Setting Up a Card Grid
What You'll Build
A grid of 1-6 feature cards with icon headings, descriptions, and optional buttons. Perfect for showcasing services, features, or benefits in a visually organized layout.
Before You Start
- Plan how many cards you need (1-6 cards)
- Prepare content for each card (heading, description, optional button)
- Decide on your layout: vertical stack or responsive grid
- Have any custom SVG icons ready if not using Font Awesome
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the Featured Card Group Module
- In the page editor, click the Add button in your desired section
- Search for Featured Card Group
- Click to add it to your page
What you'll see: A module with 3 default cards ready to customize.
Step 2: Configure Your First Card
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Click on the first card in the Featured Cards list
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Open Show/Hide Elements to control what appears:
- Show Icon Heading: Label with icon (recommended ON)
- Show Main Heading: Additional heading (often OFF for cards)
- Show Body Content: Description text (recommended ON)
- Show Button: CTA link (optional)
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Configure the Icon Heading:
- Enter your heading text (e.g., "Social Media Marketing")
- Choose Font Awesome or Custom SVG icon
- Select icon color and position
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Add your Body Content:
- Enter a brief description (2-3 sentences)
- Keep it concise for card format
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Set up the Button (if enabled):
- Add button text like "Learn More"
- Set the destination link
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Choose a Card Background:
- Select "Preset" for theme colors (white, black, gray)
- Select "Image" to upload a background image
What you'll see: Your first card with icon, text, and styling.
Step 3: Add More Cards
- Click the + Add button below the card list
- Repeat Step 2 for each new card
- You can add up to 6 cards total
- Drag cards to reorder them
What you'll see: Multiple cards appearing in your grid.
Step 4: Remove Unused Cards
If you have more cards than needed:
- Click on the card you want to remove
- Click the Delete icon (trash can)
- Confirm the deletion
What you'll see: The card is removed from your grid.
Step 5: Configure Layout Settings
- Switch to the Style tab
- Open Layout Settings
- Choose your Layout Type:
- Stack (Vertical): Cards display in a single column
- Grid (3-Column, responsive): Cards display in a grid that adjusts for screen size
- Set the Gap Between Cards (S, M, L, XL)
What you'll see: Cards arranged according to your layout choice.
Common Settings
| Setting | What It Does | Recommended Value |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Type | How cards are arranged | Grid for 3+ cards, Stack for vertical lists |
| Gap Between Cards | Spacing between each card | Medium (M) for balanced look |
| Show Icon Heading | Display icon with label | ON for feature cards |
| Show Main Heading | Display additional heading | OFF for most card layouts |
| Background Type | Card background style | Preset "white" for clean look |
| Button Style | CTA button appearance | Gradient for primary actions |
Tips and Best Practices
- Use consistent content length across all cards for visual balance
- Keep card descriptions to 2-3 sentences maximum
- Use the same icon style for all cards (all Font Awesome or all custom)
- Choose backgrounds that contrast with your section background
- For 4 cards, consider using a 2x2 grid layout
- Test on mobile to ensure cards stack properly
Image Sizing for Card Backgrounds
If using background images on cards:
| Image Type | Recommended Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Card background | 600 x 400 px (minimum) | JPG or PNG |
| Card background (retina) | 1200 x 800 px | JPG or PNG |
| Icon (custom SVG) | 64 x 64 px | SVG |
Troubleshooting
Problem: Cards are different heights. Solution: Make sure all cards have similar content length. Remove extra empty space in descriptions.
Problem: Grid layout shows uneven columns. Solution: Check that you have 3 or 6 cards for even grid distribution, or use Stack layout.
Problem: Icons look different sizes. Solution: Use the same Icon Position setting for all cards. For custom SVGs, ensure they have consistent dimensions.
Problem: Card backgrounds are not visible. Solution: Check that Background Type is set correctly. If using Image, verify the image was uploaded successfully.
Problem: Too much spacing between cards. Solution: Reduce the Gap Between Cards setting in Layout Settings.
Problem: Cards look cramped on mobile. Solution: This is normal behavior - cards stack vertically on mobile. Reduce content length if needed.