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Bootstrap Cards
One of the coolest features to come out of the recent versions of Sitefinity is the implementation of cards. A card is a content widget where you have the option to place an image, heading, summary text, and a link within a bordered box that can help drive traffic to other pages of your website.
Card Use Cases
Cards can be extremely useful in breaking up content and providing some visualization to a page. They look great being grouped together.
One example where you could utilize a card widget is a landing page that calls out links to direct traffic to its subpages.
Card Heading - Card
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Learn MoreCard Heading - Card
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Learn MoreAnother example would be to display groups of bios on a page to make the page pop a little more instead of having plain, vertical text.
John Doe
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Jane Doe
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Cards can be arranged in any way (usually up to 4 columns) in conjunction with the grid layout. In other words, you could have a single card on one line, or you could group them in columns of two, three, or four in as many rows as you’d like.
Exploring Sitefinity’s Integration with Bootstrap’s Cards
The most appealing feature of the cards in Sitefinity is the ability to drag and drop, meaning that you can take the card widget from the toolbox and drag it anywhere on the page. Additionally, you can add the card’s content on the spot, rather than having to fill out the content of the card on another page (think of content types like news, blogs, events.)
The following are the fields that each card contains.
- Heading
- Text
- Image
- Label (button text)
- Link (page selector or external field)
- Template (pick between a list of predefined card templates/styles)
Keep in mind that none of these fields are required and can be left blank / null. For example, a card doesn’t need to contain an image or even a link, it can just be used as a placeholder for text (like the previous example for the bios).
In addition, each card can be styled uniquely by using card templates. Sitefinity allows us at Vanguard to create as many card templates as desired, so for instance, we could do something like the following: (with each example using the same exact card widget / information, but with different templates)
Card Heading - Card
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Learn MoreCard Heading - Card Simple
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Learn MoreCard Heading - Card Hero
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Learn MoreIn Conclusion...
Cards can be a very useful tool in separating content up and adding prominence to information to generate more traffic. It is very easy to setup and can work well on any page of a website. For more information about cards/bootstrap, please contact your Vanguard Client Service Manager.
Vanguard Tips & Tricks
We provide helpful hints you never knew you needed for our clients. Check out "Vanguard Tips & Tricks" to learn quick and simple hacks to make managing your website easier than ever.
Bootstrap Cards
One of the coolest features to come out of the recent versions of Sitefinity is the implementation of cards. A card is a content widget where you have the option to place an image, heading, summary text, and a link within a bordered box that can help drive traffic to other pages of your website.
Card Use Cases
Cards can be extremely useful in breaking up content and providing some visualization to a page. They look great being grouped together.
One example where you could utilize a card widget is a landing page that calls out links to direct traffic to its subpages.
Card Heading - Card
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Learn MoreCard Heading - Card
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Learn MoreAnother example would be to display groups of bios on a page to make the page pop a little more instead of having plain, vertical text.
John Doe
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Jane Doe
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Cards can be arranged in any way (usually up to 4 columns) in conjunction with the grid layout. In other words, you could have a single card on one line, or you could group them in columns of two, three, or four in as many rows as you’d like.
Exploring Sitefinity’s Integration with Bootstrap’s Cards
The most appealing feature of the cards in Sitefinity is the ability to drag and drop, meaning that you can take the card widget from the toolbox and drag it anywhere on the page. Additionally, you can add the card’s content on the spot, rather than having to fill out the content of the card on another page (think of content types like news, blogs, events.)
The following are the fields that each card contains.
- Heading
- Text
- Image
- Label (button text)
- Link (page selector or external field)
- Template (pick between a list of predefined card templates/styles)
Keep in mind that none of these fields are required and can be left blank / null. For example, a card doesn’t need to contain an image or even a link, it can just be used as a placeholder for text (like the previous example for the bios).
In addition, each card can be styled uniquely by using card templates. Sitefinity allows us at Vanguard to create as many card templates as desired, so for instance, we could do something like the following: (with each example using the same exact card widget / information, but with different templates)
Card Heading - Card
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Learn MoreCard Heading - Card Simple
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Learn MoreCard Heading - Card Hero
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Learn MoreIn Conclusion...
Cards can be a very useful tool in separating content up and adding prominence to information to generate more traffic. It is very easy to setup and can work well on any page of a website. For more information about cards/bootstrap, please contact your Vanguard Client Service Manager.
Case Studies
Vanguard conducts thorough preliminary investigative work to ensure your website is built to cater specifically to your target audience and meet your organization’s goals. Check out some of the case studies on some of our most recent client success stories.
What Can Vanguard Do For You?
As your organization grows and evolves, your website should as well. Whether you are looking to generate more traffic, implement custom functionality, mobile compatibility, integrate your systems, or give your site a complete redesign, Vanguard Technology is your go-to web partner. Reach out to us with your current concerns with your website, and our experts will happily provide a solution.
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