What Are Blocks?
With your Zenfolio website, you have the capability to efficiently modify the content displayed on your website pages by adding or removing Blocks of content. There exists a variety of Block types available for your website, and each Block can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your site. From Hero Blocks to individual Button Blocks, every aspect of your website's visual presentation is constructed using these blocks.
Below, you will find the currently available Blocks that can be utilized on your website:
- Custom Layout Blocks
- Hero Blocks
- Text Blocks
- Image & Gallery Blocks
- Content Blocks
- Social Blocks
- Other Blocks
Custom Layout Blocks
The Custom Layout Blocks provide users with comprehensive control over the customization of their website, allowing for precise adjustments regarding the content displayed within each Block. Users can create a fully customizable Block that may include Images, Slidesets, Videos, Icons, Text, and/or Buttons. Should the extensive customization options of the Custom Layout Block appear overwhelming, we also offer over 40 pre-designed layouts that can be populated with your own content and text.
For further information regarding the utilization of the Custom Layout Block, please refer to this support article.
Hero Blocks
Hero Blocks are positioned at the topmost section of your website pages, with the capability to incorporate only one Hero Block per page. Furthermore, the Hero Block offers SEO advantages as it includes the <h1> tag, which contributes to enhancing the page's SEO performance.
The Hero Block can serve as a standalone image that greets visitors to the page (Hero Image), a single video (Hero Video), or a slideshow featuring multiple images (Hero Carousel).
Text Blocks
Text Blocks enable the incorporation of textual content into your webpage. These Blocks can serve various purposes, ranging from welcoming messages for site visitors to providing detailed information about your services.
It is important to note that these Blocks are exclusively for text. If you wish to include an image alongside the text, you will need to utilize a Content Block. Additionally, to insert a hyperlink within the text, you may employ the Text Block in conjunction with a Button Block that contains the desired link.
Image & Gallery Blocks
Image & Gallery Blocks enable the incorporation of photos and videos into your webpage. These Blocks can accommodate a single photo, video, or a combination of multiple photos and videos, presented in Grid, Masonry, or Carousel formats.
It is important to note that these Blocks exclusively display photos or videos. If you wish to include text alongside this media, you will need to utilize a Content Block or insert a text block either above or below the Image & Gallery Block.
Content Blocks
Content Blocks serve to incorporate interactive or combined content elements for client utilization. For instance, the Content (2 Columns) Block facilitates the integration of both images and text on the page. Additionally, there exists a Contact Form Block that enables clients to reach out to you, a Services Block that showcases the services offered, and Featured Galleries Blocks to highlight selected galleries for visitor viewing. Furthermore, a Testimonial Block is available to present endorsements from previous clients, while the Client Login Block provides registered clients with convenient access to their galleries. There is also a Location* Block designed to inform visitors of your studio's location, and a Video Block to embed video content on your site.
*Please be advised that certain blocks may not be accessible to all plan levels.
The BookMe block is exclusively available if you have integrated BookMe (US/UK/AU Only) into your account. Refer to this guide for additional information regarding BookMe.
Social Blocks
Social Blocks can be utilized to display your social media feeds directly on your webpage, providing your visitors with a convenient method to view and follow your Instagram account, for instance.
*Please be advised that social media platforms may update their third-party permissions at any time. If you have connected your social account to the Zenfolio Social Block and it appears to lack an established connection, you may need to attempt to reconnect the social block in order to accept the new permissions set by the social media platform.
Other Blocks
Currently, the Other Blocks section includes Button Blocks, which facilitate the addition of links to your website, whether internal or external. You have the option to incorporate a straightforward button or to include a button accompanied by a title and text.
Adding and Customizing Blocks
There are many different Blocks to choose from for your website. To add a new Block above an existing Block, click on the orange plus icon above the existing Block. To add a new Block below an existing Block, click on the orange plus icon
below the existing Block.
Note: It will not be possible to add a Block above the Hero Block of your site. It is also only possible to add one Hero Block.
You will be presented with various options for content blocks that can be added. Please select a new block that you wish to incorporate. Click here to learn how to edit blocks after they have been added to a page.
Removing Blocks
To remove a content block, select the block you want to remove and click on the trash icon in the top right-hand corner of the block.
If you inadvertently remove a block that you wish to restore, you will have a limited opportunity to reverse the action by utilizing the Undo Delete button that will be displayed in the Website Editor.
Editing Blocks
Upon adding a Block to your site, the options for that Block will automatically be displayed on the left-hand side. If you wish to edit an existing Block, simply click on the Block, and the options will appear on the left.
All blocks added to your website can be configured to display on all or specific device types (Desktop, Mobile, or Tablet). This functionality enables you to customize your mobile site independently from your desktop or tablet site. However, other block types will only provide options that are specific to the content contained within that block.
For instance, a block that contains an image will allow you to select the image you wish to use, modify the focal point of that image, and also determine the alignment. Conversely, a block that contains only text will permit you to select the text alignment but will not provide an option to include an image. To achieve this, you will need to select a block that accommodates both an image and text.
Additionally, you can modify the location, select the layout, or remove the block using the options that will appear in the upper right corner of the selected block.
All changes made will automatically be saved within the Website Editor, allowing you to edit your site without the changes being visible to your clients and other site visitors. Once you have completed all of the changes you would like to make to your website, you can then Publish the changes.