Two New Homepage Configuration Options

We have added two new configuration options for how the main content area of the homepage displays. This is the area that sits between the marquee and the articles mosaic areas in the default layout. The new options were based on feedback that we received after our last redesign and use cases that we've seen since then.

Horizontal action buttons above the main content

Displays the three customizable action buttons horizontally above the main content with each taking the full width.

Image showing the three actions buttons displayed horizontally above the main content area.

 

Horizontal action buttons below the main content

Displays the three customizable action buttons horizontally below the main content with each taking the full width.

Image showing the three action buttons displayed horizontally below the main content area.

 

More Flexibility

These options can provide visual layouts for use cases where the main content extends beyond the height of the stacked buttons and where the main content field and buttons are meant to provide a continuing journey rather than complimentary displays.

They also give us more flexibility to do more with the main content area without having to sacrifice the buttons, for example:

Image showing an advance layout with text, a video and action buttons below.

 

All Current Options Are Still Available

These new options do not replace the existing options or change how your homepage currently displays. The current options, listed below, are all still available.

No actions buttons

Displays the main content horizontally at the full width.

Image showing the homepage with the action buttons displayed and the main content displayed horizontally, at full width.

No main content

Displays the three action buttons horizontally.

Image show a homepage layout with only the three actions buttons displayed horizontally.

 

No action button or main content

The article mosaic area follows right after the marquee.

Image show the homepage layout with no action buttons or main content.

 

Main content and action buttons

By default, when the main content field is populated, it displays side by side with the action buttons. Each areas receives half of the available area.

Image showing the main content area and action buttons displayed side by side with the main content on the left and action buttons on the right.

 

How can I use these new options?

These options work in a similar way to the different marquee options. We will need to set the configuration that you would like for your site and then site editors can work with the content. Please reach out to us if you would like to try any of these.