Dropdowns help organize navigation menus by grouping related pages, while index pages create unique landing pages that showcase content from multiple pages. Here's what you need to know about each option:

Dropdowns:

• Create dropdown menus in navigation
• Available in all templates
• Group related pages together
• Minimize navigation menu clutter
• Style varies by template (colors, fonts, icons)
• Cannot nest dropdowns within dropdowns

Index Pages:

• Create dedicated landing pages
• Show content from multiple pages
• Available in select v7.0 templates
• Display options include image grids, scrolling sections, slideshows
• Ideal for galleries and portfolios
• Can serve as homepage
• Cannot nest index pages within index pages

Key Limitations:

• Cannot place index pages in dropdowns
• Cannot place dropdowns in index pages
• Template changes may convert dropdowns to index pages and vice versa

When to Use Each:

• Use dropdowns for organizing navigation menus
• Use index pages for creating content overview pages
• Test both options to determine what works best for your site

Best Practice: Consider your content organization needs and visitor experience when choosing between dropdowns and index pages. Dropdowns excel at navigation organization, while index pages are better for content presentation and browsing.

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