System Blocks

Feature Purpose:

The System (Dynamic) Blocks feature in our website builder provides users with the ability to dynamically display content such as Brands, Exhibitors, News, Products, Sessions, Speakers, and Sponsors. This feature offers flexibility and control over how content is presented on web pages, making it easier to keep your site updated and engaging.

Working with this Feature:

Difference Between a System Block and a Standard Block

System Blocks

• Source: System blocks pull information directly from the backend. This means that any content added to the backend will automatically be reflected in the system blocks.

• Availability: There are several system blocks available for different content types, such as Exhibitors, Products, News, Brands, Sessions, and Speakers.

• Benefit: With the System (Dynamic) Blocks feature, managing and displaying dynamic content on your website becomes a seamless and intuitive process giving you flexibility and enhanced control over your web content presentation

Standard Blocks

• Purpose: Standard blocks are used to organize or create information on the website.

• Customization: There is also a custom block option which allows organizers to create custom fields or areas on the website according to their requirements. Organizers can add their own code and design these blocks.

Block Settings

Slider Option

• On: If there are many cards, a slider is shown. If there are only a few cards, the slider is not shown.

• Off: Choose one of the following:

  • Load More Button: Lazy load more cards

  • Pagination: Navigate through pages of cards

  • Static Display: Show a set number of cards

• Number of Cards: Set the number of cards to be displayed (any integer value)

Sorting Options

• Regular: Alphabetical order

• Inverted: Reverse alphabetical order

• Random: Random order

Filter Options

• Exhibitor (or others) Categories: Select which exhibitor categories to display

• Product Categories: Select which product categories to display

• Tags: Select which tags to display

• Search: Search for specific exhibitors (or other content) to add them to the block

Customization

• Customize additional block settings such as layout, design, and more.

Accessing the Dynamic Block Options

1. Navigate to the Page: Go to the page where you want to add the dynamic block

2. Select Content Type: Choose the desired content type from the block library

3. Add the Block: Click on "Add this block" or drag and drop the block to the desired location on the page

Configuring Block Settings

1. Slider Option:

   • Turn the slider on or off.

   • If off, choose between load more button, pagination, or static display

2. Number of Cards: Set the number of cards to be displayed

3. Sorting: Choose between regular, inverted, or random sorting

4. Filtering:

   • Select categories, product categories, and tags.

   • Search for and add specific content to the block

5. Customization: Customize layout and design settings as needed

Save and Preview

1. Save Settings: Close the edit settings to save your configurations

2. Preview: Use the preview function to see how the dynamic block will appear on your webpage