Understanding collection items and sections

Learn more about collection items and how to edit them in the B12 editor

Written by: Madeline B Last updated: 30th June 2025

Collection items in B12 let you display grouped content types like services, team members, testimonials, or projects. These sections are built from individual “items” and are a powerful way to manage repeatable content across your website.

This article explains how collections work and where to go to edit them.

What is a collection item?

A collection item is an item housed in a dynamic content area built from a group of items. For example:

• A Team member collection includes a team member’s name, photo, title, and bio

• A Service collection displays each service you offer, typically with a title, image, and description

• A Testimonial collection shows client quotes

Each item in a collection is stored and edited from a central location, rather than individually on the page.

Where to find and edit collection items

 To find and edit collection items you:

• Log in to your B12 editor
• Select Website > Pages
• Select the page that houses the collection you're looking to edit
• Click into the section with your collection
• Begin editing

How collection items appear on your site

Collection sections are placed on pages just like other sections. When you add a Service section, for example, it automatically displays all items in the Services collection. You can:

• Choose different layouts to change how items are displayed

• Control how many items appear in a section

• Update styles like background, spacing, and image size

Changes made in a collection apply to all sections that use it, so you only need to edit once.

When to use collections

Use a collection when:

• You want to showcase multiple similar items in one area

• You plan to display the same set of content across multiple pages

• You want an easy way to add, remove, or update content in one place

Related articles

Below is a list of articles discussing how to add, edit, organize, and more with collection items:

• Adding collection items
• Changing the number of columns displayed in a collection or gallery
• Adding integrations to individual collection items
• How to automatically sort/reorder collection items
• Rearranging sections, navigation links, and other collection items
• Adding a learn more pop-up box to a product or service section