Overview
This article helps you manage Theme Content in your Access Volcanic Admin Area. Theme Content allows you to update specific pieces of site copy that are part of your theme. This includes headers, footers, and sidebars. This feature is especially useful when content isn't directly editable through the Front-end or Edit Mode.
Key benefits
Centralise management of site-wide labels and interface text across all pages.
Update links and URLs that appear in theme areas without editing individual pages.
Modify button text and short phrases that are part of your site's layout structure.
Control page titles or title-like text through theme implementation.
Streamline quick changes to recurring content elements without developer assistance.
Maintain consistency across your site by managing reusable content centrally.
Before you start
Before managing Theme Content, make sure you have:
Admin access to your Access Volcanic platform.
Knowledge of which specific text or links you want to update.
Understanding that changes publish immediately when saved.
📌 Note: The exact items available in Theme Content depend on your site's theme and implementation. Theme Content refers to reusable text, links, and labels that appear across multiple pages.
The Admin Area is your central dashboard for website management and configuration. Not all visible text may be controlled through this feature.
Accessing Theme Content
Log in to your Admin Area.
Click Settings in the top navigation.
Under the Global heading, select Theme Content.
Understanding how Theme Content is organised
Theme Content items are grouped into sections that correspond to different areas of your site. This makes it easier to locate the content you want to change.
Section structure
Items are organised by site areas such as Header, Footer, Sidebar, or other page-specific groupings.
Each section contains the editable text and link elements for that area.
Content items typically appear as highlighted blue links when they can be edited.
Finding specific content
Use the Find by Reference search bar at the top to jump to a known reference key.
Use your browser's Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to search by keywords you see on the page.
Browse through the relevant sections based on where the content appears on your site.
Editing Theme Content
Follow these steps to update text or links in your theme areas:
Find the specific content or item you want to change in the appropriate section.
Click the content name (links typically appear highlighted in blue).
In the text box that appears, add or edit the content.
Click the blue tick (save) icon to save your changes.
Refresh your public site to confirm the update appears.
⚠️ Important: Changes publish immediately when saved. There is no draft mode, preview option, or approval process before your updates appear on the live website.
What you can typically edit
Text labels used in theme areas across your site.
Links and URLs that direct users to internal or external pages.
Button copy and short calls-to-action.
Certain page titles or headings that are connected to Theme Content.
🤓 Tip: Keep entries short to prevent layout issues. Long text may cause alignment problems in theme areas designed for brief content.
Managing deletions and restorations
Theme Content deletion is restricted to protect your site's functionality.
Deletion restrictions
Deleting Theme Content entries is typically limited to website developers.
End users should not remove items from Theme Content as this may affect site functionality.
Most users will not have permission to delete Theme Content items.
If you accidentally delete content
Refresh the Theme Content page immediately.
The item should return if removal isn't permitted for your role.
If an item remains missing, contact Support for assistance.
📌 Note: If you accidentally click a trash icon, refresh the page first before taking other action.
Best practices
Search using both Find by Reference and browser keyword search if you cannot locate a particular phrase.
Keep content copy succinct to avoid layout issues in theme areas.
Check for duplicate phrases that may appear in multiple sections and edit the correct one for your target area.
Review the affected pages after saving to confirm updates appear as expected.
Coordinate with developers before attempting to add new Theme Content keys or remove existing ones.
Test changes on less critical content first to understand how updates affect your site layout.
Document any changes you make for future reference and team coordination.
🤔 Tip: If you're unsure about the impact of a change, start with a minor edit to test how quickly updates appear on your live site.
FAQs
Q1: Why cannot I find the phrase I see on my website?
Answer: The phrase may not be controlled by Theme Content. Try editing the page through Front-end Edit Mode instead. Some text may be hard-coded in your theme, requiring developer assistance to change.
Q2: I edited a value but nothing changed on my site. What should I check?
Answer: Confirm you edited the correct section, such as Header versus Footer. Clear your browser cache and refresh the page. If your site uses a Content Delivery Network (CDN) or page caching, purge or clear that cache. For multilingual sites, ensure you edited the correct language variant.
Q3: I accidentally clicked delete and an item disappeared. How do I get it back?
Answer: Refresh the Theme Content page immediately. Non-permitted deletions typically revert automatically on refresh. If an item is still missing after refreshing, contact Support for restoration assistance.
Q4: Who can access Theme Content settings?
Answer: Access to Theme Content is typically restricted to Admin users or those with elevated permissions. If you do not see Theme Content in your settings, contact your Site Administrator or Access Account Manager to verify your permissions and package.
Q5: Do changes in Theme Content affect my search engine rankings?
Answer: Minor text updates in theme areas typically have minimal SEO impact. However, changing important navigation links or page titles could affect search engine indexing. Consider the SEO implications before making significant changes to linked content.
Q6: Can I undo changes after saving them?
Answer: Theme Content does not have a built-in undo feature. Changes publish immediately when saved. Keep a record of original text before making changes, or take screenshots for reference in case you need to revert updates manually.
Q7: What is the difference between Theme Content and Front-end Edit Mode?
Answer: Theme Content manages reusable elements that appear across multiple pages, such as header navigation or footer links. Front-end Edit Mode handles page-specific content that's unique to individual pages. Use Theme Content for site-wide elements and Edit Mode for page-specific content.
Q8: Are there any restrictions on the type of content I can add?
Answer: Keep content appropriate for the theme area and layout. Very long text may cause display issues. HTML code or special characters may not work properly depending on your theme configuration. Test changes to ensure they display correctly across different devices and page types.