Is it possible to add an “author” or “date of update” field?

Why add an extra field to your CMS?

Key points • You can add as many fields as needed to a CMS collection • An “author” or “update date” field enriches your blog and news articles • These fields allow for more precise and professional editorial management

Adding an “author” or “date updated” field is not only possible, but it’s an excellent practice for hotel websites that want to further structure their blog or news section. These fields improve transparency, strengthen the credibility of the content, and give your visitors useful information about your posts.

To begin, go to your CMS collection (Articles, News, Blog, etc.). Open the collection settings, where you'll find the existing fields. Click Add a field to create a new custom field. You can choose from several types, including: • Plain text for an author • Reference if you want to link the author to another dedicated collection • Date to display an update date • Date & time if you need more precision

If you're adding an "author" field, start simple with a text field. But if you manage multiple authors (e.g., management, communications, restaurant, spa), create an "Authors" collection. This will allow you to automatically display their photo, bio, or social media links on dynamic pages.

💡 Tip: For the “update date”, use a manual date field, which you can update with each significant change. This allows you to control the displayed date instead of relying on an automatic system that can sometimes be too sensitive.

After creating your field, you then need to integrate it into your CMS template. Access the dynamic page linked to your collection and select the area where you want to display the author or date. Link the element to your new field using the “Get text from CMS” option or equivalent.

If the field does not appear immediately, check: • that you have entered a value in at least one item of the collection • that the element is not subject to incorrectly configured conditional visibility • that your site is published after modification

These additional fields enhance the value and professionalism of your product descriptions. Your visitors can better visualize the freshness of the content, and your marketing team has a more flexible editorial system at their disposal.

Conclusion

Yes, you can add an “author” or “update date” field without any limitations. By creating a custom field and integrating it into your CMS template, you improve the editorial structure of your hotel website and the perceived quality of your content.