A Complete Guide to Creating Gallery Pages with Images and Videos in Version 7.0

A Complete Guide to Creating Gallery Pages with Images and Videos in Version 7.0

By Michael Turner

December 20, 2024 at 09:03 PM

Gallery pages in Version 7.0 provide sophisticated layouts for displaying images and videos. Here's how to create and manage your gallery:

Adding a Gallery Page

  1. Open page menu
  2. Click +
  3. Select Gallery

Adding Content

Images:

  • Click + in side menu and select Upload Image
  • Drag and drop into empty field
  • Click empty field to use file manager
  • Search previously uploaded images
  • Up to 250 images/videos per gallery

Videos:

  1. Click + > Add Video
  2. Choose method:
    • Paste URL from YouTube/Vimeo
    • Use HTML embed code
  3. Optional: Add preview image overlay

Managing Content

Edit Elements:

  • Click element to open settings
  • Add titles (200 character limit)
  • Add descriptions
  • Set publication status
  • Add categories/tags
  • Duplicate elements
  • Configure social sharing

Organizing Gallery:

  • Drag to reorder images
  • Hold Ctrl/Command for multiple selections
  • Move content between galleries
  • Replace images while keeping metadata

Tips:

  • First image becomes gallery thumbnail
  • Follow image formatting guidelines
  • Upload multiple images simultaneously
  • Stock images available through built-in integration

Display Options:

  • Use gallery block for external page display
  • Overview block for filtered content
  • Content link block for visual navigation
  • Templates determine specific layout options

Troubleshooting:

  • Gallery pages only display images/videos
  • Check index page settings if display differs
  • Video metadata may auto-populate
  • Location info pulls from business settings

For maximum performance, consider loading times with large galleries and optimize images before upload.

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