Create & Manage Templates

Creating unique templates is a great way to standardize the layout for specific page types. You're not required to create templates (there are built-in, default templates for dynamic, event & business pages), but we want you to be familiar with this functionality. Also, be aware that specifying a template other than the default has to be done as a page is added - templates can't be retroactively applied to existing pages. 

Other notes... templates are managed separately for dynamic, event, and business pages, but they function exactly the same. And, you can create as many templates as you like!

Spark locations:

Site Map > Page Templates

Events > Event Templates

Businesses > Business Templates

• ADD TEMPLATE opens a design window and functions just like creating a new page - except it's only for building standardized layouts.*
• The first dropdown menu lets you choose which templates to view: Active, Inactive, or All.
• The More dropdown menu allows you to 'Edit Default Module Headings', which customizes the headings of all your modules. You can leave the headings blank, if you prefer.
• Mouse over any template name and you can 'edit', 'copy', 'deactivate', or 'set as default' - UNLESS the template is designated under the column heading 'Default Template'. The active default template cannot be deactivated until another template is chosen as the default.

After choosing Save & Create Page you'll see at least two sections and the core modules, which vary depending on the template you chose. You can pre-set content in text/gallery and image modules.

Layout Ideas

Sometimes the hardest part of managing a website is deciding how your pages should look. Making it visually appealing while also easy to read yet concise is a challenge for even the most seasoned layout pros.  Check out the sample layouts in this article for some inspiration.