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Introduction

Dynamic data transforms your Builderius templates from static designs into intelligent, content-aware experiences. Instead of manually entering text and images for each page, dynamic data automatically pulls the right content from WordPress - whether it's post titles, featured images, custom fields, or complex queries.

What is Dynamic Data?​

Static content is fixed - you type "Welcome to Our Blog" and it always says exactly that.

Dynamic content adapts - you set it to display the current post title, and it automatically shows "How to Bake Bread" on your bread post and "Garden Tips" on your gardening post.

Dynamic data is what makes one template work for hundreds of pages. You design once, and WordPress fills in the unique content for each page automatically.

Real-World Impact​

Blog Template:

  • Static: "Blog Post Title" → Always shows this exact text
  • Dynamic: Current post title → Shows "5 SEO Tips", "Coffee Reviews", etc.

Author Bio:

  • Static: "Written by John" → Every post credits John
  • Dynamic: Actual post author → Credits the real author automatically

Product Information:

  • Static: "$99.99" → Every product shows the same price
  • Dynamic: Real product data → Shows actual prices, descriptions, availability

How Builderius Handles Dynamic Data​

Builderius provides two powerful approaches to work with dynamic data:

Built-in Data Sources​

WordPress automatically provides contextual data based on template type:

  • Post templates: Access current post title, content, featured image, author, custom fields
  • Archive templates: Access post lists, category information, pagination
  • User templates: Access user profiles, avatars, bio information
  • Site-wide data: Access navigation, site settings, global options

Custom Queries​

For advanced needs beyond template context, create custom GraphQL queries Pro Feature

  • Query any WordPress content type with precise filtering
  • Combine multiple data sources in sophisticated ways
  • Filter and sort results using complex conditions
  • Create smart content relationships across different content types

Template Context and Data Availability​

The template you're designing determines what data is automatically available:

  • Single Post Templates: Current post data, related content, comments, author information, custom fields
  • Archive Templates: Archive information, post lists, pagination data, custom fields
  • Homepage Templates: Site-wide information, homepage data, custom fields
  • User Templates: User profiles, activity data, custom fields

This contextual data system ensures you always have access to the right information for each template type without manual configuration.

From Static to Dynamic: The Transformation​

Traditional static approach:

  • Create separate templates for each post
  • Manually enter titles, content, images
  • Update each template individually
  • Limited scalability and high maintenance

Advanced Capabilities​

  • Smart Content Relationships: Display related posts, recommended products, or author portfolios based on shared categories, tags, or custom field values.
  • Complex Filtering: Show events happening this month, products in a price range, or team members by department.
  • Cross-Content Integration: Combine posts, users, and custom content types in sophisticated layouts and interactive elements.
  • Conditional Logic: Display different content based on user roles, post metadata, or template context.

Why Dynamic Data Matters​

  • Efficiency: Build once, use everywhere. One template can handle thousands of pages automatically.
  • Consistency: Maintain design standards while allowing unique content for each page.
  • Maintainability: Update designs in one place and see changes across your entire site instantly.
  • Scalability: Add unlimited content without touching template design - WordPress handles the display automatically.
  • Flexibility: Combine static design elements with dynamic content for complete control over user experience.
  • Future-Proof: Templates adapt automatically as your content strategy evolves.

Getting Started​

Dynamic data is what transforms Builderius from a design tool into a complete website building system. The power lies in understanding how to leverage both built-in WordPress data and create custom queries for specific needs.

Next steps:

Master dynamic data concepts, and you'll build faster, more maintainable, and more powerful WordPress sites that automatically adapt to your content.