Shows & Events CMS

Key Steps for Adding a Show or Event to Framer CMS

1. Accessing the CMS 0:14

• Click → [CMS] In the Top Menu

2. Navigating to Shows and Events 0:25

• Select 'Shows and Events' from the CMS options in the left panel menu.

3. Creating a New Item 0:47

• Click on '➕ New Item'.

• Enter the name of the show or event.

• Slug will automatically be created </aside>

4. Setting Up the Show Details 0:58

• Use toggles to feature the event on the homepage or in the mega menu.

• See notes about making a show or event ‘Featured’ below ⬇️

5. Selecting Categories and Dates 1:13

• Choose the main category (e.g., Professional Theater).

• Select the current season

• Manually enter the show dates.

• Upload the Featured Image for the show.

7. Entering Ticket Link 2:05

• Paste the Salesforce ticket link in the 'Link to' box.

8. Writing the Event Description 2:21

• Start with the name of theater in bold.

• Provide a brief overview of the show (max 300 characters).

• Use formatting options (bold, italics, headings) as needed.

9. Creating a Marketing Excerpt 2:57

• Write a concise marketing excerpt to attract attendees (max 160 characters).

10. Adding a Digital Playbill 3:14

• Click to add the PDF of the digital playbill

• Upload the PDF

11. Preparing Images 3:33

• Use the Canva template (1920 by 1080) for all images (except headshots and sponsor logos)

• Resize images as necessary and download as PNG.

12. Adding Images and Photo Credits 4:03

• Upload images and provide photo credits.

13. Adding Press Releases 4:11

• Add the show and then return to add the press release in the blog section.

14. Adding Headshots for Creative Team 4:41

• Select headshots from the list of creative team members.

15. Managing Cast Information 5:05

• Title the cast section appropriately (e.g., Main Cast).

• Select cast members from the list or add new ones.

16. Updating Cast Bios 6:21

• Update bios for returning cast members from the cast and creative team CMS.

17. Setting Show Details 6:34

• Use toggles for sponsor categories,

• Add show duration, content advisories, and audition information to the properties below.

18. Finalizing the Show Entry 7:04

• You must click ‘Save Draft’ before being able to publish.

• After draft is saved, hit ‘Publish’ then ‘Update’ and preview to make sure everything looks good.

• If only making edits, after editing, simply hit 'Publish' to update. </aside>

⚠️ Cautionary Notes

• Always double-check the entered dates and links for accuracy.

• Ensure that all images meet the specified format and size requirements.

💡 Tips for Efficiency

• Use the Canva template for images to save time on resizing.

• Keep a checklist handy to ensure all necessary steps are completed before publishing.