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How to Edit Your Website Safely Using Wix Content Mode

  • Feb 24
  • 3 min read

One of the most common worries we hear from clients is:

“I want to update my website… but I’m scared I’ll break it.”

Good news. Wix actually gives you a special editing environment designed exactly for this. It’s called Content Mode.



Content Mode allows you to update your website text, images, links and basic information without changing the design, layout, spacing, or structure we carefully built for you.


In other words, you can keep your site up to date without accidentally moving things, resizing sections, or making the website look different.



What Content Mode Is (And Why You Should Use It)

Think of your website like a restaurant menu inside a framed display.

  • Editor Mode = You are moving the frame, resizing the glass, and changing the lighting

  • Content Mode = You are simply replacing the paper menu inside the frame


Content Mode protects the design.


You can:

  • Change wording

  • Replace photos

  • Update staff info

  • Update pricing

  • Change links

  • Add blog posts

  • Update opening hours


But you can’t accidentally move sections, delete elements, or break mobile layouts.


That is exactly why we recommend clients always use Content Mode for day-to-day updates.



How to Open Content Mode (Step-by-Step)


Step 1: Go to your Wix Dashboard

First, go to www.wix.com and log into your account.


If you have multiple websites:You will be taken to your Sites page where you can see all of your websites.Hover over the website you want to edit and click Select Site. This will open your Wix dashboard for that specific website.


If you only have one website:Going to wix.com and logging in will take you straight to your Wix dashboard automatically.


Step 2: Find the “Edit Site” button

Once you are on your dashboard, you will see your homepage with the “Welcome back” message at the top.


Locate the Edit Site button (see screenshot below).



Step 3: Open Content Mode

Next to the Edit Site button is a small dropdown arrow.

Click the dropdown arrow and then click Content Mode.



Step 4: You’re now safely inside your website

You will now be inside your website in Content Mode.

Simply click on any section of the page and the editable content will appear on the right-hand side panel, where you can safely update text, images, and links.



You can now make your changes without affecting the layout or design of the website.

When you are ready for your changes to appear publicly, click Publish.


Important Note

The editor may look slightly different depending on whether your website is built using Wix Editor or Wix Studio. However, the process and buttons remain the same, so you can follow the same steps regardless of which version your website uses.



What You Can Update in Content Mode


Text

You can click directly on text and type to change:

  • About Us wording

  • Service descriptions

  • Team bios

  • Contact information


Images & Media

You can:

  • Replace photos

  • Upload new staff photos

  • Update gallery images

  • Change banners


Links & Buttons

You can safely:

  • Change button links

  • Update booking links

  • Update PDFs

  • Link to social media


Business Information

You can edit:

  • Phone number

  • Email

  • Address

  • Opening hours

  • Pricing



What You Should Not Use Editor Mode For

The normal Wix Editor allows full design control. This is what we use as designers.


It also means you can accidentally:

  • Move sections

  • Change spacing

  • Break mobile view

  • Hide elements

  • Delete important components


Many website issues we fix come from clients entering the full editor when they only needed Content Mode.


So as a general rule:

If you are updating information, always use Content Mode.


When You Should Contact Us Instead

Please email us instead of editing if you want to:

  • Add a new page

  • Change layout

  • Redesign a section

  • Add booking systems

  • Add eCommerce features

  • Change navigation/menu

  • Connect domains or email


Those require proper design work and technical setup.



Final Tip

You cannot “break” your live website immediately. Changes only appear publicly once you press Publish.


If you’re unsure about something:

  • Save

  • Exit

  • Or contact us before publishing


We’re always happy to check changes for you.


Need help?

Submit our Request a Quote form and we’ll happily guide you.

 
 
 

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