Location Page
How to use a Location
A Location Page highlights a building, space or location.
- Add basic contact information.
- Customize the page using Page Components. All are available except Callout and Summary Box.
- Create a directory of Locations using a Listing Page to show a full list of your agency's offices.
Watch: How to Create a Location Page
See how to create a Location Page on your website
Required fields
1. Title - 75 characters max
The Title appears at the top of every page.
2. Summary - 160 characters max
The Summary (also called a meta description) provides a short description of the page for search results, social media, or assistive technology. The Summary does not appear on the page.
When creating a Summary, be concise and describe what visitors will find on the page.
3. Address
The Address is the street, city, state and ZIP code of the location.
Optional fields
1. Mailing address
Use Mailing address if different from primary address.
2. Hours
3. Website(s)
Add up to two websites.
4. Email address
5. Phone number(s)
Add up to three phone numbers.
6. Featured image
A Featured Image can be included at the top of the page.
- Use an image at least 800px wide, with a 3:4 aspect ratio.
- The image should be meaningful.
- Don’t use logos, branding, or images with overlaid text.
7. Body - Unlimited characters
Use the body to add additional information about the Location, including the services or programs offered.
8. Description for listing pages - 250 characters max
Use the Description for listing pages to include a summary or other information when it's included on a Listing Page. When used, this shows underneath the Page title on the Listing Page.
This information does not appear on the Location Page itself.
9. Related contacts
Use Related contacts to link to other Contact Pages on your site. This may be leadership or a primary point of contact at the location.
These appear underneath a "Related Contacts" heading by default. This can be changed by using the Contact header field.
10. Related links
Use Related links to link to other Basic Pages, Landing Pages or pages on another website. Include related links to learn about services, resources or other information provided at the location.
These appear underneath a "Related links" heading.
11. Related documents
Use Related documents to link to PDFs, Excel files and other uploaded documents.
These appear underneath a "Related files" heading.
Taxonomy & tags
Use tags to organize your pages. Tags can be used as filters on a Listing Page or automatically pull a page into the Automatic List component. These terms do not appear on the page.
You can categorize Location Pages with:
- Topic
- Location type
- Location area
- County
- Division / section
- Agency taxonomy
When to consider something else
Locations are used for a physical buildings, including an address. To highlight an office within your agency's organizational structure, use a Contact Page.
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