Cherry Crest PTSAEditor handbook Practice site

Background and reference

Webflow words, in plain English

The Webflow words used in this handbook, with the nearest WordPress idea.

WordMeansClosest WordPress idea
DashboardThe list of sites your account can openThe list of sites on your WordPress.com account
WorkspaceThe PTSA's area in Webflow, which holds the site and the bill—
SeatA paid login slot. The PTSA has one Full seat, and every editor shares itUser account
Edit modeThe simple editing view inside the Designer: click words and photos to change themEditing a page in Elementor, without touching layout
DesignerThe full layout tool. The shared login opens here; switch to Edit mode for everyday workElementor's layout and style settings, or the theme editor
Static pageA one-of-a-kind page such as Home or JoinPage
CMSThe part of Webflow that holds lists of similar contentPosts
CollectionOne such list: News Posts, Newsletters, …Post type
ItemOne entry in a collection: one post, one issueA single post
FieldOne box in an item's form: Name, Category, Post BodyTitle, category box, the editor area
TemplateThe layout every item in a collection uses. Do not editTheme's single-post template
SlugThe end of the web address, e.g. /news/used-book-fairPermalink / slug
DraftNot online, and skipped by every publishDraft
PublishPut saved changes online: one item, or the whole site (more)Update / Publish button
Practice siteThe …webflow.io copy of the siteA staging site
AssetsUploaded photos and filesMedia Library
Alt textA short description of a photo, for screen readersSame
ComposerThe PTSA's own add-on tool (not made by Webflow or Brevo) that turns a Webflow issue into the Chatter emailMailPoet's editor
BrevoThe email service (its own company and login) that sends the Chatter and keeps the subscriber listMailPoet's sending and subscribers

Updated Oct 28, 2026. If a screen looks different from these steps, trust the screen and tell the site manager so the handbook can be fixed.