Step 4: Homepage Blocks
Customize the layout of your homepage by adding, removing, and editing blocks.
Your homepage is built from Blocks. Think of them like Lego bricks—you can stack them, move them, and configure them to build any layout.
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Open the Homepage Configuration
Navigate to
content/_index.md. This file defines the structure of your landing page. -
Understand the Structure
Scroll down to the
sections:list. Each item starting with- block:represents a section on your page.resume-biography-3: The top "Hero" section with your photo.markdown: A simple text section.collection: A grid of your recent posts, publications, or projects.
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Edit the Hero Section
Find the
resume-biography-3block. Change the background or the button link:- block: resume-biography-3 content: username: admin button: text: Download My CV url: uploads/my-resume.pdf # Make sure to upload this file! -
Remove a Section
Don't want to show "Posts" yet? Simply delete the entire block starting with
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Save & Verify
Save the file. Your preview window will rebuild the homepage with your new layout.
Adding New Blocks
Want to add a gallery, a contact form, or a pricing table? Check out the Blocks Reference to see all available components you can paste here.
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