Anchor Links Guide for Index Pages in Version 7.0: Implementation & Troubleshooting

Anchor Links Guide for Index Pages in Version 7.0: Implementation & Troubleshooting

By Michael Chen

February 13, 2025 at 04:09 AM

Adding anchor links to index pages is simple in version 7.0, allowing you to create internal page links that scroll to specific sections. Here's how to set them up:

Basic Structure

  • Index Pages have built-in URL structures for anchor links
  • No custom code required
  • Works best with column-based index pages

Supported Template Families:

  • Bedford
  • Brine (Note: AJAX may affect functionality)
  • Pacific (Requires -section suffix)

Step-by-Step Setup:

  1. Get the Section Slug
  • Hover over the Index section in Pages panel
  • Open page settings
  • Copy the URL slug

Navigation title in the main menu

Navigation title in the main menu

  1. Create Your Link
  • Add link text or button
  • Click the Link icon in toolbar
  1. Format the Anchor Link
  • Add # before the copied slug
  • Example: #hours-and-location
  • Uncheck "Open in new tab"
  • For Pacific templates: Add -section suffix
  • Example: #hours-and-location-section
  1. Add Index Page Slug (if linking from outside the index)
  • Copy Index Page slug from Page Settings
  • Add before anchor link between / symbols
  • Format: /index-slug/#section-slug

Examples:

Button and text link implementation (Brine template):

Cucumbers and jars on a green background

Cucumbers and jars on a green background

Side-by-side navigation links (Bedford template):

Plate of food with coffee

Plate of food with coffee

Grid Index Pages:

  • Supported in Avenue, Flatiron, and Montauk templates
  • Use format: /index-slug/section-slug

Example in Avenue template:

Three images on a webpage

Three images on a webpage

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Verify index and section slugs are correct
  • Include index page slug when linking from outside
  • For Brine templates, disable Ajax if mobile issues occur
  • Update links if slugs change

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