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Sidebars

The sidebar represents a section of the page that consists of content that is tangentially related to the main content of that page.

There are 3 different sidebar options (see examples below). They can be used in any combination.

Option 1 – Link List

A Link List is a sidebar option that allows for a combination of any of the following:

  • Internal Page/Link
  • External Site/Link
  • Email Address
  • File Upload
  • Pop-up
  • Phone Number

To add a Link List, click the Add Sidebar Content button and select the Link List option.

It will generate a box of options including link type, label, URL/email/file/etc., and whether to open the content in a new window.

There is an example of a Link List on the right side of this page at the top of the sidebar.

 

screenshot of page editor with a red outline around sidebar elements option

Option 2 – Thumbnail Card

A Thumbnail Card is a sidebar option that allows for custom cards with images to be listed along the right-hand side of the page.

To add a Thumbnail Card, click the Add Sidebar Content button and select the Thumbnail Card option.

It will generate a box of card options (see Elements > Cards or use the link below).

There is an example of a Thumbnail Card on the right side of this page at the top of the sidebar.

screenshot of page editor with a red outline around sidebar element thumbnail box

Option 3 – Dynamic Content

Dynamic Content is a sidebar option that allows for custom cards generated with dynamic content along the right-hand side of the page.

To add a Dynamic Content, click the Add Sidebar Content button and select the Dynamic Content option.

It will generate a box of dynamic card options (see Elements > Cards or use the link below).

There is an example of Dynamic Content on the right side of this page at the top of the sidebar.

screenshot of page editor with a red outline around sidebar element dynamic content