Resi V2: Understanding Global vs. Property-Specific Content
The single most important concept in Resi V2 — understanding the difference between Global (Shared) content and property-specific content, and why it matters before you edit anything.
What Is Global Content?
Global content is any piece of content — a headline, CTA, gallery, FAQ, or announcement — that is shared across two or more properties simultaneously. When you edit a global item, that change rolls out to every property it's attached to at once.
This is one of Resi's most powerful features. Update a portfolio-wide CTA in one place, and it refreshes across 40 sites automatically.
How to spot it: Any content block, FAQ, gallery, or announcement with a "Shared" tag is global.
What Is Property-Specific Content?
Property-specific content only affects the one property you're working in. It has no "Shared" tag. You can edit it freely without impacting anything else.
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Global / Shared |
Property-Specific |
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Tag shown |
Shared |
No tag |
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Edited from |
Global Content (left sidebar) or inside the property |
Inside the property only |
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Impact of saving |
All attached properties update |
Only this property updates |
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Can I edit at the property level? |
No — you'll see a read-only view |
Yes |
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When to use |
Portfolio-wide copy, shared CTAs, common FAQs |
Property-specific headlines, local events, unique descriptions |
The Golden Rule
⚠️ Always check for the Shared tag before editing. If you need to change something for just one property, you must Partition the block first to create a local copy. Editing the global version will change every site it's attached to.
See: How to Partition a Global Content Block →
What About the Purple Shield?
The purple
shield icon is different from the Shared tag. It means the field is syncing directly from your PMS. You cannot edit it in Resi — it must be updated in your PMS and then synced.
Common purple-shield fields: office hours, floor plan names, unit pricing, property address.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Editing a global CTA to change just one property's button text — this changes all 40 sites. Partition first.
- Assuming no Shared tag means it's safe for everyone — property-specific just means it only affects this property, which is the right behavior.
- Confusing the purple shield with the Shared tag — these are two separate concepts. Shield = PMS data. Shared = global Resi content.
Related Articles
- How to Partition a Global Content Block (V2)
- How to Edit a Content Block (V2)
- How to Clear the Website Cache (V2)
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