Themes and Layouts (with Video Guide)

Choosing the right theme and layout for your Muse site can significantly enhance its look and feel, making it more appealing to your audience. Muse offers various themes and layouts that you can customize to fit your brand and content style.

Working with Themes

Follow these steps to customize your themes:

1. Access Design Options:
   • While editing your site, click the "Design" button on the lower left corner of the site
   • Then, click "Site".

2. Choose a Theme:
   • Browse through the available themes and select one that suits your site’s purpose and aesthetic.
   • Premium users can choose from additional themes and various color options to further customize their site's appearance.

3. Manage Subpages in Footer:
   • Decide whether you want to show or hide your subpages in the footer of your pages.
   • This setting helps you manage the visibility and navigation of your subpages, making it easier for visitors to find relevant content.

For a more comprehensive tutorial, watch our step-by-step video guide below:

Customizing Page Layouts

Follow these steps to customize your layout:

1. Access Design Options:

• While editing your site, click the "Design" button on the lower left corner of the site.

2. Edit the Page’s Title and Description:

• Personalize the title and description to reflect the content and purpose of the page.

3. Customize the Page’s URL:

• Adjust the URL to be more descriptive and user-friendly, improving SEO.
• For specific steps on how to do this, please refer to this help article: https://help.muse.io/article/85-connecting-a-domain

4. Change the Layout:

• Standard: A traditional layout suitable for most content types.
• Minimal: A clean, simple design for a sleek look.
• Animated (Muse Premium): Dynamic elements for a more engaging user experience.
• Billboard (Muse Premium): A bold, impactful design to highlight key information.

5. Add or Change the Page Icon:

• Select an icon that represents the page’s content, enhancing visual appeal.

6. Add or Change the Cover Image:

• Choose a compelling cover image to capture visitors' attention.
• Reposition the cover image for the best visual fit.
• Add a tablet or mobile version of the cover image to ensure it looks great on all devices.