Page Types
Choosing a Page Type
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Overview
Choosing the right page type ensures your content is presented in a way that’s clear, consistent, and effective for your audience.
The guide on this page will help you select the appropriate page type in Site Builder based on the purpose and structure of your content.
| Question | If YES → Use this Page Type |
|---|---|
| Is this the main homepage for your site? | Index Page → Showcase your site’s most important content, updates, and calls to action. |
Is this page named index? |
If it’s in your site's top-level folder, it’s probably an Index Page. If it's in a subfolder, it's probably an Index Page or Card Grid Page (depending on whether you want to tell a story or just provide a quick-scanning list of choices). |
| Is this the main page for a section (like Academics, Admissions, Research)? | Index Page → Introduce a section with storytelling elements (narrative text, images, CTAs) and guide visitors to related Details pages. |
| Do you want to show a grid of topics, profiles, or resources (visual, scannable list)? | Card Grid Page → Useful for directories, categories, or feeds from LiveWhale; designed for scanning and clicking quickly. |
| Is this about an individual person (faculty, staff, student, speaker, awardee)? | Profile Page → Includes fields for names, bio, contact info, headshot. |
| Do you need to show a process, timeline, or history step-by-step? | Timeline Page → Sequence of steps, milestones, or events with optional dates and actions. |
| Do you need to present long-form content about a single topic? | Details Page → Flexible layout with components for text, images, and media. |
| None of the above? | Likely still a Details Page → It’s the most flexible option and works for general-purpose content. |