Collections Overview
Collections are the foundation of content management in Vivreal. They provide structured containers for your data, whether that's blog posts, products, team member profiles, or anything else your site needs.
How Collections Work
A collection defines the structure for a type of content. You choose a name, set up the fields (the schema), and then create individual entries — called objects — that follow that structure.
Think of it like a spreadsheet: the collection defines the column headers, and each object is a row of data.
For example, you might create a "Blog Posts" collection with fields for title, body, author, and featured image. Then each blog post you write is an object in that collection.
Each collection has:
- A name (e.g., "Blog Posts", "Products", "Team Members")
- A schema that defines the fields each entry will have
- A type — standard or linked
- Optional media support for file uploads
- Optional tags for organization
Common Use Cases
| Use Case | Suggested Fields |
|---|---|
| Blog / Articles | Title, body (rich text), author, publish date, featured image, tags |
| Products | Name, description, price, images, variants (JSON), category |
| Events | Title, date, location, description, registration link |
| Team Members | Name, role, bio, headshot, social links |
| Testimonials | Quote, author name, company, rating |
| FAQ | Question, answer, category |
| Job Postings | Title, department, location, type (full-time/part-time), description, apply link |
You can create as many collections as your tier allows. Start with one or two and add more as your content needs grow.
How Collections Connect to Sites
When you deploy a site through Vivreal, your site's templates pull content directly from your collections via the Client API. Update an object in the portal, and the change is reflected on your live site — no redeployment needed.
This separation of content and presentation means you can manage multiple sites from the same collection data, or redesign your site without touching your content.
Next Steps
Ready to create your first collection? Head to Creating Collections for a step-by-step walkthrough.