All Collections Overview
This is a quick-reference map of every collection in your Directus CMS. Use it when you’re not sure where to go to edit something.
Global Collections (Affect Multiple Pages)
Section titled “Global Collections (Affect Multiple Pages)”These collections control content that appears on more than one page.
| Collection | What it controls | Appears on |
|---|---|---|
settings | Logo, phone, email, business hours, cities list | Header + Footer (all pages) |
settings_translations | Footer heading, intro, and closing quote (EN + ES) | Footer (all pages) |
services | Service names, descriptions, icons, images | Home page + all city service pages |
buttons | All reusable button labels and links | Throughout the entire site |
stats | Key numbers/stats (e.g., “25+ Years”) | Home page — Why Us section |
process_steps | Step-by-step process cards | Home page + city service pages |
values | Core value cards (e.g., “Quality”, “Integrity”) | About page |
local_list | Local considerations items | City service pages |
Home Page Collections
Section titled “Home Page Collections”| Collection | Language | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
home | English | All home page sections (hero, services, process, expertise, why us, owner’s message) |
home_es | Spanish | Same, in Spanish |
Both are singletons — there is only one item each.
About Page Collections
Section titled “About Page Collections”| Collection | Language | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
about | English | All about page sections (hero, story, trust, expertise, values, commitment, areas, closing) |
about_es | Spanish | Same, in Spanish |
Both are singletons — there is only one item each.
Services Page Collections
Section titled “Services Page Collections”| Collection | Language | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
services_page | English | Hero, intro, and headings — one item per city |
services_page_es | Spanish | Same, in Spanish |
city_descriptions | EN + ES | Custom service description overrides per city |
Gallery (Our Work Page)
Section titled “Gallery (Our Work Page)”| Area | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Directus Files → gallery folder | All photos and videos shown on the Our Work page |
No collection to edit — just upload files to the gallery folder.
Quick Decision Guide
Section titled “Quick Decision Guide”“I want to change something that shows up on EVERY page”
→ Start with settings or settings_translations
“I want to change the home page”
→ Edit home (English) or home_es (Spanish)
“I want to change a service name or description”
→ Edit services
“I want to change something on the Eagle Pass (or any city) service page”
→ Edit services_page (find the Eagle Pass entry)
“I want to add a photo or video to the gallery” → Go to Files → gallery folder