Index pages in version 7.0 organize content from multiple pages into unified layouts, creating an engaging browsing experience. They're available in select templates and come in three main designs:

1. Grid Layout

• Creates clickable image thumbnails
• Forms a visual navigation grid
• Links directly to connected pages

2. Stacked Layout

• Vertically stacks content sections
• Allows continuous scrolling
• Functions like a digital accordion

3. Slides Layout

• Displays full-screen background images
• Includes content overlays
• Features clickable titles to connected pages

Setting Up an Index Page:

1. Create the Index

• Open Pages panel
• Click + icon
• Select Index
• Enter page title

2. Add Content

• Create new pages under the index
• Drag existing pages into the index
• Reorder pages by dragging

3. Customize Features

• Add featured images
• Set page passwords
• Edit page settings
• Adjust layout options in Site Styles

Key Management Features:

• Password Protection

  • Protect entire index or individual pages
  • Stacked indexes protect all subpages
  • Grid/slides allow individual page protection

• Content Organization

  • Drag and drop to reorder
  • Use Manage Sections for stacked layouts
  • Add different page types based on template support

• Special Considerations

  • URLs may include hashtags in certain templates
  • SEO handling varies by index type
  • Featured images and videos supported (template-dependent)

Template Families Supporting Index Pages:

• Bedford
• Brine
• Montauk
• Pacific
• Tremont
• York

Alternative Solutions: If your template doesn't support index pages, you can recreate similar layouts using:

• Design pages with image grids
• Stacked content sections
• Cover pages with multiple images

Index pages effectively showcase content while maintaining site organization and visual appeal. Choose the layout that best suits your content and desired user experience.

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