Create a Custom Page
Custom pages are how a Horizon community publishes reference content — amenity information, committee pages, community rules, board listings, project updates — without writing any HTML. This article covers creating one page and taking it live. For the full page dashboard, bulk actions and module overview, see the Manage Website Pages article.
Before You Begin
You need a role with pages permissions. Open the Community Admin Center and use the Manage Website Pages card.
Creating the Page
- Step 1: Click Create New Page.
- Step 2: Enter a title. Titles appear in browser tabs and in the navigation menu if you add the page there, so choose something clear and descriptive (for example "Community Rules" or "Board of Directors").
- Step 3: Choose the page's URL slug — the path where the page will live on your site. Keep it short and readable; it becomes part of the page's web address.
- Step 4: Build the content in Horizon's content editor — headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images and embedded video. See Using the Content Editor for the toolbar and insert tools.
- Step 5: Save the page.
Staging with the Hidden Status
Every page is either public or hidden, and the manage-pages dashboard has a switch on each page's row to toggle between the two:
- A hidden page remains accessible to administrators but not to the public. New pages are best kept hidden until they are complete — review the content, test the links, and see how the page looks on different devices before releasing it.
- When the page is ready, flip its switch to make it public.
- The same staging trick works in reverse: hide an outdated page while you revise it instead of deleting it.
Putting the Page Where Residents Can Find It
Publishing a page makes it reachable at its URL slug, but it does not automatically appear in your site's navigation. Add it to the menu yourself — see Customize Your Site Menu — or link to it from another page or news post. Pages that aren't in the menu are difficult for residents to discover.
Deleting a Page
Each page row has a delete icon, and pages can also be deleted in bulk from the dashboard. Deleting a page is permanent — there is no undo. If you might need the content later, hide the page instead.
Tips
- Plan before you build: Sketch your site's structure first so each new page has an obvious home in the navigation.
- One topic per page: Short, focused pages are easier to link from the menu and easier for residents to scan.
- Pair with news: Use pages for content that stays relevant, and the News & Updates (aka blog) module for time-sensitive announcements.