Page Style define the layout of content for the Pages you create.
To better understand Page Styles, consider this example: A print magazine might have the follow page layouts:
Even through there are only five layouts, an entire 120 page magazine can be built with them. This provides consistency in the design, and simplifies the printing process.
Page Styles work the same way, only for your website. So even if you have a 1,000 page website to build, you may only need four Page Styles:
Of course, you can add as many Page Styles are you need for your website.
System Page Styles are based on popular web page layouts and are created for you. That is to say, the system will generate and store the HTML for all System Page Styles.
System Page Styles were designed so you don't have to know any HTML coding, and enjoy error-free HTML pages, We highly recommend that you use System Page Styles for your website pages.
To create a System Page Style, simply pick the layout of the System Page style you wish to start with and Continue. The Style Designer will be launched and you can begin adding your content regions within the layout you selected. System Page Styles can be edited at any time.
Custom Page Styles allow you complete freedom to add your own HTML, creating your own unique content layouts.
You can import any existing website design or a website template into Custom Page Styles. You will be required to add system tags to identify where you wish content and interactive features to be placed.
To create a Custom Page Style, simply select Custom and Continue. The HTML editor will be launched and you can begin adding your HTML and adding your content tags. Custom Page Styles can be edited at any time.
NOTE: If you are an HTML coder, you can create Custom Page Styles that will also work with the Theme Designer. You will need to examine the HTML page source of a System Page Style within your browser to understand the tags you will need to include to make your own HTML Page Styles compatible.
TIP: We recommend that you create System Page Styles instead of Custom Page Styles. System Page styles allow you to move content regions around using the Style Designer without the need to worry about HTML coding. System Page Styles are fully compatible with themes created by the Theme Designer.
TIP: You would use more Page Styles if you are creating not only a public site, but a staff intranet site, a members-only portal site, or an extranet for your clients, each with their own menus and common content - and all within the same website!
Take care when modifying or deleting Page Styles, Theme files, and Designer Files. Making a mistake could cause your website to be unusable. There is no undo!