Understanding Page Types
Learn about the different page types in Cravo and when to use each one.
Overview
Cravo supports three page types, each with different behaviors:
| Page Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Page | Standard content pages |
| Blog | Post listings and articles |
| Link | External or internal redirects |
Page Type: Standard Page
The default type for most content.
Characteristics
- Displays content from your Craft page
- Full rendering of all block types
- Appears in navigation as a page link
Best Used For
- About pages
- Documentation articles
- Landing pages
- Static content
📸 PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot
Standard page displaying Craft content.
Page Type: Blog
Designed for chronological content like blog posts.
Characteristics
- Parent page shows list of child pages as posts
- Each child page becomes a blog post
- Posts sorted by date (newest first)
- Shows excerpts on listing page
Best Used For
- Personal blogs
- News sections
- Changelogs
- Update announcements
Setting Up a Blog
- Create a parent page in Craft
- Add child pages for each post
- Set parent page type to Blog in Cravo
- Sync your changes
📸 PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot
Blog listing showing multiple posts.
Page Type: Link
For redirects and external links in navigation.
Characteristics
- Clicking navigates to the specified URL
- Can be internal page or external site
- Useful for adding external links to navigation
Best Used For
- External resources
- Navigation shortcuts
- Redirect pages
Setting Up a Link Page
- Create a page in Craft
- Set page type to Link in Cravo
- Enter the target URL
- Save changes
Changing Page Types
- Go to Content → Pages
- Click on the page to open settings
- Change the Page Type dropdown
- Configure type-specific settings
- Save changes
⚠️ WARNING
Changing a page type may affect how content displays. Review your site after changes.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Page | Blog | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shows Craft content | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Child pages as posts | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| External URL support | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| In navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
What's Next?
- Creating a Blog – Detailed blog setup
- Managing Pages – Page organization
Need help? Contact us at support@cravo.life
