How to duplicate an existing CMS article or element

Why duplicate CMS content?

Key points • Duplication allows you to quickly create new content based on an existing template • It ensures the visual and structural consistency of your hotel website • A few adjustments are all it takes to personalize the duplicated item

Duplicating a CMS element or article is an efficient way to save time when you need to create new, similar content, such as a new room, a seasonal offer, or a blog post inspired by a previous one. This allows you to maintain the existing structure, avoid errors, and ensure perfect consistency across your hotel website.

To begin, access your CMS collection management interface. Select the collection containing the item you wish to duplicate. Once in the list, open the item to duplicate to display all its fields.

Most platforms allow you to duplicate an item directly via a "Duplicate" or "Duplicate item" button. When you activate this function, an exact copy of the item is created. You can then freely edit its content: title, descriptions, images, categories, or any other field specific to the collection. This approach is ideal for repetitive content such as blog posts or room listings.

💡 Tip: Always change the slug of the duplicated item to avoid URL conflicts. The slug must be unique and reflect the new content.

If your interface doesn't offer an automatic duplication function, you can manually duplicate an element by creating a new item and then copying and pasting the relevant content. This method takes a little more time but provides the same end result, especially for simple structures.

Once the duplication is complete, save and publish your new element so that it appears on all pages using this CMS collection. Also, check the layout to ensure that conditional, visual, or dynamic fields display correctly.

Duplication is also an excellent way to ensure consistency between several similar pages while allowing the freedom to customize each element according to the specific needs of your hotel.

Conclusion

Duplicating an article or CMS element is a quick and efficient way to create new content while maintaining a consistent structure. By adjusting the slug, text, and images, you can create an item perfectly suited to your needs while optimizing your management time.