Index pages in Version 7.0 combine images and content from multiple pages into unified layouts, creating an organized entry point for website navigation.

Types of Index Designs

• Grid: Creates clickable image navigation with linked content
• Stack: Vertically stacks scrollable sections like a digital brochure
• Slideshow: Displays background images with content overlays

Setting Up an Index Page

1. Open Pages menu and click the + icon
2. Select Index
3. Enter page title and press Enter

Managing Index Content

Adding Pages:

• Click "Add Page" under the index in Pages menu
• Drag existing pages into the index
• Use "Manage Sections" for stacked indexes

Editing Pages:

• Click "Edit" on any page within the index
• Add content to layout or collection pages
• Reorder pages by dragging in Pages menu

Featured Images:

• Add through page settings
• Serves as navigation image, banner, or background
• Grid indexes don't support featured videos

Password Protection

Main Index:

• Set password in page settings
• Stacked indexes: Password protects all subpages
• Grid/Slideshow indexes: Set individual subpage passwords

Design Customization

Each template group offers unique styling options:

• Grid: Adjust image count, shape, padding, title display
• Stack: Modify fonts, navigation, content display
• Slideshow: Style page names and click-through behavior

Content Display Options

For unsupported content types:

• Use layout pages with summary blocks
• Add gallery blocks for images
• Include calendar blocks for events
• Incorporate audio blocks for tracks
• Use Archive blocks for content lists

SEO and Social Sharing

Index pages have specific interactions with search engines:

• Hashtag URLs aren't indexed
• Direct URLs appear in search results
• Password protection affects content visibility

Replication Options

For templates without index support:

• Grid: Create image grid with hyperlinks
• Stack: Add images and text to layout page
• Slideshow: Use cover page with multiple images

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