WordPress and CloudCannon glossary
There's a CloudCannon equivalent to all familiar WordPress concepts. Let's dig in!
By CloudCannonFor developers and content teams considering the switch from WordPress to CloudCannon, one of the initial hurdles is adapting to new terminology. While both platforms serve similar purposes, they often use different terms to describe similar concepts. Understanding these parallel terms can help smooth the transition and make the learning curve less steep.
Below, we've compiled a comprehensive reference table that maps familiar WordPress terminology to their CloudCannon counterparts. (Note that while some terms have direct equivalents, others may represent slightly different approaches to achieving the same goal.)
WordPress term | CloudCannon equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Post / Page | Collection item | Managed through static files |
Custom post type | Collection | Groups of similar content |
Category / Tag | Taxonomies | Defined in front matter |
Template | Layout | Uses your SSG's templating system |
Theme | Starter / Template | Initial project setup / example |
Plugin | Integration/Component | Extends functionality |
Meta Fields | Front Matter | YAML-based metadata |
Menu | Navigation | Editable through CloudCannon |
Custom Fields / ACF / SCF | Schemas | Content structure definitions |
Gutenberg Block | Component | Reusable content blocks |
Shortcode | Include / Partial / Shortcode | Template-based includes, depending your SSG |
Media Library | Assets | Asset management system |
User Role | Roles & Permissions | Similar permission system |
Options / Settings | Configuration | Global site settings |
Post Status | Publishing workflow (includes branched sites) | Draft/Published states |
Author | User | Content editors |
wp-config.php | _config.yml / config files | Site configuration |
functions.php | Build hooks | Add custom functionality |
Hooks / Filters | Build events | Modify build process |
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We're happy to help devs and content teams migrate to CloudCannon, but we also know that some migration tasks need more resources. Feel free to reach out to our support team with any questions, or to our Web Services team if you'd like more hands-on assistance with your migration.
Lessons in this Tutorial
WordPress feature comparison
- Making the switch: WordPress features in CloudCannon
- WordPress and CloudCannon glossary