What is index pages?
Think of index pages as content directories.They automatically organise and display the contents of a folder like pages, subfolders, or collections so users can easily browse and find what they're looking for.
How to edit index pages?
Click on the index page here.
You will notice there are 2 main editable sections here.
Header
Custom block - child pages
Editing the header
To edit the page title, you have to go to the folder and click on "Folder Settings"
Learn more about folder settings.
You can edit or add the following to an index page:
Page Summary (mandatory) – A brief description that gives users context about the page.
Buttons – Link to internal pages, external websites, or downloadable files.
Thumbnail image - Upcoming feature. Look out for our release notes here.
Alternate text – Descriptive text for the thumbnail, improving accessibility.
Editing the content block
Child pages are pages that are under this folder.
Choosing the layout
There are two options:
by boxes - This is by default 2 per row
by rows
Display page summary and thumbnails
You can enable a toggle that displays the summary and thumbnail for each child page listed on the index page.
Thumbnails are managed individually on each page.
Learn how to upload thumbnails for pages.
If a page doesn’t have a thumbnail uploaded, the system will automatically display the site logo as a fallback.
Reordering child pages
To change the order of child pages within a folder, press and hold, then drag and drop the items into your preferred sequence.
Save and publish
Once you’ve finished your edits, be sure to click Save and then Publish to make your updates live.
Why aren’t my index pages showing any child pages?
If your index page isn't displaying any or all of the child pages under a folder, it’s likely due to unpublished pages.
How to fix it
Check if the pages are published
Navigate to each page under the folder and click on it.
Look at the Publish button:
If the Publish button is blue, the page hasn’t been published yet.
Click Publish to make it live.
Confirm the page is published:
Once published, the button should appear greyed out, indicating it's live.
Return to the index page:
Refresh or preview the index page again — the newly published pages should now appear in the list.
Why do we need index pages?
Index pages help users easily see and navigate the contents within a folder. This improves usability, especially for sections with multiple related pages.
They are mandatory and are automatically created when you make a new folder, ensuring that users can view and access the content inside it.
In the next section, we’ll explore on why they are needed in more detail.