Within the WDS pattern library, you’ll find seven predesigned page layouts. Each layout combines several individual WDS patterns into a complete ready-made page that can be added with a single click.
Using a page layout is optional. These layouts are simply starting points to help content managers avoid building a page from scratch. Once a layout is added, you can customize it freely—adding or removing individual patterns as needed.
How to Add a Page Layout
Adding a page layout is just like inserting any other WDS pattern. Open the block inserter, navigate to the Patterns tab, scroll down to Page Layouts, and choose the one you want. The selected layout will appear in the page’s list view as a series of individual patterns.
Tip: If you’re using a template without a title, be sure to set the headline in the top pattern to Heading 1 (H1). This ensures your page has a proper main heading.
This short video demonstrates the process of adding a page layout:
Available Layouts
Detail Option One
Ideal for pages that provide in-depth information on a specific topic. This layout includes multiple patterns to help organize and present detailed content clearly.
Detail Option Two
This layout provides an alternative to the detail option one layout.
Homepage Option One
Designed to serve as the main landing page for your site, this layout highlights key content and helps visitors navigate to important sections.
Homepage Option Two
This layout provides an alternative to the homepage option one layout.
Landing Page
Perfect for pages aimed at visitors arriving through social media, email, or marketing campaigns. This layout is designed to capture attention and guide users toward a specific action or message.
Program Page
Created to help colleges quickly build pages for individual academic programs. This layout provides a time-saving structured starting point for showcasing program details.
Turnpike with Images
A turnpike page gives users a variety of link options to explore. This layout uses patterns with images to make what might be simple lists of links more visually engaging and easier to navigate.