CMS Collections Reference

A field-by-field guide to the most frequently edited CMS collections on CAS.org. Use this reference when creating or updating content in Webflow.

Last Updated: February 26, 2026 | Audience: Web Team, Content Team

Quick Reference: All 40 Collections

The CAS.org site has 40 CMS collections (the Webflow maximum). Before requesting a new collection, contact the web team lead — we have zero slots remaining.

Collections are organized into the following categories:

• Content & Publishing: CAS Insights, Articles, Press Releases, Podcasts, Reports, Gated Contents, Notifications
• Events & Webinars: Events, Event Schedules, Event Types, Webinars, Webinar Types, Speakers
• Products & Solutions: CAS Solutions, Changelogs, Releases
• Training & Education: Training Lessons, Training Solution Platforms, Training Solutions, Training Topics, Customer Trainings, Customer Training Videos, STN Database Summary Sheets
• People & Organizations: Authors, CAS Employees, Future Leaders, Institutions, Countries, Years
• Taxonomy & Classification: Topics, Formats, Content Types, Core Journals
• Academic: Academic Resources, Academic Resource Contents, Future Leader Contents
• Other: Home Hero Slides, Legal Notices, Documentation (this collection)

The sections below cover the six most frequently edited collections in detail.

CAS Insights (Blog Articles)

Collection slug: cas-insights | Template page: /resources/cas-insights/{slug}

This is the primary blog/article collection. New articles are published on Wednesdays and Fridays. See the CAS Insights SOP for the full publishing workflow.

Required Fields

• Headline (Plain Text) — The article title. This is the CMS Name field and appears as the H1 on the article page.
• Slug (Plain Text) — URL path after /resources/cas-insights/. Keep it short and keyword-rich. No spaces or special characters.
• Feature Image (Image) — Primary article image displayed at the top of the post. Minimum 1200px wide, max 1920px wide, minimum 200KB file size. Use AVIF format via TinyPNG for optimization.
• Main Image Alt Text (Plain Text) — Descriptive accessibility text for the feature image. Be specific: "Molecular structure of compound X" not "image".
• Meta Title (Plain Text) — SEO title tag. Should match or closely mirror the headline. Max ~60 characters for full display in search results.
• Meta Description (Plain Text) — Search engine description. 150-160 characters. Include primary keyword and a clear value proposition.
• Preview (Plain Text) — Summary text shown on the CAS Insights index page and social sharing cards. Max 300 characters.
• Author 1 (Reference to Authors) — Primary content author. Start typing a name to search.
• Primary Topic (Reference to Topics) — Main category for filtering and display.
• Format Type (Reference to Formats) — Content format classification (e.g., Article, Listicle, Q&A).
• Post Body (Rich Text) — The full article content. Supports headings, lists, images, embeds, and custom code blocks.
• Date Published (Date/Time) — Official publication date. Controls sort order on the index page.

Optional Fields

• Author 2, 3, 4 (Reference to Authors) — Additional co-authors if applicable.
• Thumbnail (Image) — Alternate image for the Insights homepage card. If left blank, the Feature Image is used. Min 800px, max 1200px wide.
• Secondary/Third/Fourth Topic (Reference to Topics) — Additional topics for cross-filtering. Use only if genuinely relevant.
• Secondary Format Type (Reference to Formats) — Additional format if the content spans multiple formats.
• Introduction (Rich Text) — Optional intro section before the main post body. Rarely used.
• Teaser (Plain Text, single line) — Caption shown when the article is featured on the homepage.
• CTA Button Text / CTA Button URL — Optional call-to-action button. Use relative paths for URLs.
• Resource Button Text / Resource Button URL — Downloadable asset button. Only displays for Executive Summary format types.

Toggle Switches

• Featured? — Promotes to the featured slot on Insights homepage. Only one article should be featured at a time.
• Add table of contents — Generates an in-article TOC from H2/H3 headings. Use for longer articles (1500+ words).
• Remove sidebar table of contents — Hides the sidebar TOC. Only for articles with no headings.
• Remove from main Insights page — Hides from the index page. Useful for campaign-specific content.

Webinars

Collection slug: webinar | Template page: /resources/webinar/{slug}

Manages both upcoming (registration) and on-demand (recorded) webinars. See the Webinars SOP for the full workflow.

Required Fields

• Webinar Title (Plain Text) — The webinar name. Displays as the H1 and in listings.
• Slug (Plain Text) — URL path. Keep concise and descriptive.
• Presentation Language (Option) — Choose English or Chinese.
• Duration (Minutes) (Number, integer) — Total length in minutes. Typically 30 or 60.
• Short Description (Rich Text) — Brief overview for listings and preview cards. 2-3 sentences.
• Full Description (Rich Text) — Detailed content including agenda and What You Will Learn section.
• SEO Description (Plain Text) — Meta description. Max 170 characters.

Scheduling Fields

Enter times in both Eastern Time and Central European Time:

• Start/End (EST) — Primary session times in Eastern Time.
• Start/End (CET) — Same session converted to CET.
• Second session start/end (EST and CET) — Only if offering a repeat session. Enable the 2 session webinar toggle first.

Registration & Links

• Registration Link (Link) — Internal registration page URL.
• External Registration Link (Link) — Only when registration is on a third-party platform.
• Session 1/2 Registration Button Text & URL — For multi-session webinars only.
• HubSpot Form ID (Plain Text) — The data-form-id value from HubSpot embed code.

Speakers & Content

• Speaker 1-5 (Reference to Speakers) — Up to five speakers. Publish speaker items first.
• Webinar Format (MultiReference to Webinar Types) — Category (Coffee Lecture, Technical Presentation, etc.).
• Primary/Secondary Related Solution (Reference to CAS Solutions) — Cross-promotion links.
• Legal Disclaimer (Reference to Legal Notices) — Attach if required.

On-Demand / Recording

• Brightcove Video ID (Plain Text) — Video identifier. Required for on-demand playback.
• Brightcove Video Thumbnail (Image) — Download from Brightcove and upload. Without this, a black box appears on the page.
• External webinar recording (Link) — If hosted outside Brightcove.
• Downloadable Resources (File) — Slides or handouts (PDF, PPTX).
• Resource Button Label / Resource Button URL — Download button text and link.

Toggle Switches

• 2 session webinar — Enable for webinars running twice. Unlocks second session fields.
• Featured Webinar — Top slot on the Webinars page. Only one at a time.
• Hide from webinar resource page — Excludes from public listings.

Events

Collection slug: cas-events | Template page: /resources/event/{slug}

Manages conferences, seminars, trade shows, and CAS-hosted events with tiered page layouts.

Required Fields

• Name (Plain Text) — Event title.
• Slug (Plain Text) — URL path.
• Start Date/Time (Date/Time) — Event start.
• Event Type (MultiReference to Event Types) — Categorization for filtering.

Event Details

• End Date/Time — Multi-day events set this to the final day.
• Short Event Description (Plain Text) — Preview text for the events index page.
• Full Event Description (Rich Text) — Complete details and agenda overview.
• Why attend? (Rich Text) — Displays as a dedicated section.
• Registration Deadline (Date/Time) — Last day to register.
• Registration Link (Link) — Registration page URL.
• HubSpot Data Form ID (Plain Text) — For embedded forms.
• Image from previous event (Image, max 200KB)
• Video from previous event (Number) — Brightcove ID.
• Quote from past attendee survey (Plain Text) — Testimonial.

Venue & Travel

• Venue (Plain Text) — Venue name or "Virtual".
• Venue Address (Plain Text) — Full street address.
• Parking Info / Travelling to / Hotels / Other info (Rich Text) — Travel logistics.

Section Visibility Toggles

Control which sections appear. Only turn on sections you have populated:

• Show Speakers Section — Displays speakers grid.
• Show Agenda Section — Displays schedule (from Event Schedules collection).
• Show Venue Section — Displays venue and travel info.
• Show About Section — Displays CAS and co-host info.

Co-Branding

• Co-brand Logo / Co-hosting Org Logo (Image) — Partner logos.
• Co-hosting Org Name (Plain Text) — Partner name.
• About CAS / Co-hosting org about / Why hosting together (Rich Text) — About section content.

Contact & Related Content

• Event Contact Name / Email — Point of contact.
• Learn more: CAS Insights / Articles / White papers (References) — Cross-links.

Other Toggles

• Hide this event — Hides from index page but keeps page live.
• Tier 1 — Activates enhanced page layout.

Speakers

Collection slug: speakers

Referenced by Webinars and Events. Create and publish the speaker item before adding them to a webinar or event.

Required Fields

• Speaker Name (Plain Text) — Full name.
• Slug (Plain Text) — Auto-generated from name.

Optional Fields

• Speaker Title (Plain Text) — Job title.
• Company name (Plain Text) — Organization.
• Picture (Image) — Headshot. Square aspect ratio, 300-800px wide.
• Bio Summary (Plain Text) — Short bio for cards (2-3 sentences).
• Bio (Rich Text) — Full biography.
• LinkedIn Profile Link (Link) — Note: Field is labeled Twitter Profile Link in the CMS but is used for LinkedIn.

Gated Contents

Collection slug: gated-content | Template page: /resources/gated-content/{slug}

Downloadable resources (white papers, case studies, reports) behind a form.

Required Fields

• Title (Plain Text) — Resource name.
• Slug (Plain Text) — URL path.
• Meta description (Plain Text) — SEO description.
• Content type (Reference to Content Types) — Classification (White Paper, Case Study, etc.).

Content Fields

• Body (Rich Text) — Page content alongside the form.
• Post Summary (Plain Text, 200-300 chars) — Preview text. Minimum 200 characters required.
• HubSpot form embed code (Rich Text) — Full HubSpot embed script.

Images

• Feature Image / Main Image Alt Text — Primary image and accessibility text.
• Fanned Image / Fanned Image Alt Text — Stylized preview for fanned pages treatment.

Download Delivery

• PDF URL (Link) — Preferred method. Brandfolder Attachment CDN link.
• PDF File (File) — Direct upload. Only use when no form is required.
• Button Text (Plain Text) — Download button label.

Taxonomy

• Topic (Reference to Topics) — Subject category.
• CAS Solution (Reference to CAS Solutions) — Associated product.

Toggle Switches

• Remove from index page — Hides from listing. Use when testing. Turn back off when done.
• Ungated content — Removes the form entirely.

Authors

Collection slug: author

Referenced by CAS Insights. Create the author before publishing an article that references them.

Required Fields

• Name (Plain Text) — Full name.
• Slug (Plain Text) — Auto-generated.

Optional Fields

• Author Title (Plain Text) — Job title or role.
• Profile Picture (Image, 300-800px wide, max 200KB)
• Bio Summary (Plain Text) — Short bio (2-3 sentences).
• Bio (Rich Text) — Full biography.
• LinkedIn Profile Link (Link)

Common Gotchas and Tips

Slug Rules

• Lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only.
• No spaces, underscores, or special characters.
• Keep short and keyword-focused.
• Changing a slug after publishing breaks all existing links. Set up a 301 redirect if you must.

Reference Fields

• Referenced items must be published to appear in search. If you can't find an item, check if it's in draft.
• Publish new speakers/authors first, then link them in your webinar/article.

Image Best Practices

• Use AVIF format (convert via TinyPNG).
• Always add descriptive alt text for accessibility.
• Feature images: 1200-1920px wide, min 200KB.
• Thumbnails: 800-1200px wide.
• Speaker/Author photos: 300-800px wide, square.

Rich Text Tips

• Use H2 for major sections, H3 for subsections. Never skip heading levels.
• Don't paste from Word — use Ctrl+Shift+V to paste as plain text first.
• For tables, use the HTML embed approach from the CAS Insights SOP.
• For callout boxes, use the embed code template from the design system.

Publishing Checklist

• All required fields filled (check for red outlines).
• Slug is clean, short, hyphens only.
• Feature image uploaded with alt text.
• Meta title and description filled.
• Referenced items (authors, speakers, topics) are published.
• Preview text filled and under character limits.
• Page previewed on staging URL before final publish.