Custom HTML Sections (Collection 2.0)
A Custom HTML section lets you add your own markup to your layout. It’s perfect for adding buttons, banners, link lists, and call-to-action (CTA) areas inside your Home Page or My Account sections that point users to internal pages or external sites.
How to add a Custom HTML section
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Open your layout (e.g., Collection 2.0 → Home Page or My Account).
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For Home Page, add a Custom HTML Section
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For My Account, choose Add under Custom Rows
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- Select Modify HTML to open the HTML editor window.
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Copy and paste one of the provided HTML templates (or your own code) into the editor.
- You can adapt it with custom text, links, or buttons as needed. -
Click Save, then check the Channel Preview to confirm the content appears correctly.
Templates
1. Simple Text Link (inline)
This is the most basic option. It turns a word or phrase into a clickable link.- Use it for: linking to another page (like your “About” or “Contact” page).
- Example: “Read our statement of faith.”
<p>
Looking for our statement of faith?
<a href="https://example.org/faith" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read it here</a>.
</p>
2. Link List (clean, compact)
Creates a clean list of several text links stacked vertically.
- Use it for: menus, resource lists, or quick navigation links.
- Tip: Add or remove
<li>
lines for more or fewer links.
<ul style="list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;">
<li style="margin:8px 0;">
<a href="/about" style="text-decoration:none;color:#0A6CF1;">About Us</a>
</li>
<li style="margin:8px 0;">
<a href="/events" style="text-decoration:none;color:#0A6CF1;">Events</a>
</li>
<li style="margin:8px 0;">
<a href="https://example.org/support" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
style="text-decoration:none;color:#0A6CF1;">Support</a>
</li>
</ul>
3. Image Banner → Clickable Link
Shows a large image that acts as a clickable banner.
- Use it for: promoting a featured series, event, or announcement.
- Tip: Replace the
src
URL with your own image link.
<a href="/featured" style="display:block;">
<img src="https://example.org/images/featured-banner.jpg"
alt="Explore our featured series" style="width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;">
</a>
4. CTA Strip (Full-Width Callout)
Adds a full-width colored bar with text on one side and a button on the other.
- Use it for: announcements, featured messages, or big calls to action.
- Tip: Adjust the gradient colors to match your site theme
<div style="padding:16px 20px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0A6CF1,#5B9CFF);
color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;">
<div style="font-weight:600;">New here? Start with our most-watched sessions.</div>
<a href="/collections/most-watched"
style="padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#111827;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;">
View Top Sessions
</a>
</div>
5. Card Link (Image, Title, Description)
Shows a clickable “card” with an image, headline, and short text.
- Use it for: featured content previews (like a sermon series or event).
- Tip: Replace the image and text to match your content; users can click anywhere on the card.
<a href="/series/leadership" style="display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;">
<div style="border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;">
<img src="https://example.org/images/leadership.jpg" alt="Leadership Series"
style="width:100%;height:auto;display:block;">
<div style="padding:12px 14px;">
<h3 style="margin:0 0 6px 0;font-size:1.1rem;">Leadership Series</h3>
<p style="margin:0;color:#6B7280;">Practical sessions for teams and leaders.</p>
</div>
</div>
</a>
6. Quick Copy Block (Mixed Links)
Combines multiple buttons with different colors or actions in one flexible row.
- Use it for: quick-access buttons at the top or bottom of a page.
- Tip: Adjust colors to create a visual hierarchy (like red for “Live” and blue for “Search”).
<div style="display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;">
<a href="/live"
style="display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#DC2626;color:#fff;
text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;">Watch Live</a> <a href="/search"
style="display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;border:2px solid #0A6CF1; color:#0A6CF1;
text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;background:transparent;">Search Library</a> <a href="https://example.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
style="display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:#16A34A;color:#fff;
text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;">Donate</a>
</div>