Homepage Section
Overview
Overview: Homepage Section
The Homepage Section is used to manage and control the content that appears on the main page of your Dafater portal. It allows businesses to present important information, services, announcements, or navigation highlights in a structured and professional way. This helps guide users, improve visibility of key offerings, and create a strong first impression for customers, partners, or employees accessing the portal.
Purpose in Business Operations
The Homepage Section plays a central role in how your organization communicates through the portal. It ensures that critical messages, featured services, or promotional content are clearly displayed and easy to find. From a business perspective, it supports: - Better customer engagement - Clear communication of priorities - Organized presentation of services or resources - A consistent and branded user experience
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using the Homepage Section, businesses should ensure: - The portal structure is already defined and active - Business goals for the homepage are clear (e.g., promotion, guidance, announcements) - Content such as text, links, or highlights has been approved internally - Ownership is assigned to a team or individual responsible for maintaining homepage content
No technical knowledge is required—only clarity on what the business wants visitors to see first.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
Content Planning
Business teams decide what information should appear on the homepage, such as services, updates, or calls to action.Section Creation
A Homepage Section is created to represent each content block on the homepage.Review and Approval
Content is reviewed to ensure it aligns with branding, messaging, and business priorities.Publishing
Once approved, the section becomes visible on the portal homepage.Ongoing Updates
Sections can be updated, reordered, or replaced as business needs change.
This workflow ensures the homepage remains relevant and aligned with business objectives.
Key Business Scenarios Where It Is Essential
- Highlighting key services or products offered through the portal
- Displaying important announcements or policy updates
- Guiding users to frequently used actions or resources
- Supporting marketing campaigns or seasonal promotions
- Improving navigation for customers, employees, or partners
In all these cases, the Homepage Section helps direct attention where it matters most.
Important Considerations for Users
- Keep content clear and concise to avoid overwhelming visitors
- Regularly review sections to ensure information stays current
- Prioritize content based on business impact and user needs
- Maintain consistency in tone and branding across all sections
- Avoid overcrowding the homepage with too many sections
Summary
The Homepage Section is a business-driven tool for shaping how users experience your Dafater portal from the moment they log in. When used thoughtfully, it strengthens communication, supports engagement, and ensures your most important messages are always front and center.
Basic Information
- Module: Portal
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sectionbasedon | Section Based On | Select | Cards, Custom HTML | Defines whether homepage section displays cards or custom HTML content. | |
| section_cards | Section Cards | Table | Homepage Section Card | Cards configuration shown in this homepage section on Dafater. | |
| noofcolumns | Number of Columns | Select | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Sets number of columns used to display section content. | |
| section_html | Section HTML | Code | HTML | Custom HTML code rendered for this homepage section. | |
| section_order | Section Order | Int | - | Determines display sequence of this section on homepage. |
Child Tables
Section Cards (Homepage Section Card)
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| title | Title | Data | ✓ | - | Card heading displayed on Dafater homepage section. |
| subtitle | Subtitle | Data | - | Supporting line summarizing card purpose for users. | |
| image | Image | Attach Image | - | Visual image representing the card on Dafater homepage. | |
| content | Content | Text | - | Detailed text content explaining card features or message. | |
| route | Route | Data | - | Target Dafater route opened when users click the card. |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Homepage | Linked from | Portal |