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FAQ management

This guide helps editors update the FAQ content in the main FiNAN website repository.

Where FAQ content lives

Section titled “Where FAQ content lives”

FAQ data is stored here:

  • src/data/pages/faq/faqData.ts

FAQ structure overview

Section titled “FAQ structure overview”

The FAQ file has three main parts:

  1. faqIntro - the introduction text shown at the top
  2. faqCategories - the categories and questions shown on the page
  3. generateFAQSchema() - the SEO schema, which updates automatically

Adding a new FAQ question

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  1. Open the FAQ data file

    src/data/pages/faq/faqData.ts

  2. Find the right category

    Example categories in the file:

    • About FiNAN
    • Membership
    • Recruitment

  3. Add a new question

    {
      question: 'What are the membership benefits?',
      answer: 'Members get access to professional development, networking, and advocacy support.',
    }

  4. Save and commit

    Use a message like:

    Add FAQ about membership benefits

Creating a new category

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Add another object inside faqCategories:

{
  categoryName: 'Events',
  categoryDescription: 'Questions about upcoming events and schedules',
  faqs: [
    {
      question: 'When is the next conference?',
      answer: 'The Triennial Gathering is scheduled for March 30 to April 1, 2026.',
    },
  ],
}

Common mistakes

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  • Missing commas between FAQ items
  • Editing inside generateFAQSchema() (leave this alone)
  • Using double quotes inside answers without escaping
  • Removing the categoryName or faqs keys

Troubleshooting

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Type error or build failure

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  • Check for missing commas or quotes
  • Ensure every FAQ entry has both question and answer
  • Compare with another category for structure
Section titled “Related guides”