How to remove a CMS element without breaking the layout

Why properly delete a CMS element?

Key points • Deleting a CMS item must be done carefully to avoid visual errors • Dynamic pages adapt automatically if they are well-structured • A few checks ensure an unaltered layout

Deleting a CMS element is a common operation when content is no longer intended to appear on your hotel website: an expired offer, a room that no longer exists, outdated news... But to preserve a stable and professional layout, it is essential to manage this deletion correctly.

To begin, access the relevant CMS collection. Select the item you wish to remove and then open it to view its details. In the options, use the dedicated deletion function. This action permanently removes the item from your collection as well as from all pages that use it.

Next, ensure your Collection List structure is correctly configured. A well-structured Collection List automatically adjusts when an item disappears. It reorganizes the display without leaving any gaps, as long as you haven't added incorrectly conditioned items or forced a fixed number of items.

💡 Tip: Use conditional visibility based on CMS fields rather than fixed positions. This ensures smooth display even when some content is deleted.

If you have a dedicated page for this item (CMS template), deleting it will automatically make that public page inaccessible. Ensure that no essential internal links point to this URL; if they do, update your links to avoid 404 errors.

Before deleting a critical element, consider checking if other modules on your site (banners, sliders, filtered lists, featured sections) use that item. Most dynamic structures adapt automatically, but a misconfigured dependency can sometimes result in an empty area or a missing visual element.

To avoid unexpected consequences, a good practice is to temporarily archive or hide the item before deleting it. By disabling its publication, you can test the display and ensure the layout remains correct. Once validated, you can confidently delete it permanently.

Finally, maintain a consistent logic in your required fields and conditional visibility settings. The cleaner your structure, the more naturally and visually unobtrusively deleting an item will be.

Conclusion

Removing a CMS element won't damage the layout if your collection and lists are well-structured. By checking your dependencies, testing visibility, and adhering to CMS best practices, you can ensure a clean removal without any negative impact on your hotel website.