Content
In MenuPlat, content refers to the individual visual layouts or media items that are displayed on your digital screens. Think of content items as the slides in a presentation — each one shows something specific, and they play in sequence as part of a playlist.
What Is a Content Item?
Section titled “What Is a Content Item?”A content item is a single screen layout that can include:
- Product listings — Display menu items with names, prices, and photos from your product catalogue
- Images — Static promotional images, seasonal specials, or branding visuals
- Videos — Short video clips for promotions or brand storytelling
- Custom layouts — Designed screens combining multiple elements (product grid, featured item, pricing table, etc.)
The Layout Editor
Section titled “The Layout Editor”MenuPlat includes a built-in layout editor that lets you design content without any graphic design software. You can:
- Choose from pre-built layout templates (menu board, featured product, category grid, etc.)
- Add your logo and brand colors
- Select which products or categories to display
- Configure text, fonts, and styling
- Preview how the content looks before publishing
The layout editor is available on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Content and Playlists
Section titled “Content and Playlists”Content items don’t play directly on screens — they are added to playlists, which are then assigned to screens. This separation gives you flexibility:
- The same content item can appear in multiple playlists
- You can update a content item and it automatically updates everywhere it’s used
- You can reorder, add, or remove content from a playlist without recreating anything
Types of Content
Section titled “Types of Content”| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Menu Board | Displays products from a selected category with prices |
| Featured Item | Highlights a single product with a large image |
| Promotional Banner | Full-screen image or video for promotions |
| Category Grid | Shows multiple categories in a grid layout |
| Custom Layout | Fully customizable using the layout editor |
Media Library
Section titled “Media Library”Images and videos used in content items are stored in your Media Library (Dashboard → Media). You can upload media files from your computer and reuse them across multiple content items.
Supported file formats:
- Images: JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG
- Videos: MP4, WebM