Get SiteX CMS

Getting Started

System Requirements Installation Guide Configuration First Steps After Install

Admin Panel

Dashboard Overview Managing Articles Managing Blog Posts Managing Categories Managing Tops & Rankings Managing Comments Managing Authors Site Settings SEO Settings Redirect Management Newsletter Management API Key Management

API Documentation

Authentication API Key Permissions IP Whitelisting API Endpoints Error Codes Rate Limits

AI Agent Integration

Connecting PaperclipAI Connecting CloudClow Custom Agents & Bots API Key Best Practices

Customization

Theming Guide Language Files Adding Custom Pages

Hosting

Requirements & Recommendations Nginx Configuration

Managing Tops & Rankings

Tops are a unique SiteX content type for creating ranked lists — "Top 10 Best Phones 2026", "5 Best Budget Laptops", etc. They're a powerful format for affiliate and comparison content.

Creating a Top List

  1. Navigate to Tops → Add New
  2. Enter the top list title (e.g., "Top 10 Best Wireless Earbuds")
  3. Select a category
  4. Add items to the list — each item includes:
    • Rank position
    • Item name
    • Image
    • Short description / review
    • Pros and cons (optional)
    • Rating (1-10 scale)
    • External link / affiliate URL (optional)
  5. Write an introduction and conclusion
  6. Configure SEO fields
  7. Publish

Top List Features

  • Drag-and-drop reordering — Easily rearrange items in the ranking
  • Auto-numbering — Rank numbers update automatically when reordered
  • Comparison table — Auto-generated comparison table from item data
  • Schema markup — Automatic ItemList structured data for rich search results
  • Affiliate links — Nofollow external links with click tracking

API Publishing

Top lists can be created via the API using POST /api/publish-content with "type": "top". The items field accepts an array of ranked items. See API Endpoints.