FAQs on Home Page

Find answers to common questions about features related to the home page, custom cards, events card and social feed.

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Written by Sarita Markande
Updated over a week ago

What is the home page?

The home page is the initial screen you encounter when accessing your platform.

Which elements of the homepage can be edited, and how?

You’ll see 5 major blocks of content. From top to bottom, these are:

  1. Header:

    1. Contains logo, platform name, and social media links.

    2. To edit, follow the directions:

      1. Logo: Admin Panel > Settings > Site Settings > Branding

      2. Platform Name: Admin Panel > Settings > Site Settings > Primary Info

      3. Social Media Links: Admin Panel > Settings > Site Settings > Social Media Setup

  2. Navigation Menu:

    1. Customize via Admin Panel > Settings > Header and Footer settings

    2. Find out more about the Menu and Footer here.

  3. Banner Pictures:

    1. Customize via Admin Panel > Settings > Banner images

    2. Find out more about the Banner images tool here.

  4. Content Cards:

    1. Consist of News and Updates, Events, Update Profiles, etc.

    2. Availability depends on purchased plan (e.g., only Events purchase won't display News & Updates card).

    3. Most cards are fixed, while others, like the social card, appear once updated.

    4. Customized via Social Feed Customization: Admin Panel > Settings > Site Settings > Social Media Setup

    5. Note: While content within cards depends on respective channels through the admin panel, the card layout is unchangeable.

  5. Footer:

    1. Contains alumni map and menu items.

    2. Customize footer via Admin Panel > Main Menu and Footer Tool

    3. Find out more about the Main Menu and Footer Tool here.

Can we disable the photo upload option in the gallery for alumni?

Yes. Email help@almabase.com to initiate this change.

Which social feeds are shown on the homepage?

Only Facebook and Twitter feeds are supported currently.

Can two Facebook pages be integrated into the social card?

No, dual Facebook feeds aren't possible.

Can we add an Instagram feed?

Due to Instagram's data-sharing limitations, its integration isn't feasible.

Can custom cards be added to the homepage?

Yes. Please email help@almabase.com for assistance.

How can I customize the homepage, like removing "events" and "news" cards?

Direct editing by admins isn't available. To hide specific cards, contact help@almabase.com.


Please write to us at help@almabase.com or through the Intercom Chat 💬 if you have any queries or concerns😄.

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