Enhancing Content Management with Direct Portfolio Links

Introduction

In content management systems, providing easy access to the published output is crucial for content creators. A common frustration is the need to navigate through multiple screens to view the final result of their work. This update to the landing page project addresses this issue by adding a direct link to the published portfolio post from the edit page.

The Problem

Content editors often need to verify how their content appears on the live portfolio after publishing. The previous workflow required them to:

1. Save and publish the post.
2. Navigate to the portfolio section.
3. Locate the newly published post.

This process is time-consuming and disrupts the content creation workflow.

The Solution: "View on Portfolio" Button

This update introduces a "View on Portfolio" button directly on the post edit page. This button is conditionally displayed only when:

• The post is published.
• The post has a generated slug (URL-friendly identifier).

Here's a simplified example of how such a button might be implemented in PHP within the content management system:

<?php

function renderPortfolioLinkButton(Post $post)
{
    if ($post->isPublished() && $post->getSlug()) {
        $url = '/portfolio/' . $post->getSlug();
        echo '<a href="' . htmlspecialchars($url) . '">View on Portfolio</a>';
    }
}

?>

This PHP snippet checks if the post is published and has a slug. If both conditions are met, it generates an HTML link to the portfolio post.

Benefits

• Improved Workflow: Content editors can now quickly view their published posts with a single click.
• Reduced Time: Eliminates the need to manually navigate to the portfolio section.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Allows for immediate verification of content appearance and formatting.

Implementation Details

The implementation involved modifying the post edit page template to include the conditional rendering of the "View on Portfolio" button. The button's visibility is controlled by checking the post's publication status and the existence of a slug.

Key Takeaway

Small user interface enhancements can significantly improve the content creation workflow. By providing direct access to published content, we empower content editors to efficiently manage and verify their work.