Index Pages organize multiple pieces of content into unified layouts, allowing visitors to navigate through content from various subpages efficiently.

Types of Index Designs:

1. Grid

• Creates thumbnails for each page
• Forms visual navigation grid
• Click images to access linked pages

2. Stacked

• Pages create vertical sections
• Visitors scroll through unified content
• Similar to digital accordion brochure

3. Slideshow

• Pages appear as background images with content overlay
• Click titles to open pages
• Ideal for portfolios or concept presentations

Setting Up an Index Page:

1. Adding the Page:

• Open Pages panel
• Click + icon
• Select Index
• Add title

2. Page Settings:

• Hover over Index in Pages panel
• Click settings icon
• Modify title, URL slug, and descriptions
• Save changes

3. Adding Content:

• Click "Add Page" below index
• Choose page type based on template
• Drag existing pages into Index
• Build content within pages
• Reorder by dragging and dropping

Featured Images:

• Add images to all pages/sections
• Images become navigation elements
• Some templates support featured videos
• Grid indexes require images only

Customization Options:

Grid:

• Adjust thumbnail numbers
• Modify image shapes
• Customize spacing
• Configure title display

Stacked:

• Change fonts
• Adjust navigation elements
• Modify page content appearance

Slideshow:

• Style page names
• Configure navigation options
• Adjust content overlay

Password Protection:

• Protect main Index via page settings
• Grid/Slideshow: Add passwords to individual subpages
• Stacked: Main password protects all subpages

Special Features:

• Manage Sections tool for stacked indexes
• Support for various content types via Layout Pages
• Special URL formatting with hashtags
• SEO-friendly structure

Content Display Options:

• Blog posts via Summary Blocks
• Products through Product Blocks
• Gallery images using Gallery Blocks
• Events with Calendar Blocks
• Audio content through Audio Blocks

This comprehensive guide helps you create and manage Index Pages effectively, organizing your content in visually appealing and user-friendly layouts.

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