Using the Properties Tab | CMS Knowledge Base
Page Properties
Page Properties control important page settings and metadata.
When creating a new page, most page properties are entered during the page creation process. For existing pages, the Properties tab is used to update metadata, improve SEO, and adjust layout-related settings.
Accessing Page Properties
- Check out the page (the light bulb should be yellow).
- Click Properties to view the page properties.
Title and Metadata
Title
The page title appears in search engine results and browser tabs. This field is a key SEO element and should follow the SEO Guidelines.
Description
The meta description summarizes the page content for search engines. Descriptions should be accurate, unique, and follow the SEO Guidelines.
Keywords
Keywords are used for SEO and help reinforce what the page is about. They should reflect the main topics covered on the page and support search visibility. Keywords should be relevant, specific, and aligned with the page content. Follow the SEO Guidelines when editing this field.
Tags
Tags are optional and used for internal filtering only. They do not impact SEO.
Custom Settings
General
Banner Image
Choose an image to display in the banner. Recommended image size is 1900x485 pixels.
Note: A banner image and the carousel cannot be used together. If you receive this error, click the Clear button next to the Banner Image field to remove the banner.
Page Heading
The page heading is the main title displayed on the page itself, underneath the breadcrumb. It should be clear and descriptive.
Breadcrumb
The breadcrumb is the linked text displayed near the top of the page. It helps users understand where they are within the website and navigate back to related pages. Input here the desired breadcrumb text.
Layout
Navigation
Controls whether the side navigation menu (links displayed on the left side of the page) appears on the page. Click to display the side navigation.
Editable Region
Controls whether the content region below the side navigation is available for use.
Video Metadata for Web Schemas
Leave this section unchanged. This area is intended for higher-level content managers.
The Video Metadata section is used to add structured information about videos embedded on a page. This metadata helps search engines better understand video content and can improve how videos appear in search results.
Video metadata should only be completed when a page includes a video.
IMPORTANT: Most content managers will not need to use Video Metadata regularly. When required, follow guidance from the Web Communications team to ensure information is entered correctly.
To learn more, visit Advanced Training.
When to Use Video Metadata
Use this section if your page includes:
- An embedded video
- A featured video as part of the page content
If the page does not contain a video, this section can be left blank.
What Video Metadata Does
- Provides additional context about video content
- Helps search engines interpret and index videos
- Supports enhanced search result features (when applicable)
Important Notes
- Only enter accurate information that matches the video on the page
- Do not add video metadata if no video is present