What Is a Post Type?

In Frame, all content is organized into something called Post Types.

A post type is simply a way to categorizes different kinds of content. While the term “post” is often associated with blog articles, in Frame terminology, many types of content are stored as posts behind the scenes.

Understanding post types helps you organize your website correctly and choose the right content type when creating new pages.

Default Post Types in Frame

Frame includes several built-in post types that power your website.

Posts

Posts are used for time-based content such as announcements, updates, and ministry highlights.

Posts:

• Appear in reverse chronological order (most recent first)
• Can use categories and tags
• Automatically appear in blog or news feeds
• Are included in archives

Posts are ideal for ongoing communication.

Pages

Pages are used for permanent or structural content.

Pages:

• Are not time-based
• Do not appear in blog feeds
• Can have parent and child relationships
• Are typically used in navigation menus

Common examples include About, Contact, Ministries, and Service Times.

Pages form the main structure of your website.

Attachments

Attachments are automatically created when you upload media files such as images, videos, or documents.

They store:

• File details
• Media metadata
• Image information

Attachments allow Frame to manage and display uploaded content properly.

Revisions

Revisions are saved versions of posts or pages.

They allow you to:

• Restore previous versions
• Compare edits
• Recover content if mistakes were made

Revisions act as a built-in safety system.

Custom Post Types in Frame

In addition to the default types, Frame uses Custom Post Types to organize specialized content.

A custom post type is created when content needs its own structure separate from standard posts or pages.

Examples in Frame may include:

• Events
• Issues
• News
• Staff
• Locations

These content types behave like posts but include structured fields specific to their purpose.

For example:

An Event may include date and location fields.
A Sermon may include speaker, scripture, and video fields.

Custom post types keep content organized and consistent.

Why Custom Post Types Matter

Without custom post types, all content would need to be created as standard posts or pages, which can make organization difficult.

Custom post types provide:

• Better content organization
• Dedicated archive pages
• Structured layouts
• Cleaner navigation
• Easier filtering and searching

They improve both usability and site structure.

How Custom Post Types Display on Your Site

Each custom post type can have:

• Individual content pages
• Archive pages listing all items
• Dedicated layout templates
• Structured content fields

For example:

An Events archive may list upcoming events automatically.
A Sermons archive may organize messages by date or speaker.

This improves both visitor experience and SEO.

How Custom Post Types Display on Your Site

Each custom post type can have:

• Individual content pages
• Archive pages listing all items
• Dedicated layout templates
• Structured content fields

For example:

An Events archive may list upcoming events automatically.
A Sermons archive may organize messages by date or speaker.

This improves both visitor experience and SEO.

Frequently Asked Questions