Section Types Explained

Learn what each section type does and when to use it

Section Types Explained

Learn what each section type does and when to use it

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Section Types Explained

Sections are the building blocks of your website pages. Each type serves a different purpose. Here's what's available and when to use each one.

Hero Sections

The big, bold banner at the top of pages.

Use for:

  • Main homepage statement
  • Page headers with impact
  • Showcasing your space or signature dish

Includes:

  • Large background image or video
  • Headline and subtext
  • Call-to-action button(s)

[SCREENSHOT: Hero section example]

Text Sections

Blocks of written content.

Use for:

  • About your restaurant
  • Describing your philosophy
  • Telling your story

Includes:

  • Heading
  • Body text (with formatting)
  • Optional images

Image Galleries

Display multiple photos in a grid or slideshow.

Use for:

  • Food photography
  • Interior/exterior shots
  • Events and behind-the-scenes

Layouts:

  • Grid (2, 3, or 4 columns)
  • Masonry
  • Carousel/slideshow

Feature Sections

Highlight key points with icons or images.

Use for:

  • What makes you different
  • Services offered
  • Key menu highlights

Layout:

  • 2-4 features in a row
  • Icon + title + description

Show your menu items directly on the page.

Use for:

  • Embedded menu on homepage
  • Featured items section
  • Daily specials

Options:

  • Full menu
  • Selected categories
  • Featured items only

Contact & Location

Display your location info and contact form.

Use for:

  • Contact pages
  • Footer sections
  • Location-focused pages

Includes:

  • Map embed
  • Address and phone
  • Hours of operation
  • Contact form

Testimonials

Show customer reviews and quotes.

Use for:

  • Social proof
  • Building trust
  • Highlighting press coverage

Layouts:

  • Single quote
  • Carousel of quotes
  • Grid of reviews

Call to Action (CTA)

Prompt visitors to take action.

Use for:

  • Encourage reservations
  • Drive newsletter signups
  • Promote specials

Includes:

  • Strong headline
  • Supporting text
  • Prominent button

Team/About

Introduce your people.

Use for:

  • Meet the chef
  • Team introductions
  • Owner's story

Layout:

  • Photo + bio format
  • Grid of team members

Events

Display upcoming events.

Use for:

  • Event listings
  • Live music schedule
  • Special occasions

Pulls from:

  • Your events in Welcome

Jobs

Show open positions.

Use for:

  • Careers page
  • Hiring callout on homepage

Pulls from:

  • Your job postings in Welcome

Spacers & Dividers

Add visual breathing room.

Use for:

  • Separating content
  • Creating visual rhythm
  • Adding white space

Choosing the Right Section

| Goal | Section Type | |------|--------------| | Make a statement | Hero | | Tell your story | Text + Images | | Show your food | Gallery | | List what you offer | Features | | Display your menu | Menu Display | | Help people reach you | Contact | | Build trust | Testimonials | | Drive action | CTA |

Mix and match to build engaging pages!


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