Custom Content Types & Fields

Create custom content types for specialized needs: Podcast episodes, Webinar registrations, Product launches, Press releases, Event listings, Job postings, Customer testimonials. Each type has custom fields and workflows tailored to its purpose.

Audenci includes 17 built-in content types: Social posts (IMAGE, VIDEO, CAROUSEL, REEL), Long-form (BLOG_POST, PILLAR_PAGE, HOW_TO_GUIDE, WHITEPAPER), Marketing (CASE_STUDY, COMPARISON_GUIDE, PRESS_RELEASE), Other (NEWSLETTER, EVENT_CONTENT, INFLUENCER_BRIEF, REPORT, GLOSSARY, CHECKLIST, LOCAL_SEO). Most users don't need custom types.

Create custom types when: Existing types don't fit your workflow, You need custom fields not in built-in types, You have unique approval or publishing requirements, You need specialized templates or wizards. Examples: Podcast episodes (with audio file, guest info, episode number), Product SKU posts (with inventory, pricing, specs).

To create custom content type: Go to Settings → Content Types (Enterprise only), Click 'Create Custom Type', Enter type name and description, Define custom fields, Configure workflow and statuses, Set up templates and wizards (optional), Save custom type.

• Text (short text input)
• Long Text (textarea)
• Rich Text (BlockNote editor)
• Number (integer or decimal)
• Date (date picker)
• Date & Time (datetime picker)
• Select (dropdown, single choice)
• Multi-Select (dropdown, multiple choices)
• Boolean (checkbox)
• URL (validated URL input)
• Email (validated email input)
• File Upload (images, videos, documents)
• Reference (link to other content)

Configure each custom field: Field name (internal), Display label (shown to users), Help text (field instructions), Required (mandatory), Default value, Validation rules (min/max, regex, etc.), Visibility conditions (show/hide based on other fields). Well-configured fields guide users to enter correct data.

Custom fields for podcast episodes: Episode Number (number, required), Episode Title (text, required), Description (rich text), Audio File (file upload, required), Guest Name (text), Guest Bio (long text), Guest Photo (file upload), Air Date (date & time), Duration (number, minutes), Show Notes (rich text), Transcript (file upload or long text).

Define custom workflows for content types: Draft → Recording → Editing → Review → Scheduled → Published. Each status can have: Custom name, Color, Who can transition to it, Automated actions on transition. Example: When status changes to 'Published', trigger webhook to add episode to podcast feed.

Create templates for custom types: Pre-fill common field values, Set default categories/tags, Include boilerplate text, Configure AI generation settings. Templates ensure consistency and speed up creation.

Build custom wizards for content types: Multi-step creation flow, Conditional steps based on field values, AI generation at each step, Validation before proceeding. Wizards guide users through complex content creation.

Query custom content via API or UI: Filter by custom field values, Sort by custom fields, Search in custom fields, Export custom content, Build custom dashboards. Custom types integrate fully with Audenci's data model.

• Only create custom types when necessary
• Keep custom fields minimal (8-10 max)
• Use clear, descriptive field labels
• Set default values to speed up entry
• Create templates for common scenarios
• Document custom type usage for team
• Review and optimize custom types quarterly