When building pages in HubSpot Content Hub, the structure of a page is usually defined by a template. Within that template, the page is divided into layout sections that organize how content appears on the page.
Templates define the overall layout, while sections and modules allow editors to add and arrange content within that layout.
Understanding how HubSpot Content Hub page templates and layout sections work helps teams build structured pages that are easy to manage and update.
A page template defines the structure of a webpage in HubSpot Content Hub.
Templates determine where major page elements appear, such as:
Developers create templates so that editors can build pages without needing to design layouts from scratch.
Within a template, content is typically divided into layout sections..
Sections act as containers that hold modules and other content elements.
Examples of common layout sections include:
Sections help organize content visually and make pages easier to structure.
Layout sections in HubSpot Content Hub often include columns.
Columns allow multiple pieces of content to appear side by side.
For example:
Columns help create balanced and visually appealing page designs.
Many templates support drag-and-drop sections, which means editors can add new sections to a page without developer assistance.
In the page editor, users can:
This flexibility allows teams to customize pages while still following the template’s design structure.
Some themes include pre-designed section patterns that editors can reuse.
These patterns may include layouts such as:
Using pre-designed sections helps maintain design consistency and speeds up page creation.
In some templates, sections are fixed and cannot be rearranged.
This happens when developers want to maintain strict design control or ensure the layout remains consistent across pages.
In these cases, editors can still update content inside modules but cannot change the overall page structure.
HubSpot Content Hub page templates define the structure of a webpage, while layout sections organize how content appears within that structure. By combining templates, sections, and modules, teams can create structured pages that are easy to build, edit, and maintain.