Dropdowns and index pages serve different purposes in version 7.0, each with unique functionality and benefits for your site organization.

Dropdowns:

• Create drop-down menus in your navigation
• Group related pages together
• Minimize navigation menu links
• Don't create new pages
• Available in all templates
• Style and functionality vary by template

Index Pages:

• Create unique landing pages displaying content from multiple pages
• Collect and showcase content from different pages
• Available in select version 7.0 templates
• Appear differently across templates (grid, stacked sections, or slideshow)
• Commonly used for portfolios, galleries, or as homepage
• May include navigation drop-down menus

Important Limitations:

• Can't nest index pages within dropdowns
• Can't nest dropdowns within index pages
• Can't nest index pages within index pages
• Can't nest dropdowns within dropdowns
• Template switches may convert index pages to dropdowns and vice versa

Choose Based On Need:

• Use dropdowns for organizing navigation menus
• Use index pages for creating content overview pages
• Test both options to determine the best fit for your site

For best results, experiment with both features to find the most effective organization for your content and visitors' needs.

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