Creating a versatile multi-purpose template like "Pangaea" with a page builder capability involves a clean, modular design that can accommodate various content types, such as blogs, portfolios, and business websites. Below is a structured outline along with sample HTML code snippets to help you get started.
services.html
portfolio.html
blog.html
contact.html
Pangaea - Multi-Purpose Template with Page Builder
1. Project Structure
You might organize your project like this:pangaea/
├── index.html
├── about.html
├── services.html
├── portfolio.html
├── blog.html
├── contact.html
├── assets/
│ ├── css/
│ ├── js/
│ └── images/
└── README.md
2. HTML Structure
index.html (Home Page)html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Pangaea - Multi-Purpose Template</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/styles.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/5.15.3/css/all.min.css">
</head>
<body>
<!-- Header -->
<header>
<nav>
<div class="logo">Pangaea</div>
<ul>
<li><a href="index.html">Home</a></li>
<li><a href="about.html">About</a></li>
<li><a href="services.html">Services</a></li>
<li><a href="portfolio.html">Portfolio</a></li>
<li><a href="blog.html">Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="contact.html">Contact</a></li>
</ul>
</nav>
</header>
<!-- Hero Section -->
<section class="hero">
<div class="hero-content">
<h1>Welcome to Pangaea</h1>
<p>Your all-in-one solution for web design and development.</p>
<a href="portfolio.html" class="cta-button">Explore Our Work</a>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Services Section -->
<section class="services">
<h2>Our Services</h2>
<div class="service-cards">
<div class="service-card">
<i class="fas fa-laptop-code"></i>
<h3>Web Development</h3>
<p>Building responsive and scalable websites.</p>
</div>
<div class="service-card">
<i class="fas fa-pencil-ruler"></i>
<h3>UI/UX Design</h3>
<p>Creating intuitive user experiences.</p>
</div>
<div class="service-card">
<i class="fas fa-bullhorn"></i>
<h3>Digital Marketing</h3>
<p>Boosting your online presence and visibility.</p>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Portfolio Section -->
<section class="portfolio">
<h2>Our Portfolio</h2>
<div class="portfolio-gallery">
<div class="portfolio-item">
<img src="assets/images/project1.jpg" alt="Project 1">
<h3>Project Title 1</h3>
</div>
<div class="portfolio-item">
<img src="assets/images/project2.jpg" alt="Project 2">
<h3>Project Title 2</h3>
</div>
<div class="portfolio-item">
<img src="assets/images/project3.jpg" alt="Project 3">
<h3>Project Title 3</h3>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Footer -->
<footer>
<p>© 2023 Pangaea. All rights reserved.</p>
<div class="social-media">
<a href="#"><i class="fab fa-facebook-f"></i></a>
<a href="#"><i class="fab fa-twitter"></i></a>
<a href="#"><i class="fab fa-instagram"></i></a>
</div>
</footer>
<script src="assets/js/scripts.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
3. CSS Styles (assets/css/styles.css)
Here’s a basic CSS file to style your template. You can expand upon this based on your design preferences.css
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
color: #333;
}
header {
background: #4A90E2;
color: white;
padding: 15px 20px;
}
nav {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
nav ul {
list-style-type: none;
display: flex;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
nav ul li {
margin-left: 20px;
}
nav a {
color: white;
text-decoration: none;
}
.hero {
background: url('assets/images/hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
text-align: center;
padding: 100px 20px;
color: white;
}
.cta-button {
background: #FF5733;
color: white;
padding: 10px 20px;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
text-decoration: none;
}
section {
padding: 50px 20px;
text-align: center;
}
.service-cards, .portfolio-gallery {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-around;
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.service-card, .portfolio-item {
background: #f9f9f9;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 20px;
margin: 10px;
width: 300px;
}
footer {
background: #333;
color: white;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px;
}
.social-media a {
margin: 0 10px;
color: white;
}
4. JavaScript (assets/js/scripts.js)
You can add interactivity as needed. Here’s a placeholder for your JS file.javascript
// Placeholder for future JavaScript functionalities
console.log('Pangaea template loaded.');
Additional Pages
You can create similar HTML structures for the other pages: about.htmlhtml
<section class="about">
<h2>About Us</h2>
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</section>
html
<section class="services">
<h2>Our Services</h2>
<div class="service-list">
<h3>Web Development</h3>
<p>Details about web development services.</p>
<h3>UI/UX Design</h3>
<p>Details about UI/UX design services.</p>
<h3>SEO Optimization</h3>
<p>Details about SEO services.</p>
</div>
</section>
html
<section class="portfolio">
<h2>Our Portfolio</h2>
<div class="portfolio-gallery">
<div class="portfolio-item">
<img src="assets/images/project1.jpg" alt="Project 1">
<h3>Project Title 1</h3>
</div>
<div class="portfolio-item">
<img src="assets/images/project2.jpg" alt="Project 2">
<h3>Project Title 2</h3>
</div>
</div>
</section>
html
<section class="blog">
<h2>Blog</h2>
<div class="blog-posts">
<div class="blog-post">
<h3>Blog Post Title</h3>
<p>Summary of the blog post.</p>
<a href="#" class="read-more">Read More</a>
</div>
</div>
</section>
html
<section class="contact">
<h2>Contact Us</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Your Name" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Your Email" required>
<textarea placeholder="Your Message" required></textarea>
<button type="submit" class="cta-button">Send Message</button>
</form>
</section>
Additional Features to Consider
- Drag-and-Drop Page Builder: Implement a JavaScript library that allows users to build pages via a drag-and-drop interface.
- Responsive Design: Use CSS Flexbox or Grid for a responsive layout across devices.
- Animation Effects: Incorporate CSS animations for a more dynamic user experience.
- SEO Optimization: Optimize meta tags, headings, and content for better SEO performance.
- Blog Post Pagination: Add pagination to the blog section for better content navigation.