Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: Page Builder Updates

Next on our list of release highlights from 2023 is Page Builder.  

Ingeniux Page Builder is a tool designed to empower users to craft stunning web pages effortlessly, all without the need for coding or technical expertise. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced web designer, Page Builder offers a seamless experience for building visually appealing and interactive websites. 

Ingeniux Page Builder is a modular design tool that facilitates the creation of beautiful web pages through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. The latest enhancements in Page Builder bring about significant changes that enhance its usability and versatility. 

What's New? 

Intuitive UI 

The user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality within Page Builder allows users to easily position elements on the web page, resize them, and fine-tune their settings, all without the need for any coding knowledge. This visual approach to web design enables users to witness real-time changes, making the entire design process seamless and highly efficient. 

Responsive UX 

Page Builder is now optimized to seamlessly integrate with responsively designed websites. This ensures that web pages created with Page Builder look exceptional on all devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. Users can effortlessly preview and fine-tune their designs for different screen sizes, ensuring a consistent and engaging user experience across all platforms. 

Content Governance 

Administrators now have a range of options for controlling key aspects of Page Builder's use. This control extends to designating who has access and how the feature is utilized. Values can be set on schemas, content fields, and PCUs (Page/Component Units) to ensure that these elements are used correctly by end users. Permissions to enable or restrict access to page/component templates and design elements can be applied to individual users and groups. These parameters are instrumental in ensuring effective tool usage and the maintenance of content governance standards. 

How It’s Used in the CMS 

Ingeniux Page Builder is a user-friendly, intuitive tool that integrates seamlessly into a content management system (CMS). With Page Builder, users can design and construct web pages without writing a single line of code. The process is simple and efficient: 

• Drag-and-Drop Design: Page Builder's drag-and-drop interface allows users to intuitively place and arrange elements on their web pages. It's an incredibly straightforward approach that eliminates the need for technical skills. 
• Real-Time Visualization: As users make changes to their web pages, they can instantly see the results. This real-time visualization is invaluable for fine-tuning designs and achieving the desired look and feel. 
• Responsive Design: Page Builder ensures that the web pages created are responsive and will look great on various devices. Users can preview and adapt their designs for different screen sizes, promoting a consistent and engaging user experience. 
• Content Governance: Administrators have the tools to control and set parameters to ensure that Page Builder is used effectively and in compliance with content governance standards. 

Why It’s Important 

Page Builder plays a pivotal role in the Ingeniux platform by offering an accessible and efficient solution for web page creation and design. Its significance can be summarized as follows: 

• User Empowerment: Page Builder empowers users, both beginners and experienced web designers, to craft visually appealing and interactive web pages without the need for coding skills. 
• Efficiency: The tool's drag-and-drop interface and real-time visualization make the web design process highly efficient. 
• Responsive Design: Page Builder ensures that web pages are designed responsively, providing a consistent and engaging user experience across all devices. 
• Content Governance: The content governance features help maintain content quality and standards, ensuring effective usage of the tool. 

Impact on Users 

The latest enhancements made to the Page Builder tool in Ingeniux CMS can have a significant impact on users across the platform.  

Content creators benefit from a more user-friendly and efficient web page design process, allowing them to bring their creative visions to life with ease. The learning curve to using the tool for the first time should be minimal – though we still advise introducing the feature in a group training setting (either internally or with an Ingeniux trainer) to ensure seamless onboarding. 

If you are already using Page Builder, there is no action that administrators or developers need to take to use the feature after they upgrade.  

If you are new to Page Builder and would like to use it in the CMS, there are plenty of resources on the Ingeniux Support Portal that will help you learn how to implement the feature on your site, though you may also consider scheduling a training with an Ingeniux instructor.  

More Information and Resources 

For more in-depth information on this topic, check out some of the resources below. 

10.6 Release Information  

• Ingeniux CMS 10.6 Release Notes 

Product Documentation  

• Page Builder Basics: Learn all about the process of developing and implementing Page Builder here. 

Tutorials 

• Fall Release Highlight: Page Builder 

Training Courses

• Instructor-Led CMS Administration Course 
• Instructor-Led CMS Developer Course 
• Instructor-Led Preparing for Page Builder: Ask your account manager for details.