory board members.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
photo	image
title	text	Required
organization	text
bio	richtext
termStart	date
termEnd	date
isOfficer	boolean
sortOrder	number

Volunteers (`volunteers`)

Volunteer profiles with contribution tracking.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
photo	image
role	text
bio	textarea
since	date
hoursContributed	number
isFeatured	boolean

Instructors (`instructors`)

Teachers, trainers, and class instructors.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
photo	image
title	text
specialties	multiselect
bio	richtext
certifications	json
instagram	url
email	email

Providers (`providers`)

Healthcare or service providers with credentials and availability.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
photo	image
credentials	text
specialty	text	Required
bio	richtext
education	json
languages	multiselect	English, Spanish, French, Mandarin
acceptingPatients	boolean
locations	relation	Links to locations (multiple)

Agents (`agents`)

Real estate agents or sales representatives.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
photo	image
title	text
license	text
bio	richtext
phone	phone	Required
email	email	Required
specializations	multiselect	Residential, Commercial, Luxury, Investment
areasServed	json
soldCount	number
facebook	url
instagram	url

Locations (`locations`)

Physical locations with addresses, hours, and map coordinates.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
address	textarea	Required
city	text
state	text
zip	text
country	text	Default: USA
phone	phone
email	email
hours	json
image	image
latitude	number
longitude	number
isPrimary	boolean

Departments (`departments`)

Organizational divisions or departments.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
description	richtext
head	relation	Links to team
email	email
phone	phone
sortOrder	number

Jobs (`jobs`)

Open positions and job postings.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
department	text
location	relation	Links to locations
type	select	Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship
remote	select	On-site, Remote, Hybrid
salary	text
description	richtext	Required
requirements	richtext
benefits	richtext
applyUrl	url
closingDate	date

Products & Services

Products (`products`)

Items for sale with pricing, inventory, and images.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
sku	text
description	richtext
price	number	Required
salePrice	number
images	gallery
category	relation	Links to product-categories
inStock	boolean	Default: true
featured	boolean

Product Categories (`product-categories`)

Categories for organizing products into a hierarchy.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
description	textarea
image	image
parent	relation	Links to product-categories (self-reference)
sortOrder	number

Menu Items (`menu-items`)

Restaurant or service menu items with dietary info.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
description	textarea
price	number	Required
image	image
category	select	Appetizers, Entrees, Sides, Desserts, Beverages
dietary	multiselect	Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Spicy
calories	number
isAvailable	boolean	Default: true
isFeatured	boolean
sortOrder	number

Classes (`classes`)

Fitness or activity classes with scheduling details.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
description	richtext
instructor	relation	Links to instructors
duration	number	Required, in minutes
intensity	select	Low, Medium, High
image	image
category	select	Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Cycling
capacity	number

Courses (`courses`)

Online or in-person courses with enrollment details.

Field	Type	Notes
title	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
description	richtext
instructor	relation	Links to team
featuredImage	image
duration	text
format	select	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
level	select	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
price	number
enrollUrl	url
startDate	date

Listings (`listings`)

Real estate or marketplace listings with property details.

Field	Type	Notes
address	text	Required
slug	slug	Required
price	number	Required
status	select	For Sale, Pending, Sold, For Rent, Rented
propertyType	select	Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, Multi-Family, Land, Commercial
bedrooms	number
bathrooms	number
sqft	number
lotSize	text
yearBuilt	number
description	richtext
features	json
images	gallery
virtualTourUrl	url
agent	relation	Links to agents
mls	text

Pricing Plans (`pricing-plans`)

Subscription tiers or service plans with feature lists.

Field	Type	Notes
name	text	Required
description	textarea
priceMonthly	number
priceYearly	number
features	json
ctaText	text	Default: "Get Started"
ctaUrl	url
isPopular	boolean
sortOrder	number

How collections connect

Some collections link to items in other collections. For example, a blog post can link to its author in the Team collection. When you pick a related item, ClearCMS keeps the connection and shows it automatically.

From	Field	To	Multiple
posts	author	team	No
programs	coordinator	team	No
sermons	speaker	team	No
ministries	leader	team	No
departments	head	team	No
courses	instructor	team	No
classes	instructor	instructors	No
testimonials	relatedService	services	No
impact-stories	program	programs	No
providers	locations	locations	Yes
jobs	location	locations	No
products	category	product-categories	No
product-categories	parent	product-categories	No
listings	agent	agents	No

tip

When a link supports multiple items (like providers linking to several locations), you can select more than one. Others are limited to one linked item.

For developers

All collection items are available through the ClearCMS Headless API for use in custom websites and apps. See the Headless API developer docs for details on fetching, filtering, and pagination.

Tips

tip

Only turn on what you need. Fewer collections means a cleaner sidebar and faster editing.
Start with an industry preset, then add or remove collections to match your site.
Link related content. Connecting a blog post to its author or a class to its instructor makes it easy to show related content on your site.
Draft and publish is available on all collections, so you can prepare content before it goes live.

Industry Presets​

Core Collections​

Pages (pages)​

Posts (posts)​

Content & Engagement​

Events (events)​

Announcements (announcements)​

Programs (programs)​

Services (services)​

Projects (projects)​

Case Studies (case-studies)​

Resources (resources)​

FAQs (faqs)​

Testimonials (testimonials)​

Impact Stories (impact-stories)​

Partners (partners)​

Giving (giving)​

Sermons (sermons)​

Ministries (ministries)​

Features (features)​

Changelog (changelog)​

Integrations (integrations)​

People & Organization​

Team (team)​

Board (board)​

Volunteers (volunteers)​

Instructors (instructors)​

Providers (providers)​

Agents (agents)​

Locations (locations)​

Departments (departments)​

Jobs (jobs)​

Products & Services​

Products (products)​

Product Categories (product-categories)​

Menu Items (menu-items)​

Classes (classes)​

Courses (courses)​

Listings (listings)​

Pricing Plans (pricing-plans)​

How collections connect​

Tips​