All Pages Template Level

Darter02

I'm using pages more and more. Each time I do, regardless of the actual content, I find myself using the same page elements that I use on my galleries. For example, I always have the breadcrumb links, social media buttons, comments section, etc. I have to build each page from scratch, adding these elements. I also have to make sure their dimensions dialog all have the same margins, and I have to adjust theme settings manually.

It's a time consuming pain in the but.

It would be a real time saver if I could go to an All Pages level, like we have with the All Galleries level. Then I'd be able to set up my basic elements, theme, etc.

Jtring

I absolutely agree. The current arrangement can be a ache in the posterior. This idea has been around before, in various forms, with support from many. See http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=239717, which led to http://feedback.smugmug.com/forums/1...in-customizati, and the related http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=238734, which came a little later. So far, no word from SM, but it's clear there is interest.

Jim Ringland
jtringl.smugmug.com

pbandj

Yes...in addition to the other feature requests to allow us to copy pages, this would be another great addition to help us manage pages. This would also let you change common page features in one place if you decide to redesign your site.

denisegoldberg

This feature would be awesome!

--- Denise

Darter02

I'm creating a new section of my site that is going to be very page heavy. Having an actual, consistent page template would really make things simpler. Please consider implementing this.

agallia

Ditto!!!! This is one of the 'stumbling blocks' causing me headaches as I try to redesign/reconfigure my new SM site.

Darter02

So I'm trying to make a custom section of my site. It's going to need 4 separate pages with similar content blocks, all laid out the same way. Please tell me there was some sort of "soft roll-out" of a means to save templates?

DizMagic

Duplicate Pages
I think a lot of thought needs to go into a duplicate page function on SmugMug!

On a personal note I create pages for my site, all of which are standardised to the same settings and page features. At present I have to try and simulate the page every time I need a new one, which takes a lot of doing. If I could duplicate a page this would be fantastic then all I would need to do is adjust the text and the content.

This is not a new idea I know, a lot have requested it over quite a few months! Personally I think it's time this feature was acted on and it should be on the list of high priority new features!

So much so, further requests>> http://feedback.smugmug.com/forums/17723-smugmug/suggestions/4523590-new-sm-add-ability-to-copy-pages

leftquark

Make sure you guys vote on the SmugMug Feature Requests page for this so you can let us know how badly you want this (although personally, I want this pretty badly too!)

Jtring

leftquark wrote: »

Make sure you guys vote on the SmugMug Feature Requests page for this so you can let us know how badly you want this (although personally, I want this pretty badly too!)

Several related requests got combined into one (by Aaron?), so I guess this is the place to vote: http://feedback.smugmug.com/forums/17723-smugmug/suggestions/4523590-add-ability-to-copy-pages-custom-templates

leftquark

Jtring wrote: »

Several related requests got combined into one (by Aaron?), so I guess this is the place to vote: http://feedback.smugmug.com/forums/17723-smugmug/suggestions/4523590-add-ability-to-copy-pages-custom-templates

Yes, thanks to your awesome help

DizMagic

I've just voted on the new link... Thanks..

Darter02

After spending more time building new parts of my site I'd like more than just an All Pages Template. I'd like to save a variety of templates so I can have different sections with similar components. Sort of like the way "Quick Settings" work for galleries.

markderry

Could we also maybe add a "All Events" and "All Share Groups" as well as separate customizable sections. This would really help people trying to layout a consistent look and feel across all parts of their site and would also fix some of the short comings of both Events and Share Groups.

Tom Foster

Voted! (x3) Thank you!

Richard

Late to the party, but concur that named templates would be a huge time saver. Voted accordingly.

Su2z

Voted