Content Types
In Drupal, you’ll find multiple different page types, also known as Content Types. This is how Drupal refers to the options for organizing and displaying your content.
Following is a quick primer on the most common types of pages you’ll find on your site.
Homepage
There is only one homepage on each site, so you are not able to choose this type of page when creating new pages. You also can’t delete this page from your site. However, you can edit all of the images and text on the homepage of your site.
Basic Page
The Basic Page lets you place text in a single block, embed images and add an optional aside. Anything you can do in a Microsoft Word or Google Doc, you can do on a Basic Page. However, because Robust 3-Column pages can do everything a Basic Page can do and more, some newer sites no longer have the option to add Basic Pages.
Robust 3-Column Page
The Robust 3-Column page has a number of display options you don’t have on the Basic Page content type, such as Hero Images and Accordions. If you’re looking to create a new page on your website, we recommend choosing the Robust 3-Column Page.
Learn about the Robust 3-Column Page.
Biography
Biographies are used to hold all profile content for any active faculty or staff here at the university.
News Article
News Articles are used to display any news-worthy content on the site.
Event Detail Page
The Event Detail Page is used to display any events that are posted on the website.
Learn more about the Event Detail Page.
Additional Website Functionality
Your website also has additional features, such as the customized header and footer, as well as some additional functionality in the right sidebar of most pages.
Header and Footer
The header and footer of the website contain university branding, as well as your website’s name and contact information.
Learn about your website’s header and footer.
Right Sidebar
The right sidebar on pages such as a Basic Page and Robust 3-Column Page allow for additional functionality, including buttons and Aside sections to call out important content.