To build your own module, start by choosing a layout. This guide lists all layouts and their configuration options. Go to our demo site to see the modules in action.
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How to choose a module layout
Rotators
Grids
Lists
How to choose a module layout
Modules are grouped into three categories: Rotators, grids, and lists.
Rotators scroll horizontally to show many items in a single row. They’re best for fitting a lot of content into a small vertical space. Grids show items in a grid pattern. They’re best for making sure items are always visible on the page. Lists display a large collection of content.
Follow these suggestions to select a specific module based on your content:
To highlight featured content…
Featured rotators show any content in a large banner.
Billboard rotators show advertisements or other content in a skinny banner.
To list sessions…
Square rotators and Two-column grids show any specified sessions.
List pages add a search bar and filter to a large collection (20+) of sessions.
To list exhibitors, courses, or on-demand content…
Square rotators, Two-column grids, and Multi-column grids show any specified content.
List pages add a search bar and filter to a large collection (20+) of content.
To list speakers…
Round rotators and Round grids show any specified speakers.
Round list pages add a search bar and filter to a large collection (20+) of speakers.
Rotators
Featured rotator
The featured rotator is a large banner used for featured content. It showcases one item at a time as it rotates. You can turn this module into a static banner image by only including one item total.
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1 | Rotator width | Select one: |
Total number of items |
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2 | Module title |
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3 | Item titles |
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4 | Scroll |
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Choose the maximum number of items in the module (recommend 3-7)
Show or hide indicator 
An example featured rotator. See the configuration options above.
Billboard rotator
The billboard rotator is wide and skinny. It’s typically used for advertisements. It showcases one item at a time as it rotates. You can turn this module into a static banner image by only including one item total.
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| Rotator width | Select one: |
Total number of items |
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2 | Module title |
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3 | Item titles |
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4 | Scroll |
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An example billboard rotator. See the configuration options above.
Square rotator
The square rotator showcases multiple items at once as it rotates. You can choose to show 3 or show 4.
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1 | Items shown | Select one: |
Total number of items |
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Item arrangement |
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2 | Module title |
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3 | Scroll |
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An example square rotator. See the configuration options above.
Round rotator
We recommend only using this module to showcase speakers. It showcases multiple speakers at once as it rotates. You can choose to show 3 or show 4.
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1 | Items shown | Select one: |
Total number of items |
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Item arrangement |
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2 | Module title |
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3 | Scroll |
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An example round rotator. See the configuration options above.
Grids
Two-column grid
Also known as Square Grid.
This grid is always two columns wide.
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1 | Total number of items |
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2 | Module title |
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An example two-column grid. See the configuration options above.
Multi-column grid
Also known as Grid Image.
This grid can have 2-5 columns.
It’s often used for displaying exhibitors in multiple levels. For example, higher-level exhibitors appear larger in a grid with two columns, while lower-level exhibitors appear smaller in a grid with 3 columns. We don’t recommend using this module for sessions because it doesn’t include the session status (like Live or Past) or type (like Main stage or Panel).
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1 | Number of columns |
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2 | Total number of items |
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3 | Module title |
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4 | Item titles |
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An example multi-column grid. See the configuration options above.
Round grid
We recommend only using this module to showcase speakers. This grid can have 2-6 columns.
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1 | Number of columns |
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2 | Total number of items |
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3 | Item arrangement |
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4 | Module title |
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5 | Speaker role |
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An example round grid. See the configuration options above.
Lists
A list is a special page type that has an infinite-scroll grid at the bottom of the page and an optional search bar. Any other rotators or grids can be added above the list and search bar, but none can be added below it.
If you have 20+ items to display in a grid, a list is the best choice. It helps the page load more quickly because items load over time instead of all at once.
List page
This list displays an infinite number of items that load as you scroll down the page. It can have 2-5 columns. Above it, you can include a search bar and filter options. Any other rotators or grid can be added above the list and search bar, but none can be added below it.
We recommend using a list to display all of a specific content type. For example, on your Courses page, you could make all courses searchable.
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1 | Number of columns |
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2 | Search bar |
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3 | Tab navigation | Add one or more tabs to filter content: |
4 | Abstract |
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An example infinite search grid. See the configuration options above.
Round list page
We recommend only using this list to showcase speakers. It displays an infinite number of items that load as you scroll down the page. It can have 2-5 columns. Above it, you can include a search bar and filter options. Any other rotators or grid can be added above the list and search bar, but none can be added below it.
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1 | Number of columns |
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2 | Search bar |
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3 | Tab navigation | Add one or more tabs to filter content: |
4 | Speaker role |
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An example round infinite search grid. See the configuration options above.