A dropdown list organizes site navigation, while an index page creates a dedicated landing page displaying multiple pages' content. Here's what you need to know about each:

Dropdown Lists:

• Create dropdown menus in your navigation
• Group related pages together
• Minimize navigation menu clutter
• Available in all templates
• Purely organizational - doesn't create new pages
• Styling varies by template (colors, icons, fonts)

Index Pages:

• Create dedicated landing pages
• Display content from multiple pages
• Organize content in grids, stacks, or slideshows
• Available in select templates
• Often used for portfolios or content collections
• Can serve as homepage

Important Limitations:

• Cannot place index pages in dropdown lists (or vice versa)
• Cannot nest index pages or dropdown lists
• Template changes may convert one to the other

When to Use Each:

• Use dropdown lists for organizing navigation
• Use index pages for creating content overview pages
• Test both to determine what works best for your site

Best Practice: Combine both features - use dropdown lists for navigation organization and index pages for content presentation.

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