> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://buttercms.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up your first Content Type

> Create a simple Page Type with basic fields in ButterCMS

## What is a Page Type?

One way ButterCMS can organize your content is via **Page Types**.

A Page Type uses data fields (like text, images, and references) to define the schema (or structure) of your content. After you create a Page Type, you can create multiple pages from that template.

For this quickstart, we'll create a simple **Landing Page** type.

## Step 1: navigate to Content Types

<Steps>
  <Step stepNumber={1} title="Go to Content Types">
    From within your dashboard, click on **Content Types** in the left sidebar navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step stepNumber={2} title="Create New Content Type">
    Click the **New Content Type** button and select **Page Type**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: add fields to your Page Type

Navigate to the **fields** menu on the left-hand side and click the field type you want to add.

Each field type has specific properties that determine the attributes you can set on the field and the kinds of data it can hold.

To make a simple landing page, do the following:

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### Add a headline field

1. Click **Short Text** to add it to your schema
2. Name it `headline`
3. This will be the main title of your landing page

### Add a hero image field

1. Click **Media** to add it to your schema
2. Name it `hero_image`
3. This allows uploading an image for the page header

### Add a body content field

1. Click **WYSIWYG** to add it to your schema
2. Name it `body_content`
3. This provides a full rich text editor for the main content

### Add a CTA button text field

1. Click **Short Text** again to add another short text field to your schema

Name it `cta_button_text`

### Add a CTA button link field

1. Click **Short Text** again to add another short text field to your schema
2. Name it `cta_button_link`

Your schema should now look something like this: \[insert image here]

## Step 3: save your Page Type

Click the **Save** button in the top right corner. You'll be prompted to give your Page Type a name. Call this one `Landing Page`.

Once saved, your Page Type is ready to use.

## Available field types

ButterCMS offers many field types for different content needs:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Text fields">
    * **Short Text**: Single line text (titles, labels)
    * **Long Text**: Multi-line plain text
    * **WYSIWYG:** Rich text editor with formatting
    * **HTML**: Raw HTML input field
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Media fields">
    * For images and videos
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data fields">
    * **Number**: Integers and decimals
    * **Date**: Date and time picker
    * **Dropdown**: Predefined options
    * **Checkbox**: Boolean true/false
    * **Color Picker**: Color selection with hex value output
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Advanced fields">
    * **Reference**: Link to your other content types
    * **Component**: Reusable content blocks
    * **Component Picker**: Dynamic component selection
    * **Repeater**: Repeat a set of fields multiple times
    * **Form Fields:** Integrate with popular form service providers, like Jotform, Typestack, and Formstack
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Start simple! You can always add more fields to your Page Type later as your content needs grow.
</Tip>

## What you've accomplished

<Check>
  You've created your first Page Type with a structured schema for landing pages.
</Check>

You've prepared your schema, and it's ready for you to add content. In the next step, you'll create your first page using this template.

## Next step

<Card icon="edit" href="./create-content" title="Create sample content">
  Add content to your newly created Page Type.
</Card>