Resources

Resources are links and files that provide ongoing value to your community. Unlike posts (which are time-bound) or documents (which are formal records), resources are reference materials residents can come back to repeatedly.

Creating a Resource

Navigate to Admin > Content > Resources and click Create Resource.

Resource Types

Resource Form Fields

• Title — Descriptive name (e.g., "City of Springfield Building Permits Portal")
• Description — Brief explanation of what the resource is and why it's useful
• URL or File — The link or uploaded file
• Category — Organize resources by topic
• Visibility — Who can see this resource

Common Use Cases

Resources are great for:

• Local government links — City services, building permits, code enforcement
• Emergency contacts — Police non-emergency, fire department, poison control
• Utility companies — Water, electric, gas, internet service providers
• Vendor contacts — Landscaping, pest control, pool maintenance
• Community forms — Architectural review applications, move-in/out forms
• HOA-specific links — State HOA statutes, ombudsman office, legal resources

Organizing Resources

Use categories to group related resources. Common categories:

• Emergency & Safety
• Local Government
• Utilities & Services
• Community Forms
• HOA Legal & Compliance

Managing Resources

Editing

Click any resource to update its title, description, URL, or visibility. Keep URLs current — broken links frustrate residents.

Deleting

Remove resources that are no longer relevant. If a vendor changes, update the resource rather than deleting and recreating it.

Best Practices

• Write clear descriptions — Tell residents what they'll find when they click the link
• Keep it curated — A focused list of 15-20 useful resources is better than 100 links nobody can navigate
• Update regularly — Remove outdated resources and add new ones as community needs change
• Use appropriate visibility — Some resources (like vendor contacts) might be admin-only; others (like city services) can be public

Next Steps

• Document Management — Upload formal documents and records
• Categories & Folders — Organize your content structure
• Content Browser — Manage all content from one place