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Pages Overview#

Pages are the foundation of any Miva Merchant site, defining its structure, appearance, and functionality. Each page consists of templates that manage its visual layout and assigned items, which provide dynamic functionality.

This guide introduces the concept of pages, their role in shaping site behavior, and how to customize them for optimal user experiences.

Understanding Pages#

Pages in Miva Merchant serve as a canvas onto which HTML, CSS, and Miva template code are applied. They interact with assigned items to define the functionality of each section.

Customization#

Editing Pages#

Developers can create new page templates or modify existing ones using Miva’s admin interface. Navigate to User Interface > Templates to access the pages tab.

Advanced vs. Point-and-Click Mode#

Some templates within pages offer a Point-and-Click mode as well as an Advanced mode.

  • Point-and-Click Mode: Allows basic editing without accessing the code.
  • Advanced Mode: Provides full access to template code for precise customizations.

Note

Be cautious when switching between modes; changes in Point-and-Click mode may overwrite customizations made in Advanced mode.

Managing Pseudo Pages#

Pseudo pages, like OINF, handle virtual redirection behind the scenes. For example:

  • OINF manages the transition to checkout by determining whether users are logged in and redirecting them to the appropriate page.

Summary#

By understanding and managing pages effectively, developers can create dynamic, user-friendly Miva Merchant sites. Continue to Items Overview → to explore how items integrate with pages to deliver functionality.